Principles
of Health Science Course Syllabus
Teacher: Mrs. Mary Cantu
Phone: 580-5300 ext. 1434 Room:
309 PHS 235 SHS
E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: 10:00 to 11:00 am
Tutoring is available at the following times and
also by appointment.
Tuesday 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. Thursday 4:15 - 4:45
p.m.
Required
supplies: Due Date: 1st week of school
·
1
inch binder / dividers
·
Composition
notebook
·
index
cards (optional for extra credit)
·
highlighter,
marker, bottle of hand soap, hand sanitizer, 1 box of kleenex tissues
Course
Outline:
A
course designed to develop health care specific knowledge and skills in
effective communications, ethical and legal responsibilities, client care,
safety, first aid, and CPR. This course prepares the student for the transition
to Health Science Clinical Rotation, Pharmacy Technician or work based
experiences. This course is a pre-requisite to apply for Clinical Rotations.
Topics Include:
Health Care
Systems and History of Healthcare Careers
in Healthcare
Human Growth
and Development Anatomy & Physiology
Personal
Qualities of Health Care Worker Legal
and Ethical
Basic Medical
Terminology Vital
Signs
Nutrition and
Wellness Promotion of
Safety
First Aid and
CPR Infection
Control
Cultural
Diversity
Grading Scale:
The breakdown
for your overall grade will be determined as followed: Quizzes 40% and daily work 60% (this includes
projects, tests and labs)
Class Participation
Rules:
· Be in your seat when
the bell rings. I will dismiss
class at end of period.
· HSTE assignments are
the only work to be done in class. Any
other assignments will be picked up.
· When visitor is in
room, please show courtesy and respect.
· You will be responsible
for obtaining any missed assignments, notes / handouts, at the hanging files in
class.
· Clinical current events
are acceptable for extra credit; however,
you must make prior arrangements with me.
· Your behavior at all
times should reflect credit to you and your school.
· As per Sharyland, ISD
policy any missed work is the students responsibility, students with
excused absences will be allowed to make up work as per district policy (please
refer to your student handbook).
· No food or drinks
allowed in classroom. (exception water)
· No Cell phones are
permitted in class. SHS policy will be
enforced
· Follow dress code
according to SHS policy.
ACKOWLEDGMENT OF
SYLLABUS AND CLASS RULES
I
have read and understand these rules and agree to abide by them. I will do my best to uphold these
requirements. ( I have
reviewed the rules with my son/daughter)
______________________________________________________________
Student
Signature DATE
______________________________________________________________
Parent / Guardian Signature
DATE
Leadership Activities:
Health
Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is the student organization that
provides leadership development on the local, area, state, and national
level. Participation enables the student
to grow personally and to network with other students in a method similar to a
professional organization. HOSA provides
opportunities to learn citizenship and participate in community service
projects. HOSA is co-curricular and some leadership activities will be
conducted within the classroom setting.
Membership
is optional but highly recommended for HST students.
Cost
for HOSA membership:
Dues: $50 (includes national, state and local dues)
Uniform:
·
Ladies: Navy blue skirt/pant suit, white blouse, dark
hosiery, closed shoe
·
Gentlemen: Navy blue suit, white collared shirt, maroon
tie, dress shoe
·
Please
log in to www.hosa.org for competitive events and guidelines
It is the policy of Sharyland ISD not to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in
its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.