Introduction to Health Science Technology

Course Description:

Introduction to Health Science Technology is designed to give an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, environmental, and information systems of the health care industry. The course focuses on health careers, exploration, leadership development, ethical and legal responsibilities, the history of health care and the economics of health care. Students will develop a concept of health and wellness from the perspective of a health consumer as well as a potential health professional.

PEIMS Number: 12101200

Recommended Resources:

General Requirements: This course is recommended for students in Grades 9-12.

TEKS

UNITS OF STUDY

UNIT 1 HEALTH CAREERS

A. The student is expected to:

1.describe personal characteristics of a health care worker from the perspective of a consumer 3A
2.review health careers within the therapeutic, diagnostic, informational and environmental systems 6A
3 .identify the technology utilized in each of the four systems 6C
4.identify the collaborative role of team members between the systems to deliver quality health care 6B
5.utilize keyboarding skills to access, process, and retrieve information 8A
6.organize, write, and compile ideas into reports and summaries 1C

B. Activities

1. Career Planning
2. Integrating Careers and History
3. Bulletin Board
4. Health Systems Jigsaw
5. Integrating Systems
6. Organizational Structure of a Hospital
7. A Trip to the Hospital
8. Healthcare Heroes
9. Forensic Criminal Investigation
10. Grim Glamour: Forensic Pathology

UNIT II HUMAN NEEDS

A. The student is expected to:

1.identify human needs according to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs 1H
2.identify age and cultural influences that have impacted contemporary aspects of health care delivery 1G

B. Activities

1. Current Events
2. Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs

UNIT III LEADERSHIP

A. The student is expected to:

1.identify traits of a leader 5A
2.demonstrate skills, characteristics, and responsibilities of leaders and group members 5B
3.explain the role of professional organizations in the preparation and governance of credentialed health care workers 4B
4.make contributions relevant to topics in group discussions 1D

B. Activities

1. Introduction to Leadership
2. Leadership Qualities
3. Leadership Behaviors

UNIT IV ETHICAL AND LEGAL

A. The student is expected to:

1.compare published professional codes of ethics 2A
2.identify responsible and ethical behavior 2B
3.identify ethical issues related to health care delivery 2C
4.describe the consequences of breech of confidentiality 2D
5.research and describe laws governing the health care industry 2E
6.differentiate between malpractice and negligence 2F

B. Activities

1. Introduction to Medical Ethics
2. Code of Ethics

UNIT V HISTORICAL AND ECONOMICAL FACTORS

A. The student is expected to:

1.survey and research the historical significance of health care 1E
2.describe the impact of health services on the economy 1F
3.compare and contrast hospice, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, and other care providers 7A
4.research and describe escalating health care costs and identify individual responsibility in cost containment 7B
5.research and describe industry efforts in cost containment, energy conservation, and accountability practices 7C
6.add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers in health related problems 1A
7.apply data from tables, charts, and graphs to estimate and find solutions to health related problems 1B

B. Activities

1. Insurance
2. Accountability
3. Mathematical Calculations
4. The History of Health Care
5. Pharmaceutical Design and Testing

UNIT VI HEALTH AND WELLNESS

A. The student is expected to:

1.identify the concepts of health and wellness through the life span 1J
2.select effective health and wellness routines for health care workers including stress management 3B
3.describe the stages of development related to the life span 1I

B. Activities

1. Diet Planning Principles
2. Stress and Coping
3. Developmental Stages
4. Medication Forms
5. Medical Family Tree

Bibliography

Badasch, Shirley A. and Doreen S. Chesebro. Introduction to Health Occupations. 3rd ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1993.

Drafke, Michael W. Working in Health Care – What You Need to Know to Succeed 2nd ed.. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis, 2002.

Gerdin, Judith. Health Careers Today. St. Louis: Mosby, 1996.

Meltzer, Marilyn and Susan Marcus Palau. Acquiring Critical Thinking Skills. Troy, MO: W.B. Saunders, 1996.

Palau, Susan Marcus and Marilyn Meltzer. Learning Strategies for Allied Health Students. Troy, MO: W.B. Saunders, 1995.

Simmers, Louise. Diversified Health Occupations. 4th ed. Albany: Delmar, 1998.

Wray, Ralph D., Roger L. Luft, and Patrick J. Highland. Fundamentals of Human Relations: Applications for Life. Belmont, CA: South-Western, 1996.