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Health Science Clinical Study (2025)

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ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS: Review and apply human anatomy, physiology, common diseases and disorders, and medical math principles prior to students participating in their assigned clinical experience.1

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    Medical Mathematics

    1. 1

      Demonstrate competency using basic math skills and mathematical conversions as they relate to healthcare.1.3.1

      1. 1

        Metric system1.3.1.1

      2. 2

        Basic medical math1.3.1.2

      3. 3

        Conversions1.3.1.3

    2. 2

      Demonstrate the ability to analyze diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables to interpret healthcare results.1.3.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate use of the 24-hour clock/military time.1.3.3

COMMUNICATIONS: Demonstrate methods of delivering and obtaining information, while communicating effectively during the clinical experience.2

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    Concepts of Effective Communication in the clinical setting.2.1

    1. 1

      Model verbal and nonverbal therapeutic communication.2.1.1

      1. 1

        Active listening2.1.1.1

      2. 2

        Reflecting2.1.1.2

      3. 3

        Silence2.1.1.3

      4. 4

        Summarizing2.1.1.4

    2. 2

      Identify common barriers to communication.2.1.2

      1. a

        Physical disabilities2.1.2.a

        1. 1

          Aphasia2.1.2.a.1

        2. 2

          Developmental level2.1.2.a.2

        3. 3

          Hearing loss2.1.2.a.3

        4. 4

          Impaired vision2.1.2.a.4

      2. b

        Psychological barriers2.1.2.b

        1. 1

          Attitudes2.1.2.b.1

        2. 2

          Bias2.1.2.b.2

        3. 3

          Prejudice2.1.2.b.3

        4. 4

          Stereotyping2.1.2.b.4

      3. c

        Language barriers2.1.2.c

    3. 3

      Distinguish between subjective and objective information.2.1.3

    4. 4

      Interpret elements of the communication process using sender-message-receiver feedback model.2.1.4

    5. 5

      Modify communication to meet the needs of the patient/client and to be appropriate to the situation.2.1.5

    6. 6

      Describe appropriate interactions with patients throughout various stages of psychosocial development.2.1.6

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    Medical Terminology2.2

    1. 1

      Use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes to communicate information.2.2.1

    2. 2

      Interpret common medical abbreviations to communicate information.2.2.2

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    Written Communication Skills2.3

    1. 1

      Use proper elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, and formatting).2.3.1

    2. 2

      Prepare examples of technical and informative writing.2.3.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate appropriate use of digital communication in a work environment, such as email, text, and social media.2.3.3

SYSTEMS: Discuss how key systems affect services performed and quality of care in relation to the clinical experience that students are assigned. (This may become clear to students after their participation in the clinical experience).3

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    SYSTEMS: Discuss how key systems affect services performed and quality of care in relation to the clinical experience that students are assigned. (This may become clear to students after their participation in the clinical experience).3

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS: Use employability skills to enhance employment opportunities and job satisfaction.4

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    Personal Traits of the Health Professional4.1

    1. 1

      Review personal traits and attitudes desirable in a career ready member of a health team.4.1.1

    2. 2

      Summarize professional standards as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality, and behavior.4.1.2

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    Employability Skills4.2

    1. 1

      Apply employability/soft skills in healthcare during the clinical rotation.4.2.1

      1. 1

        Chain of command4.2.1.1

      2. 2

        Communication skills4.2.1.2

      3. 3

        Customer service4.2.1.3

      4. 4

        Decision making4.2.1.4

      5. 5

        Emotional intelligence4.2.1.5

      6. 6

        Flexible4.2.1.6

      7. 7

        Organization4.2.1.7

      8. 8

        Problem solving4.2.1.8

      9. 9

        Scope of practice4.2.1.9

      10. 10

        Time management4.2.1.10

      11. 11

        Work ethic4.2.1.11

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    Career Decision-making4.3

    1. 1

      Distinguish differences among careers within a health science pathway.4.3.1

      1. 1

        Biotechnology research and development4.3.1.1

      2. 2

        Diagnostic services4.3.1.2

      3. 3

        Health Informatics4.3.1.3

      4. 4

        Support services4.3.1.4

      5. 5

        Therapeutic services4.3.1.5

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    Employability Preparation4.4

