Medical Careers Course Syllabus 2016-2017 Howard G. Sackett Technical Center 5836 State Route 12 Glenfield, NY 13343 315-377-7300
“Enriching the ever changing global community with skilled and educated leaders who will inspire future generations.”
Contact Information Instructor: Nichole Workman Email:
[email protected] Phone #: 315-377-7301
Course Description Medical Careers is a one-year program designed for students to explore different careers and interests that are available in the field of healthcare. There are endless options if you’re seeking a career in the medical field. During this program you will learn base knowledge that will prepare you to continue your education towards the healthcare career that you are interested in. You will have the opportunity go to the hospital and nursing home and shadow persons that are working in that field. Hospital rotations start in November and continue throughout the year. This is the beginning to your journey into healthcare and an overview of all the exciting things that a future in healthcare can bring.
Units of Instruction
All programs include a variety of classroom instruction methods, which may include: lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, demonstrations, projects, group work, computer research, etc. Each program also includes a variety of hands-on practice, which may include: labs, live work, field work, field trips, college visits, internships, etc.
Units • • • • • • • • • •
Healthcare skills Law and ethics for medical careers Human growth and development Anatomy and Physiology Cultural diversity for medical careers Communication First aid and CPR Medical terminology Infection control Mental Health
Hands-on Activities Students will have the opportunity to: • • • •
Practice skills in Nursing Lab Shadow professionals at the Hospital Learn Anatomy and Physiology with hands on activities Participate in research and planning of a 5k Fun Run/Walk
Job Shadowing
Students will have an opportunity to participate in weekly rotations, shadowing professionals at one of our local health care facilities. Students will be able to apply what they have learned in their program to a real-life on the job setting. Examples of prior shadowing sites include: • • • • • • • • • • •
Nursing Home/Long Term Care Medical Unit Emergency Room Lab Dietary Maternity Pharmacy Adult Day Care Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Radiology
Grading Quarterly grades are based on the following three categories:
Category
Work Ethic Skills Tasks Knowledge
20% 30% 50%
Weight
Work Ethic Students receive a daily work ethic grade based on the following: • • • • • • • • • •
Skills Tasks
Appropriate dress and hygiene Respect to supervisory personnel Following directions Working well independently Working well with others Practice of common courtesies Demonstration of leadership qualities Demonstration of safety practices Time management Positive work attitude
Students will be graded on authentic hands-on tasks and skills related to the program. Some examples of Skills Tasks for this course are: • • • • • •
Knowledge
CPR First Aid Bed-making Isolation Precautions Interviewing Transferring Patients
Students will be graded on written assignments, quizzes, tests, and projects.
Final Exam
Students will also take a comprehensive final exam counting as twenty percent (20%) of their final school grade.
Credits
Successful students will earn four (4) high school credits per school year.
Program Resources Textbooks, books, manuals, trade magazines, DVDs, tools, equipment, computers, and online resources are available to support the course of study and supplement student training.
Required Supplies • • • • • •
Notebook 1- 3inch Binder 1- 1 inch Binder 2 Folders 3-4 packages of index cards Pens/pencils/highlighters
Dress Code Requirements • •
Students will be expected to follow school dress code daily When students go to rotations at hospital they will need dress in: • pants (black or khaki) • a plain colored button up shirt with a collar • solid, plain colored, closed toed shoes with a heel • Lab coat (provided)
Classroom Rules/Late Work Policy
Students will be advised of all classroom rules and late work policies within the first few days of instruction. Students will also be provided with the code of conduct outlining general building rules.