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K12-HEALTH-SCIENCE

HEALTH SCIENCE -I

Will we ever find a cure for cancer? What treatments are best for conditions like diabetes and asthma? How are illnesses like meningitis, tuberculosis, and measles identified and diagnosed? Health sciences provide the answers to questions such as these. This course introduces students to the various disciplines within the health sciences, including toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. Students explore the importance of diagnostics and research in the identification and treatment of diseases. The course presents information and terminology for the health sciences and examines the contributions of different health science areas.

Unit 1: The World of Health Sciences

Unit 2: Careers in Health Science

Unit 3: The Life Span

Unit 4: Technical Skills

Unit 5: Health and Wellness

Health Sciences Midterm Exam

Unit 6: Leadership and Teamwork

Unit 7: Health Communication

Unit 8: Ethics and Legal Issues

Unit 9: Safety

Unit 10: Informatics and Technology

Health Sciences Final Exam

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Health Science -II

Challenging. Variable. Rewarding. These three words can be used to describe many careers in the health sciences. In this course, you will learn more about what it takes to be a successful health science professional, including how to communicate with patients. You’ll explore the rights and responsibilities of both patients and health science professionals in patient care and learn more about how to promote wellness among patients and health care staffs. Finally, you’ll learn more about safety in health science settings and the challenges and procedures of emergency care, infection control, and blood-borne pathogens.

Health Care Systems

Communication in Health Care

Legal Responsibilities and Patient’s Rights

Health Care Workers’ Responsibilities in the Workplace

Wellness

Workplace Safety

Emergency Care and Infection Control

Technology in Health Care and Medical Math

Blood-borne Illnesses

Getting a Job in the Health Care Industry