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K–12 Standards

Medical Procedures: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Safety

  • 1.1

    Define terminology related to safety in medical procedures

    1. 1.

      Prepare a written list of terms and definitions related to safety1.1.1

  • 1.2

    Outline the basic rules of good body mechanics

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate correct body mechanics1.2.1

  • 1.3

    Identify safety regulations for equipment and solutions used in health care

    1. 1.

      List and define sections of the MSDS1.3.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate proper usage of medical equipment1.3.2

  • 1.4

    Discuss regulations for patient safety when performing procedures in the laboratory or clinical area

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate proper patient safety procedures1.4.1

    2. 2.

      List consequences of not following proper safety procedures1.4.2

  • 1.5

    Discuss regulations to observe for personal safety

    1. 1.

      Create posters promoting safety regulations1.5.1

    2. 2.

      Formulate specific safety regulations for the classroom1.5.2

  • 1.6

    Identify three elements needed to start a fire

    1. 1.

      List the three elements needed to start a fire1.6.1

  • 1.7

    Describe the main classes of fire extinguishers

    1. 1.

      List and describe the main classes of fire extinguishers1.7.1

  • 1.8

    Outline fire safety and evacuation guidelines

    1. 1.

      Simulate the operation of a fire extinguisher1.8.1

    2. 2.

      Illustrate a fire evacuation plan/route for the classroom1.8.2

Infection Control

  • 2.1

    Define terminology related to infection control

    1. 1.

      Prepare a written list of terms and definitions related to infection control2.1.1

  • 2.2

    Discuss classification of micro-organisms

    1. 1.

      List different classifications of micro-organisms2.2.1

    2. 2.

      Give examples for each different classification2.2.2

    3. 3.

      Identify shapes and characteristics of common micro-organisms2.2.3

    4. 4.

      View slides of various micro-organisms2.2.4

  • 2.3

    Discuss elements in the chain of infection

    1. 1.

      Determine ways to break the chain of infection2.3.1

  • 2.4

    Distinguish between antisepsis, disinfection, and sterilization

    1. 1.

      Define antisepsis, disinfection, and sterilization2.4.1

    2. 2.

      Differentiate between antisepsis, disinfection, and sterilization2.4.2

  • 2.5

    Describe how pathogens affect the body

    1. 1.

      List effects pathogens have on the body2.5.1

  • 2.6

    Outline the correct procedure for washing hands

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the correct procedure for washing hands2.6.1

  • 2.7

    Outline universal blood and body fluid precautions

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate universal precautions2.7.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss health risks associated with not following precautions2.7.2

  • 2.8

    Discuss principles of sterilizing with an autoclave

    1. 1.

      Prepare items for sterilizing in an autoclave2.8.1

  • 2.9

    Discuss methods of infection control

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate a method of infection control2.9.1

    2. 2.

      List and describe methods of infection control2.9.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss the healthcare worker's role in infection control2.9.3

  • 2.10

    Differentiate between sterile and contaminated

    1. 1.

      Identify sterile and contaminated areas of equipment2.10.1

    2. 2.

      List and describe modes of contamination2.10.2

  • 2.11

    Explore techniques for removing articles from sterile wraps

    1. 1.

      Open sterile packages without contaminating the contents2.11.1

    2. 2.

      Don sterile gloves without contaminating the gloves2.11.2

    3. 3.

      Prepare a sterile dressing tray without contaminating the supplies2.11.3

  • 2.12

    Outline the purposes of isolation

    1. 1.

      Explain the purposes of isolation2.12.1

    2. 2.

      List and describe consequences of not following isolation procedures2.12.2

    3. 3.

      Give examples of when isolation is warranted2.12.3

  • 2.13

    Distinguish between types of isolation

    1. 1.

      Properly don an isolation mask, cap, and gown2.13.1

    2. 2.

      Properly remove an isolation mask, cap, and gown2.13.2

Vital Signs

  • 3.1

    Define terminology related to vital signs

    1. 1.

      Prepare a written list of terms and definitions related to vital signs3.1.1

  • 3.2

    Explore main vital signs

    1. 1.

      List main vital signs3.2.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate measurement techniques of main vital signs3.2.2

    3. 3.

      Describe how measurements are used to assess health status3.2.3

  • 3.3

    Outline factors influencing body temperature

    1. 1.

