Foundation Standard 1: Academic Foundation: Understand human anatomy, physiology, common diseases and disorders, and medical math principles.MI1

  • 1.1.2

    Identify basic structures and describe functions of human body systems. MI112

    1. 1.1.2 a

      SkeletalMI112a

      1. A

        Structures of the skeletal system MI112aA

        1. i

          Distinguish between axial and appendicular skeletonsMI112aAi

        2. ii

          Describe long bone anatomyMI112aAii

        3. iii

          Identify joint types and movement MI112aAiii

        4. iv

          Name and classify all bones (206)MI112aAiv

      2. B

        Functions of the skeletal systemMI112aB

        1. i

          Structure and supportMI112aBi

        2. ii

          Muscle attachment and movementMI112aBii

        3. iii

          Mineral storageMI112aBiii

        4. iv

          HematopoiesisMI112aBiv

    2. 1.1.2 b

      MuscularMI112b

      1. A

        Structures of the muscular systemMI112ba

        1. i

          Identify types of muscle tissueMI112bAi

        2. ii

          Identify major muscle groups of neck, shoulder, chest, abdomen, back, arms, and legsMI112bAii

      2. B

        Functions of the muscular systemMI112bB

        1. i

          Body movementMI112bBi

        2. ii

           PostureMI112bBii

        3. iii

          ProtectionMI112bBiii

    3. 1.1.2 c

      IntegumentaryMI112c

      1. A

        Structures of the integumentary systemMI112cA

        1. i

          Identify integumentary componentsMI112cAi

        2. ii

          Label the layers of skinMI112cAii

      2. B

        Functions of the integumentary systemMI112cB

        1. i

           Vitamin D productionMI112cBi

        2. ii

          Sensory organMI112cBii

        3. iii

           Infection protectionMI112cBiii

        4. iv

          Temperature regulationMI112cBiv

        5. v

          UV light protectionMI112cBv

    4. 1.1.2 d

      CardiovascularMI112d

      1. A

        Structures of the cardiovascular systemMI112dA

        1. i

          Identify cardiovascular organsMI112dAi

        2. ii

          Label the parts of the heart MI112dAii

        3. iii

          Distinguish blood components MI112dAiii

      2. B

        Functions of the cardiovascular systemMI112dB

        1. i

          Blood flow through the heart and bodyMI112dBi

        2. ii

          Transports nutrients, waste, antibodies, hormones, and gasesMI112dBii

        3. iii

          Cardiac conduction systemMI112dBiii

    5. 1.1.2 e

      Lymphatic / ImmuneMI112e

      1. A

        Structures of the lymphatic systemMI112eA

        1. i

          Identify lymphatic organsMI112eAi

      2. B

        Functions of the lymphatic systemMI112eB

        1. i

          Provide protection against diseaseMI112eBi

        2. ii

          Movement of lymph fluidMI112eBii

    6. 1.1.2 f

      RespiratoryMI112f

      1. A

        Structures of the respiratory systemMI112fA

        1. i

           Identify respiratory organsMI112fAi

      2. B

        Functions of the respiratory systemMI112fB

        1. i

          Gas exchangeMI112fBi

    7. 1.1.2 g

      Nervous SystemMI112g

      1. A

        Structures of the nervous systemMI112gA

        1. i

          Identify organs of the nervous systemMI112gAi

        2. ii

           Identify structures of the special sense organsMI112gAii

      2. B

        Functions of the nervous systemMI112gB

        1. i

          SensationMI112gBi

        2. ii

          MovementMI112gBii

        3. iii

          ProcessingMI112gBiii

    8. 1.1.2 h

      EndocrineMI112h

      1. A

        Structures of the endocrine systemMI112hA

        1. i

          Identify endocrine glands MI112hAi

      2. B

        Functions of the endocrine systemMI112hB

        1. i

          Production of hormonesMI112hBi

        2. ii

          Regulation of body processesMI112hBii

        3. iii

          Controls metabolismMI112hBiii

        4. iv

          Regulates growth, development, and maturationMI112hBiv

