Health Science I Syllabus
School: Petal High School
Year: 2015-2016
Teacher: Lisa Holmes, RN
Room: 803
Phone: (601) 584-4706
Periods: 2nd, 3rd & 4-5th
Email: lisa.holmes@petalschools.com
Conference period: 6th
Course Description
The Health Science Core Curriculum introduces students to the theory and
practical applications of tasks related to employment in the field of health science.
Students will cover topics such as safety in the workplace, infection control, health
care systems, and the vital organs of the human body. The course offers insight
into careers in health care as well as educational requirements and the professional,
legal, and ethical responsibilities involved.
Textbooks and Resource Materials
Diversified Health Occupations textbook and workbook
Introduction to Health Science Technology, 4th Ed.
Mosby’s Medical, Nursing, & Health science Dictionary, 5th Ed.
Exploring Health Care Careers, 2nd Ed.
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 2nd Ed.
The Dean Vaughn Total Retention System Medical Terminology 350,
3rd Ed.
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
TodaysClass.com (health science online assignments and tests)
RCU teacher resources (online assignments and tests)
Medco Trainex Video series
Student Organization: Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a
national, student-led organization that is endorsed by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
HOSA’s two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care
industry and to enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people. HOSA
provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition
for students enrolled in health science. HOSA is a powerful, co-curricular
instructional tool that is incorporated into the classroom. HOSA students have the
opportunity to compete against other HOSA students at district and state
competitions. Participation in HOSA provides a valuable experience and is a great
college resume/extracurricular builder. Membership dues of $15.00 are
required. PHS HOSA will compete at a District Leadership & Competitive Events
Conference and winners will compete at the State HOSA competition. Students
will be responsible for conference registration fees and rooming costs. For more
information go to HOSA’s website www.hosa.org.
Course Expectations:
Students will:
 Explore health care careers as a bridge to develop personal career goals
 Acquire attitudes, values and behavioral qualities becoming to a health care
professional
 Engage in health care activities which promote opportunity for problem
solving and critical thinking in a real world situation
 Develop knowledge in a rapidly changing technical health care career field
 Master patient care competencies in a practical lab setting
 Distinguish between normal and abnormal body structures and functions
 Earn certifications in Health Care Provider CPR, First Aid and OSHA’s
Bloodborne Pathogen Standards
Certificates/Awards:
 Certificate of Completion or 100% Achievement awarded to those students
completing the Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology Course with at least
80% on the Final Exam
 Certificate of Completion if completed Todaysclass.com Online Instruction
Course with at least an 75% or higher average
Student Services
Student services are available to help CTE students succeed in their academic
classes. Students in health science are eligible for extra assistance by asking for
help or by teacher referral to the Student Services teachers. These teachers
specifically help with core classes. A CTE counselor is also available to help
health science students with class scheduling, career pathways and college
preparations.
Course Outline
1st 9 weeks Health Science I Core (Course Code: 995100)
Unit 1: Course Orientation and Professional Organizations
Unit 4: Communication and Teamwork
Unit 3: Health Care Systems, Legal, and Ethical Practices
2nd 9 weeks Health Science I Core
Unit 2: Safety and Infection Control
Unit 5: Body Organization, Covering, Support, and Movement
3rd 9 weeks Health Science I Core
Unit 6: Vital Organs and Protection
Unit 7: Intake and Elimination
4th 9 weeks Health Science I Core
Unit 8: Control, Regulation, and Coordination
Unit 9: Reproduction and Health Maintenance Practices
Teaching Strategies & Activities
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1. Students will listen to PPT lecture and participate in discussion,
role play, games, projects, and small group activities
concerning learning objectives.
2. In groups, students will compare different medical resources
and analyze information. Students will create class
presentations using Screen Casts, Podcasts, Photo Story,
Movie Maker, Picasa software, etc.
3. Students will listen to lecture, participate in class discussion,
view teacher demonstration of medical skills, practice and
perform skills.
4. Students will watch the Dean Vaughn Learning System videos
on Medical Terminology and use the Dean Vaughn Learning
Guide to complete written assignments. Students will play
picture games, computer games and board games to reinforce
learning.