      List factors influencing body temperature3.3.1

    2. 2.

      Describe physiological mechanisms responsible for controlling body temperature3.3.2

    3. 3.

      List body tissues responsible for maintaining and/or elevating body temperature3.3.3

    4. 4.

      Describe consequences of an elevated body temperature3.3.4

  • 3.4

    Identify the sites for taking body temperature

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate ability to take body temperature at different sites3.4.1

    2. 2.

      List and describe the different sites for taking body temperature3.4.2

  • 3.5

    Describe the normal ranges of body temperature for each body site

    1. 1.

      Define normal ranges of body temperature for each body site3.5.1

  • 3.6

    Outline the procedure for measuring and recording body temperature

    1. 1.

      Recognize types of thermometers3.6.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate procedure for measuring and recording and oral, axillary, and rectal temperature accurately3.6.2

  • 3.7

    Discuss Fahrenheit and Celsius temperatures

    1. 1.

      Convert Celsius temperatures to Fahrenheit3.7.1

    2. 2.

      Convert Fahrenheit temperatures to Celsius3.7.2

  • 3.8

    Identify the sites where pulse may be taken

    1. 1.

      List and describe the sites where pulse may be taken3.8.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate ability to measure pulse at different sites3.8.2

  • 3.9

    Describe the normal ranges for pulse

    1. 1.

      Define normal range for pulse rate3.9.1

  • 3.10

    Describe the factors that influence pulse rate

    1. 1.

      List factors influencing pulse rate3.10.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss ways to alleviate an abnormal pulse rate3.10.2

    3. 3.

      Give examples of disease and/or health conditions that can cause high pulse rates3.10.3

  • 3.11

    Outline the procedure for measuring and recording radial pulse

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for measuring and recording radial pulse3.11.1

  • 3.12

    Discuss the two parts of respiration

    1. 1.

      Differentiate between the two parts of respiration3.12.1

  • 3.13

    Discuss the factors that should be noted about respirations

    1. 1.

      List and describe factors worth noting about respirations3.13.1

    2. 2.

      Give examples of health conditions that cause abnormal respirations3.13.2

  • 3.14

    Identify the normal ranges for respirations

    1. 1.

      Define normal ranges for respirations3.14.1

  • 3.15

    Outline the procedure for measuring and recording respirations

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate procedure for measuring and recording respirations3.15.1

  • 3.16

    Outline systolic and diastolic blood pressure

    1. 1.

      Describe how systolic and diastolic pressures are derived with regard to the cardiac cycle3.16.1

  • 3.17

    Describe the normal ranges of blood pressure

    1. 1.

      Define the normal ranges for blood pressure3.17.1

  • 3.18

    Discuss the factors that can alter blood pressure

    1. 1.

      List and describe the factors that can alter blood pressure3.18.1

    2. 2.

      Give examples of health conditions and/or disease that can cause an abnormal blood pressure3.18.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss health risks associated with chronic high blood pressure3.18.3

  • 3.19

    Outline the procedure for measuring and recording blood pressure

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for measuring and recording blood pressure3.19.1

CPR/First Aid

  • 4.1

    Define terminology related to CPR/First Aid

    1. 1.

      Prepare a written list of terms and definitions related to First Aid/CPR4.1.1

  • 4.2

    Identify the basic principles of providing first aid

    1. 1.

      List and describe the basic principles of providing first aid4.2.1

    2. 2.

      Give examples of when first aid principles should be applied4.2.2

  • 4.3

    Outline the procedure for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate CPR procedures for one-person rescue, two-person rescue, and CPR for infants and children4.3.1

  • 4.4

    Outline the procedure for performing CPR on a victim with an obstructed airway

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for performing CPR on a victim with an obstructed airway4.4.1

  • 4.5

    Outline the procedure for providing first aid for bleeding wounds

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for providing first aid for bleeding wounds4.5.1

  • 4.6

    Outline the procedure for providing first aid for shock

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for providing first aid for shock4.6.1

  • 4.7

    Outline the procedure for providing first aid for poisoning

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for providing first aid for poisoning4.7.1

    2. 2.

      Find various poisonous chemicals in the MSDS4.7.2

  • 4.8

    Outline the procedure for providing first aid for burns

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for providing first aid for burns4.8.1

    2. 2.

