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1 Elizabethtown Area School District Intro To Health Sciences Course Number: 023 Length of Course: 1 semester Grade Level: 9-10 Total Clock Hours: 120 hours Length of Period: 80 minutes Date Written: 10/09/09 Periods per Week/Cycle: 5 Written By: Secondary H/PE Dept. Credits (if app): 1.0 Weighting: 1.0 Course Description: This course is designed for ninth and tenth grade students who are interested in a career in the medical or health related fields. Students will explore a variety of possible health careers such as: educators, nurses, therapists (physical, occupational, speech), physicians, technicians, athletic trainers, and paramedics through discussion, research, speakers and field trips. The first marking period will consist of a review of human anatomy and physiology along with common medical terminology. Students will follow the American Red Cross guidelines for Community First Aid and Safety instruction and upon completion of all requirements will be American Red Cross certified. Students will study anatomy, physiology, conditioning and first aid as it applies to sports and sports injuries. The course will allow hands-on experience through taping, splinting and practical application of first aid concepts. This course is recommended for students interested in health related careers. 1

2 I. Overall Course/Grade Level Standards Students will KNOW and be able TO DO the following as a result of taking this course. A) Identify the requirements for successful completion of American Red Cross Community First Aid Course. B) Recognize the requirements for successful completion of American Red Cross CPR basic life support health care provider course. C) Review the ways the structure and function of the human body is dependent upon interactions between its parts. D) Review the anatomy and physiology of the processing and transporting systems of the body. E) Discuss a variety of health careers including certification/educational requirements, work environment, salary and continuing education that accompanies each career. F) Recognize the growing opportunities for individuals interested in medical research and technology as well as care givers and administration in mental, dental, medical and emergency health care delivery system. G) Practice and accurately perform all skills included in the American Red Cross, Community First Aid and safety certification course. H) Practice and accurately perform all skills included in the American Red Cross, Basic Life Support Health care provider course. I) Differentiate between the structure and function of the interdependent parts of the human body and conclude that survival is dependent upon the interactions between its parts. J) Accurately identify various processing and transporting systems of the human body and demonstrate an understanding of the function structures to the overall survival of the human organism. K) Explore a variety of specific health careers to gain a better understanding of the nature of the job in order to assist them in future academic and career plans. L) Examine the broad variety of job opportunity in the mental, dental, medical and emergency health care delivery systems today and conclude that there is a growing job market in their fields. M) Analyze and discuss the role and need of individual responsibility for safe practices and injury prevention. N) Analyze and apply strategies for the management of injuries. O) Analyze factors that affect the responses of body systems during moderate to vigorous physical activities. Q) Identify mechanisms of injury and explain how to manage them. R) Differentiate between key historical figures and their contributions to modern medicine. S) Analyze healthcare facilities and their intended purposes. T) Identify and assess personal and professional qualities of a healthcare worker. U) Recognize ethical and legal responsibilities of a healthcare worker. 2

3 II. Content Major Areas of Study List all units of study below: Unit Estimated Time Materials 1. Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 weeks 2. American Red Cross/CPR for the Health Care Provider 4 weeks Instructional videos, mannequin, first aid supplies 3. Health Careers 4 weeks IMC, Health professionals, textbook 4. Sports First Aid 3 weeks Sports First Aid textbook, Diagrams, Skeleton 5. Taping Techniques 1 week Tape, scissors, ace bandages, QDA 6. Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills 3 weeks textbook 3

4 III. Course Assessments Check types of assessments to be used in the teaching of the course and provide examples of each type. Objective Tests/Quizzes Constructed Responses Essays Reports Projects Portfolios Presentations Performance Tasks Response Journals Logs Computer Simulations Research Papers Class Participation Note Taking Daily Assignments Writing Samples Provide copies of common assessments that will be utilized for all students taking this course. Overall course/grade level standards will be measured by a common course assessment. Unit objectives will be measured on an ongoing basis as needed by the classroom teacher to assess learning and plan for instruction. List common assessments below and recommend date/time frame for administration (at least quarterly). Name of Common Assessment 1. First Aid and CPR assessment (written exam and practical exam) When given? At the end of the unit 2. Final exam End of the marking period 3. Taping Practical Exam End of marking period 4. Unit Tests At the end of each unit 4

5 IV. Expected levels of achievement Current grading scale = A = B = C = D 0-64 = F PA Proficiency Levels Advanced Proficient Basic Below Basic The following scoring documents have been developed for this course: 5

