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Foundation Standard 1: Academic Foundation: Understand human anatomy, physiology, common diseases and disorders, and medical math principles.HBS1

  • 1.1.1

    Describe the organization of the human body and directional terms.HBS111

    1. 1.1.1 a

      Identify basic levels of organization of the human body HBS111a

      1. A

        ChemicalHBS111aA

      2. B

        CellularHBS111aB

      3. C

        TissueHBS111aC

      4. D

        OrgansHBS111aD

      5. E

        SystemsHBS111aE

      6. F

        OrganismHBS111aF

    2. 1.1.1 b

      Demonstrate anatomical positionHBS111b

    3. 1.1.1 c

      Identify body planesHBS111c

      1. A

        SagittalHBS111cA

      2. B

        MidsagittalHBS111cB

      3. C

        Coronal/FrontalHBS111cC

      4. D

        Transverse/HorizontalHBS111cD

    4. 1.1.1 d

      Use directional termsHBS111d

      1. A

        Anterior/PosteriorHBS111dA

      2. B

        Medial/LateralHBS111dB

      3. C

        Proximal/DistalHBS111dC

      4. D

        Superficial/DeepHBS111dD

      5. E

        Superior/InferiorHBS111dE

      6. F

        Ventral/DorsalHBS111dF

    5. 1.1.1 e

      Identify body cavitiesHBS111e

      1. A

        AbdominalHBS111eA

      2. B

        CranialHBS111eB

      3. C

        DorsalHBS111eC

      4. D

        PelvicHBS111eD

      5. E

        SpinalHBS111eE

      6. F

        ThoracicHBS111eF

    6. 1.1.1 f

      Identify the components of the abdominal quadrantsHBS111f

      1. A

        Right upperHBS111fA

      2. B

        Right lowerHBS111fB

      3. C

        Left upperHBS111fC

      4. D

        Left lowerHBS111fD

  • 1.1.2

    Identify basic structures and describe functions of human body systems. HBS112

    1. 1.1.2 a

      SkeletalHBS112a

      1. A

        Structures of the skeletal systemHBS112aA

        1. i

          Distinguish between axial and appendicular skeletons HBS112aAi

        2. ii

          Describe long bone anatomyHBS112aAii

        3. iii

          Identify joint types and movement HBS112aAiii

        4. iv

           Name and classify all bones (206)HBS112aAiv

      2. B

         Functions of the skeletal systemHBS112aB

        1. i

           Structure and supportHBS112aBi

        2. ii

          Muscle attachment and movementHBS112aBii

        3. iii

          Mineral storageHBS112aBiii

        4. iv

           HematopoiesisHBS112aBiv

    2. 1.1.2 b

      MuscularHBS112b

      1. A

        Structures of the muscular systemHBS112bA

        1. i

          Identify types of muscle tissueHBS112bAi

        2. ii

           Identify major muscle groups of neck, shoulder, chest, abdomen, back, arms, and legsHBS112bAii

