Health Careers 1
Academic Syllabus
Mrs. Wynn, RN, BA
Murrieta Mesa High School
Renaissance Building D115
Email: kwynn@murrieta.k12.ca.us
Course Description: This introductory course investigates the health care delivery system, its services, occupations, and related sciences. Topics include the study of the language of medicine, medical mathematics, introduction to microbiology concepts, anatomy and physiology, diseases/disorders, diagnoses, treatments, patient/ client care regimens, career development, and present and future technological innovations. Skills in science, mathematics, communications, social studies and health are reinforced in this course. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
For Health Care Professionals through the American Heart Association will be offered with frequent CPR refresher module activities. Successful completion of this course results in eligibility to continue in the next companion course; Health Careers II.
The student will:
A. Exposure to the history and trends of Health Care from ancient times to present
B. Introduction and examination of the various health care careers
C. Learning, understanding and using proper medical terminology
D. Learning how to take vital signs and their interpretation to various medical conditions and patient ages.
E. Understanding how to use medical-navigational language to identify human anatomy.
F. Identification and function of the cells
G. Identification and function of the tissues
H. Understanding the use of Basic Diagnostic Tests
I. Understanding and identification of the Skeletal System
J. Understanding and identification of the Muscular System
K. Understanding and identification of the Cardiovascular System
L. Understanding and identification of the Respiratory System
M. Able to identify the normal PQRST in a 12-lead EKG
N. Able to identify at least 10 abnormal EKG patterns, their diagnosis.
O. Complete Common Core Literacy assignments each semester that include, but are not limited to current event projects using news articles, medical/nursing journals, and reputable online resources.
P. Two CapStone Projects:
1. (1 st Semester) Research proje ct of a healthcare profession that will coincide with the student’s integrated project.
2. (2 nd Semester) Able to use the above skills to complete their CapStone Project during Basic
Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) For Health Care Professionals Certification through the American Heart Association.
Outline of Content for Major Areas of Study
Semester I
Unit 1: Chapter 1: History & Trends of Health Care/ Text 1
Unit 2: Chapter 3: Careers in Health Care/ Text 1
Unit 3: Chapter 1: Medical Terminology: Learning the Language/ Text 2
Unit 4: Chapter 15: Vital Signs/ Text 1
Unit 5: Chapter 2: The Human Body: Reading the Map/ Text 2
Unit 6: Chapter 3: The Cells: The Raw Materials & Building Blocks/ Text 2

Unit 7: Chapter 4: Tissues & Systems: The Inside Story/ Text 2
Unit 8: Chapter 5: Basic Diagnostic Tests/ Text 2
Unit 9: Chapter 6: The Skeletal System Text 2
Semester II
Unit 10: Chapter 12: The Circulatory System: Transport & Supply/ Text 2
Unit 12: Capstone Project: BLS CPR Certification
Unit 13: Rapid Interpretation of EKGs Part I of II
Unit 14: Chapter 13: The Respiratory System: It’s a Gas/ Text 2
Required Textbook(s)
We will use two textbooks, Diversified Health Occupations ( Text 1 ) by Simmers and Anatomy,
Physiology, & Disease ( Text 2 ) by Colbert.
The textbook we will use mostly for this course is Anatomy,
Physiology, & Disease by Colbert. Your textbook will be provided to you during student registration prior to the beginning of school at no cost to the student. You will continue to use the workbook from
Health Careers 1. The workbook can be purchased through the bookkeeper ASAP for $30.00. This is optional. However, the homework is assigned from this book. Other options are checking the book out from the library and recording your answers on a separate piece of paper. There is a copy machine in the library at $.15 a copy. You may also check out the workbook and write your answers on a separate piece of paper. Do not write in the checked out book.
Classroom Procedures
Upon entering the classroom take off your hat and then place your back-packs/book bags on the "Back-
Pack Table" until the end of class. Do not take them to you seat.
Food and Drink
You will be allowed to drink water everyday during each class as long as it is in a container approved by me. It must be plastic with a secure, spill-proof top . You may never chew gum at any time. No food allowed as it may attract ants. NOTE : If you are an Insulin Dependent Diabetic who occasionally needs to eat due to an Insulin Reaction (hypoglycemia) or have a seizure disorder please inform me ASAP!!!
Room Clean-Up
You will be responsible to maintain the cleanliness of the room at all times. This includes weekly desk cleaning.
Unexcused Lateness & Unexcused Absence
I regard arriving late to class or having unexcused absences as rude behavior. This behavior interferes with your fellow classmates learning and is inconsistent with the expectations of young adults.
Aeries Grades
Grades will be posted every week and will be available through "Aeries" via your home computer. You will never need to come to me to find out your grade. It will always be posted on "Aeries" displaying all graded work, and work that you need to make up due to an excused absence . If you need an access code please call Mrs. Cohen, the Principal’s secretary , for an access code . Please, NEVER throw away any returned work. That will be your evidence that you have completed work that I may have not placed in my grade book. If you do not have the evidence in hand, you will not get the grade updated.
"Once You're In . . . You're In"
You will never be excused to go to any other class during our class-time except to finish an exam and only if it does not strongly interfere with our class time. A bathroom pass will be provided after the first half-hour of class should you need to use the restroom urgently. If you need to use the restroom before the half-hour has passed I will determine the urgency of breaking the school policy. Should this be a routine, I will call your parents and counsel with them.
Requests For Work During A Future Absence

