EDU 755: CTE Lesson Plan Template (Module 5)

For CTE lessons including the use of literacy strategies

Lesson topic: Cardio-Pulmonary vital signs
CTE program area: Medical Careers
Instructors name: Sharon Foran
Purpose/objective of the lesson:

Students will describe the basic structural and functional organization

of the human body used in assessing health.
Students will research common and emerging diseases & disorders
Students will recognize signs & symptoms of common and emerging
diseases & disorders
Students will explain the use of diagnostic testing.
Students will diagram the structure of cells, tissues, organs & body
systems of the cardio thoracic specialty
Students will identify the physiology & pathophysiology of the cardiopulmonary system
Students will demonstrate proficiency in technology skills
Students will obtain and record correctly the vital sign measurements
needed for diagnostic purpose.

Content/program/literacy standards addressed in the lesson:

RL.11-12.1 Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.
RL.6.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative
meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone
RI.9-10.7 Analyze various accounts of a subject told in different mediums (e.g., a persons life story in both print and
multimedia), determining which details are emphasized in each account.
RI.6.7 Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to
develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.

Brief description of the lesson:

Students will explore the cardiovascular, respiratory and cardioconduction systems. This is to include the basic anatomy & physiology
of both the respiratory, circulatory & lymphatic systems. Medical skill
sets include measuring & recording vital signs for diagnostic use.
Students will view training video, read text and case studies. In small groups students
will discuss case studies and practice clinical competencies. Students will write a
reflection on 1 of the case studies, to be discussed in large class group.

Key vocabulary terms:

Arteries, arterioles, apex, capillaries, current, conduction, diastole,

endocardium, erythrocytes, hemoglobin, atrium, ventricle, mitral valve,

myocardium, pericardium, plasma, pulmonary, septum, systole, tricuspid,
venule

Anticipated length of the lesson: 80 minute block

To deepen understanding of content and support literacy
development, the lesson will include (circle all that apply):
Reading
Writing
Vocabulary
Critical Thinking
Specific literacy strategies that students will use during the
lesson and reason for using each (attach or link to required
templates):
Medcom video: vital signs
Text: cardio chapter 12
https://oplfrpd5.cmpa-acpm.ca/-/-can-i-take-your-vital-signskey-learnings-from-3-case-studies

Texts, materials, or other instructional resources needed for

the lesson:
Text: Introduction to Health Science technology by Louise Simmers
Workbook: Introduction to Health Science technology by Louise Simmers

Formative or summative assessment (describe and attach or

link to rubric:
Formative and Diagnostic Assessment(s)
Written assessments from Introduction to
Health Science technology workbook.
https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=R824XB&sp=yes&
Summative Assessment(s)
Unit tests
http://www.yorktech.com/qep/FS_Rubrics/CT%20Rubric%20ADN%20Nursing%20Vital
%20Signs%20-%20Brenda%20Weatherington.pdf