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K–12 Standards

Health Sciences: Diagnostics Focus Area

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Communicate key diagnostic information to healthcare workers and patients in an accurate and timely manner.HLDG01

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    Employ effective oral communication techniques when communicating diagnostic information with departments and professionals.HLDG01.01.01

  • 2

    Assess the appropriate communication techniques based on the other's ability to understand.HLDG01.01.02

  • 3

    Apply active listening skills using reflection, restatement, and clarification.HLDG01.01.03

  • 4

    Demonstrate courtesy to others, including self-introduction.HLDG01.01.04

  • 5

    Interpret verbal and nonverbal behaviors to augment communication within scope of practice.HLDG01.01.05

  • 6

    Demonstrate interviewing skills.HLDG01.01.06

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    Employ effective written communication techniques when communicating diagnostic information with departments and professionals.HLDG01.02.01

  • 8

    Identify correct syntax and grammar appropriate to patient/client.HLDG01.02.02

  • 9

    Report relevant information in a timely manner.HLDG01.02.03

  • 10

    Distinguish between subjective and objective information when reporting.HLDG01.02.04

  • 11

    Analyze communication for appropriate response and provide feedback.HLDG01.02.05

  • 12

    Organize, write, and compile technical information and summaries.HLDG01.02.06

  • 13

    Use medical terminology in order to interpret, transcribe, and communicate information, data, and observations.HLDG01.02.07

Assess and report patient's/client's health status in order to monitor and document patient progress.HLDG02

  • 1

    Assess patient's/client's health status using accepted processes.HLDG02.01.01

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    Analyze available information to assess patient/client viability.HLDG02.01.02

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    Complete procedures for attaining information necessary that is not readily available.HLDG02.01.03

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    Evaluate and appraise appropriateness of information.HLDG02.01.04

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    Evaluate patient and other client response to treatment and/or procedure.HLDG02.01.05

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    Document results accurately and appropriately.HLDG02.01.06

Demonstrate the principles of body mechanics for positioning, transferring and transporting of patients/clients, and perform them without injury to the patient/client or self.HLDG03

  • 1

    Apply techniques for patient/client safety when positioning, transferring, and transporting patients/clients.HLDG03.01.01

  • 2

    Assess the patient/client status.HLDG03.01.02

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    Evaluate potential hazards to patient/client.HLDG03.01.03

  • 3

    Identify and employ appropriate transport methods.HLDG03.01.04

  • 4

    Identify and employ appropriate transfer methods.HLDG03.01.05

  • 5

    Assess correct positioning to accommodate patient/client status.HLDG03.01.06

  • 6

    Identify and employ effective and appropriate infection control procedures.HLDG03.01.07

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    Use equipment for positioning, transferring, and transporting patients/clients safely.HLDG03.02.01

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    Evaluate equipment for possible hazards.HLDG03.02.02

  • 9

    Employ appropriate equipment for transportation.HLDG03.02.03

  • 10

    Employ appropriate equipment for transfer.HLDG03.02.04

  • 11

    Assess and adjust equipment and modify techniques to accommodate patient/client status.HLDG03.02.05

  • 12

    Practice preventive measures for disease transmission during equipment use.HLDG03.02.06

Explain procedures and goals to the patient/client accurately and effectively, using strategies to respond to questions and concerns.HLDG04

  • 1

    Explain procedures and goals to the patient/client accurately and effectively.HLDG04.01.01

  • 2

    Assess ability of patient/client to comprehend.HLDG04.01.02

  • 3

    Interpret assessment and modify.HLDG04.01.03

  • 4

    Assess patient/client understanding.HLDG04.01.04

  • 5

    Employ strategies for interacting with and responding to patient/client questions and concerns.HLDG04.01.05

  • 6

    Apply strategies for interacting with and responding to patient/client questions and concerns.HLDG04.01.06

Select, demonstrate and interpret diagnostic procedures.HLDG05

  • 1

    Perform specific procedures to create diagnostic results.HLDG05.01.01

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    Recognize scope of practice to be employed.HLDG05.01.02

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    Perform procedure competently within scope of practice.HLDG05.01.03

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    Perform procedure according to protocol.HLDG05.01.04

  • 5

    Assess and modify procedure, as required, within constraints of patient/client and personal safety.HLDG05.01.05

  • 6

    Document diagnostic results.HLDG05.02.01

  • 7

    Summarize diagnostic results.HLDG05.02.02

  • 8

    Communicate diagnostic results to health care team.HLDG05.02.03

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Health Sciences Cluster

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