Unit I.---Overview of Health Care
1. Conceptualize the organization of health care systems.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
3.1 Systems Theory
3.2 Health Care Delivery System
3.3 Health Care Delivery System Results
8.1 Health Care Teams
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
A. Geography--Students in Wisconsin will learn about geography through the study of relationships among people, places, and environments.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Family and Community Services
7.0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in family and community services.
Linked Core Abilities
o Demonstrate critical thinking
o Develop global awareness
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Acquaint self with the chain of command within a typical health care facility.
b. Construct a health care delivery system model showing inputs, throughputs, outputs, the feedback loop, and external constraints of the system.
c. Compare cost and coverage of a variety of health insurance plans.
d. Explain the interdependence of cost factors, changes in population, enhanced technology, and health care delivery systems on the delivery of quality health care.

2. Investigate the history and current trends in health care.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
3.2 Health Care Delivery System
3.3 Health Care Delivery System Results
9.1 Healthy Behaviors
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SCIENCE
A. Science Connections--Students in Wisconsin will understand that there are unifying themes among scientific disciplines.
G. Science Applications--Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between science and technology and the ways in which that relationship influences human activities.
H. Science Applications--Students in Wisconsin will use scientific information and skills to make decisions about themselves, Wisconsin, and the world in which they live.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
A. Reading/Literature--Students in Wisconsin will read and respond to a wide range of writing to build an understanding of written materials, of themselves, and of others.
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
B2. Historical Eras and Themes--United States History
B3. Historical Eras and Themes--World History
WISCONSIN’S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCE EDUCATION
D: Personal and Social Responsibility--Students will assume responsibility as family members and citizens, and take informed, socially responsible individual, family, and community action.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Consumer and Family Resources
2.0 Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
Family and Community Services
7.0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in family and community services.
Linked Core Abilities
o Demonstrate critical thinking
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Identify significant people, periods, and trends in the history of health care.
b. Explain how an understanding of the history of health care and technological advances can lead to a better appreciation of today's health care system.
c. Compare alternative types of health care.

Unit II.---Health Care Career Exploration
1. Use references and resources to explore opportunities within the health care services.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
3.2 Health Care Delivery System
3.3 Health Care Delivery System Results
4.4 Career Decision-making
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
F. Research and Inquiry--Students in Wisconsin will locate, use, and communicate information from a variety of print and non-print materials. Learners conduct research and inquiry on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems and use an appropriate form to communicate findings
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
A. Geography--Students in Wisconsin will learn about geography through the study of relationships among people, places, and environments.
WISCONSIN’S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – HEALTH EDUCATION
D: Information and Services--Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and services
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Family and Community Services
7.0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in family and community services.
Linked Core Abilities
o Communicate effectively
o Develop a sense of personal, social, professional, and work ethics
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Identify careers in the five areas of health care services: diagnostic, therapeutic, support services, health informatics, and biotechnology.
b. Investigate health care facilities available in the area.
c. Demonstrate ability to use references and resources to explore careers within the health care services.
d. Identify levels of training required for a variety of careers in health care services.

2. Examine personal aptitudes for health care careers.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
2.1 Communication Skills
4.3 Personal Growth and Development
4.4 Career Decision-making
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
E. Media and Technology--Students in Wisconsin will use media and technology critically and creatively to obtain, organize, prepare and share information; to influence and persuade; and to entertain and be entertained.
F. Research and Inquiry--Students in Wisconsin will locate, use, and communicate information from a variety of print and non-print materials. Learners conduct research and inquiry on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems and use an appropriate form to communicate findings
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
WISCONSIN’S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – HEALTH EDUCATION
D: Information and Services--Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and services
WISCONSIN’S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
B. Students in Wisconsin will understand and use practical reasoning skills to address broad, continuing concerns of the family.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Career, Community, and Family Connections
1.0 Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, career, and community roles and responsibilities.
Family and Community Services
7.0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in family and community services.
Linked Core Abilities
o Demonstrate critical thinking
o Develop self-awareness
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Identify personal values, interests and abilities related to work.
b. Analyze skills and attitudes required for a variety of health care careers.
c. Form judgments about aptitude for and personal compatibility with a health care career based on class activities and job shadow experience.

