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Introduction to Medical Professions: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Medical History and Events

  • 1.1

    Define terminology related to personal medical history

    1. 1.

      Use terms appropriately in context1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Describe the origin of health care institutions from ancient Greek/Roman times through the 19th century

    1. 1.

      Prepare and present a paper on a chosen era/invention/inventor/discovery1.2.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss changes in health care and how these changes influence today's health care1.2.2

  • 1.3

    Outline the major advances in the 20th century regarding health care

    1. 1.

      Discuss changes in the workforce1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Research advances in the 20th century1.3.2

    3. 3.

      Assess cultural roles and changes in the 20th century1.3.3

  • 1.4

    Describe new and future developments and technology that will affect the health care industry

    1. 1.

      Investigate a recent health care issue, development, or technology and its implications1.4.1

Health Care Systems

  • 2.1

    Define terminology related to health care systems

    1. 1.

      Use terms appropriately in context2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Describe the major types of health care facilities and agencies at the local, state, national, and international level

    1. 1.

      Distinguish among health care facilities according to their services2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Assess a community's responsibility for the health of its citizens2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Compare the basic differences between a for-profit and not-for-profit organization2.2.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss the roles of the major national and international health care agencies2.2.4

  • 2.3

    Explain health insurance plans

    1. 1.

      Analyze different health care plans, including HMO, PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Worker's Compensation, and managed care2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Identify the purpose of organizational structures for health care facilities

    1. 1.

      Prepare an organizational chart for a local health care facility2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Show the responsibilities of each department in a particular health care facility2.4.2

Health Care Careers

  • 3.1

    Define terminology related to health care careers

    1. 1.

      Use terms appropriately in context3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Describe the education requirements for health care professionals

    1. 1.

      Differentiate between secondary and postsecondary education3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Distinguish among the requirements to earn associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees3.2.2

  • 3.3

    Distinguish among the different types of certification, registration, and licensure

    1. 1.

      Analyze the differences in certification, registration, and licensure3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Research health care regulatory agencies3.3.2

    3. 3.

      Determine which health care professionals need to maintain certification, registration, or licensure3.3.3

  • 3.4

    Name available health care career opportunities

    1. 1.

      Prepare and present a paper on a selected health care profession3.4.1

    2. 2.

      Predict changes in health care and how these changes will impact the medical profession workforce3.4.2

    3. 3.

      Note nontraditional occupations3.4.3

    4. 4.

      Research and compare the future job outlook for various health care careers3.4.4

  • 3.5

    Identify abbreviations used in health occupations

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of common health care professionals and their abbreviations3.5.1

  • 3.6

    List the occupational environment, job duties and responsibilities, and personal attributes associated with different health care careers

    1. 1.

      Determine the working conditions of various health care professionals3.6.1

    2. 2.

      Show personal characteristics and attributes needed by different health care workers3.6.2

Professionalism, Ethics, and Legalities

  • 4.1

    Define terminology related to professionalism, ethics, and legalities

    1. 1.

      Use terms appropriately in context4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Identify tort laws that affect health care

    1. 1.

      Discuss the effects of tort laws on health care4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Predict the legal consequences of tort laws that are not upheld4.2.2

  • 4.3

    Describe the effect of privileged communication in health care

    1. 1.

      Research articles dealing with legalities in the health care profession4.3.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze the ramifications of sharing privileged communication with individuals who are not privy to such information4.3.2

    3. 3.

      Differentiate between what is and what is not privileged communication information4.3.3

  • 4.4

    Identify ethical considerations in the health care profession

    1. 1.

      Address the ethical and legal responsibilities of health care workers4.4.1

    2. 2.

      Simulate a situation that depicts ethical and unethical conduct4.4.2

    3. 3.

      Develop a code of ethics for the classroom4.4.3

    4. 4.

      Develop a code of ethics that would apply to any health care worker4.4.4

    5. 5.

      Address the legal, employment, and professional consequences of unethical or illegal conduct4.4.5

  • 4.5

    Identify the rights of the patient

    1. 1.

      Compare copies of patients' rights from local health care agencies4.5.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare a living will4.5.2

Qualities of a Successful Health Care Worker

  • 5.1

    Define terminology related to qualities of a successful health care worker

    1. 1.

      Use terms appropriately in context5.1.1

  • 5.2

    List personal qualities of a health care worker

    1. 1.

      Perform an inventory of personal qualities as they relate to a career in the health care field5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Note desirable personal qualities of a health care worker5.2.2

  • 5.3

    Identify factors that contribute to good health

    1. 1.

      Evaluate personal health5.3.1

    2. 2.

      Predict the personal health consequences of unhealthy lifestyle choices5.3.2

    3. 3.

      Prepare a list of unhealthy lifestyle choices5.3.3

  • 5.4

    Describe appropriate clothing for a health care worker

    1. 1.

      Note possible risks of wearing inappropriate clothing5.4.1

    2. 2.

      Differentiate between acceptable and unacceptable clothing for different health care workers5.4.2

  • 5.5

    State the importance of good personal hygiene for the health care worker

    1. 1.

      Determine good personal hygiene habits5.5.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss behaviors that would be considered poor personal hygiene5.5.2

    3. 3.

      Predict the consequences to self and patients from poor personal hygiene5.5.3

  • 5.6

    Identify professional appearance of a health care worker

    1. 1.

      Critique the appearance of health care workers in selected photographs5.6.1

    2. 2.

      Predict possible ramifications of an unprofessional appearance5.6.2

  • 5.7

    State the importance of relationship skills in the health care field

    1. 1.

      Note desired qualities of a team player5.7.1

    2. 2.

      Assess the positive outcomes of desirable relationship skills5.7.2

  • 5.8

    Describe ways to build working relationships with staff members

    1. 1.

      Role-play strategies that can help a health care worker deal with stressful situations in the workplace5.8.1

  • 5.9

    Identify employment skills that both females and males need in the health care field

    1. 1.

      Relate employment skills that both males and females need to cope in a constantly changing workplace5.9.1

    2. 2.

      Determine desirable employment skills needed by both females and males in the health care field5.9.2

  • 5.10

    Differentiate between stereotyping and discrimination

    1. 1.

      Discuss strategies to overcome stereotyping and discrimination on the basis of race, gender, and disability5.10.1

Nutrition and Health

  • 6.1

    Define terminology related to nutrition and health

    1. 1.

      Use terms appropriately in context6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Describe the effects of nutrition on health

    1. 1.

      Show the beneficial effects of proper nutrition on health6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Predict the ill effects of improper nutrition on health6.2.2

    3. 3.

      Show the components of proper nutrition6.2.3

    4. 4.

      Differentiate among different types of eating disorders6.2.4

    5. 5.

      Use different types of body composition indicators appropriately6.2.5

  • 6.3

    Discuss diseases or health problems that can be prevented by good nutrition

    1. 1.

      Show the more common nutrition-related diseases that can be prevented by proper nutrition6.3.1

    2. 2.

      Differentiate between obesity and overweight6.3.2

    3. 3.

      Determine factors that contribute to obesity6.3.3

  • 6.4

    Name essential nutrients and their functions

    1. 1.

      Give examples of essential nutrients and their functions6.4.1

    2. 2.

      Predict the health risks associated with inadequate and excessive intake of each essential nutrient6.4.2

  • 6.5

    Identify sources of nutrients

    1. 1.

      Analyze the nutritional value of personal daily intake for any inadequate or excessive intake of a nutrient6.5.1

    2. 2.

      Associate nutrients with their food sources6.5.2

  • 6.6

    List simple and complex carbohydrates

    1. 1.

      Define simple and complex carbohydrates6.6.1

    2. 2.

