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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is for students who are or will be enrolled in a skills-specific ROP class and for those pursuing a career requiring post-secondary education. Topics include socio-economic issues affecting health care in the United States, anatomy and physiology, pathologies of the various systems, job titles and changes in levels of responsibilities, basic medical terminology, and career planning. Integrated throughout the course are career preparation standards, which include basic academic skills, communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, safety, technology and other employment skills. This course assists with preparation for a career in the medical field.
COURSE/LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Understand the basic history of the medical profession, perform vital signs and blood pressure successfully, calculate basic math skills, describes human structure and function, compare diseases and disorders, perform proper aseptic hand washing techniques, understand the importance of confidentiality and ethic practices. Successfully perform bandaging techniques, sterile trays and various medical procedures.
Understand the basic history of the medical profession, perform vital signs and blood pressure successfully, calculate basic math skills, describes human structure and function, compare diseases and disorders, perform proper aseptic hand washing techniques, understand the importance of confidentiality and ethic practices. Successfully perform bandaging techniques, sterile trays and various medical procedures.
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TESTS/PROJECTS |
45% |
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ASSIGNMENTS/CLASS NOTES |
40% |
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PARTICIPATION & PROFESSIONALISM |
15% |
GRADING SCALE USED TO DETERMINE LETTER GRADES:
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90-100% |
A |
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80-89% |
B |
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70-79% |
C |
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60-69% |
D |
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BELOW 59% |
F |