Introduction to healthcare science
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August 11, 2014
Welcome back students. Please check the website regularly for reminders, announcements, and important posts for the class. Please carefully read the program handbook that you were provided today with your parents. Detach and return the forms at the end of the handbook, complete with signatures. Make sure your parents pay attention to the last page. The rest of the syllabus should be housed in the front of your notebook. Parents, the students have received their first assignment today. Please click here to view the assignment. Also, I have provided below a downloadable copy of other important documents the students received today.
Introduction to Healthcare Science Syllabus
Binder Organization
New Year Procedures
NOTE: Parents please complete the syllabus sign off sheet by September 5, 2014. Click here
August 11, 2014
Welcome back students. Please check the website regularly for reminders, announcements, and important posts for the class. Please carefully read the program handbook that you were provided today with your parents. Detach and return the forms at the end of the handbook, complete with signatures. Make sure your parents pay attention to the last page. The rest of the syllabus should be housed in the front of your notebook. Parents, the students have received their first assignment today. Please click here to view the assignment. Also, I have provided below a downloadable copy of other important documents the students received today.
Introduction to Healthcare Science Syllabus
Binder Organization
New Year Procedures
NOTE: Parents please complete the syllabus sign off sheet by September 5, 2014. Click here
Reminder about hosa
August 20, 2014
Your student has to earn points to suffice the HOSA grade, they may earn points 1) as a member (please see the syllabus for more information) or 2) as a non-member by completing the monthly assignments. Students may pick up an application to join HOSA from Ms. Harris or on the 270 hall bulletin board.
Ways to earn points as a HOSA member
Professional dress on Wednesday (click here for appropriate professional dress guidelines)
Scrubs on Thursday (HOSA T-shirt plus scrub bottoms= 7 points, instead of 4 points for both scrub top and bottom)
Attending the meetings (usually held the 1st or 2nd Tuesday of every month)
Participating in the fundraisers (students will earn money towards their HOSA account and HOSA points per item sold, numbe rof points will be determined at the time of the fundraiser)
10 points per community service organization outside of school (must provide verifiable proof of active participation to Ms. Harris ONLY)
Your participation in HOSA as an active member earns you the 5% in your overall grade, not the payment of your membership. The more you participate, the more points you will earn. Just as professionals join the organization of their profession (for example, a doctor joining the American Association for Physicians and Surgeons), you likewise joining the organization for your "profession", as a student in the Healthcare Science Academy. Likewise, you have a choice to join as well, but membership has its privileges! Such as scholarships, recognition on a regional, state, and national level, job shadowing opportunities, resume contribution, networking events, workshops, skills building, fun and educational activities at conferences, and much more.
Earning points as a non-member
Students not wanting to join HOSA must complete the monthly assignments to earn points. Each assignment is worth 20 points. Please do not view this as a consequence for not joining HOSA. The assignments are HOSA competitive event topics, and therefore suffice in the completion of the HOSA requirement in the grade.
Assignment 1 Due Aug. 29 , 2014 20 points
Write a 5 page hand written paper on: Vitamin Supplements: Hype or Help?
Develop a hand written paper to reflect the position taken on the selected topic, either for or against, supporting one position or the other.
On a 6th page include your references which must include 5 different sources.
Assignment 2 Due Sept. 30, 2014 20 points
Write a 5 page hand written paper on: The benefits of HOSA membership. The paper will include the pros of being a member of a professional organization.
Assignment 3 Due Oct. 31, 2014 20 points
Design a bulletin board theme for the room related to health science, medicine, disease,
Etc. You will need to complete the board yourself. You must show plans to your teacher prior to putting it up and it will remain on display for one month.
Assignment 4 Due Nov. 21, 2014 20 points
Create a power point with at least 10 slides that will be based on the following topic:
Concussions: Prevention, Recognition and Treatment
Assignment 5 Due Dec 5, 2014 20 points
Interview someone in the medical field, and then write a paper including the following information:
Name of person, occupation, job responsibilities, pros and cons of job, education requirements, and where they went to school for this occupation. ****Report must be hand written.
Your student has to earn points to suffice the HOSA grade, they may earn points 1) as a member (please see the syllabus for more information) or 2) as a non-member by completing the monthly assignments. Students may pick up an application to join HOSA from Ms. Harris or on the 270 hall bulletin board.
Ways to earn points as a HOSA member
Professional dress on Wednesday (click here for appropriate professional dress guidelines)
Scrubs on Thursday (HOSA T-shirt plus scrub bottoms= 7 points, instead of 4 points for both scrub top and bottom)
Attending the meetings (usually held the 1st or 2nd Tuesday of every month)
Participating in the fundraisers (students will earn money towards their HOSA account and HOSA points per item sold, numbe rof points will be determined at the time of the fundraiser)
10 points per community service organization outside of school (must provide verifiable proof of active participation to Ms. Harris ONLY)
Your participation in HOSA as an active member earns you the 5% in your overall grade, not the payment of your membership. The more you participate, the more points you will earn. Just as professionals join the organization of their profession (for example, a doctor joining the American Association for Physicians and Surgeons), you likewise joining the organization for your "profession", as a student in the Healthcare Science Academy. Likewise, you have a choice to join as well, but membership has its privileges! Such as scholarships, recognition on a regional, state, and national level, job shadowing opportunities, resume contribution, networking events, workshops, skills building, fun and educational activities at conferences, and much more.
Earning points as a non-member
Students not wanting to join HOSA must complete the monthly assignments to earn points. Each assignment is worth 20 points. Please do not view this as a consequence for not joining HOSA. The assignments are HOSA competitive event topics, and therefore suffice in the completion of the HOSA requirement in the grade.
Assignment 1 Due Aug. 29 , 2014 20 points
Write a 5 page hand written paper on: Vitamin Supplements: Hype or Help?
Develop a hand written paper to reflect the position taken on the selected topic, either for or against, supporting one position or the other.
On a 6th page include your references which must include 5 different sources.
Assignment 2 Due Sept. 30, 2014 20 points
Write a 5 page hand written paper on: The benefits of HOSA membership. The paper will include the pros of being a member of a professional organization.
Assignment 3 Due Oct. 31, 2014 20 points
Design a bulletin board theme for the room related to health science, medicine, disease,
Etc. You will need to complete the board yourself. You must show plans to your teacher prior to putting it up and it will remain on display for one month.
Assignment 4 Due Nov. 21, 2014 20 points
Create a power point with at least 10 slides that will be based on the following topic:
Concussions: Prevention, Recognition and Treatment
Assignment 5 Due Dec 5, 2014 20 points
Interview someone in the medical field, and then write a paper including the following information:
Name of person, occupation, job responsibilities, pros and cons of job, education requirements, and where they went to school for this occupation. ****Report must be hand written.
Cultural diversity powerpoint for the guided notes
Students,
Find the Power Point below to complete the listening guide to be used for your open notes test. Be sure to take adequate notes on your Ch. 8 packet (given in class) as well, as only your handwritten notes from the chapter, the completed listening guide, and any notes from the lecture will be used on the test. You have all the tools you need to succeed.
Cultural Diversity
Find the Power Point below to complete the listening guide to be used for your open notes test. Be sure to take adequate notes on your Ch. 8 packet (given in class) as well, as only your handwritten notes from the chapter, the completed listening guide, and any notes from the lecture will be used on the test. You have all the tools you need to succeed.
Cultural Diversity