Intro+to+Health+Syllabus

RichCentralHigh School 3600 W. 203rd Street OlympiaFields, IL. 60461   708-679-5600
 * Orientation to Health Careers Syllabus **
 * __Course Title:__** Orientation to Health Careers
 * __Department:__** Applied Arts


 * __Instructor:__** Mrs. Mary Gray
 * __Email__**: mgray@rich227.org
 * __Telephone__**: 708-679-5600 extension 5844


 * __Course Description:__**
 * __Prerequisite:__** Biology and Chemistry
 * __Length__**: Semester
 * __Credit__**: .5 credit


 * __Textbook__**: Introduction to Health Science Technology; second edition, by Louise Simmers. A free CD-Rom is included with the text book.

assessed.
 * __Replacement Cost__**: If a text book is lost or misplaced, the full replacement cost is the sole responsibility of the student. This also includes the CD-Rom. If the CD-Rom is missing from the text book the student will be assessed the full replacement cost of the text book. If books are marked or show use beyond normal ware, fees will also be

Students will learn about health care systems and the various health care careers available, as well as the qualities needed to be a health care worker. Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, health care promotion, and disease prevention will be stressed.
 * __Course Summary__:**


 * __Materials Required for Class__**:
 * Text book
 * Pen, blue or black
 * 3- ring loose leaf binder
 * Notebook dividers
 * Loose leaf paper
 * Spiral notebook


 * __Classroom Expectations:__**
 * Come to class prepared and ready to learn. This includes bringing your book, pen, paper and ID to class every day.
 * No cell phones, ipods, or electronic devices; these devices if found will be immediately forwarded to the deans/security office.
 * Turn in all assignments on or before the due date. Missing assignments will be recorded as a zero, and zeroes will have disastrous effects on your grade.
 * Obtaining missed assignments and scheduling missed exams due to excused absences will be solely the responsibility of the student. Absence one day before a scheduled exam does not excuse you from the exam.
 * Regular attendance is very important to your success in this class. Excessive absences from class may jeopardize your success in this class.
 * Ask for help when needed.
 * You are here to learn, therefore, make it possible for others to learn also. Behave in a way that ensures your individuality while maintaining a sense of respect for the classroom community. Realize that you are in control of your learning. Take responsibility for your own behavior, choices, and the consequences (good or
 * bad) that result from them.
 * Sleeping or laying your head on your desk, putting on make-up or lotion, combing or brushing your hair will not be tolerated.

Violations of these expectations could result in the following consequences: warning, student-teacher conference, after school detention, parent phone call, parent –teacher conference, referral to school dean.
 * __Consequences__**:

Summative assessments are given periodically to determine at a particular point in time what students know and do not know. Summative assessments given in this class will consist of quizzes, chapter exams, career paper and presentation. Because a summative assessment gauges student learning relative to content standards the value of these assignments is higher that that of a formative assessment such as a homework assignment. Unit Exam 60% Class work 10% Unit Quiz 20% Home work 10%
 * __Grading Policy:__**

A- 100%-90% B- 89%-80% C- 79%-70% D- 69%-60% F- 59% and below
 * __Grading Scale:__**

1st quarter 40% 2nd quarter 40% Final Exam 20%
 * __Semester Grade:__**

Chapter 1: History of Health Care Chapter 2: Health Care Systems Chapter 3: Careers in Health Care Chapter 4: Personal and Professional Qualities Chapter 5: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Chapter 6: Medical Terminology Chapter 7: Anatomy and Physiology Chapter 8: Human Growth Chapter 9: Nutrition Chapter 16: Preparing for Work Chapter 17: Computer Technology
 * __Units to be Covered__**: