APPLICATIONS OF THERAPEUTIC SERVICES CARTERSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Healthcare Science Technology Education

Teacher: Laura Harper, RN, BSN Email: lharper@cartersville.k12.ga.us Room #: 500 Semester: Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Phone #: 770-382-3200 Teacher Support: Thursdays, 0700, 330pm, by appointment COURSE DESCRIPTION Applications of Therapeutic Services is an intermediate course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway and is designed to provide an overall framework of basic skills utilized in the provision of direct client care. Monitoring and evaluating client status includes assessment techniques such as vital signs, as well as, the application of mathematical concepts appropriate to clinical expectations and/or work-based learning. The function and fundamental pathophysiology of each body system is evaluated prior to community first aid and basic life support techniques which are expanded to include rescue skills for infants and children. Students continue with the development of individual career portfolios utilizing postsecondary program research, employability skills, and /or work based learning and may receive recognition for their accomplishments through a variety of venues locally, regionally, and nationally such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and the National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education (NCHSTE). PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Healthcare Science CAREER PATHWAY: Course must be completed in the order listed below. Level 1: Introduction to Healthcare Science Level 2: Applications of Therapeutic Services Level 3: Nursing Essentials Level 4: WORK-BASED LEARNING FOR Therapeutic Nursing Services: 11 th and 12th COURSE CURRICULUM CONTENT:
Georgia Performance Standards: Performance standards provide clear expectations for assessment, instruction, and student work. They define the level of work that demonstrates achievement of the standards. The performance standards isolate and identify the skills needed to use the knowledge and skills to problem-solve, reason, communicate, and make connections with other information. Standards Covered in this Course: HS-ATS 1 11, CTAE Foundation Skills 1 11. https://www.georgiastandards.org/standards/Ge orgia%20Performance%20Standards %20CTAE/Application-of-TherapeuticServices.pdf Units / 1. 2. 3. Topics: Careers Safety Practices and Infection Control Teamwork, Leadership, Communication and Treatment Plans 4. Information Technology 5. Vital Signs Monitoring and Evaluating Client / Patient Status 6. Height and Weight 7. CPR 8. First Aid 9. Overview of the Human Body Structure 10. Anatomy and Physiology Apply the appropriate terminology to major organs and systems of the human body Identify the major functions of each body system Compare interrelationships of body systems Describe diseases affecting each of the body systems.

EVALUATION AND GRADING: Assignments

Grade Weights

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* The teacher reserves the right to alter or change any part of this course syllabus to better suit the need of the students.

Class work & Projects Daily Work / Projects 30% Class Participation (Work Ethic) Work Ethic 5% Unit Tests & Lab Check-offs Tests/Labs 25% Quizzes Quizzes 15% Writing Assignment Writing Assignment 5% Midterm Midterm 10% Final Final 10% EXPLANATION OF PROJECTS & ASSIGNMENTS Work will be done by units. Test dates and project dates will be displayed and notified in advance. Grades are cumulative; the number of points earned is divided by the total number of POSSIBLE points. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Published Materials Required Materials Textbook: Diversified Health One - 2 inch 3 ring binder with a clear cover and 8 to 10 tab Occupations, 7th ed., Simmers. Dividers for your Portfolio. Flash Drive, Pen, Pencil, Loose Leaf Textbook: Body Structures & Notebook Paper, 4x6 index cards, and 1 subject college-ruled Functions 11th ed., Scott. notebook. American Heart Association, BSL for Healthcare Providers. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA): As a student in the Healthcare Science Pathway, you are eligible to participate in HOSA. HOSA is a co-curricular organization that will be used within the classroom to enhance and supplement the curriculum and provide opportunities for you to heighten your communication, leadership and competitive skills. However, to participate in any after school activities and/or competitions, you must be a member of HOSA. Dues are $15.00. STUDENT EXPECTATIONS: ** Always observe ALL the rules and regulations in the Student Handbook. ** 1. Arrive to class on time and be prepared to learn. Students are expected to be in their assigned seats, otherwise a student is considered tardy. Tardiness is unacceptable and can lead to detention and ISS. 2. Bring all required materials to class every day. 3. Turn in assignments and homework at the beginning of class in the In-Box for your section. 4. Honesty is expected. (Cheating will not be tolerated!) Submit original (your own) work. Copying or sharing of work will result in a zero for both parties. Parents will be contacted and a discipline referral for academic dishonesty will be sent to the office. See statement on plagiarism located on the wall in Mrs. Harpers room. 5. Dispose of gum, candy, food, or drinks (except water) before entering the classroom/lab. 6. Keep the room/lab clean and respect the equipment and furnishings. 7. Use professional language. 8. Use the restroom during class change. Students will not be permitted to go unless it is an emergency. 9. Turn off all electronic devices, cellular phones, CD players, MP3 players, iPod, iPhone, hand-held games, cards, or any other material not related to or used in this class should be left at home. Bringing these items to class will result in confiscation. Items will be released only to a parent or guardian. 10. Work only on the assignments related to this class when in the computer lab. Therefore, students should not be checking e-mail, chatting, playing games, downloading, uploading, doing research for another class, listening to music, personal browsing, etc. When allowed to use the Internet, visiting websites that are not appropriate for school or not educationally related is PROHIBITED. Violators will face consequences as outlined in the student handbook. 11. Treat a substitute teacher with full attention and respect while following all of the above expectations when Mrs. Harper is away from class. 12. Due to the hands-on nature of labs, students will have a mandatory dress code for lab days. Skirts are not allowed on lab days. Shoes must be closed-toe and rubber soled with a non-skid surface. High heels, sandals, bare feet, and cowboy boots are prohibited. Students not dressed appropriately will not participate and will receive a zero for that days lab grade.

