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Health Science Clinical Rotation II
Course Overview:
Clinical Rotation II is the continuation of the first course designed to introduce students to the
variety of careers in the medical field. Students will apply basic first aid, AED, and CPR skills.
For this course, students will intern and observe various departments at the local hospital,
such as physical therapy, obstetrics, pediatrics, radiology, and surgery.
General
Requirements:
Grade Levels: 11-12
Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science, Medical Terminology, Biology
Required Prerequisite: Clinical Rotations I
Students must pass a drug screen to participate in this course.
Guiding
Questions:
What are elements involved in the decision making process, especially as related to medical
diagnosis?
What are effective communication skills used with patients and colleagues?
What are the ethical behavioral standards in the health care industry?
What are the academic requirements for a career in the health care industry?
What are the elements of infection control and the prevention of disease?
What is role of the Center for Disease Control?
Units of Study:
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Leadership
Communication
Ethical and Legal
Employability Skills and Professionalism
Safety and Governmental Regulations
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology
Multi-competent health care worker
Key Vocabulary:
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Confidentiality
Libel
Pneumonia
Cardiovascular
Epidemiology
Tachycardia
Bradycardia
World Health Organization
Products &
Outcomes:
Student
Leadership
Organization:
Certification &
Licensures:
Students will take part in a non-paid internship experience at the local hospital, where they
will observe or train with health care professionals. This course takes place in both a classroom
and clinical setting, where students apply skills and explore careers in the medical field.
In grade 9-12, students will have the opportunity to participate in:
National Technical Honor Society
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
CPR Certification
Credit:
2 or 3 credits