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Foundation Standard 1: Academic Foundation: Understand human anatomy, physiology, common diseases and disorders, and medical math principles.PBS1

  • 1.1.2

    Identify basic structures and describe functions of human body systemsPBS112

    1. 1.1.2 a

      SkeletalPBS112a

      1. A

        Structures of the skeletal system PBS112aA

        1. i

          Distinguish between axial and appendicular skeletons PBS112aAi

        2. ii

          Describe long bone anatomyPBS112aAii

        3. iii

          Identify joint types and movementPBS112aAiii

        4. iv

          Name and classify all bones (206)PBS112aAiv

      2. B

        Functions of the skeletal systemPBS112aB

        1. i

          Structure and supportPBS112aBi

        2. ii

          Muscle attachment and movementPBS112aBii

        3. iii

          Mineral storagePBS112aBiii

        4. iv

          HematopoiesisPBS112aBiv

    2. 1.1.2 b

      MuscularPBS112b

      1. A

        Structures of the muscular systemPBS112bA

        1. i

          Identify types of muscle tissue PBS112bAi

        2. ii

           Identify major muscle groups of neck, shoulder, chest, abdomen, back, arms, and legs PBS112bAii

      2. B

         Functions of the muscular systemPBS112bB

        1. i

          Body movement PBS112bBi

        2. ii

          PosturePBS112bBii

        3. iii

          ProtectionPBS112bBiii

    3. 1.1.2 c

      IntegumentaryPBS112c

      1. A

        Structures of the integumentary systemPBS112cA

        1. i

          Identify integumentary componentsPBS112cAi

        2. ii

          Label the layers of skinPBS112cAii

      2. B

        Functions of the integumentary systemPBS112cB

        1. i

          Vitamin D productionPBS112cBi

        2. ii

          Sensory organPBS112cBii

        3. iii

          Infection protectionPBS112cBiii

        4. iv

          Temperature regulationPBS112cBiv

        5. v

          UV light protectionPBS112cBv

    4. 1.1.2 d

      CardiovascularPBS112d

      1. A

        Structures of the cardiovascular systemPBS112dA

        1. i

          Identify cardiovascular organsPBS112dAi

        2. ii

          Label the parts of the heartPBS112dAii

        3. iii

          Distinguish blood componentsPBS112dAiii

      2. B

        Functions of the cardiovascular systemPBS112dB

        1. i

          Blood flow through the heart and bodyPBS112dBi

        2. ii

          Transports nutrients, waste, antibodies, hormones, and gasesPBS112dBii

        3. iii

          Cardiac conduction systemPBS112dBiii

    5. 1.1.2 e

      Lymphatic/ImmunePBS112e

      1. A

        Structures of the lymphatic systemPBS112eA

        1. i

          Identify lymphatic organsPBS112eAi

      2. B

        Functions of the lymphatic systemPBS112eB

        1. i

          Provide protection against diseasePBS112eBi

        2. ii

          Movement of lymph fluidPBIS112eBii

    6. 1.1.2 f

      RespiratoryPBS112f

      1. A

        Structures of the respiratory systemPBS112fA

        1. i

          Identify respiratory organsPBS112fAi

      2. B

        Functions of the respiratory systemPBS112fB

        1. i

          Gas exchangePBS112fBi

    7. 1.1.2 g

      Nervous SystemPBS112g

      1. A

        Structures of the nervous systemPBS112gA

        1. i

          Identify organs of the nervous systemPBS112gAi

        2. ii

          Identify structures of the special sense organsPBS112gAii

      2. B

         Functions of the nervous systemPBS112gB

        1. i

          Sensation PBS112gBi

        2. ii

          Movement PBS112gBii

        3. iii

          Processing PBS112gBiii

    8. 1.1.2 h

      EndocrinePBS112h

      1. A

        Structures of the endocrine systemPBS112hA

        1. i

          Identify endocrine glands PBS112hAi

      2. B

        Functions of the endocrine systemPBS112hB

        1. i

          Production of hormones PBS112hBi

        2. ii

          Regulation of body processes PBS112hBii

        3. iii

          Controls metabolismPBS112hBiii

        4. iv

          Regulates growth, development, and maturation PBS112hBiv

    9. 1.1.2 i

      DigestivePBS112i

      1. A

         Structures of the digestive systemPBS112iA

        1. i

          Identify digestive organs in sequence PBS112iAi

        2. ii

          Differentiate between alimentary and accessory organs PBS112iAii

      2. B

        Functions of the digestive systemPBS112iB

        1. i

          Chemical and mechanical digestion PBS112iBi

        2. ii

          Absorption of nutrients PBS112iBii

        3. iii

          Excretion of wastePBS112iBiii

    10. 1.1.2 j

      UrinaryPBS112j

      1. A

        Structures of the urinary systemPBS112jA

        1. i

          Identify urinary organsPBS112jAi

        2. ii

          Identify gross and microscopic anatomy of the kidneyPBS112jAii

      2. B

         Functions of the urinary systemPBS112jB

        1. i

          Process of urine formation PBS112jBi

        2. ii

          Urine compositionPBS112jBii

        3. iii

           Homeostatic balance PBS112jBiii

    11. 1.1.2 k

      ReproductivePBS112k

      1. A

        Structures of the reproductive systemPBS112kA

        1. i

          Identify female reproductive organs PBS112kAi

        2. ii

          Identify male reproductive organsPBS112kAii

      2. B

         Functions of the reproductive systemPBS112kB

        1. i

          Formation of gametesPBS112kBi

        2. ii

          Production of hormonesPBS112kBii

  • 1.2.1

    Describe etiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders, including, but not limited to the following:PBS121

    1. A

      ArthritisPBS121A

    2. B

      AsthmaPBS121B

    3. C

      CancerPBS121C

    4. D

      CataractsPBS121D

    5. E

      Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)PBS121E

    6. F

      Cystic fibrosisPBS121F

    7. G

      Diabetes mellitusPBS121G

    8. H

      DementiaPBS121H

    9. I

      Gastric ulcerPBS121I

    10. J

      HepatitisPBS121J

    11. K

      HypertensionPBS121K

    12. L

      MelanomaPBS121L

    13. M

      Muscular DystrophyPBS121M

    14. N

      Myocardial InfarctionPBS121N

    15. O

      Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)PBS121O

    16. P

      Stroke/Cardiovascular Accident (CVA)PBS121P

    17. Q

      TuberculosisPBS121Q

    18. R

      Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)PBS121R

  • 1.2.2

    Describe biomedical therapies as they relate to the prevention, pathology, and treatment of diseasePBS122

    1. A

      Gene testingPBS122A

    2. B

      Gene therapyPBS122B

    3. C

      CloningPBS122C

    4. D

      Stem cell researchPBS122D

  • 1.3.1 

    Demonstrate competency using basic math skills and mathematical conversions as they relate to healthcare.PBS131

    1. 1.3.1 b

      MathematicalPBS131b

      1. A

        AveragePBS131bA

      2. B

        RatiosPBS131bB

      3. C

        FractionsPBS131bC

      4. D

        PercentagesPBS131bD

      5. E

        Addition/SubtractionPBS131bE

      6. F

        Multiplication/DivisionPBS131bF

    2. 1.3.1 c

      ConversionsPBS131c

      1. A

        Height (inches/meters)PBS131cA

      2. B

        Weight/mass (pounds/grams)PBS131cB

      3. C

        Length (inches/meters)PBS131cC

      4. D

        Volume (ml/cc)PBS131cD

      5. E

        Temperature (F/CPBS131cE

      6. F

        Household measurements (Tbsp/tsp/cup/oz)PBS131cF

  • 1.3.2

    Demonstrate the ability to analyze diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables to interpret healthcare results. PBS132

  • 1.3.3

    Demonstrate use of the 24-hour clock/military time. PBS133

Identify basic levels of organization of the human bodyPBS111a

  • A

    ChemicalPBS111aA

  • B

    CellularPBS111aB

  • C

    TissuePBS111aC

  • D

    OrgansPBS111aD

  • E

    SystemsPBS111aE

  • F

    OrganismPBS111aF

Describe the organization of the human body using directional termsPBS111d

  • A

    Anterior/PosteriorPBS111dA

  • B

    Medial/LateralPBS111dB

  • C

    Proximal/DistalPBS111dC

  • D

    Superficial/DeepPBS111dD

  • E

    Superior/InferiorPBS111dE

  • F

    Ventral/DorsalPBS111dF

Identify body cavitiesPBS111e

  • A

    AbdominalPBS111eA

  • B

    CranialPBS111eB

  • C

    DorsalPBS111eC

  • D

    PelvicPBS111eD

  • E

    SpinalPBS111eE

  • F

    ThoracicPBS111eF

Foundational Standard 2: Communications - Demonstrate methods of delivering and obtaining information, while communicating effectivelyPBS2

  • 2.1.1

    Model verbal and nonverbal therapeutic communicationPBS211

    1. A

      Active listeningPBS211A

    2. B

      SilencePBS211B

    3. C

      SummarizingPBS211C

    4. D

      ReflectingPBS211D

  • 2.1.4

    Interpret elements of communication using sender-message-receiver-feedback modelPBS214

  • 2.1.5

    Modify communication to meet the needs of the patient/client and be appropriate to the situationPBS215

  • 2.1.6

    Describe appropriate interactions with patients throughout various stages of psychosocial developmentPBS216

  • 2.2.1

    Use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes to communicate informationPBS221

  • 2.2.2

    Interpret common medical abbreviations to communicate informationPBS222

  • 2.3.1

    Use proper elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, and formatting)PBS231

  • 2.3.2

    Prepare examples of technical and informative writingPBS232

Foundation Standard 3: Systems - Identify how key systems affect services performed and quality of carePBS3

  • 3.1.1

    Differentiate healthcare delivery systems and healthcare related agenciesPBS311

    1. 3.1.1 a

      Types of practice settingsPBS311a

      1. A

        Acute carePBS311aA

      2. B

        Ambulatory carePBS311aB

      3. C

        Behavioral and mental health servicesPBS311aC

      4. D

        Home carePBS311aD

      5. E

        Long-term carePBS311aE

      6. F

        Medical and dental practicesPBS311aF

  • 3.1.2

    Examine the healthcare consumer's rights and responsibilities within the healthcare systemPBS312

    1. A

      Self-advocacyPBS312A

    2. B

      CompliancePBS312B

    3. C

      Patient's Bill of RightsPBS312C

Foundation Standard 4: Employability Skills - Use employability skills to enhance employment opportunities and job satisfactionPBS4

  • 4.1.1

    Identify personal traits and attitudes desirable in a career ready member of a health teamPBS411

    1. A

      Acceptance of criticismPBS411A

    2. B

      CompetencePBS411B

    3. C

      DependabilityPBS411C

    4. D

      DiscretionPBS411D

    5. E

      EmpathyPBS411E

    6. F

      EnthusiasmPBS411F

    7. G

      HonestyPBS411G

    8. H

      InitiativePBS411H

    9. I

      IntegrityPBS411I

    10. J

      PatiencePBS411J

    11. K

      Positive AttitudePBS411K

    12. L

      ResponsibilityPBS411L

    13. M

      Self-motivationPBS411M

    14. N

      TactPBS411N

    15. O

      Team playerPBS411O

    16. P

      Wilingness to learnPBS411P

  • 4.1.2

    Summarize professional standards as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behaviorPBS412

