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Foundational Standards
- 1
Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.F.1
- 2
Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.F.2
- 3
Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing. F.3
- 4
Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway. F.4
- 5
Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.F.5
- 6
Demonstrate effective infection control techniques as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and The Joint Commission guidelines. F.6
Anatomy and Physiology
- 1
Describe the basic organization of the human body. 1
- 2
Utilize directional terms to indicate the locations of anatomical structures. 2
- 3
Identify basic structures and functions of human body systems.3
Medical Math
- 4
Tell and record time using the 24-hour clock.4
- 5
Use dimensional analysis to convert English and metric measurements commonly used in health care.5
Communication
- 6
Compare and contrast verbal and nonverbal communication.6
- 7
Identify common barriers to communication and describe ways to overcome them.7
- 8
Communicate with patients and co-workers using techniques of the sender-message-receiver feedback model. 8
Medical Terminology
- 9
Use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes to communicate medical information. 9
- 10
Use and explain common medical abbreviations to communicate health information accurately. 10
Safety
- 11
Identify existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers, and self in the healthcare setting. 11
- 12
Identify and describe a variety of common infectious organisms, including blood-borne pathogens.12
Healthcare Delivery Systems
- 13
Compare and contrast the focus, functions, and organization of various healthcare delivery systems. 13
- a
Compare and contrast the focus, functions, and organization of healthcare-related agencies. 13.a
- a
- 14
Compare and contrast early beliefs about the causes and treatment of disease with current knowledge and explain how advances in knowledge have led to changes in prevention and treatment. 14
- a
Identify 10 or more major events in the history of health care and explain their significance. 14.a
- a
Employability Skills
- 15
Describe personal and professional traits and attitudes that are desirable in a healthcare worker. 15
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
- 16
Summarize legal and ethical responsibilities within the healthcare delivery setting.16
- 17
Research and debate bioethical dilemmas encountered in the healthcare setting. 17
Health and Wellness
- 18
Describe fundamental principles and practices of health promotion and wellness.18
- 19
Identify and describe the social determinants of health. 19
- a
Explain the impact that trauma and the social determinants of health may have on patients and their health outcomes. 19.a
- a
Technical Skills
- 20
Demonstrate entry-level skills required in various careers in the healthcare industry, including specific skills for areas of particular interest.20
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?
- Alabama Course of Study Career and Technical Education
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