3. Analyze the ethical and legal roles and responsibilities of the health care worker.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
5.1 Legal Implications
5.2 Legal Practices
6.1 Legal and Ethical Boundaries
6.2 Ethical Practices
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SCIENCE
G. Science Applications--Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between science and technology and the ways in which that relationship influences human activities.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
A. Reading/Literature--Students in Wisconsin will read and respond to a wide range of writing to build an understanding of written materials, of themselves, and of others.
B. Writing--Students in Wisconsin will write clearly and effectively to share information, to influence and persuade, to create and entertain.
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
E. Media and Technology--Students in Wisconsin will use media and technology critically and creatively to obtain, organize, prepare and share information; to influence and persuade; and to entertain and be entertained.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
WISCONSIN’S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
D: Personal and Social Responsibility--Students will assume responsibility as family members and citizens, and take informed, socially responsible individual, family, and community action.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Family and Community Services
7.0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in family and community services.
Linked Core Abilities
o Communicate effectively
o Develop a sense of personal, social, professional, and work ethics
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Explain the ethical and legal responsibilities of a health care worker, including HIPPA regulations.
b. Paraphrase the Patient's Bill of rights.
c. Analyze the implications of ethical and legal situations for health care workers.
d. Assess personal compatibility with the traits of a responsible health care worker.
e. Investigate standards for workplace safety, i.e. OSHA, CDC, CLIA.

4. Practice professional leadership skills.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
4.1 Key Employability Skills
4.3 Personal Growth and Development
8.2 Team Member Participation
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
WISCONSIN’S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
D. Personal and Social Responsibility--Students will assume responsibility as family members and citizens, and take informed, socially responsible individual, family, and community action.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Family and Community Services
7.0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in family and community services.
Interpersonal Relationships
13.0 Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace, and community.
Linked Core Abilities
o Develop a sense of personal, social, professional, and work ethics
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Seek leadership and learning opportunities to grow in chosen professional role.
b. Develop career-related skills through participation in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Club.

Unit III.---Communication in Health Care
1. Communicate effectively using medical abbreviations.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
4.2 Interpersonal Communications
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
F. Research and Inquiry--Students in Wisconsin will locate, use, and communicate information from a variety of print and non-print materials. Learners conduct research and inquiry on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems and use an appropriate form to communicate findings
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - MATHEMATICS
A. Mathematical Processes--Students will draw on a broad body of mathematical knowledge and apply a variety of mathematical skills and strategies when solving mathematical real-world and non-routine problems.
Linked Core Abilities
o Communicate effectively
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Interpret medical abbreviations for use in health care practices.
b. Write medical terminology in abbreviated format.

2. Analyze medical terminology.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
2.3 Technical Reports
4.2 Interpersonal Communications
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
A. Reading/Literature--Students in Wisconsin will read and respond to a wide range of writing to build an understanding of written materials, of themselves, and of others.
B. Writing--Students in Wisconsin will write clearly and effectively to share information, to influence and persuade, to create and entertain.
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
D. Language--Students in Wisconsin will apply their knowledge of the nature, grammar, and variations of American English.
Linked Core Abilities
o Communicate effectively
o Demonstrate critical thinking
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Diagram medical terms into elements of terminology: root, suffix, prefix, combining vowel.
b. Combine word elements to form medical terms.
c. Use strategies to understand unfamiliar medical terminology.
d. Communicate information using medical terminology.

3. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
2.1 Communication Skills
4.2 Interpersonal Communications
8.2 Team Member Participation
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
WISCONSIN’S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
F: Learning to Learn--Students will reflect on their thinking, manage learning tasks, evaluate their work, monitor their progress and attitudes toward learning, and set new learning goals.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Interpersonal Relationships
13.0 Demonstrate respectful and caring relationships in the family, workplace, and community.
Linked Core Abilities
o Communicate effectively
o Learn effective social interaction
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Communicate with words, body language, and dress appropriate to the situation.
b. Demonstrate a 30-second "elevator conversation" about your education plans and career goals.
c. Practice using active listening skills.

4. Cultivate cultural awareness.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
5.2 Legal Practices
6.3 Cultural, Social and Ethnic Diversity
8.2 Team Member Participation
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
D: Personal and Social Responsibility--Students will assume responsibility as family members and citizens, and take informed, socially responsible individual, family, and community action.
E: Work of Family--Students will understand and actively use specific knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to creating conditions in the family and society to accomplish the work of the family.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Career, Community, and Family Connections
1.0 Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, career, and community roles and responsibilities.
Linked Core Abilities
o Develop a sense of personal, social, professional, and work ethics
o Develop global awareness
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Acquaint self with traditions and beliefs of a variety of cultures.
b. Accept responsibility for learning about people who are different from self.
c. Show awareness of differences in eating habits and thoughts about life and death between cultures.