    9. 1.1.2 i

      DigestiveMI112i

      1. A

        Structures of the digestive systemMI112iA

        1. i

          Identify digestive organs in sequenceMI112iAi

        2. ii

          Differentiate between alimentary and accessory organsMI112iAii

      2. B

        Functions of the digestive systemMI112iB

        1. i

          Chemical and mechanical digestion MI112iBi

        2. ii

          Absorption of nutrientsMI112iBII

        3. iii

          Excretion of wasteMI112iBiii

    10. 1.1.2 j

      UrinaryMI112j

      1. A

        Structures of the urinary systemMI112jA

        1. i

           Identify urinary organsMI112jAi

        2. ii

          Identify gross and microscopic anatomy of the kidneyMI112jAii

      2. B

        Functions of the urinary systemMI112jB

        1. i

          Process of urine formationMI112jBi

        2. ii

          Urine composition MI112jBii

        3. iii

          Homeostatic balanceMI112jBiii

    11. 1.1.2 k

      ReproductiveMI112k

      1. A

        Structures of the reproductive systemMI112kA

        1. i

          Identify female reproductive organsMI112kAi

        2. ii

          Identify male reproductive organsMI112kAii

      2. B

        Functions of the reproductive systemMI112kB

        1. i

          Formation of gametesMI112kBi

        2. ii

          Production of hormonesMI112kBii

  • 1.2.1

    Describe etiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders, including, but not limited to the following: MI121

    1. A

      ArthritisMI121A

    2. B

      AsthmaMI121B

    3. C

      CancerMI121C

    4. D

      CataractsMI121D

    5. E

      Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)MI121E

    6. F

      Cystic fibrosisMI121F

    7. G

      Diabetes mellitusMI121G

    8. H

      DementiaMI121H

    9. I

      Gastric ulcerMI121I

    10. J

      HepatitisMI121J

    11. K

      HypertensionMI121K

    12. L

      MelanomaMI121L

    13. M

      Muscular DystrophyMI121M

    14. N

      Myocardial InfarctionMI121N

    15. O

      Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)MI121O

    16. P

      Stroke/Cardiovascular Accident (CVA)MI121P

    17. Q

      TuberculosisMI121Q

    18. R

      Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)MI121R

  • 1.2.2

    Describe biomedical therapies as they relate to the prevention, pathology, and treatment of disease.MI122

    1. A

      Gene testingMI122A

    2. B

      Gene therapyMI122B

    3. C

      CloningMI122C

    4. D

      Stem cell researchMI122D

  • 1.3.1

    Demonstrate competency using basic math skills and mathematical conversions as they relate to healthcare.MI131

    1. 1.3.1 a

      Metric systemMI131a

      1. A

        Kilo-MI131aA

      2. B

        Centi-MI131aB

      3. C

        Deci-MI131aC

      4. D

        Milli-MI131aD

      5. E

        Micro-MI131aE

    2. 1.3.1 b

      MathematicalMI131b

      1. A

        AverageMI131bA

      2. B

        RatiosMI131bB

      3. C

        FractionsMI131bC

      4. D

        PercentagesMI131bD

      5. E

        Addition/SubtractionMI131bE

      6. F

        Multiplication/DivisionMI131bF

    3. 1.3.1 c

      ConversionsMI131c

      1. A

        Height (inches/meters)MI131cA

      2. B

        Weight/mass (pounds/grams)MI131cB

      3. C

        Length (inches/meters)MI131cC

      4. D

        Volume (ml/cc)MI131cD

      5. E

        Temperature (F/C)MI131cE

      6. F

        Household measurements (Tbsp/tsp/cup/oz)MI131cF

  • 1.3.2

    Demonstrate the ability to analyze diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables to interpret healthcare results. MI132

Identify basic levels of organization of the human bodyMI111a

  • A

    ChemicalMI111aA

  • B

    CellularMI111aB

  • C

    TissueMI111aC

  • D

    OrgansMI111aD

  • E

    SystemsMI111aE

  • F

    OrganismMI111aF

Foundation Standard 2: Communications Demonstrate methods of delivering and obtaining information, while communicating effectively.MI2

