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K–12 Standards

Introduction to Healthcare (2026)

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Explain the state of health care with the anticipated changes to the field.1

  • 1

    Examine the historical evolution of healthcare systems in the United States.1.1

    1. 1

      Discuss changes in healthcare and how these changes influence today’s healthcare.1.1.1

    2. 2

      Outline the major advances in the 21st century regarding healthcare.1.1.2

    3. 3

      Assess cultural roles and changes in the 21st century.1.1.3

    4. 4

      Explore developments with modern healthcare innovations and practices.1.1.4

    5. 5

      Examine concepts that influence the changing landscape in the future of healthcare.1.1.5

Analyze the Healthcare Administration2

  • 1

    Analyze healthcare economics.2.1

    1. 1

      Assess the historical changes in insurance and how the system has evolved.2.1.1

    2. 2

      Explain the types of insurance plans and government programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.2.1.2

    3. 3

      Compare and contrast common concepts of insurance, including copay, premium, and deductible.2.1.3

  • 2

    Investigate what is involved in developing or maintaining a healthcare facility.2.2

    1. 1

      Differentiate between different types of healthcare facilities (e.g., Inpatient vs. Outpatient, Acute vs. Long-Term, Urgent Care vs. ER, non-profit vs. profit facilities etc.).2.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify the necessary components for a fully functioning facility.2.2.2

    3. 3

      Explore budgetary strategies and analysis for budgets.2.2.3

    4. 4

      Identify appropriate policies and procedures that should be enforced in the healthcare facility.2.2.4

Research and analyze career opportunities in healthcare.3

  • 1

    Compare and contrast careers in the health science career areas.3.1

    1. 1

      Compare career opportunities within the healthcare career areas (i.e. Therapeutic Service, Diagnostic Service, Health Informatics, Support Service, and Biotechnology Research and Development).3.1.1

    2. 2

      Differentiate educational requirements among various career fields under each area.3.1.2

    3. 3

      Differentiate jobs requiring certification, registration, and licensure requirements, and how those differ among career areas.3.1.3

    4. 4

      Analyze Arkansas’s state licensing or educational requirements for various jobs in a given area.3.1.4

  • 2

    Determine and discuss the value of professional organizations within the healthcare community, including Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSO’s).3.2

    1. 1

      Describe and connect various professional organizations with the appropriate healthcare field.3.2.1

    2. 2

      Identify the characteristics and responsibilities of organizational leaders.3.2.2

  • 3

    Review employability skills leading to employment.3.3

    1. 1

      Examine the knowledge, skills, and abilities expected or preferred by employers.3.3.1

    2. 2

      Identify components of a successful resume for a specific job, with the qualifications necessary for employment.3.3.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate interview skills for a desired position.3.3.3

  • 4

    Recognize and implement professionalism.3.4

    1. 1

      Discuss different aspects of positive character.3.4.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate professional dress and appearance in the workplace.3.4.2

    3. 3

      Describe the basic traits that make up professionalism specific to healthcare.3.4.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrate appropriate written and oral communication skills in the workplace.3.4.4

Explore Ethical and Legal Responsibilities of Health Care4

  • 1

    Describe legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications on healthcare worker actions.4.1

    1. 1

      Comprehend legal terminology (i.e., tort, negligence, assumption of risk, liability).4.1.1

    2. 2

      Address the legal, employment, and professional consequences of unethical or illegal conduct.4.1.2

    3. 3

      Investigate ways to avoid litigation and case studies that have impacted today’s healthcare.4.1.3

  • 2

    Understand accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the healthcare environment.4.2

    1. 1

      Distinguish between legal and ethical issues in healthcare (i.e topics such as informed consent and health literacy).4.2.1

    2. 2

      Explain how cultural values, beliefs, and practices influence healthcare decisions, communication, and outcomes.4.2.2

    3. 3

      Identify and differentiate between personal and professional ethics, and evaluate how personal bias can impact ethical decision-making in healthcare.4.2.3

    4. 4

      Analyze and apply effective communication techniques for interacting with patients and clients in a healthcare setting.4.2.4

  • 3

    Describe and explain the purpose and procedures for documenting care.4.3

    1. 1

      Describe the purpose of documenting patient care and explain the procedures for accurate and timely documentation.4.3.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate the procedures for correcting medical documentation.4.3.2

    3. 3

      Identify the difference between paper health records and electronic health records (EHR).4.3.3

    4. 4

      Discuss Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)/Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance issues regarding patient information.4.3.4

    5. 5

      Differentiate legal and ethical concerns regarding patient information.4.3.5

Appropriate safety measures in health care environment5

  • 1

    Examine state and federal medical safety regulations.5.1

    1. 1

      Discuss the term “Universal Precautions”.5.1.1

    2. 2

      Determine OSHA’s role in the workplace and how it can affect both employees and employers.5.1.2