  • 4.3.1

    Research levels of education, credentialing requirements, and employment trends in health professionsPBS431

  • 4.3.2

    Distinguish differences among career within a health science pathwayPBS432

    1. A

      Biotechnology research and developmentPBS432A

    2. B

      Diagnostic servicesPBS432B

    3. C

      Health informaticsPBS432C

    4. D

      Support servicesPBS432D

    5. E

      Therapeutic servicesPBS432E

Foundation Standard 5: Legal Responsibilities - Describe legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications on healthcare worker actionsPBS5

  • 5.2.1

    Apply standards for the safety, privacy and confidentiality of health informationPBS521

    1. A

      HIPAAPBS521A

    2. B

      Privileged communicationPBS521B

  • 5.2.3

    Summarize the essential characteristics of a patient's basic rights within a healthcare settingPBS523

Foundation Standard 6: Ethics - Understand accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the healthcare environmentPBS6

  • 6.1.1

    Differentiate between ethical and legal issues impacting healthcarePBS611

  • 6.1.2

    Identify ethical issues and their complications related to healthcarePBS612

    1. A

      Ethics committeePBS612A

    2. B

      EuthanasiaPBS612B

    3. C

      In vitro fertilzationPBS612C

    4. D

      Organ donationPBS612D

    5. E

      Scope of practicePBS612E

  • 6.2.2

    Demonstrate respectful and empathetic treatment of ALL patients/clientsPBS622

    1. A

      CivilityPBS622A

    2. B

      Customer servicePBS622B

    3. C

      Patient satisfactionPBS622C

Foundation Standard 7: Safety Practices - Identify existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers, and self.  Employ safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures to prevent injury and illness.PBS7

  • 7.1.1

    Explain principles of infection transmissionPBS711

    1. 7.1.1 a

      Identify classifications of pathogensPBS711a

      1. A

        BacteriaPBS711aA

      2. B

        FungiPBS711aB

      3. C

        ParasitesPBS711aC

      4. D

        ProtozoaPBS711aD

      5. E

        VirusesPBS711aE

    2. 7.1.1 b

      Describe characteristics of microorganismsPBS711b

      1. A

        AerobicPBS711bA

      2. B

        AnaerobicPBS711bB

      3. C

        Non-pathogenicPBS711bC

      4. D

        PathogenicPBS711bD

    3. 7.1.1 c

      Recognize chain of infectionPBS711c

    4. 7.1.1 d

      Describe mode of transmissionPBS711d

      1. A

        Common vehicle (air, food, water)PBS711dA

      2. B

        DirectPBS711dB

      3. C

        Healthcare-associated infections (nosocomial)PBS711dC

      4. D

        IndirectPBS711dD

      5. E

        OpportunisticPBS711dE

      6. F

        VectorsPBS711dF

  • 7.1.2

    Differentiate methods of controlling the spread and growth of pathogensPBS712

    1. 7.1.2 a

      AsepsisPBS712a

      1. A

        SanitizationPBS712aA

      2. B

        AntisepsisPBS712aB

      3. C

        DisinfectionPBS712aC

      4. D

        Sterile techniquePBS712aD

      5. E

        SterilizationPBS712aE

    2. 7.1.2 b

      Standard precautionsPBS712b

      1. A

        HandwashingPBS712bA

      2. B

        GlovingPBS712bB

      3. C

        Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)PBS712bC

      4. D

        Environmental cleaningPBS712bD

    3. 7.1.2 c

      Isolation precautionsPBS712c

      1. A

        Transmission-based contactPBS712cA

    4. 7.1.2 d

      Bloodborne pathogen precautionsPBS712d

    5. 7.1.2 e

      VaccinationsPBS712e

  • 7.2.3

    Demonstrate and apply the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)PBS723

  • 7.4.1

    Observe all safety standards related to the occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals standard (safety data sheets [SDS])PBS741