      2. B

        Functions of the muscular systemHBS112bB

        1. i

          Body movement HBS112bBi

        2. ii

           PostureHBS112bBii

        3. iii

           ProtectionHBS112bBiii

    3. 1.1.2 c

      IntegumentaryHBS112c

      1. A

        Structures of the integumentary systemHBS112cA

        1. i

           Identify integumentary componentsHBS112cAi

        2. ii

          Label the layers of skinHBS112cAii

      2. B

        Functions of the integumentary system HBS112cB

        1. i

          Vitamin D productionHBS112cBi

        2. ii

          Sensory organHBS112cBii

        3. iii

          Infection protectionHBS112cBiii

        4. iv

          Temperature regulationHBS112cBiv

        5. v

           UV light protectionHBS112cBv

    4. 1.1.2 d

      CardiovascularHBS112d

      1. A

        Structures of the cardiovascular systemHBS112dA

        1. i

           Identify cardiovascular organsHBS112dAi

        2. ii

           Label the parts of the heartHBS112dAii

        3. iii

          Distinguish blood componentsHBS112dAiii

      2. B

        Functions of the cardiovascular systemHBS112dB

        1. i

          Blood flow through the heart and body HBS112dBi

        2. ii

          Transports nutrients, waste, antibodies, hormones, and gasesHBS112dBII

        3. iii

           Cardiac conduction systemHBS112dBIII

    5. 1.1.2 e

      Lymphatic / ImmuneHBS112e

      1. A

        Structures of the lymphatic systemHBS112eA

        1. i

          Identify lymphatic organsHBS112eAi

      2. B

         Functions of the lymphatic systemHBS112eB

        1. i

          Provide protection against disease HBS112eBi

        2. ii

          Movement of lymph fluidHBS112eBii

    6. 1.1.2 f

      RespiratoryHBS112f

      1. A

        Structures of the respiratory systemHBS112fA

        1. i

          Identify respiratory organsHBS112fAi

      2. B

         Functions of the respiratory systemHBS112fB

        1. i

          Gas exchangeHBS112fBi

    7. 1.1.2 g

      Nervous SystemHBS112g

      1. A

        Structures of the nervous systemHBS112gA

        1. i

          Identify organs of the nervous systemHBS112gAi

        2. ii

          Identify structures of the special sense organsHBS112gAii

      2. B

        Functions of the nervous systemHBS112gB

        1. i

          SensationHBS112gBi

        2. ii

          MovementHBS112gBii

        3. iii

          ProcessingHBS112gBiii

    8. 1.1.2 h

      EndocrineHBS112h

      1. A

        Structures of the endocrine systemHBS112hA

        1. i

           Identify endocrine glandsHBS112hAi

      2. B

        Functions of the endocrine systemHBS112hB

        1. i

          Production of hormonesHBS112hBi

        2. ii

          Regulation of body processesHBS112hBii

        3. iii

          Controls metabolismHBS112hBiii

        4. iv

          Regulates growth, development, and maturationHBS112hBiv

    9. 1.1.2 i

      DigestiveHBS112i

      1. A

        Structures of the digestive systemHBS112iA

        1. i

          Identify digestive organs in sequenceHBS112iAi

        2. ii

          Differentiate between alimentary and accessory organs HBS112iAii

      2. B

        Functions of the digestive systemHBS112iB

        1. i

          Chemical and mechanical digestionHBS112iBi

        2. ii

          Absorption of nutrientsHBS112iBii

        3. iii

          Excretion of wasteHBS112iBiii

    10. 1.1.2 j

      UrinaryHBS112j

      1. A

        Structures of the urinary systemHBS112jA

        1. i

          Identify urinary organsHBS112jAi

        2. ii

          Identify gross and microscopic anatomy of the kidneyHBS112jAii

      2. B

        Functions of the urinary systemHBS112jB

        1. i

          Process of urine formationHBS112jBi

        2. ii

          Urine compositionHBS112jBii

        3. iii

          Homeostatic balanceHBS112jBiii

    11. 1.1.2 k

      ReproductiveHBS112k

      1. A

        Structures of the reproductive systemHBS112kA

        1. i

          Identify female reproductive organsHBS112kAi

        2. ii

          Identify male reproductive organs HBS112kAii

      2. B

         Functions of the reproductive systemHBS112kB

        1. i

          Formation of gametesHBS112kBi

        2. ii

          Production of hormonesHBS112kBii

  • 1.2.1

    Describe etiology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common diseases and disorders, including, but not limited to the following: HBS121

    1. A

      ArthritisHBS121A

    2. B

      AsthmaHBS121B

    3. C

      CancerHBS121C

    4. D

      CataractsHBS121D

    5. E

      Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)HBS121E

    6. F

      Cystic fibrosisHBS121F

    7. G

      Diabetes mellitusHBS121G

    8. H

      DementiaHBS121H

    9. I

      HypertensionHBS121I

    10. J

      MelanomaHBS121J

    11. K

      Muscular DystrophyHBS121K

    12. L

      Myocardial InfarctionHBS121L

    13. M

      Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)HBS121M

    14. N

      Stroke/Cardiovascular Accident (CVA)HBS121N

    15. O

      TuberculosisHBS121O

    16. P

      Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)HBS121P

  • 1.2.2

    Describe biomedical therapies as they relate to the prevention, pathology, and treatment of disease.HBS122

    1. A

      Gene testingHBS122A

    2. B

      Gene therapyHAB122B

    3. C

      CloningHBS122C

    4. D

      Stem cell researchHBS122D

  • 1.3.1

    Demonstrate competency using basic math skills and mathematical conversions as they relate to healthcare.HBS131

    1. 1.3.1 a

      Metric systemHBS131a

      1. A

        Kilo-HBS131aA

      2. B

        Centi-HBS131aB

      3. C

        Deci-HBS131aC

      4. D

        Milli-HBS131aD

      5. E

        Micro-HBS131aE

    2. 1.3.1 b

      MathematicalHBS131b

      1. A

        AverageHBS131bA

      2. B

        RatiosHBS131bB

      3. C

        FractionsHBS131bC

      4. D

        PercentagesHBS131bD

      5. E

        Addition/SubtractionHBS131bE

      6. F

        Multiplication/DivisionHBS131bF

    3. 1.3.1 c

      ConversionsHBS131c

      1. A

        Height (inches/meters)HBS131cA

      2. B

        Weight/mass (pounds/grams)HBS131cB

      3. C

        Length (inches/meters)HBS131cC

      4. D

        Volume (ml/cc)HBS131cD

      5. E

        Temperature (F/C)HBS131cE

      6. F

        Household measurements (Tbsp/tsp/cup/oz)HBS131cF

  • 1.3.2

    Demonstrate the ability to analyze diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables to interpret healthcare results.HBS132

Foundation Standard 2: Communications Demonstrate methods of delivering and obtaining information, while communicating effectively.HBS2