      List and differentiate between different degrees of burns4.8.2

  • 4.9

    Outline the procedure for providing first aid for heat and cold exposure

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for providing first aid for heat and cold exposure4.9.1

  • 4.10

    Outline the procedure for providing first aid for bone and joint injuries

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for providing first aid for bone and joint injuries4.10.1

  • 4.11

    Outline the procedure for providing first aid for sudden illness

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for providing first aid for sudden illness4.11.1

  • 4.12

    Outline the procedure for providing first aid for injuries to the eyes, head, nose, ears, chest, abdomen, and genitals

    1. 1.

      Demonstrate the procedure for providing first aid for injuries to the eyes, head, nose, ears, chest, abdomen, and genitals4.12.1

Medical Math

  • 5.1

    Define terminology related to medical math

    1. 1.

      Prepare a written list of terms and definitions related to medical math5.1.1

  • 5.2

    Explore the systems of measurement used in the health care profession

    1. 1.

      List and define measurement systems5.2.1

    2. 2.

      Provide examples of each system used in health care professions5.2.2

  • 5.3

    Identify metric units of measure used to determine length, weight, and volume

    1. 1.

      Match different metric units to their appropriate measurement5.3.1

  • 5.4

    Identify standard (English) units of measure used to determine length, weight, and volume

    1. 1.

      List standard units of measurement used to describe length, weight, and volume5.4.1

  • 5.5

    Identify metric abbreviations and their units of measurement

    1. 1.

      Match metric abbreviations to the correct unit of measurement5.5.1

  • 5.6

    Identify standard abbreviations and their units of measurement

    1. 1.

      Match standard abbreviations to the correct unit of measurement5.6.1

  • 5.7

    Identify apothecary abbreviations and their units of measurement

    1. 1.

      Match apothecary abbreviations to the correct unit of measurement5.7.1

  • 5.8

    Describe metric, standard, and apothecaries' approximate equivalents

    1. 1.

      Discuss metric, standard, and apothecaries' approximate equivalents5.8.1

    2. 2.

      Solve problems using approximate equivalents5.8.2

  • 5.9

    Outline the process of converting from one unit to another within the same system of measurement

    1. 1.

      Solve conversion problems within the same system of measurement5.9.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate the process of converting from one unit to another within the same system of measurement5.9.2

  • 5.10

    Outline the process of converting units of measure from one system of measurement to another system of measurement

    1. 1.

      Solve conversion problems from one system of measurement to another system of measurement5.10.1

    2. 2.

      Interpret medication orders accurately5.10.2

  • 5.11

    Describe the Roman numeric system

    1. 1.

      Write correct Roman numerals for given numbers5.11.1

Medical Charting & Abbreviations

  • 6.1

    Define terminology related to medical charting and abbreviations

    1. 1.

      Prepare a written list of terms and definitions related to medical charting and abbreviations6.1.1

  • 6.2

    Describe sections of a medical chart

    1. 1.

      List the different sections of a medical chart6.2.1

    2. 2.

      Explain the purposes of each section of a medical chart6.2.2

    3. 3.

      Match specific patient medical information to the appropriate section of a medical chart6.2.3

  • 6.3

    Describe procedures for creating and correcting medical chart notes

    1. 1.

      List parts of a S.O.A.P. note6.3.1

    2. 2.

      Write examples of a S.O.A.P. note6.3.2

    3. 3.

      Explain procedures used to make corrections to medical chart notes6.3.3

    4. 4.

      Match specific patient information to the appropriate section of a chart note6.3.4

  • 6.4

    Discuss legal and ethical concerns regarding medical charts

    1. 1.

      List legal do's and don'ts involving medical charts6.4.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss current laws regarding inappropriate disclosure of patient information located in medical charts6.4.2

    3. 3.

      Role-play various scenarios involving both appropriate and inappropriate disclosure of patient information6.4.3

Medical Abbreviations

  • 7.1

    Define terminology related to medical abbreviations

    1. 1.

      Prepare a written list of medical abbreviations7.1.1

  • 7.2

    Discuss proper usage of medical abbreviations when charting

    1. 1.

      Create a medical chart note using several common abbreviations7.2.1

    2. 2.

