19 Tex. Admin. Code § 127.403 - Principles of Health Science (One Credit), Adopted 2015
(a) General requirements. This course is
recommended for students in Grades 9 and 10. Students shall be awarded one
credit for successful completion of this course.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education
instruction provides content aligned with challenging academic standards and
relevant technical knowledge and skills for students to further their education
and succeed in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Health Science Career Cluster focuses
on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics
services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and
development.
(3) The Principles of
Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic,
diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research
and development systems of the health care industry.
(4) To pursue a career in the health science
industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions,
solve problems, and communicate effectively. Students should recognize that
quality health care depends on the ability to work well with others.
(5) Professional integrity in the health
science industry is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal
responsibilities. Students are expected to employ their ethical and legal
responsibilities, recognize limitations, and understand the implications of
their actions.
(6) Students are
encouraged to participate in extended learning experiences such as career and
technical student organizations and other leadership or extracurricular
organizations.
(7) Statements that
contain the word "including" reference content that must be mastered, while
those containing the phrase "such as" are intended as possible illustrative
examples.
(c) Knowledge
and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates
professional standards/employability skills as required by business and
industry. The student is expected to:
(A)
express ideas in a clear, concise, and effective manner;
(B) exhibit the ability to cooperate,
contribute, and collaborate as a member of a team; and
(C) identify employer expectations such as
punctuality, attendance, time management, communication, organizational skills,
and productive work habits.
(2) The student applies mathematics, science,
English language arts, and social studies in health science. The student is
expected to:
(A) convert units between systems
of measurement;
(B) apply data from
tables, charts, and graphs to provide solutions to health-related
problems;
(C) interpret technical
material related to the health science industry;
(D) organize, compile, and write ideas into
reports and summaries;
(E) plan and
prepare effective oral presentations;
(F) formulate responses using precise
language to communicate ideas;
(G)
describe biological and chemical processes that maintain homeostasis;
(H) identify and analyze principles of body
mechanics and movement such as forces and the effects of movement, torque,
tension, and elasticity on the human body;
(I) identify human needs according to
Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs;
(J) describe the stages of development
related to the life span;
(K)
identify the concepts of health and wellness throughout the life
span;
(L) analyze and evaluate
communication skills for maintaining healthy relationships throughout the life
span;
(M) research the historical
significance of health care;
(N)
describe the impact of health services on the economy;
(O) analyze the impact of local, state, and
national government on the health science industry;
(P) identify diverse and cultural influences
that have impacted contemporary aspects of health care delivery; and
(Q) research and compare practices used by
various cultures and societies to solve problems related to health.
(3) The student uses verbal and
nonverbal communication skills. The student is expected to:
(A) identify components of effective and
non-effective communication;
(B)
demonstrate effective communication skills for responding to the needs of
individuals in a diverse society;
(C) evaluate the effectiveness of
conflict-resolution techniques in various situations; and
(D) accurately interpret, transcribe, and
communicate medical vocabulary using appropriate technology.
(4) The student implements the
leadership skills necessary to function in a democratic society. The student is
expected to:
(A) identify traits of a
leader;
(B) demonstrate leadership
skills, characteristics, and responsibilities of leaders such as goal-setting
and team building; and
(C)
demonstrate the ability to effectively conduct and participate in
meetings.
(5) The student
assesses career options and the preparation necessary for employment in the
health science industry. The student is expected to:
(A) locate, evaluate, and interpret career
options and employment information; and
(B) recognize the impact of career decisions,
including the causes and effects of changing employment situations.
(6) The student identifies
academic preparation and skills necessary for employment as defined by the
health science industry. The student is expected to identify academic
requirements for professional advancement such as certification, licensure,
registration, continuing education, and advanced degrees.
(7) The student identifies the career
pathways related to health science. The student is expected to:
(A) compare health science careers within the
diagnostic, therapeutic, health informatics, support services, and
biotechnology research and development systems; and
(B) identify the collaborative role of team
members between systems to deliver quality health care.
(8) The student examines the role of the
multidisciplinary team in providing health care. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the concept of teaming to provide
quality health care; and
(B)
examine the role of professional organizations in the preparation and
governance of credentialing and certification.
(9) The student interprets ethical behavior
standards and legal responsibilities. The student is expected to:
(A) compare published professional codes of
ethics and scope of practice;
(B)
explain principles of ethical behavior and confidentiality, including the
consequences of breach of confidentiality;
(C) discuss ethical issues related to health
care, including implications of technological advances;
(D) examine issues related to malpractice,
negligence, and liability; and
(E)
research laws governing the health science industry.
(10) The student recognizes the rights and
choices of the individual. The student is expected to:
(A) identify situations related to
autonomy;
(B) identify wellness
strategies for the prevention of disease;
(C) evaluate positive and negative effects of
relationships on physical and emotional health such as peers, family, and
friends in promoting a healthy community;
(D) review documentation related to rights
and choices; and
(E) demonstrate an
understanding of diversity and cultural practices influencing contemporary
aspects of health care.
(11) The student recognizes the importance of
maintaining a safe environment and eliminating hazardous situations. The
student is expected to:
(A) identify governing
regulatory agencies such as the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S.
Food and Drug Administration, Joint Commission, and National Institute of
Health;
(B) identify industry
safety standards such as standard precautions, fire prevention and safety
practices, and appropriate actions to emergency situations; and
(C) relate safety practices in the health
science industry.
(12)
The student identifies the technology used in the diagnostic, therapeutic,
health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and
development systems. The student is expected to:
(A) research and identify technological
equipment used in the diagnostic, therapeutic, health informatics, support
services, and biotechnology research and development systems;
(B) identify potential malfunctions of
technological equipment; and
(C)
recognize and explain the process for reporting equipment or technology
malfunctions.
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