In this course, students will discover different careers in the healthcare field. They will identify past and current trends in health care by reviewing the history of medicine. Then, they will explore the different health care pathways and learn about the different possibilities offered by this growing field. They will analyze the skills needed for a healthcare career and consider themselves in one of these roles. Additionally students will learn skills necessary for working with others, communication skills, legal & ethical responsibilities, cultural considerations, problem solving, decision making, accepting personal responsibility and self-management. Students will also be able to become CPR/First Aid/AED certified as part of this course.
Unit | Timeframe | Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) |
|---|---|---|
Course Introduction & Infection Control | August /Sept | What do you want to learn about? How to prevent infection in a post pandemic world? |
The History of Medicine: Past & Modern | September | Why is it important to review and discuss medicine from centuries ago? What impact has it made on modern medicine? |
Human Body Systems | Sept/October | What are the 5 main systems in the human body and what do they do? |
Providers | October | Which jobs require the most schooling? Why? What do they do? |
Basic First Aid Training | November | How to respond to minor emergencies and provide basic first aid to someone in need? |
Careers in Healthcare – with bachelor’s degree | November | What types of careers are available in the healthcare field that require a bachelor’s degree/associates |