Using Medical
Professionals within the
Bio-Medical Curriculum
Timothy J. Knox
Affton High School
Bio-Medical Science
tknox@afftonschools.net
bit.ly/knoxbiomedprof
How do you enhance a curriculum that is at the
very top for student engagement?
Agenda
I. Developing Resources
II.Principles in Bio-Medical Science
III.Human Body Systems
IV.Medical Innovation
V. Bio-Medical Innovation
VI.HOSA
Developing Resources
Day 1 of the Semester
Getting to Know You Activity
Build A-List of Contacts
● Building
● District
● Community
● Hospital
● Partnership Team
http://bit.ly/biomedMO
Principles in Bio-Medical Science
Unit 1: The Mystery
Crime Scene Investigator
EMT
Medical Examiner
Unit 2: Diabetes
Dietitian
Endocrinologist
Podiatrist
Principles in Bio-Medical Science
Unit 3: Sickle Cell Disease
Phlebotomist
Clinical Geneticist
Unit 4: Heart Disease
Molecular Biologist
Cardiac Nurse
Cardiologist
Unit 5: Infectious Diseases
Microbiologist
Medical Laboratory Technician
Human Body Systems
Unit 1 - Identity
Crime Scene Specialist
Forensic Anthropologist
Unit 2 - Communication
Neurologist
Ophthalmologist
Human Body Systems
Unit 3 - Power
Pharmacist
Nutritionist
Pulmonologist / Respiratory Therapist
Unit 4 - Movement
Physical Therapist
Orthopedic Surgeon
Human Body Systems
Unit 5 - Protection
Burn Care Nurse
X-Ray Tech
Unit 6 - Homeostasis
Hematologist
Medical Intervention
Unit 1: How to Fight Infection
Otorhinolaryngologist (ENT)
Audiologist
Epidemiologist
Unit 2: How to Screen What is in Your Genes
Genetic Counselor
Clinical Geneticist
Obstetrician
Medical Intervention
Unit 3: How to Conquer Cancer
Radiological Technologist
Oncologist
Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist
Unit 4 How to Prevail When Organs Fail
Surgeon (specifically for laparoscopic surgery)
Biomedical Engineer
Prosthetist/orthotist
Bio-Medical Innovation
1 - Design of an Effective Emergency Room
ED Medical Staff
2 - Exploring Human Physiology
Physical Therapist
Occupational Therapist
3 - Design of a Medical Innovation
Bio-Medical Engineer
Bio-Medical Innovation
Problem 4 - Investigating Environmental
Health
ED Medical Staff
Poison Control Center
Problem 5 - Combating a Public Health Issue
Epidemiologist
Bio-Medical Innovation
Problem 6 - Molecular Biology in Action
Molecular or Cellular Biologist / Lab
Technician/ Biochemist
Problem 7 - Forensic Autopsy
Medical Examiner / Forensic Pathologist
Problem 8 - Independent Project
HOSA
● After School
● Seminar/ Homeroom
● ½ Day Activities
● Weekend
● Summer Break Opportunities