Pacing Guide Health Science 1
Unit Topic or Description
(Key Element 1.C)
Orientation
 Discuss classroom routines and expectations
 Discuss materials required and fees
 Complete district forms, emergency contacts, student survey
 Tour AVCC (Lab, Main Office, Health Office, Parking, Bus
Circle, etc.)
Safety
 Evaluate fire safety procedures and other safe work practices.
 Identify and demonstrate correct body mechanics.
 Describe safety standards related to prevention of accidents and
Unit Length
(i.e., approximate number of
lessons)
0.5 Week
2 Lessons
Instruction, Discussion, and
Tour AVCC
1.5 Weeks
4 Lessons
Theory and Practicum
injuries.
Infection Control
 Describe and demonstrate principles of infection control.
 Describe and demonstrate standard precautions.
 Demonstrate hand-washing, following medical asepsis
principles.
2.5 Weeks
5 Lessons
Theory. Practicum, and
Microorganism Project
Health Care Systems
 Identify
and
describe
health/environmental
service
organizations.
 Identify and describe the history, evolution, and trends of health
care delivery.
1 Week
3 Lessons
Theory
Careers in Health Care
 Identify and describe at least 20 health careers.
2 Weeks
5 Lessons
Theory, Career Exploration
and Project
Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker
 Describe healthy lifestyles and compare with personal risk
factors.
 Identify and demonstrate professional appearance.
 Identify and demonstrate personal/professional traits and
characteristics.
1.5 Weeks
3 Lessons
Theory and Professionalism
Mock Interview
Communication Skills
 Identify and demonstrate communication skills (observation,
listening, verbal, and nonverbal)
 Describe the impact of family, community, and cultural
diversity.
2 Weeks
5 Lessons
Theory, Empathy Lab, and
Cultural Diversity Project
Unit Topic or Description
(Key Element 1.C)
Introduction to Medical Terminology- Basic Structures
 Identify the roles of 3 types of word parts
Unit Length
(i.e., approximate number of
lessons)
1.5 Week
4 Lessons
Theory
The Human Body in Health and Disease
 Define anatomy and physiology and use anatomical reference
systems to identify body planes, directions, and cavities.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce key terms.
1.5 Week
3 Lessons
Theory and Lab-Body Planes
and Gummy Dissection
The Skeletal System
 Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the
skeletal system.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce key terms.
2 Weeks
5 Lessons
Theory and Bone Dissection
Lab
The Muscle System
 Describe the function and structures of the muscular system.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce key terms related to
muscle movement.
2 Weeks
5 Lessons
Theory and Muscle Activity
Lab
The Cardiovascular System
 Describe the heart in terms of chambers, valves, blood flow,
heartbeat, blood supply, and heart sounds.
 Identify the major components of blood and the major function
of each.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce key terms.
3 Weeks
9 Lessons
Theory, Circulation Lab,
Blood Typing Lab,
Anatomy Lab
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
 Describe the major structures and functions of the lymphatic and
immune systems.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce key terms.
1.5 Weeks
4 Lessons
Theory and Breast Exam Lab
The Respiratory System
 Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the
respiratory system.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce key terms.
2 Weeks
4 Lessons
Theory, Breathing Treatment
Lab, and Respiratory
Therapist Speaker
Unit Topic or Description
(Key Element 1.C)
Unit Length
(i.e., approximate number of
lessons)
The Digestive System
 Identify and describe the major structures and functions of the
2.5 Weeks
5 Lessons
Unit Topic or Description
(Key Element 1.C)


digestive system.
Describe the process of digestion, absorption, and metabolism.
Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the
pathology and diagnostic, and treatment procedures of the
digestive system.
Unit Length
(i.e., approximate number of
lessons)
Theory, Taste-Test Lab, and
Registered Dietitian Speaker
The Urinary System
 Describe the major functions and structures of the urinary
system.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the
pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the
urinary system.
1.5 Week
4 Lessons
Theory and Catheter Lab
The Nervous System
 Describe the functions and structures of the nervous system.
 Identify major divisions of the nervous system.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the
pathology of the nervous system.
3 Weeks
5 Lessons
Theory, Memory Lab,
Psychologist Speaker
Special Senses: The Eyes and the Ears
 Describe the structures and functions of the eyes and ears.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to
pathology of the eyes and ears.
1.5 Weeks
4 Lessons
Theory and Audiology Lab
Skin: The Integumentary System
 Identify and describe the functions and structures of the
integumentary system.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms used to describe
hair, nails, skin, and sebaceous glands.
1.5 Weeks
4 Lessons
Theory and Project –
Complications of
Tattoo/Piercings/Tanning.
The Endocrine System
 Describe the role of the hypothalamus and endocrine glands in
maintaining homeostasis.
 Discuss diabetes and the long term effects.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to the
pathology and diagnostic and treatment procedures of the
endocrine glands.
2 Week
5 Lessons
Theory and Blood Glucose
Lab
The Reproductive System
 Identify and describe the major functions and structures of the
male and female reproductive systems.
 Name at least 6 sexually transmitted diseases.
 Recognize, define, spell, and pronounce terms related to
reproductive system.
2.5 Weeks
5 Lessons
Theory and STD Power Point
Project