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K–12 Standards

Healthcare Science 2 (2025)

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COMMUNICATION1.0

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    Demonstrate methods of delivering and obtaining information, while communicating effectively.

    1. 1

      Concepts of Effective Communication1.1

      1. 1

        Distinguish between subjective and objective information.1.1.1

    2. 2

      Written Communication Skills1.2

      1. 1

        Use proper elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, and formatting).1.2.1

      2. 2

        Prepare examples of technical and informative writing.1.2.2

      3. 3

        Demonstrate appropriate use of digital communication in a work environment, such as email, text, and social media.1.2.3

    3. 3

      Medical Terminology1.3

      1. 1

        Use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes to communicate information.1.3.1

      2. 2

        Interpret common medical abbreviations to communicate information.1.3.2

HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY2.0

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    Understand human anatomy, physiology, common diseases and disorders.

    1. 1

      Describe the organization of the human body and directional terms.2.1

      1. 1

        Demonstrate anatomical position2.1.1

      2. 2

        Identify body planes2.1.2

        1. 1

          Coronal / Frontal2.1.2.1

        2. 2

          Midsagittal2.1.2.2

        3. 3

          Sagittal2.1.2.3

        4. 4

          Transverse / Horizontal2.1.2.4

      3. 3

        Use directional terms2.1.3

        1. 1

          Anterior / Posterior2.1.3.1

        2. 2

          Cephalic/Caudal2.1.3.2

        3. 3

          Medial / Lateral2.1.3.3

        4. 4

          Proximal / Distal2.1.3.4

        5. 5

          Superficial / Deep2.1.3.5

        6. 6

          Superior / Inferior2.1.3.6

        7. 7

          Ventral / Dorsal2.1.3.7

    2. 2

      Identify the major human body systems, and their basic function.2.2

    3. 3

      Describe biomedical therapies as they relate to the prevention, pathology, and treatment of disease.2.3

Stem cell research2.3.1.1

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    Stem cell research2.3.1.1

Immunotherapy2.3.1.2

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    Immunotherapy2.3.1.2

Immunizations2.3.1.3

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    Immunizations2.3.1.3

SYSTEMS3.0

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    Identify how key systems affect services performed and quality of care.

    1. 1

      Healthcare Delivery Systems3.1

      1. 1

        Differentiate healthcare delivery systems and healthcare related agencies.3.1.1

        1. 1

          Acute care3.1.1.1

        2. 2

          Ambulatory care3.1.1.2

        3. 3

          Behavioral and mental health services3.1.1.3

        4. 4

          Home care3.1.1.4

        5. 5

          Long-term care3.1.1.5

        6. 6

          Medical and dental practices3.1.1.6

        7. 7

          Specialty medical and dental practices3.1.1.7

        8. 8

          Cosmetic surgery3.1.1.8

        9. 9

          Orthodontics3.1.1.9

        10. 10

          Pulmonology3.1.1.10

        11. 11

          Surgical3.1.1.11

      2. 2

        Government agencies3.1.2

        1. 1

          Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)3.1.2.1

        2. 2

          Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)3.1.2.2

        3. 3

          National Institutes of Health (NIH)3.1.2.3

        4. 4

          Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)3.1.2.4

        5. 5

          U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)3.1.2.5

        6. 6

          U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)3.1.2.6

        7. 7

          U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS)3.1.2.7

      3. 3

        Related organizations3.1.3

        1. 1

          American Cancer Society (ACS)3.1.3.1

        2. 2

          American Heart Association (AHA)3.1.3.2

        3. 3

          American Red Cross (ARC)3.1.3.3

        4. 4

          March of Dimes3.1.3.4

        5. 5

          World Health Organization (WHO)3.1.3.5

    2. 2

      Examine the healthcare consumer’s rights and responsibilities within the healthcare system.3.2