  • 7.4.2

    Comply with safety signs, symbols, and labelsPBS742

Foundation Standard 8: Teamwork - Identify roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the healthcare teamPBS8

  • 8.1.1

    Evaluate roles and responsibilities of healthcare team membersPBS811

  • 8.1.2

    Identify characteristics of effective teamsPBS812

    1. A

      Defined rolesPBS812A

    2. B

      Common purposePBS812B

    3. C

      Effective communicationPBS812C

    4. D

      Effective leadershipPBS812D

    5. E

      Measurable processes and outcomesPBS812E

    6. F

      Mutual respectPBS812F

    7. G

      Shared goalsPBS812G

  • 8.2.1

    Recognize methods for building positive team relationshipsPBS821

  • 8.2.2

    Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leaderPBS822

    1. 8.2.2 a

      CharacteristicsPBS822a

      1. A

        Focused and drivenPBS822aA

      2. B

        Interpersonal skillsPBS822aB

      3. C

        Motivates and inspiresPBS822aC

      4. D

        Organized and balancedPBS822aD

    2. 8.2.2 c

      RolesPBS822c

      1. A

        Communicates visionPBS822cA

      2. B

        Leads changePBS822cB

      3. C

        Manages accountabilityPBS822cC

  • 8.2.4

    Evaluate why teamwork is an important part of healthcare and how it improves patient carePBS824

Foundation Standard 9: Health Maintenance Practices - Differentiate between wellness and disease. Promote disease prevention and model healthy behaviors.PBS9

  • 9.1.1

    Promote behaviors of health and wellnessPBS911

    1. A

      ExercisePBS911A

    2. B

      NutritionPBS911B

    3. C

      RelationshipsPBS911C

    4. D

      Sleep habitsPBS911D

    5. E

      Stress managementPBS911E

    6. F

      Weight controlPBS911F

  • 9.1.2

    Examine various aspects of behavioral healthPBS912

    1. A

      AnxietyPBS912A

    2. B

      DepressionPBS912B

    3. C

      Substance abusePBS912C

    4. D

      SuicidePBS912D

  • 9.1.3

    Describe strategies for prevention of diseasePBS913

    1. A

      Community health education outreach programsPBS913A

    2. B

      ImmunizationsPBS913B

    3. C

      Medical, dental, and mental health screeningsPBS913C

    4. D

      Routine physical examsPBS913D

    5. E

      Stress managementPBS913E

  • 9.2.1

    Discuss physical, mental, social and behavioral development and its impact on healthcarePBS921

Foundation Standard 10: Technical Skills - Apply and demonstrate technical skills and knowledge common to health career specialties.PBS10

  • 10.1.1

    Demonstrate procedures for measuring and recording vital signs including the normal rangesPBS1011

    1. A

      Blood pressurePBS1011A

    2. B

      TemperaturePBS1011B

    3. C

      Oxygen saturationPBS1011C

    4. D

      PainPBS1011D

    5. E

      PulsePBS1011E

    6. F

      RespirationsPBS1011F

Foundation Standard 11: Information Technology in Healthcare - Apply information technology practices common across health professions.PBS11

  • 11.1.1

    Identify components of an electronic health record (EHR) and/or electronic medical record (EMR)PBS1111

    1. A

      Diagnostic testsPBS1111A

    2. B

      History and physicalPBS1111B

    3. C

      MedicationsPBS1111C

    4. D

      Patient demographicsPBS1111D

    5. E

      Progress notesPBS1111E

    6. F

      Treatment planPBS1111F

  • 11.1.2

    Explore different types of health data collection toolsPBS1112

    1. A

      Medical wearable devicesPBS1112A

    2. B

      Patient monitoring equipmentPBS1112B

    3. C

      Phone applicationPBS1112C

    4. D

      Telemedicine/telehealthPBS1112D

  • 11.1.3

    Create electronic documentation that reflects timeliness, completeness, and accuracyPBS1113

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