      Interpret sample medical chart notes7.2.2

    3. 3.

      Discuss possible implications of incorrectly used abbreviations7.2.3

Career and Technical Student Organizations (SkillsUSA/HOSA)

  • 8.1

    Define terminology related to student organizations

    1. 1.

      Use terms appropriately in context8.1.1

  • 8.2

    Outline a self-assessment and identify individual learning styles

    1. 1.

      Show individual strengths8.2.1

    2. 2.

      Show areas in need of improvement8.2.2

  • 8.3

    Describe self-motivation techniques and establish short-term goals

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of short-term goals8.3.1

    2. 2.

      Discuss ways to change or improve lifestyle appearance and behavior8.3.2

  • 8.4

    Give examples of individual time-management skills

    1. 1.

      Prepare and maintain a time journal8.4.1

    2. 2.

      Outline ways to improve time management skills8.4.2

  • 8.5

    Predict future occupations

    1. 1.

      Research the Internet to explore for career opportunities within specified fields of study8.5.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare a presentation on a specified career area8.5.2

  • 8.6

    Identify the customer

    1. 1.

      Differentiate between External and Internal customers8.6.1

    2. 2.

      Identify factors which contribute to poor customer relationships8.6.2

  • 8.7

    Identify the benefits of doing a community service project

    1. 1.

      Outline ways to become involved in the community8.7.1

    2. 2.

      Develop a community service project8.7.2

  • 8.8

    Describe effective communication with others

    1. 1.

      Note personal barriers to listening8.8.1

    2. 2.

      Relate a personal plan to overcome barriers to listening8.8.2

  • 8.9

    Give locations for a shadowing activity

    1. 1.

      Summarize and relate an experience of job shadowing activity8.9.1

  • 8.10

    Identify the components of an employment portfolio

    1. 1.

      Present parts of a portfolio8.10.1

    2. 2.

      Compile a personal employment portfolio for an interview8.10.2

  • 8.11

    List proficiency in program competencies

    1. 1.

      Construct an interpersonal competency assessment8.11.1

  • 8.12

    Describe how to measure/modify short-term goals

    1. 1.

      Discuss how to pursue short-term goal(s)8.12.1

  • 8.13

    Identify stress sources

    1. 1.

      Prepare a list of personal sources of stress8.13.1

    2. 2.

      Outline techniques to cope with individual sources of stress8.13.2

  • 8.14

    Identify characteristics of a positive image

    1. 1.

      List behaviors and traits that lead to a positive image8.14.1

    2. 2.

      Note behaviors and traits that lead to a negative image8.14.2

  • 8.15

    Describe how team skills can be applied to a group project

    1. 1.

      Form a team to develop a class project8.15.1

  • 8.16

    Outline how to observe and critique a meeting

    1. 1.

      Attend a formal meeting held with in the community8.16.1

    2. 2.

      Prepare a critique of the meeting attended8.16.2

  • 8.17

    List business meeting skills

    1. 1.

      Relate the basic rules required to ensure an orderly and business-like meeting8.17.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate with role-playing to illustrate appropriate meeting skills8.17.2

  • 8.18

    Outline a survey for employment opportunities

    1. 1.

      Compile information on a particular employment opportunity of interest8.18.1

    2. 2.

      Perform an Internet search of a specific career area8.18.2

  • 8.19

    Select a professional journal for review and develop a three to five minute presentation

    1. 1.

      Prepare a presentation on the content, purpose, and distribution of a particular professional journal8.19.1

  • 8.20

    Identify customer expectations

    1. 1.

      List customer expectations8.20.1

    2. 2.

      Discover the consequences of unmet customer expectations8.20.2

  • 8.21

    List parts of a job application

    1. 1.

      Prepare a job application from various businesses in the community8.21.1

    2. 2.

      Demonstrate a mock job interview8.21.2

  • 8.22

    Outline your employment portfolio

    1. 1.

      Construct a personal employment portfolio8.22.1

  • 8.23

    Identify supervisory and management roles in an organization

    1. 1.

      Prepare an organizational chart8.23.1

    2. 2.

      Outline the responsibilities of managers and supervisors8.23.2

  • 8.24

    Outline safety issues

    1. 1.

      Research safety issues within a given career area8.24.1

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2006
Where can I read the official document?
Medical Procedures

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