5. Students will read and explore interactive diagrams and play
games on Todaysclass.com online instruction website.
6. Students will participate in rotation learning labs to practice and
learn medical skills.
7. Students will view YouTube audiovisuals, medical movie
excerpts, Medco Trainex medical videos and other medical
audiovisual resources.
8. Review articles and respond to blogs, wikis, discussion boards
and participate in various activities.
Assessment Strategies
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Unit test with required mastery of competencies
Performance-based lab practicals, rubric (group & individual grading)
Multiple choice and completion quizzes and Unit tests. (online and
paper tests)
Oral identification and name testing of anatomical components and
medical equipment
Rubric grading for presentations and projects
 (Assessments are flexible to support the needs of
academic content standards)
Monitor class activity to ensure that all students participate.
Assess students’ knowledge through online assessments and bell
ringer quizzes.
Grading Policy
All students will be graded according to an accumulation of points received on all
assignments. Grading will be based on a large variety of assignments including
worksheets, projects, quizzes, lab practicals, presentations, Todaysclass.com
assignments, blackboard.com assignments, and other activities. I do not give
grades. Students earn them.
Daily grade calculation:
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Class Work- Quizzes, Projects, Worksheets,
Assignments
30%
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Class Participation (presence, attitude, attentiveness &
participation) 10%
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Unit Tests and Performance-based Practical Lab
Grades
60%
Term grade calculation:
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Daily grade
75%
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9-weeks exam
25%
Classroom Expectations:
Students will:
1. Actively participate in and complete class activities and assignments. If
absent, it is the student’s responsibility to obtain make up work. If work isn’t
made up in the time allowed per school policy, the student will receive a “0”
for work missed.
2. Demonstrate a mature, professional attitude and perform within the realm of
safe student practice.
3. Abide by the classroom and lab rules as listed below. We have a lot of group
work and each student is expected to respect and work well with other
students at all times. This will be reflected in the classroom participation
grade.
Supplies/Fees
 1 inch binder with 2 section dividers (1 divider for Health Science and 1
for HOSA)
 Navy blue scrubs- any style
 Clean, closed-toed shoes in PHS dress code colors
 Facial tissue (Kleenex)
 Hand sanitizer
 Colored markers (student may keep in his/her backpack)
 400 note/index cards (lined or unlined)
 $15.00 lab fee
 $20.00 HOSA dues (optional)
Academic Honesty and Integrity Policy
Health science students assume full responsibility for the content and integrity of
all work submitted. Cheating on an educational exercise not only reflects
dishonesty but greatly diminishes the student’s character.
 Do not give work to others to copy
 Do not represent work of others as your own
 Do not use or obtain unauthorized assistance on work including online
assignments
 Discipline for students being dishonest in health science will follow PHS
handbook guidelines
Classroom rules:
1. Come to class prepared with required materials.
2. Respect yourself and others.
3. Respect classroom property and the property of others (Hands off!)
4. Follow safety guidelines at ALL times when in the classroom.
5. Store cell phones and other electronic devices appropriately. If a
student has his/her cell phone out during class without
teacher permission, it can result in an office referral.(this is
school policy)
Lab rules:
1. Do NOT touch any equipment in the classroom/lab unless directed by
the instructor.
2. Do NOT sit in wheelchairs and at NO time should a student lie down
on a bed or stretcher.
3. No horseplay or practical joking in the classroom or lab.
4. If a student’s irresponsible behavior causes damage to equipment,
he/she will be responsible for repairing or replacing equipment.
5. Students will receive 1 warning regarding behavior during lab. If
behavior doesn’t improve, he/she will not participate in the lab for
that class period and may receive a “0” for that day’s lab.
Consequences:
1st offense- verbal warning
2nd offense-conference with student and if behavior occurs during a lab, it may
result in a 0 for the lab
3rd offense-conference with parent, documented.
4rd offense- discipline referral to administration.
Students must pass Health Science I with a C or better in order to take Health
Science II next year.
Health Science I
Parent Signature Form
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