    3. 3

      Analyze the impact of emerging issues on healthcare delivery systems.3.3

    4. 4

      Analyze healthcare economics and related terms.3.4

      1. 1

        The history and role of health insurance and employer/employee benefits.3.4.1

      2. 2

        Fundamental terms related to health insurance3.4.2

        1. 1

          Claim3.4.2.1

        2. 2

          Coinsurance3.4.2.2

        3. 3

          Co-payment3.4.2.3

        4. 4

          Explanation of Benefits (EOB)3.4.2.4

        5. 5

          Fraud3.4.2.5

        6. 6

          Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)3.4.2.6

        7. 7

          Medical Coding3.4.2.7

        8. 8

          Premium3.4.2.8

      3. 3

        Types of insurance plans3.4.3

        1. 1

          Private health insurance plans3.4.3.1

        2. 2

          Managed Care3.4.3.2

          1. 1

            Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)3.4.3.2.1

          2. 2

            Independent Practice Association (IPA)3.4.3.2.2

          3. 3

            Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)3.4.3.2.3

        3. 3

          Government programs3.4.3.3

          1. 1

            Affordable Care Act (ACA)3.4.3.3.1

          2. 2

            Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)3.4.3.3.2

          3. 3

            Medicaid3.4.3.3.3

          4. 4

            Medicare3.4.3.3.4

          5. 5

            Tricare3.4.3.3.5

          6. 6

            Workers’ Compensation3.4.3.3.6

Compliance3.2.1.1

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    Compliance3.2.1.1

Patient’s Bill of Rights3.2.1.2

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    Patient’s Bill of Rights3.2.1.2

Self-advocacy3.2.1.3

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    Self-advocacy3.2.1.3

Behavior/Mental health3.3.1.1

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    Behavior/Mental health3.3.1.1

Bioethics3.3.1.2

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    Bioethics3.3.1.2

Epidemiology3.3.1.3

  • 3

    Epidemiology3.3.1.3

Socioeconomics3.3.1.4

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    Socioeconomics3.3.1.4

Technology3.3.1.5

  • 5

    Technology3.3.1.5

LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES 4.0

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    Describe legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications on healthcare worker actions.

    1. 1

      egal Responsibilities and Implications4.1

      1. 1

        Analyze legal responsibilities and implications of criminal and civil law.4.1.1

        1. 1

          Abuse4.1.1.1

        2. 2

          Assault4.1.1.2

        3. 3

          Battery4.1.1.3

        4. 4

          Harassment4.1.1.4

        5. 5

          Invasion of privacy4.1.1.5

        6. 6

          Libel4.1.1.6

        7. 7

          Malpractice4.1.1.7

        8. 8

          Negligence4.1.1.8

        9. 9

          Slander4.1.1.9

        10. 10

          Tort4.1.1.10

    2. 2

      Legal Practices4.2

      1. 1

        Apply standards for the safety, privacy, and confidentiality of health information.4.2.1

        1. 1

          HIPAA4.2.1.1

        2. 2

          Privileged communication4.2.1.2

      2. 2

        Describe Advance Directives.4.2.2

      3. 3

        Summarize the essential characteristics of a patient’s basic rights within a healthcare setting.4.2.3

      4. 4

        Differentiate informed, expressed, and implied consent.4.2.4

      5. 5

        Describe the concept of scope of practice.4.2.5

      6. 6

        Interpret procedures for reporting activities and behaviors that affect health, safety, and welfare of others (incident report).4.2.6

ETHICS5.0

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    Understand accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the healthcare environment.

    1. 1

      Ethical Practice5.1

      1. 1

        Differentiate between ethical and legal issues impacting healthcare.5.1.1

      2. 2

        Identify ethical issues and their implications related to healthcare5.1.2

        1. 1

          Ethics committee5.1.2.1

        2. 2

          Euthanasia5.1.2.2

        3. 3

          Gene editing5.1.2.3

        4. 4

          Immunizations5.1.2.4

        5. 5

          In vitro fertilization5.1.2.5

        6. 6

          Organ donation/transplantation5.1.2.6

        7. 7

          Scope of practice5.1.2.7

    2. 2

      Cultural, Social, and Ethnic Diversity5.2

      1. 1

        Discuss religious and cultural values as they impact healthcare.5.2.1

        1. 1

          Ageism5.2.1.1

        2. 2

          Ethnicity5.2.1.2

        3. 3

          Gender5.2.1.3

        4. 4

          Race5.2.1.4

        5. 5

          Religion5.2.1.5

      2. 2

        Demonstrate respectful and empathetic treatment of ALL patients/clients.5.2.2

        1. 1

          Civility5.2.2.1

        2. 2

          Customer service5.2.2.2

        3. 3

          Patient satisfaction5.2.2.3

      3. 3

        Discuss physical, mental, social and behavioral development and its impact on healthcare across the lifespan.5.2.3

        1. 1

          Identify the stages of death and dying5.2.3.1

        2. 2

          Healthcare across the lifespan5.2.3.2

      4. 4

        Identify health disparities that impact health and wellness5.2.4

MEDICAL MATHEMATICS6.0

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    Apply math principles integral to medical applications.

