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Introduction to Health Care
Complete Course Materials
Lesson Plans
High School
Health & Bio Sciences
Description
Set of 22 constructivist lessons offered as stand-alone or stackable resources to enrich an Introduction to Health Care classroom. Profession-based, innovative lessons cultivate student-driven learning experiences.
Course Length: 1 Semester
Last Updated: 06/30/2022
KSDE Course No. - 14000
Materials
U1 Communication11, 50-minute class periods
During this unit, students will learn and practice interpersonal communication and basic concepts of healthcare professionalism.
U1L1 Discover Your WHYTiming flexible/two 50-minute class periods
Explore the concept of WHY as a way to define purpose in health care.
Last Updated: 6/30/2022
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U1L2 20 Q's to WHYTiming flexible/two 50-minute class periods
Define the professional definition of colleague.
Explore the concept of WHY as a way to define purpose.
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U1L3 Your Elevator PitchTiming flexible/two 50-minute class periods
Create and practice an elevator pitch and professional greeting.
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U1L4 Launch PortfolioTiming flexible/three 50-minute class periods/extended work and continual documentation over both semesters
Begin creation of a professional portfolio that will document work completed throughout semester.
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U1L5 Link Health TeamTiming flexible/two 50-minute class periods
Learn about high-stakes communication in health care and practice safe, effective communication skills.
Last Updated: 6/30/2022
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U2 Career Exploration17, 50-minute class periods
During this unit, students will investigate the breadth of careers within health care, and learn about the how they may positively impact their community.
U2L6 Interests UnknownsTiming flexible/three 50-minute class periods
Discover more about health care - top 10 interests and unknowns
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U2L7 1 to 1 ComparisonTiming flexible/three 50-minute class periods/repeatable x 5
Compare and contrast health care professions for deeper exploration into career options. This project will involve connecting with professionals in the field to research questions about who / what / when / where and why.
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U2L8 Specialty DigTiming flexible/three 50 minute class periods/concurrent
Create field notes to learn much more about the people and professions they are trying to connect with through the One to One Comparison Project.
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U2L9 Alphabet SoupTiming flexible/three 50 minute class periods/concurrent
Create field notes and research abbreviations for professions, public/private/government/NGO agencies that work in health care while concurrently working on the One to One Comparison Project.
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U2L10 Community ImpactTiming flexible/three 50-minute class periods & extended collaborative work over semester
Delve into a classroom-driven project that will positively impact the health of your community.
Last Updated: 6/30/2022
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U2L11 Return to WHYTiming flexible/Two 50-minute class periods/repeatable
Check in with purpose and ensure that the focus of study in Intro to Health Care is on target with the unique strengths and interests of the student.
Last Updated: 6/30/2022
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U3 Health Care Process15, 50 minute class periods
During this unit, students will explore the process of how health care is delivered through a series of constructivist challenges - designing treatments, building diagnoses, and analyzing medication and major health issues in the media.
U3L12 Validate ResourcesTiming flexible/three 50 minute class periods
Evaluate the validity of web-based health resources and delve into use of medical terminology to describe health issues.
Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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U3L13 Build a DiagnosisTiming flexible/three 50 minute class periods/repeatable
Explore the process of rapid prototyping to learn and describe a diagnosis.
Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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U3L14 Design a TreatmentTiming flexible/three 50-minute class periods/repeatable
Utilize the practice of rapid prototyping to explore innovative ways to treat a selected disease, disorder, or problem in health care delivery systems.
Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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U3L15 Meds in MediaTiming flexible/three 50 minute class periods/repeatable
Take a closer look at medications and their use in health care, plus create practice tools for learning medical math.
Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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U3L16 Health in MediaTiming flexible/three 50 minute class periods/repeatable
Synthesize many previous lessons by researching current health care events at the community, state, nation and world levels and dig into major health issues in the media.
Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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U4 Professional Practice16, 50 minute class periods
During this unit, students will explore ethical and legal issues that impact health care, explore the health care needs of vulnerable populations, and learn about burnout prevention.
U4L17 Practice EthicsTiming flexible/three 50 minute class periods
Students research the legal and ethical aspects of health care practice in this introductory unit.
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Last Updated: 11/9/2020
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U4L18 Explore BioethicsTiming flexible/five 50 minute class periods
Focusing on landmark bioethics, this unit provides a deeper dive into the complex legal and ethical aspects of health care practice.
Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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U4L19 Vulnerable PopulatiTiming flexible/five 50 minute class periods
Connect what is unfolding in your community, state, nation, and world with the health care of vulnerable populations. This unit builds upon lessons learned through the health care process and medical ethics.
Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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U4L20 Prevent BurnoutTiming flexible/three 50 minute class periods
Define the concept of burnout and explore the high rates of burnout in health care professionals. Generate ideas for burnout prevention for health care students.
Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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U5 Spotlight and Showcase5, 50-minute class periods - flexible based on final presentation schedule
For this final unit, students showcase what they have learned throughout the semester through their connections with health care professionals and community impact project. Final submission of portfolios and a professional presentation complete the course.
U5L21 Spotlight ProfessionalTiming flexible/ongoing work throughout semester following Lesson 7: One-to-One Comparison & FINAL IN-CLASS SHOWCASE
Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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U5L22 Showcase ImpactTiming flexible/extended collaborative work over semester & FINAL in-class Showcase!
Final summary of ongoing, entrepreneurial work completed in Intro to Health Care. Final submission of Portfolios and professional presentation.
Last Updated: 7/1/2022
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