    1. 1

      Continue to develop components of a personal portfolio.4.4.1

      1. 1

        Community service / Service learning4.4.1.1

      2. 2

        Identify strategies for pursuing employment.4.4.1.2

      3. 3

        Employer websites4.4.1.3

      4. 4

        Internships4.4.1.4

      5. 5

        Personal networking4.4.1.5

      6. 6

        Social media4.4.1.6

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES5

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    Legal Practices (Review Prior to Clinical Rotations)5.1

    1. 1

      Apply standards for safety, privacy, and confidentiality of health information.5.1.1

      1. 1

        HIPAA5.1.1.1

      2. 2

        Privileged communication5.1.1.2

    2. 2

      Describe Advance Directives.5.1.2

    3. 3

      Summarize the essential characteristics of a patient’s basic rights within a healthcare setting.5.1.3

    4. 4

      Differentiate informed and implied consent.5.1.4

    5. 5

      Describe the concept of scope of practice.5.1.5

    6. 6

      Interpret procedures for reporting activities and behaviors that affect the health, safety, and welfare of others (incident report).5.1.6

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    Apply and discuss experiences through work-based learning opportunities that students are currently participating in.5.2

ETHICS: Review and apply accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the healthcare environment prior to the clinical experience.6

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    Work-based learning experience6.1

    1. 1

      Apply real life experiences through the work-based learning opportunity in which students are currently participating.6.1.1

    2. 2

      Discuss and expand on experiences that students may have questions about.6.1.2

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    Cultural, Social, and Ethnic Diversity6.2

    1. 1

      Discuss religious, social, and cultural values as they impact healthcare.6.2.1

      1. 1

        Ageism6.2.1.1

      2. 2

        Ethnicity6.2.1.2

      3. 3

        Gender6.2.1.3

      4. 4

        Race6.2.1.4

      5. 5

        Religion6.2.1.5

    2. 2

      Demonstrate respectful and empathetic treatment of all patients/clients/families.6.2.2

      1. 1

        Civility6.2.2.1

      2. 2

        Customer service6.2.2.2

      3. 3

        Patient satisfaction6.2.2.3

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.7

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    Infection Control 7.1

    1. 1

      Review the principles of infection transmission.7.1.1

    2. 2

      Describe characteristics of microorganisms.7.1.2

      1. 1

        Aerobic7.1.2.1

      2. 2

        Anaerobic7.1.2.2

      3. 3

        Non-pathogenic7.1.2.3

      4. 4

        Pathogenic7.1.2.4

    3. 3

      Recognize the chain of infection.7.1.3

    4. 4

      Review of the modes of transmission7.1.4

      1. 1

        Common vehicles (air, food, water)7.1.4.1

      2. 2

        Direct7.1.4.2

      3. 3

        Healthcare-associated infections (nosocomial)7.1.4.3

      4. 4

        Indirect7.1.4.4

      5. 5

        Opportunistic7.1.4.5

      6. 6

        Vectors7.1.4.6

    5. 5

      Recognize and review methods of controlling the spread and growth of pathogens.7.1.5

      1. 1

        Asepsis7.1.5.1

      2. 2

        Antisepsis7.1.5.2

      3. 3

        Disinfection7.1.5.3

      4. 4

        Sanitization7.1.5.4

      5. 5

        Sterile technique7.1.5.5

      6. 6

        Sterilization7.1.5.6

      7. 7

        Standard precautions7.1.5.7

      8. 8

        Environmental cleaning7.1.5.8

      9. 9

        Gloving7.1.5.9

      10. 10

        Handwashing7.1.5.10

      11. 11

        Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)7.1.5.11

      12. 12

        Isolation precautions7.1.5.12

      13. 13

        Transmission-based contact7.1.5.13

      14. 14

        Bloodborne pathogen precautions7.1.5.14

      15. 15

        Vaccination7.1.5.15

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    Personal Safety7.2

    1. 1

      Apply personal safety procedures based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations.7.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate principles of body mechanics during patient care.7.2.2

      1. 1

        Ambulating7.2.2.1

      2. 2

        Lifting7.2.2.2

      3. 3

        Positioning7.2.2.3

    3. 3

      Demonstrate and apply the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).7.2.3

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    Environmental Safety7.3

    1. 1

      Apply safety techniques in the work environment.7.3.1

      1. 1

        Ergonomics7.3.1.1

      2. 2

        Patient/client/employee safety measures7.3.1.2

      3. 3

        Safe operation of equipment7.3.1.3

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    Common Safety Hazards7.4

    1. 1

      Observe all safety standards related to the occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals standard (Safety Data Sheets [SDS]).7.4.1