  • 2.1.1

    Model verbal and nonverbal therapeutic communication.MI211

    1. A

      Active listeningMI211A

    2. B

      SilenceMI211B

    3. C

      SummarizingMI211C

    4. D

      ReflectingMI211D

  • 2.1.2

    Identify common barriers to communication.MI212

    1. 2.1.2 a

      Physical disabilitiesMI212a

      1. A

        AphasiaMI212aA

      2. B

        Hearing lossMI212aB

      3. C

        Impaired visionMI212aC

      4. D

        Developmental level MI212aD

    2. 2.1.2 b

      Psychological barriersMI212b

      1. A

        AttitudesMI212bA

      2. B

        BiasMI212bB

      3. C

        PrejudiceMI212bC

      4. D

        StereotypingMI212bD

  • 2.1.3

    Distinguish between subjective and objective information. MI213

  • 2.1.5

    Modify communication to meet the needs of the patient/client and be appropriate to the situation. MI215

  • 2.2.1

    Use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes to communicate information.MI221

  • 2.3.1

    Use proper elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, and formatting). MI231

Foundation Standard 4: Employability Skills Use employability skills to enhance employment opportunities and job satisfaction.MI4

  • 4.2.1

    Apply employability skills in healthcare. MI421

    1. A

      Chain of command MI421A

    2. B

      Communication SkillsMI421B

    3. C

      Decision makingMI421C

    4. D

      Flexible MI421D

    5. E

      OrganizationMI421E

    6. F

      Problem SolvingMI421F

    7. G

      Scope of practiceMI421G

    8. H

      Time ManagementMI421H

    9. I

      Work EthicMI421I

  • 4.3.1

    Research levels of education, credentialing requirements, and employment trends in health professions. MI431

  • 4.3.2

    Distinguish differences among careers within a health science pathway. MI432

    1. A

      Biotechnology research and developmentMI432A

    2. B

      Diagnostic servicesMI432B

    3. C

      Health informaticsMI432C

    4. D

      Support servicesMI432D

    5. E

      Therapeutic servicesMI432E

Foundation Standard 6: Ethics Understand accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the healthcare environment.MI6

  • 6.1.1

    Differentiate between ethical and legal issues impacting healthcare. MI611

  • 6.1.2

    Identify ethical issues and their implications related to healthcare.MI612

    1. A

      Ethics committeeMI612A

    2. B

      Euthanasia MI612B

    3. C

      In vitro fertilizationMI612C

    4. D

      Organ donation MI612D

    5. E

      Scope of practiceMI612E

  • 6.2.1

    Discuss religious and cultural values as they impact healthcare.MI621

    1. A

      Ethnicity MI621A

    2. B

      GenderMI621B

    3. C

      RaceMI621C

    4. D

      ReligionMI621D

Foundation Standard 7: Safety Practices Identify existing and potential hazards to clients, coworkers, and self. Employ safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures to prevent injury and illness.MI7