6 Name of Unit: Human Anatomy and Physiology Essential Question: How can having knowledge of human anatomy and physiology be helpful for someone who wants to enter into a health-related field? Priority Aligned to Course Standard Aligned to PA Standard 1. What are the common traits shared by all living E C, D, I, J B organisms? 2. What are the levels of human structural E C, D, I, J B organization? 3. What are the main functions and components of the E C, D, I, J B organ systems in the human body? 4. What are examples of medical terms? E C, D, I, J B 5. What is the relationship between various organ systems in the body? E C, D, I, J B 4a

7 Name of Unit: CPR and First Aid Essential Question: How can learning and acquiring CPR and First Aid skills benefit your life? Priority Aligned to Course Standard Aligned to PA Standard 1. What is the importance of being able to apply first E A, B, G, H B aid in emergency situations? B 2. What are the steps of providing first aid at an E A, B, G, H B accident scene? 3. What are the different types of wounds? I A, B, G, H B 4. What are the signs and symptoms of shock? I A, B, G, H B 5. What are the three different degrees of burns? I A, B, G, H B 6. What are the different types of burns? I A, B, G, H B 7. What treatments are used for various injuries? E A, B, G, H B 8. What are the injuries that effect muscle, bone and I A, B, G, H B joints? 9. What are the most common poisonings in the I A, B, G, H B United States? 10. What are different climate related conditions? I A, B, G, H B 11. What are the differences in how you respond to E A, B, G, H B an adult, infant or child in an emergency situation? 12. What are the steps in performing CPR? E A, B, G, H B 13. What is the proper assessment of breathing and E A, B, G, H B maintaining an open airway? 14. How do you properly perform rescue breathing? E A, B, G, H B 15. How do assess a pulse? E A, B, G, H B 16. How do you properly perform a chest E A, B, G, H B compression? 17. What precautions should be considered when I A, B, G, H B giving care to a victim? 18. What is an AED and how is it correctly used? I A, B, G, H B 19. What are risk factors and lifestyle behaviors that lead to heart disease? 20. What are symptoms of a heart attack and/or stroke? I A, B, G, H B I A, B, G, H B 4b

8 Name of Unit: Health Careers Essential Question: Why should you consider a career in a health related field? Aligned to Aligned to PA Priority Course Standard Standard 1. What are the different medical fields? E E, F, K, L E 2. What are the certification and educational E E, F, K, L E requirements to attain various health careers? 3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of one E E, F, K, L E health related career over another health related career? 4. What specializations do certain health related E E, F, K, L E careers offer? 5. What health related careers are projected to be most in demand in the next 10 years? E E, F, K, L E 4c

9 Name of Unit: Sports First Aid Essential Question: What is the importance of knowing and understanding all parts of the body in relationship prevention, diagnosis and treatment of sports related injuries? Priority Aligned to Course Standard Aligned to PA Standard 1. What are the major muscles and bones of the human body? I I B 2. What are the functions of the muscles and bones of I I B the human body? 3. What are the signs and symptoms of an injury? I I B 4. How are sports-related injuries preventable? I I B 5. How are sports-related injuries treated? I I B 6. What options of treatments are available to the I M,N,O,P,Q, R B specific injury? 7. What items must be taken into consideration when I M,N,O,P,Q, R B providing care to a specific injury? 8. What are common causes, signs and symptoms to the specific injury? I M,N,O,P,Q, R B 4d

10 Name of Unit: Taping Technique Essential Question: How can taping be utilized in prevention and care of sports injuries? Priority Aligned to Course Standard Aligned to PA Standard 1. What are the steps to taping an ankle? I M,N,O,Q, B 2. What are the steps to taping shin splints? I M,N,O,Q, B 3. What are the steps to taping a knee injury? I M,N,O,Q, B 4. What are the steps to taping a groin injury? I M,N,O,Q, B 5. What are the steps to taping a shoulder? I M,N,O,Q, B 6. What are the steps to taping a finger? I M,N,O,Q, B 7. What are the steps to taping a thumb injury? I M,N,O,Q, B 8. What are the steps to taping a wrist? I M,N,O,Q, B 4e

11 Name of Unit: Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills Essential Question: What are recommended qualities of a healthcare worker in various healthcare settings? Priority Aligned to Course Standard Aligned to PA Standard 1. What are important historical figures related to the healthcare field? I S B 2. What are the different types of healthcare facilities? I T B 3. What are recommended personal and professional qualities in a health care worker? I U B 4. What are the ethical and legal responsibilities of a healthcare worker? I V B 4f

Course Sequencing & Descriptions

Department of Kinesiology Athletic Training Major Course Sequencing & Descriptions All courses require a grade of C or better for completion PRE-PROFESSIONAL PHASE: SOPHOMORE YEAR FALL SEMESTER KINES 135