    1. 1

      Demonstrate competency using basic math skills and mathematical conversions as they relate to healthcare.6.1

      1. 1

        Metric system6.1.1

        1. 1

          Centi-6.1.1.1

        2. 2

          Deci-6.1.1.2

        3. 3

          Kilo-6.1.1.3

        4. 4

          Milli-6.1.1.4

        5. 5

          Micro6.1.1.5

      2. 2

        Mathematical Operations6.1.2

        1. 1

          Addition / Subtraction6.1.2.1

        2. 2

          Average6.1.2.2

        3. 3

          Fractions6.1.2.3

        4. 4

          Multiplication / Division6.1.2.4

        5. 5

          Percentages6.1.2.5

        6. 6

          Ratios6.1.2.6

      3. 3

        Conversions6.1.3

        1. 1

          Height (inches/meters)6.1.3.1

        2. 2

          Household measurements (tbsp/tsp/cup/oz)6.1.3.2

        3. 3

          Length (inches/meters)6.1.3.3

        4. 4

          Temperature (°F/°C)6.1.3.4

        5. 5

          Volume (mL/cc)6.1.3.5

        6. 6

          Weight/mass (pounds/grams)6.1.3.6

    2. 2

      Demonstrate the ability to analyze diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables to interpret healthcare results.6.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate use of the 24-hour clock/military time.6.3

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN HEALTHCARE7.0

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    Apply information technology practices common across health professions.

    1. 1

      Key Principles, components, and practices of Health Information Systems7.1

      1. 1

        Identify components of an electronic health record (EHR) and/or electronic medical record (EMR).7.1.1

        1. 1

          Diagnostic tests7.1.1.1

        2. 2

          History and physical7.1.1.2

        3. 3

          Medications7.1.1.3

        4. 4

          Patient demographics7.1.1.4

        5. 5

          Progress notes7.1.1.5

        6. 6

          Treatment Plan7.1.1.6

      2. 2

        Evaluate types of health data collection tools.7.1.2

        1. 1

          Medical wearable devices7.1.2.1

        2. 2

          Patient monitoring equipment7.1.2.2

        3. 3

          Phone application7.1.2.3

        4. 4

          Telemedicine/telehealth7.1.2.4

      3. 3

        Create electronic documentation that reflects timeliness, completeness, and accuracy.7.1.3

      4. 4

        Adhere to information systems policies, procedures, and regulations as required by national, state, and local entities.7.1.4

TECHNICAL SKILLS*8.0

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    Apply and demonstrate technical skills and knowledge common to health career specialties.

    1. 1

      Demonstrate procedures for measuring and recording vital signs in both normal and abnormal ranges – including but not limited to:8.1

    2. 2

      Employ safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures to prevent injury and illness. Demonstrate the following:8.2

Blood pressure8.1.1.1

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    Blood pressure8.1.1.1

Height and weight8.1.1.2

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    Height and weight8.1.1.2

Oxygen saturation8.1.1.3

  • 3

    Oxygen saturation8.1.1.3

Pain8.1.1.4

  • 4

    Pain8.1.1.4

Pulse8.1.1.5

  • 5

    Pulse8.1.1.5

Respirations8.1.1.6

  • 6

    Respirations8.1.1.6

Temperature8.1.1.7

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    Temperature8.1.1.7

Snellen Chart8.1.1.8

  • 8

    Snellen Chart8.1.1.8

BLS Healthcare Providers CPR Training8.1.1.9

  • 9

    BLS Healthcare Providers CPR Training8.1.1.9

Patient identification8.2.1.1

  • 1

    Patient identification8.2.1.1

Handwashing8.2.1.2

  • 2

    Handwashing8.2.1.2

Gloving8.2.1.3

  • 3

    Gloving8.2.1.3

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)8.2.1.4

  • 4

    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)8.2.1.4

Isolation Precautions8.2.1.5

  • 5

    Isolation Precautions8.2.1.5

Transmission-based contact8.2.1.6

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    Transmission-based contact8.2.1.6

Body Mechanics with transferring, ambulation, lifting and positioning8.2.1.7

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    Body Mechanics with transferring, ambulation, lifting and positioning8.2.1.7

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
Where can I read the official document?
Health Science 2-Essentials of Healthcare Practice

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