  • 7.1.1

    Explain principles of infection transmission.MI711

    1. 7.1.1 a

      Identify classifications of pathogensMI711a

      1. A

        BacteriaMI711aA

      2. B

        FungiMI711aB

      3. C

        ParasitesMI711aC

      4. D

        ProtozoaMI711aD

      5. E

        VirusesMI711aE

    2. 7.1.1 b

      Describe characteristics of microorganismsMI711b

      1. A

        AerobicMI711bA

      2. B

        AnaerobicMI711bB

      3. C

        Non-pathogenicMI711bC

      4. D

        PathogenicMI711bD

    3. 7.1.1 c

      Recognize chain of infectionMI711c

    4. 7.1.1 d

      Describe mode of transmissionMI711d

      1. A

        Common vehicle (air, food, water)MI711dA

      2. B

        DirectMI711dB

      3. C

        Healthcare-associated infections (nosocomial)MI711dC

      4. D

        IndirectMI711dD

      5. E

        OpportunisticMI711dE

      6. F

        VectorsMI711dF

  • 7.1.2

    Differentiate methods of controlling the spread and growth of pathogens.MI712

    1. 7.1.2 a

      AsepsisMI712a

      1. A

        SanitizationMI712aA

      2. B

        AntisepsisMI712aB

      3. C

        DisinfectionMI712aC

      4. D

        Sterile techniqueMI712aD

      5. E

        SterilizationMI712aE

    2. 7.1.2 b

      Standard precautionsMI712b

      1. A

        Handwashing MI712bA

      2. B

        GlovingMI712bB

      3. C

        Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) MI712bC

      4. D

        Environmental cleaning MI712bD

    3. 7.1.2 c

      Isolation precautionsMI712c

      1. A

        Transmission-based contactMI712cA

    4. 7.1.2 d

      Bloodborne pathogen precautionsMI712d

    5. 7.1.2 e

      VaccinationsMI712e

  • 7.2.2

    Demonstrate principles of body mechanics during patient care. MI722

    1. A

      AmbulatingMI722A

    2. B

      LiftingMI722B

    3. C

      PositioningMI722C

  • 7.2.3

    Demonstrate and apply the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).MI723

  • 7.4.1

    Observe all safety standards related to the occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals standard (safety data sheets [SDS]). MI741

  • 7.4.2

    Comply with safety signs, symbols, and labels.MI742

Foundation Standard 8: Teamwork Identify roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the healthcare team.MI8

  • 8.1.1

    Evaluate roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members.MI811

  • 8.1.2

    Identify characteristics of effective teams.MI812

    1. A

      Defined rolesMI812A

    2. B

      Common purposeMI812B

    3. C

      Effective communicationMI812C

    4. D

      Effective leadershipMI812D

    5. E

      Measurable processes and outcomesMI812E

    6. F

      Mutual respectMI812F

    7. G

      Shared goalsMI812G

  • 8.2.1

    Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.MI821

  • 8.2.2

    Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. MI822

    1. 8.2.2 a

      CharacteristicsMI822a

      1. A

        Focused and drivenMI822aA

      2. B

        Interpersonal skillsMI822aB

      3. C

        Motivates and inspiresMI822aC

      4. D

        Organized and balancedMI822aD

    2. 8.2.2 b

      TypesMI822b

      1. A

        AutocraticMI822bA

      2. B

        DemocraticMI822bB

      3. C

        Laissez faireMI822bC

    3. 8.2.2 c

      RolesMI822c

      1. A

        Communicates visionMI822cA

      2. B

        Leads changeMI822cB

      3. C

        Manages accountabilityMI822cC

  • 8.2.3

    Apply effective techniques for managing team conflict.MI823

    1. A

      Communicate assertivelyMI823A

    2. B

      Set clear expectationsMI823B

    3. C

      Gather the factsMI823C

    4. D

      Mediate disputesMI823D

    5. E

      Negotiate resolutionsMI823E

Foundation Standard 9: Health Maintenance Practices Differentiate between wellness and disease. Promote disease prevention and model healthy behaviors. MI9

  • 9.1.1

    Promote behaviors of health and wellness. MI911

    1. A

      ExerciseMI911A

    2. B

      NutritionMI911B

    3. C

      RelationshipsMI911C

    4. D

      Sleep habitsMI911D

    5. E

      Stress managementMI911E

    6. F

      Weight controlMI911F

  • 9.1.3

    Describe strategies for prevention of disease.MI913

    1. A

      Community health education outreach programsMI913A

    2. B

      ImmunizationsMI913B

    3. C

      Medical, dental, and mental health screeningsMI913C

    4. D

      Routine physical examsMI913D

    5. E

      Stress managementMI913E

  • 9.1.4

    Investigate complementary and alternative health practices as they relate to wellness and disease prevention.MI914

    1. A

      AcupunctureMI914A

    2. B

      Eastern medicineMI914B

    3. C

      Holistic medicineMI914C

    4. D

      HomeopathyMI914D

    5. E

      Manipulative therapiesMI914E

    6. F

      Natural therapiesMI914F

Foundation Standard 10: Technical Skills Apply and demonstrate technical skills and knowledge common to health career specialties. MI10

  • 10.1.1

    Demonstrate procedures for measuring and recording vital signs including the normal ranges.MI1011

    1. A

      Blood pressureMI1011A

    2. B

      Temperature MI1011B

    3. C

      Oxygen saturationMI1011C

    4. D

      PainMI1011D

    5. E

      PulseMI1011E

    6. F

      RespirationsMI1011F

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