    2. 2

      Comply with safety signs, symbols, and labels.7.4.2

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    Emergency Procedures and Protocols7.5

    1. 1

      Practice fire safety in a healthcare setting.7.5.1

    2. 2

      Apply principles of basic emergency response in natural disasters and other emergencies (safe location, contact emergency personnel, follow facility protocols).7.5.2

      1. 1

        Review and apply existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers, and self.7.5.2.1

      2. 2

        Employ safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures to prevent injury and illness.7.5.2.2

TEAMWORK: Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.8

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    Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader.8.1

    1. 1

      Characteristics8.1.1

      1. 1

        Focused and driven8.1.1.1

      2. 2

        Interpersonal skills8.1.1.2

      3. 3

        Motivates and inspires8.1.1.3

      4. 4

        Organized and balanced8.1.1.4

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    Evaluate why teamwork is an important part of healthcare and how it improves patient care.8.2

    1. 1

      Review and apply roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the healthcare team.8.2.1

    2. 2

      Discuss the experience of working as a team member during the assigned clinical experience.8.2.2

Health Maintenance Practices: Differentiate between wellness and disease. Promote disease prevention and model healthy behaviors9

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    Healthy Behaviors9.1

    1. 1

      Differentiate between wellness and disease.9.1.1

    2. 2

      Promote disease prevention and model healthy behaviors.9.1.2

      1. 1

        Exercise9.1.2.1

      2. 2

        Nutrition9.1.2.2

      3. 3

        Relationships9.1.2.3

      4. 4

        Sleep Habits  9.1.2.4

      5. 5

        Weight Control9.1.2.5

    3. 3

      Discuss how stress and anxiety can play a role in wellness and disease9.1.3

      1. 1

        Stress management9.1.3.1

    4. 4

      Discuss and demonstrate activities that may decrease stress and anxiety9.1.4

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    Describe public health strategies for prevention of disease.9.2

    1. 1

      Immunizations9.2.1

    2. 2

      Medical, dental, and mental health screenings9.2.2

    3. 3

      Routine physical exams9.2.3

    4. 4

      Self-care behaviors9.2.4

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Apply and demonstrate technical skills and knowledge common to health career specialties.10

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    Technical Skills: 10.1

    1. 1

      Demonstrate procedures for measuring and recording vital signs in both normal and abnormal ranges - including but not limited to:10.1.1

      1. 1

        Blood Pressure10.1.1.1

      2. 2

        Temperature10.1.1.2

      3. 3

        Pulse10.1.1.3

      4. 4

        Respirations10.1.1.4

      5. 5

        Height and weight10.1.1.5

      6. 6

        Pain10.1.1.6

    2. 2

      Obtaining training or certification or renewal in the following.10.1.2

      1. 1

        Automated external defibrillator (AED)10.1.2.1

      2. 2

        BLS Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BLS- CPR)10.1.2.2

      3. 3

        First aid10.1.2.3

      4. 4

        Foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO)10.1.2.4

      5. 5

        Responding to emergencies such as performing first aid or CPR/AED skills.10.1.2.5

    3. 3

      Additionally, students in career ready credential pathways will follow the objectives of the agency/vendor/post-secondary institution where they are enrolled.10.1.3

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE: Apply information technology practices common across health professions.11

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    Key principles, components, and practices of health information systems (HIS)11.1

    1. 1

      Identify components of an electronic health record (EHR) and/or electronic medical record (EMR).11.1.1

      1. 1

        Diagnostic tests11.1.1.1

      2. 2

        History and physical11.1.1.2

      3. 3

        Medications11.1.1.3

      4. 4

        Patient demographics11.1.1.4

      5. 5

        Progress notes 11.1.1.5

      6. 6

        Treatment plan11.1.1.6

    2. 2

      Explore different types of health data collection tools.11.1.2

      1. 1

        Medical wearable devices11.1.2.1

      2. 2

        Patient monitoring equipment11.1.2.2

      3. 3

        Phone apps11.1.2.3

    3. 3

      Create electronic documentation that reflects timeliness, completeness, and accuracy.11.1.3

    4. 4

      Examine information systems policies, procedures, and regulations as required by national, state, and local entities.11.1.4

      1. 1

        Facility policies11.1.4.1

      2. 2

        HIPAA11.1.4.2

      3. 3

        Medical coding11.1.4.3

      4. 4

        Social media11.1.4.4

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 12, Grade 9, Grade 10, and Grade 11
Where can I read the official document?
Health Science-Clinical Study Course Standards

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