  • 2.1.1

    Model verbal and nonverbal therapeutic communication. HBS211

    1. A

      Active listeningHBS211A

    2. B

      SilenceHBS211B

    3. C

      SummarizingHBS211C

    4. D

      ReflectingHBS211D

  • 2.1.2

    Identify common barriers to communicationHBS212

    1. 2.1.2 a

      Physical disabilitiesHBS212a

      1. A

        AphasiaHBS212aA

      2. B

        Hearing lossHBS212aB

      3. C

        Impaired visionHBS212aC

      4. D

        Developmental levelHBS212aD

    2. 2.1.2 b

      Psychological barriersHBS212b

      1. A

        AttitudesHBS212bA

      2. B

        BiasHBS212bB

      3. C

        PrejudiceHBS212bC

      4. D

        StereotypingHBS212bD

  • 2.1.3

    Distinguish between subjective and objective information.HBS213

  • 2.1.5

    Modify communication to meet the needs of the patient/client and be appropriate to the situation. HBS215

  • 2.2.1

    Use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes to communicate information.HBS221

  • 2.2.2

    Interpret common medical abbreviations to communicate information.HBS222

  • 2.3.1

    Use proper elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, and formatting).HBS231

  • 2.3.2

    Prepare examples of technical and informative writing.HBS232

Foundation Standard 4: Employability Skills Use employability skills to enhance employment opportunities and job satisfaction.HBS4

  • 4.3.1

    Research levels of education, credentialing requirements, and employment trends in health professions. HBS431

  • 4.4.1

    Develop components of a personal portfolio.HBS441

    1. A

      Letter of introductionHBS411A

    2. B

      ResumeHBS441B

    3. C

      Sample ProjectsHBS441C

    4. D

      Writing SampleHBS441D

    5. E

      Work-based Learning DocumentationHBS441E

    6. F

      Oral ReportHBS441F

    7. G

      Community Service/Service LearningHBS441G

    8. H

      CredentialsHBS441H

    9. I

      Technology SkillsHBS441I

    10. J

      Leadership ExamplesHBS441J

Foundation Standard 7: Safety Practices Identify existing and potential hazards to clients, coworkers, and self. Employ safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures to prevent injury and illness.HBS7

  • 7.2.1

    Apply personal safety procedures based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations.HBS721

  • 7.2.2

    Demonstrate principles of body mechanics during patient care. HBS722

    1. A

      AmbulatingHBS722A

    2. B

      LiftingHBS722B

    3. C

      PositioningHBS722C

  • 7.2.3

    Demonstrate and apply the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). HBS723

  • 7.4.1

    Observe all safety standards related to the occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals standard (safety data sheets [SDS]). HBS741

Foundation Standard 8: Teamwork Identify roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the healthcare team.HBS8

  • 8.1.1

    Evaluate roles and responsibilities of healthcare team members. HBS811

  • 8.1.2

    Identify characteristics of effective teams.HBS812

    1. A

      Defined rolesHBS812A

    2. B

      Common purposeHBS812B

    3. C

      Effective communicationHBS812C

    4. D

      Effective leadershipHBS812D

    5. E

      Measurable processes and outcomesHBS812E

    6. F

      Mutual respectHBS812F

    7. G

      Shared goalsHBS812G

  • 8.2.1

    Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.HBS812

  • 8.2.2

    Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. HBS822

    1. 8.2.2 a

      Characteristics HBS822a

      1. A

        Focused and drivenHBS822aA

      2. B

        Interpersonal skillsHBS822aB

      3. C

        Motivates and inspiresHBS822aC

      4. D

        Organized and balancedHBS822aD

    2. 8.2.2 b

      TypesHBS822b

      1. A

        AutocraticHBS822bA

      2. B

        DemocraticHBS822bB

      3. C

        Laissez faireHBS822bC

    3. 8.2.2 c

      RolesHBS822c

      1. A

        Communicates visionHBS822cA

      2. B

        Leads changeHBS822cB

      3. C

        Manages accountabilityHBS822cC

  • 8.2.3

    Apply effective techniques for managing team conflict.HBS823

    1. A

       Communicate assertivelyHBS823A

    2. B

      Set clear expectations HBS823B

    3. C

      Gather the factsHBS823C

    4. D

      Mediate disputesHBS823D

    5. E

      Negotiate resolutionsHBS823E

Foundation Standard 9: Health Maintenance Practices Differentiate between wellness and disease. Promote disease prevention and model healthy behaviors. HBS9

  • 9.1.1

    Promote behaviors of health and wellness.HBS911

    1. A

      ExerciseHBS911A

    2. B

      NutritionHBS911B

    3. C

      RelationshipsHBS911C

    4. D

      Sleep habitsHBS911D

    5. E

      Stress managementHBS911E

    6. F

      Weiight controlHBS911F

Foundation Standard 10: Technical Skills Apply and demonstrate technical skills and knowledge common to health career specialties. HBS10

  • 10.1.1

    Demonstrate procedures for measuring and recording vital signs including the normal ranges. HBS1011

    1. A

      Blood pressureHBS1011A

    2. B

      TemperatureHBS1011B

    3. C

      Oxygen saturationHBS1011C

    4. D

      PainHBS1011D

    5. E

      PulseHBS1011E

    6. F

      RespirationsHBS1011F

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