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Foundations of Health Science
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Foundations of Health Science, the foundational course for the Health Science cluster, introduces students to a wide range of health careers. This course is designed to provide students with a solid basis for moving ahead in any healthcare field they may choose.
Describe the basic organization of the human bodyUtilize directional terms to indicate the locations of anatomical structuresIdentify basic structures and functions of human body systemsTell and record time using the 24-hour clockUse dimensional analysis to convert English and metric measurements commonly used in health careCompare and contrast verbal and nonverbal communicationIdentify common barriers to communication and describe ways to overcome themCommunicate with patients and co-workers using techniques of the sender-message-receiver feedback modelUse common roots, prefixes, and suffixes to communicate medical informationUse and explain common medical abbreviations to communicate health information accuratelyIdentify existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers, and self in the healthcare settingIdentify and describe a variety of common infectious organisms, including blood-borne pathogensCompare and contrast the focus, functions, and organization of various healthcare delivery systemsCompare and contrast early beliefs about the causes and treatment of disease with current knowledgeDescribe personal and professional traits and attitudes that are desirable in a healthcare workerSummarize legal and ethical responsibilities within the healthcare delivery settingResearch and debate bioethical dilemmas encountered in the healthcare settingDescribe fundamental principles and practices of health promotion and wellnessIdentify and describe the social determinants of healthDemonstrate entry-level skills required in various careers in the healthcare industry