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Principles of Health Science

PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH SCIENCE

SYLLABUS

Teacher: Casse Landrum, RN Contact: [email protected]

This course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the healthcare industry.  

When a student chooses to pursue a career in health science, they should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, and communicate effectively. Students should understand that quality health care depends on the ability to work well with others.

Professional integrity in the health science industry is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities. Students are expected to employ their ethical and legal responsibilities and limitations and understand the implications of their actions

This class will offer a variety of learning activities such as hands-on activities, class discussion, problem solving, direct teaching, oral presentations, and project based learning. You will also be actively using technology such as the Internet, PowerPoint, and Word to assist you in cooperative group projects, and to help deepen your understanding of the medical field. Throughout the year, you will complete several projects either cooperatively or individually, usually with a presentation to the class or another authentic audience. In the healthcare field we are expected to be very organized, so it is important for you to start learning this skill.  Students are required to follow all classroom rules, show up on time and abide by the Poth ISD student code of conduct. 

Course Content Goals

(1) The student identifies the technology used in the diagnostic, therapeutic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems.

(2) The student converts units between systems of measurement with ease.

(3) The student applies mathematics, science, ELA, and social studies to the healthcare profession.

(4) The student implements the leadership skills necessary to function in the healthcare profession.

(5) The student identifies components of effective and non-effective communication.

(6) The student evaluates and understands the history of and the future of the healthcare profession.

(7) The student interprets ethical behavior standards and legal responsibilities.

(8) The student assesses career options and the preparation necessary for employment in the healthcare profession.

Supplies

Folder with brads and pockets                             Chromebook

Pen or Pencil                                                          


Grading System

30% Daily Classwork, 30% Labs/Projects, 40% Tests

Late/Missed Assignments

Students will have the same amount of excused absences to make up their work. (i.e. You miss two days of school with an excused absence, you’ll have two days to make up the work.) Anything after the number of excused absences will be considered late and receive a 5 point deduction. Any assignments not turned in after the 3rd day after being late will receive a grade of 0 and will be counted as missing work. 

Test Make-up Opportunity

Test grades lower than 70 have the opportunity for a make-up grade. 

Make-up Opportunity Criteria:

  • Only one make-up opportunity per test
  • Must be completed within 5 days of the test return date.
  • Make-up grade will be no greater than a 70. If the original and the make-up are both below a 70, the higher grade will be recorded.

Tardies

If you are not in your seat when the bell rings, you are tardy.  During each semester, the 4th tardy will result in detention and the 7th tardy will result in ISS.

Classroom Cell Phone Policy

Cell phone use in the classroom is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of cell phones (texting, phone calls, social media use, note taking, photo capture, voice and screen recording) will result in immediate confiscation of the device and same day detention. 

Classroom Laptop Policy

As per the Poth ISD acceptable use policy, laptops and tablets are welcome in the classroom considering that they are used for educational purposes only. Verbal permission from the instructor is required to use laptops and tablets during class. Entertainment use of devices is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of these devices (skype, social media, recordings, desktop games) will result in immediate put up of the device. Frequent verbal warnings of this activity will result in a write up and dismissal to the principal's office. 

WELCOME TO PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH SCIENCE!! ☺