    3. 3

      Identify OSHA’s blood borne pathogen standards.5.1.3

    4. 4

      Infer the potential consequences of non-compliance with safety standards in healthcare.5.1.4

  • 2

    Examine policies and procedures for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC).5.2

    1. 1

      Identify classifications of microorganisms. (e.g., bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasites)5.2.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrate methods of infection prevention and control.5.2.2

    3. 3

      Examine elements in the chain of infection and ways to break the chain.5.2.3

Recognize Common Injuries6

  • 1

    Recognize the difference between chronic versus acute injury.6.1

    1. 1

      Compare and contrast acute versus chronic injuries .6.1.1

    2. 2

      Use signs and symptoms to determine injury type and severity.6.1.2

  • 2

    Identify anatomical structures and common injuries.6.2

    1. 1

      Identify different types of bones.6.2.1

    2. 2

      Classify different types of fractures.6.2.2

    3. 3

      Recognize anatomical layers of skin.6.2.3

    4. 4

      Differentiate between the types of skin lesions and their treatments.6.2.4

    5. 5

      Identify types of injuries common to muscles, tendons, and ligaments.6.2.5

    6. 6

      Compare the different types of soft tissue injuries.6.2.6

Emergency Management7

  • 1

    Describe the components of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP), Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA), and initial response.7.1

    1. 1

      Compare and contrast EAPs, HVAs, and initial response for different venues and settings.7.1.1

    2. 2

      Analyze the purposes of both the primary and secondary assessment procedures.7.1.2

    3. 3

      Explain the purpose and process of triage in prioritizing patient care based on severity of condition.7.1.3

    4. 4

      Evaluate a mass casualty incident and describe the entities that participate in the management of a mass casualty.7.1.4

  • 2

    Explain the purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.7.2

    1. 1

      Explain and demonstrate the steps of CPR and first aid to include Stop the Bleed training.7.2.1

    2. 2

      Recognize situations in which first aid is necessary.7.2.2

    3. 3

      Demonstrate the knowledge of ambulatory aids through proper fitting, based on patient condition and care environments.7.2.3

  • 3

    Identify standards of practice and normal levels for determining a patient’s health.7.3

    1. 1

      Identify the normal ranges for pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure, and pain.7.3.1

    2. 2

      Explain the physiological and environmental factors that can cause deviations from these norms.7.3.2

    3. 3

      Differentiate procedures and techniques for taking body temperature.7.3.3

    4. 4

      Perform appropriate vital sign measurement indicators including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature and pain.7.3.4

    5. 5

      Understand the importance of recording correct and accurate measurements.7.3.5

  • 4

    Recognize environmental factors that contribute to environmental injury.7.4

    1. 1

      Recognize the difference between thermal related injuries/illnesses.7.4.1

    2. 2

      Determine the effects of altitude, air quality, and sun overexposure.7.4.2

    3. 3

      Determine the proper prevention of environmental illness.7.4.3

Role of Overall Wellness in Health Care8

  • 1

    Identify the principles of fitness.8.1

    1. 1

      Explore concepts of fitness and how they contribute to overall fitness.8.1.1

    2. 2

      Express the importance of warmup and cool down periods.8.1.2

    3. 3

      Assess the consequences and detrimental effects overtraining can have on fitness.8.1.3

    4. 4

      Discuss the factors that contribute to proper and adequate sleep habits and their impact on overall health, wellness and performance.8.1.4

  • 2

    Assess nutrition for overall health.8.2

    1. 1

      Distinguish the six classes of nutrients.8.2.1

    2. 2

      Assess the pros and cons of supplementation.8.2.2

    3. 3

      Discuss the idea of caloric balance and how to assess it.8.2.3

    4. 4

      Differentiate between body weight and body composition along with the factors that influence both.8.2.4

    5. 5

      Compare and contrast the various weight manipulation methods for therapeutic purposes and the benefit to overall health.8.2.5

Psychology in Health Care9

  • 1

    Recognize the need for differentiated roles in psychology.9.1

    1. 1

      Detail the differences between a counselor, psychologist, and a psychiatrist.9.1.1

    2. 2

      Recognize behaviors or situations that might require a referral to a mental health practitioner.9.1.2

    3. 3

      Distinguish the difference between counseling, support groups, and other mental health resources.9.1.3

  • 2

    Recognize different types of disorders and their contributing factors.9.2

    1. 1

      Compare types of stress disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and eating disorders.9.2.1

    2. 2

      Explore how some patients may try to cope with injury or illness.9.2.2

    3. 3

      Explore potential disorders that plague the healthcare provider communities.9.2.3

    4. 4

      Analyze the impact of social media and electronic use on mental health and emotional well-being.9.2.4

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12, and Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
Introduction to Healthcare

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