Course Title:
Instructor Info:
Teacher Email:
Class Phone:
Prerequisite:
Medical Careers I
Anita Janicke
ajanicke@pylusd.org
714-996-4970 ext. 10301
None
Text:
Diversified Health Occupations; Simmers, Simmers-Nartker, Simmers-Kobelak; Cengage Learning
(classroom set)
Optional Supplemental Text:
Davis Drug Guide (classroom copy provided)
Taber's Medical Dictionary (classroom copy provided)
Course Description:
This course introduces students to diverse occupations in the medical/health field and to standards required
of workers in the field. The focus of Medical Careers I is ethical and legal responsibilities of the healthcare
worker, safety, HIPAA regulations, infection control, body mechanics, transporting duties, human anatomy
and physiology, normal function of body systems, medical terminology, and vital signs. Also included are
health care delivery systems, regulatory agencies, research, current technology, and socio-economic issues
affecting health care. Students explore career opportunities in therapeutic, diagnostic, and supportive areas.
This course outline integrates the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards which
are aligned to the Common Core State Standards. Instruction reinforces core skills in reading, writing,
speaking, listening, and mathematics. Course instruction emphasizes career ready behaviors in
communication, ethics, interpersonal/team skills, critical thinking and problem solving, safety, technology,
and employability skills.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course students will demonstrate proficiency in the following units of instruction:
● Interpersonal Communication Skills
● Legal and Ethical Principles
● First Aid & CPR
● Personal and Occupational Safety
● Health – Disease
● Medical Terminology
● Anatomy and Physiology
● Vital Signs
● Weights and Measures
● Nutrition
● Career Planning
● Introduction to CNA Skills
● Introduction to Medical Assisting Skills
● Introduction to Sports Medicine Skills
Classroom Rules:
● Be in your seat, prepared, and ready to get started when the bell rings.
● Raise your hand and wait to be called on (one person speaks at a time).
● Respect others both physically and verbally, which includes not using vulgar or offensive language.
● Actively listen and participate in the class.
● Cell phones and other electronic devices, such as iPods, are not to be used in class unless permission
has been given by instructor.
● You must remain in your assigned seat unless directed by your instructor.
● Only one person at a time will be allowed to leave the classroom.
● No vandalism. Don't write or carve on desks or school property.
Dress Code:
The Valencia High School dress code will be enforced. Valencia Medical Careers ROP students may
purchase scrubs and Valencia Medical Careers ROP tee-shirts or sweatshirt (Optional)
Academic Honesty:
Valencia High School Medical ROP students are held to the highest ethical standards. This includes
completing all individual assignments on his or her own unless directed otherwise by the instructor. Students
will not copy the work of others or present the work of others as their own. They will properly paraphrase
and cite sources when the words or ideas of others are presented in papers or presentations. Failure to
observe ethical standards may result in a failing grade or dismissal from the medical program.
Course Content Disclosure:
Instruction regarding human reproduction, sexually transmitted diseases and pathologies of body systems
that involve showing graphic pictures of damaged or diseased body parts are taught in this
course. Abstinence is encouraged and promoted throughout discussion of these topics. Education Code
Sections 51937 and 51838 give you the right to inspect instructional materials used in this course and the
right to request that your student not attend any such instruction. Parents or guardians of students not
wanting their child to view this information must submit a written letter to the instructor at the start of the
school year
Grading and Evaluation:
The final grade will be based on a standard scale indicated below. Test and quizzes taken after returning
from an unexcused absence will only receive a maximum score of 75 %. Work not turned in on time will
receive a 50% reduction in points. This rule does not apply if you are absent, however you will be expected
to complete the assignment within 3 days of your absences.
It is your responsibility! Clinical lab skills will be performed throughout the course in class. Participation
will be graded using the participation and notebook rubrics.
Course Weight:
Exams/Projects/Finals = 40%
Quizzes = 20%
Homework/Classwork = 20%
Participation = 20%
Grade Scale:
90%-100%
80%-89%
70%-79%
60%-69%
0%-59%
A
B
C
D
F
Class Period: ____
Syllabus Acknowledgement Form
I acknowledge that I have reviewed a copy of the 2015/2016 Valencia Medical Careers ROP Medical
Careers I course syllabus and have discussed its contents with my parents/guardians/pertinent individuals so
that they understand the rules and guidelines.
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