Please refer to my web page for all assignments. Should you know that you will be absent for a period of time, it is your responsibility to complete all work ahead of time by the due date. You must take any missed exams or quizzes during my scheduled office hours the week of your return. Any other assignments missed during that absence cannot be made up. You must be very PROACTIVE and very
RESPONSIBLE in your effort to become an educated and responsible adult.
Weekly Workload
Weekly homework assignments and readings will require approximately 2-4 hours per week . This will vary per the student's maturity and capability . A 50 percent reduction in each late assignment turned in will be adjusted to your grade . Unfortunately we have no time to waste during this fast-paced course.
A Typical Week In Health Careers 1
Heavy teacher and student lecture schedule followed by weekly quizzes and end of Unit multiple choice exams.
Examinations
There will be an in-class, timed quiz or multiple choice exam for each unit. If you are absent on the day of the exam, you must take the exam during lunch, Pride Period or immediately after school. No exceptions.
The following is the break-down of graded work and it's value:
Homework: 30 Percent
Exams: 30 Percent
Quizes: 20 Percent
Mini Capstone: 10 Percent
Final Exam: 10 Percent
Office Hours
I will be available for student/teacher/parent conference or assistance after school until 3:30. I will also be available before school at 7:15.
Voluntary Flight Meetings
The room will be made available for voluntary Flight Meetings after school by appointment.
Notebook Checks
There will be a total of 2-3 notebook checks during the semester.
Failure to have your notebook in the “ Order of the Binder ” will result in a point reduction in your homework grade for each notebook check.
Absences
If you are absent from class, for any reason, you are still held responsible for all individual and "Flight" work on the date assigned as other students in your "Flight" will be counting on you to do your part. This course is a TEAM EFFORT . Thus, when absent; call your "Flight Leader" or another Flight member for details of the day's activity or future assignments. ( THIS IS CRITICAL).
How To Maintain One's Sanity As A Freshman or Sophomore
1. Take the course seriously from the first day of class
2. Begin studying for finals from the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
3. Stay ahead in your readings at all times AT ALL TIMES!!!!!
4. Eat well, exercise and get enough sleep.
5 . DON’T GET A PART-TIME JOB!
Especially if you are part of any extracurricular activity or if you are taking 2 or more AP classes.
6. Do maintain your social life; just don't let it interfere with your school work
7. Let your parents or guardians see how hard you are working. Don't keep them in the dark. They may be very helpful to you when you are stressed. Remember that they want you to succeed, not burn out.
8. Communicate with your Flight frequently and effectively (This is CRITICAL)

9. Communicate with me. Don't keep me in the dark either. I will be happy to guide you as well. Oh, by the way, I get stressed too!
Please bring the following items to class daily
1 Pen for notes, and pencil for quizzes . Also have one yellow highlighter and a red pen.
2. College Ruled notebook paper. No spiral papers or notebooks will be accepted.
3. Place all notes in the separate 1 inch binder you purchased from Staples or any store of your choosing.
All notes, homework, readings and maps will be kept in the binder and brought to school every day .
Place your class syllabus at the very front of your notebook.
4. Optional: 3X5 inch note cards.
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