Academy of Health Sciences

TAMPA BAY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

Course: Health Science Foundations

Instructors: Mrs. Herring email: donnalyn.herring@sdhc.k12.fl.us

Course Description: Health Science Foundations is the program designed to provide the beginning
Health Occupations student with the core knowledge and skills required for a variety of health
occupations. Students will learn about the historical background of healthcare, various medical career
clusters, medical terminology, body systems, medical/legal and ethical issues. Students will create a
resume and do mock job applications and interviews. They will learn to take Vital Signs, perform basic
First Aid and be certified in CPR at the professional level. The course also prepares the student to make a
decision regarding their area of interest as they apply for the Senior Medical Program of their choice, at
the end of the first semester.

Objectives/Intended Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic communication skills

2. Perform basic math skills used in healthcare
3. Describe services of the core health career clusters
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge of First Aid, Vital Signs and Advanced Level CPR
5. Discuss legal aspects for the health consumer
6. Describe Legal and Ethical responsibilities of the Healthcare Worker
7. Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne pathogens/infection control
8. Demonstrate a working knowledge of Medical Terminology
9. Demonstrate employability skills
10. Demonstrate a working knowledge of safety precautions used in the workplace

Methods of Instruction will include: Lecture, Practice of Skills, Group Projects, Computer Lab, Video,
Worksheets, Guest Speakers, Powerpoints and Daily engaging activities that promote a better
understanding of content

Criteria for Evaluation: Proper Scrub Attire (Tues & Thurs) Weekly grade given 30%

Daily Bellwork/Notebook 20%

Presentations/Projects 20%

Quiz/Tests 30%
SUPPLIES NEEDED:

1” Notebook w/dividers, pens, pencils

CLASS RULES:

***KEEP PHONES PUT AWAY UNLESS BEING UTILIZED FOR CLASS INSTRUCTION/TEACHER PERMITTED

***Phones/Devices WILL BE CONFISCATED***

Be on time to class- I DO mark tardy’s, so DO bring a pass if you have an excused Tardy

UNABLE TO CHARGE PHONES IN THIS CLASSROOM/IT THROWS A BREAKER TO LAB ELECTRONICS

Gum is fine….unless you can’t chew it quietly

Be respectful; PLEASE: No profanity

No passes 1st 10 min or last 10 min of class, this is a school rule

NO Cosmetology activities will be tolerated ie: Hair/Make-Up

When homework is due, unless you have an excused absence, I expect it to be turned in. I DO NOT
accept work turned in late, past the 3 allowable days to make up classwork.

**Sometimes I grade homework assignments, worksheets, sometimes I only check to see if they are
completed.**

****I DISMISS CLASS—NOT THE BELL…..NO lining up at the door waiting for the bell****

Come to class prepared, I won’t write a pass for items forgot in your locker, and missing work will be
considered late after 3 days of an EXCUSED absence.

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Student Signature DATE