      Determine sources of simple and complex carbohydrates6.6.2

    3. 3.

      Differentiate among the functions of each type of carbohydrate6.6.3

  • 6.7

    Select saturated and unsaturated fats

    1. 1.

      Distinguish among the effects saturated and unsaturated fats have on the body6.7.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the body's role in producing cholesterol6.7.2

    3. 3.

      Predict and describe the health risks associated with excessive intake of cholesterol6.7.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss the effects of cholesterol on the body6.7.4

  • 6.8

    Describe functions and sources of cholesterol

    1. 1.

      Show sources of cholesterol6.8.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss the body's role in producing cholesterol6.8.2

    3. 3.

      Predict and describe the health risks associated with excessive intake of cholesterol6.8.3

    4. 4.

      Explain the functions of cholesterol in the body6.8.4

  • 6.9

    Describe proteins and the role they play in contributing to good health

    1. 1.

      Identify complete and incomplete proteins6.9.1

    2. 2.

      Give examples of sources that contain complete proteins6.9.2

    3. 3.

      Produce combinations of complementary proteins6.9.3

    4. 4.

      Predict health risks associated with inadequate or excessive intake of protein6.9.4

  • 6.10

    Describe the functions of vitamins

    1. 1.

      Illustrate good food sources of each vitamin6.10.1

    2. 2.

      Differentiate between water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins6.10.2

    3. 3.

      Compare vitamins, their sources, and the role each plays in contributing to good health6.10.3

    4. 4.

      Predict possible health risks associated with inadequate or excessive intake of each vitamin6.10.4

  • 6.11

    Describe the functions of minerals

    1. 1.

      Plan a day's menu that incorporates foods high in an assigned mineral6.11.1

    2. 2.

      Analyze minerals6.11.2

    3. 3.

      Discover the functions of minerals6.11.3

    4. 4.

      List minerals, their sources, and the role each plays in keeping the body healthy6.11.4

    5. 5.

      Predict possible health risks associated with inadequate or excessive intake of each mineral6.11.5

    6. 6.

      Select and describe the two classifications of minerals6.11.6

  • 6.12

    State the importance of water in the diet

    1. 1.

      Explain the need for adequate daily intake of water6.12.1

    2. 2.

      Distinguish between under-hydration and over-hydration6.12.2

    3. 3.

      Predict the health risks associated with hydration6.12.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss symptoms of dehydration6.12.4

  • 6.13

    Outline the processes of digestion, absorption, and metabolism

    1. 1.

      Analyze digestion, absorption, and metabolism6.13.1

    2. 2.

      Show the sites of digestion and absorption6.13.2

    3. 3.

      Diagram the role of enzymes in digestion and absorption6.13.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss common digestive enzymes6.13.4

  • 6.14

    Outline the process of calculating a total day's energy need/Estimated Energy Requirement (EER)

    1. 1.

      Compute EER6.14.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss how sex, weight, age, and height affect EER6.14.2

    3. 3.

      Calculate EER6.14.3

    4. 4.

      Determine personal EER6.14.4

  • 6.15

    Identify the food pyramid

    1. 1.

      Plan a day's menu that incorporates food groups from the pyramid and the appropriate number of servings according to personal calorie needs6.15.1

  • 6.16

    List the guidelines regarding calorie needs

    1. 1.

      Calculate personal daily calorie needs6.16.1

    2. 2.

      Discover factors that affect an individual's calorie needs6.16.2

  • 6.17

    Identify the various therapeutic diets, fad diets, and their purposes

    1. 1.

      Compare and describe different types of therapeutic diets6.17.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss the purposes of various therapeutic diets6.17.2

    3. 3.

      Give examples of disease states appropriate for each type of therapeutic diet6.17.3

    4. 4.

      Discuss fad diets6.17.4

    5. 5.

      Evaluate and compare different diet plans6.17.5

Career and Technical Student Organizations (SkillsUSA/HOSA)

  • 7.1

    Define terminology related to student organizations

    1. 1.

