Specifications include, but are not limited to: This one-year course aligns with Project Lead The Way™ expectations and introduces students to the human body systems and various health conditions. Topics emphasized are human medicine, research processes, and bioinformatics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation. Course Goals: 1. To apply medical terminology to oral and written communications. [NS: HTSCI 1.1, 2.2] 2. To examine principles of anatomy and physiology of normal body systems. [NS: HTSCI 1.1, 1.2] 3. To employ safe practices within the health care environment. [NS: HTSCI 7.1–7.4] 4. To evaluate the relationship of signs and symptoms of disease as they affect human health conditions. [NS: HTSCI 1.1, 1.4] 5. To predict how lifestyle choices affect health and body systems. [NS: HTSCI 9.1] 6. To assess basic healthcare skills relative to infection control and aseptic techniques. [NS: HTSCI 7.1–7.4] 7. To research wellness and disease prevention principles. [NS: HTSCI 9.1] 8. To examine scientific processes through inquiry-based learning. [NS: HTSCI 4.1, 4.2] 9. To analyze homeostasis and feedback systems to maintain normal human body conditions. [NS: HTSCI 1.1, 1.4]