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DETENTION: Detention will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to no later than 4:20 p.m. in Room #500. Students are expected to arrive promptly and have work to complete. Failure to serve detention will result in a second day of detention. If a student fails to serve detention a second time, he or she will be referred to the appropriate administrator and office detention may be assigned. If students have a conflict with the dates assigned, they should see the instructor prior to the assigned date(s). Students are given at least one days notice before being required to report to detention. LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Homework is to be handed in at the beginning of class on the due date. (If you leave it in your locker, it is late). If a student is present when homework is assigned, yet absent when due, the homework will be due immediately upon return. If a student misses a test, the student must schedule the time to make up the test when he/she returns. Tests should be made up in no more than 5 days from the original date. Late assignments will be penalized 10 points each day the assignment is late. Computer or printer difficulties do not constitute a reason for an assignment being late. MISSED WORK DUE TO ABSENCE: Students will have five (5) days to make up any course work or test(s) missed due to an excused absence. It is your responsibility to see the instructor upon your return and to schedule a time before or after school to make up missed work. INTERNET: Use of the Internet must be in support of education and research and consistent with the educational objectives of the Cartersville City School System. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in cancellation of those privileges. Any student-user not complying with the Cartersville City School System Internet Acceptable Use Agreement shall lose Internet privileges for 1 WEEK for the first offense, resulting in a zero for assignments due during that time. Further violation may result in permanent suspension of internet privledges. READ YOUR STUDENT HANDBOOK CAREFULLY FOR DETAILS! LABORATORY SAFETY PROCEDURES: This course will involve hands-on practical sessions. Appropriate safety procedures and techniques will be discussed prior to each activity. Deviance from these procedures will result in exclusion from that session, and a written project will be assigned. Repeat violations will be managed on an individual basis. * The teacher reserves the right to alter or change any part of this course syllabus to better suit the need of the students.

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FIRST EXAM GRADE

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TO: Laura L. Harper, RN, BSN by Friday, August 9, 2013.
Acknowledgment of Receipt: By signing below, the student and parent/guardian acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree the contents in the 2013 - 2014 Applications of Therapeutic Services syllabus. This signed form will be kept for the duration of the course. I agree to the course work in Applications of Therapeutic Services . The student and parent also agree that good behavior and work ethic should be abided in this course of professional learning. I also acknowledge that attendance is imperative to be successful in the above stated course. The student and parent agree that the student will be in attendance except in the case of an illness, death in family or other extenuating circumstance. Block (Circle One): 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Student Name (Print)_______________________________________ Date___________________________ Student Signature___________________________________________ Date___________________________ Student Email_____________________________________________ Parent Name (Print)_________________________________________ Date___________________________ Parent Signature____________________________________________ Date___________________________ Parent Email_______________________________________________ Parent Contact #____________________________________________ Parents. If you are employed in any aspect of healthcare and would like to be a guest speaker, please indicate your desire ( how you can be reached). Thanks. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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