      Use terms appropriately in context7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Outline a self-assessment, and identify individual learning styles

    1. 1.

      Show individual strengths7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Show areas in need of improvement7.2.2

  • 7.3

    Describe self-motivation techniques, and establish short-term goals

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of short-term goals7.3.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss ways to change or improve lifestyle, appearance, and behavior7.3.2

  • 7.4

    Give examples of individual time-management skills

    1. 1.

      Prepare and maintain a time journal7.4.1

    2. 2.

      Outline ways to improve time-management skills7.4.2

  • 7.5

    Predict future occupations

    1. 1.

      Research the Internet to explore career opportunities within specified fields of study7.5.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare a presentation on a specified career area7.5.2

  • 7.6

    Identify the customer

    1. 1.

      Differentiate between external and internal customers7.6.1

    2. 2.

      Identify factors that contribute to poor customer relationships7.6.2

  • 7.7

    Identify the benefits of doing a community service project

    1. 1.

      Outline ways to become involved in the community7.7.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a community service project7.7.2

  • 7.8

    Describe effective communication with others

    1. 1.

      Note personal barriers to listening7.8.1

    2. 2.

      Relate a personal plan to overcome barriers to listening7.8.2

  • 7.9

    Give locations for a shadowing activity

    1. 1.

      Summarize and relate an experience of job shadowing activity7.9.1

  • 7.10

    Identify the components of an employment portfolio

    1. 1.

      Present parts of a portfolio7.10.1

    2. 2.

      Compile a personal employment portfolio for an interview7.10.2

  • 7.11

    List proficiency in program competencies

    1. 1.

      Construct an interpersonal competency assessment7.11.1

  • 7.12

    Describe how to measure/modify short-term goals

    1. 1.

      Discuss how to pursue short-term goals7.12.1

  • 7.13

    Identify stress sources

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of personal stress sources7.13.1

    2. 2.

      Outline techniques to cope with individual sources of stress7.13.2

  • 7.14

    Identify characteristics of a positive image

    1. 1.

      List behaviors and traits that lead to a positive image7.14.1

    2. 2.

      Note behaviors and traits that lead to a negative image7.14.2

  • 7.15

    Describe how team skills can be applied to a group project

    1. 1.

      Form a team to develop a class project7.15.1

  • 7.16

    Outline how to observe and critique a meeting

    1. 1.

      Attend a formal meeting held in the community7.16.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare a critique of the meeting attended7.16.2

  • 7.17

    List business meeting skills

    1. 1.

      Relate the basic rules required to ensure an orderly and business-like meeting7.17.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate with role-playing appropriate meeting skills7.17.2

  • 7.18

    Outline a survey for employment opportunities

    1. 1.

      Compile information on a particular employment opportunity of interest7.18.1

    2. 2.

      Perform an Internet search of a specific career area7.18.2

  • 7.19

    Select a professional journal for review, and develop a three- to five-minute presentation

    1. 1.

      Prepare a presentation on the content, purpose, and distribution of a particular professional journal7.19.1

  • 7.20

    Identify customer expectations

    1. 1.

      List customer expectations7.20.1

    2. 2.

      Discover the consequences of unmet customer expectations7.20.2

  • 7.21

    List parts of a job application

    1. 1.

      Prepare a job application from various businesses in the community7.21.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate a mock job interview7.21.2

  • 7.22

    Outline your employment portfolio

    1. 1.

      Construct a personal employment portfolio7.22.1

  • 7.23

    Identify supervisory and management roles in an organization

    1. 1.

      Prepare an organizational chart7.23.1

    2. 2.

      Outline the responsibilities of managers and supervisors7.23.2

  • 7.24

    Outline safety issues

    1. 1.

      Research safety issues within a given career area7.24.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2006
Where can I read the official document?
Introduction to Medical Professions

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