5. Follow legal and ethical guidelines in health care communications and technology use.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
5.1 Legal Implications
5.2 Legal Practices
6.1 Legal and Ethical Boundaries
6.2 Ethical Practices
WISCONSIN’S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – SOCIAL STUDIES
C. Political Science and Citizenship: Power, Authority, Governance, and Responsibility--Students will learn about political science and acquire the knowledge of political systems necessary for developing individual civic responsibility by studying the history and contemporary issues of power, authority, and governance.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
D: Personal and Social Responsibility--Students will assume responsibility as family members and citizens, and take informed, socially responsible individual, family, and community action.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Consumer and Family Resources
2.0 Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Family and Community Services
7.0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in family and community services.
Linked Core Abilities
o Demonstrate critical thinking
o Develop a sense of personal, social, professional, and work ethics
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Correct scenarios that violate the right to confidentiality.
b. Demonstrate responses to requests which would violate legal and ethical guidelines for communication
c. Acquaint self with technological threats to confidentiality.

Unit IV.---Infection Control and Safety Practices
1. Explain the nature of microorganisms and how they spread infection.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
1.2 Diseases and Disorders
9.1 Healthy Behaviors
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SCIENCE
C. Science Inquiry--Students in Wisconsin will investigate questions using scientific methods and tools, revise their personal understanding to accommodate knowledge, and communicate these understandings to others.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – LANGUAGE ARTS
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
WISCONSIN’S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – HEALTH EDUCATION
A: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention--Students will understand concepts related to personal health promotion and disease prevention.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Nutrition and Wellness
14.0 Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well-being.
Linked Core Abilities
o Demonstrate critical thinking
o Use science and technology
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Define pathogen, non-pathogen, disinfection, sterilization, and medical asepsis.
b. Identify sources of microorganisms.
c. Analyze methods to control the spread of pathogens.
d. Describe how to prevent infection by breaking the chain of infection.
e. Promote preventative health screening and practices.

2. Follow safety rules and standard precautions.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
5.2 Legal Practices
7.1 Infection Control
7.2 Personal Safety
7.3 Environmental Safety
7.4 Common Safety Hazards
Linked Core Abilities
o Demonstrate critical thinking
o Use science and technology
o Develop self-awareness
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Prevent illness and injury through safe practices, policies, and procedures (including OSHA, CDC, and CLIA)
b. Defend the need for safety rules and standard precautions.
c. Demonstrate aseptic hand washing technique.
d. Practice aseptic removal of gloves.

3. Evaluate breeches in patient safety and how to correct them.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
4.1 Key Employability Skills
5.1 Legal Implications
6.2 Ethical Practices
7.2 Personal Safety
7.3 Environmental Safety
7.4 Common Safety Hazards
9.1 Healthy Behaviors
Linked Core Abilities
o Demonstrate critical thinking

4. Adhere to employee safety rules.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
4.1 Key Employability Skills
5.2 Legal Practices
7.1 Infection Control
7.2 Personal Safety
7.3 Environmental Safety
7.4 Common Safety Hazards
Linked Core Abilities
o Develop a sense of personal, social, professional, and work ethics
o Learn effective social interaction

Unit V.---Health Care Equipment
1. Utilize tools of the health care profession.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
2.2 Reporting
2.3 Technical Reports
5.2 Legal Practices
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
B. Writing--Students in Wisconsin will write clearly and effectively to share information, to influence and persuade, to create and entertain.
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - MATHEMATICS
D. Measurement--Students will select and use appropriate tools (including technology) and techniques to measure things to a specified degree of accuracy. They will use measurement in problem-solving situations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Consumer and Family Resources
2.0 Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental resources.
Linked Core Abilities
o Use science and technology
o Learn effective social interaction
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Convert Greenwich time to military time and vice-versa.
b. Utilize the metric system.
c. Conduct interviews to obtain medical histories.
d. Explore the use of computer programs in health care.
e. Organize records to maintain data files

2. Measure vital signs, height, weight, and sensory screenings.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
2.1 Communication Skills
2.2 Reporting
5.2 Legal Practices
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - MATHEMATICS
D. Measurement--Students will select and use appropriate tools (including technology) and techniques to measure things to a specified degree of accuracy. They will use measurement in problem-solving situations.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Consumer and Family Resources
2.0 Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental recourses.
Linked Core Abilities
o Develop a sense of personal, social, professional, and work ethics
o Use mathematics effectively
o Use science and technology
o Learn effective social interaction
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Define vital signs.
b. List factors influencing pulse, respiration and temperature.
c. Practice vital sign procedures.
d. Measure accurately for height and weight (within 1/2" or 1/2 lb)
e. Demonstrate basic hearing and vision screening tests.

3. Acquire First Aid / CPR training.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
7.5 Emergency Procedures and Protocols
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Career, Community, and Family Connections
1.0 Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, career, and community roles and responsibilities.
Consumer and Family Resources
2.0 Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental recourses.
Linked Core Abilities
o Demonstrate critical thinking
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Demonstrate First Aid / CPR skills.
b. Apply First Aid / CPR knowledge to emergency scenarios in determining action.

4. Discuss the use of medical technology.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
3.2 Health Care Delivery System
3.3 Health Care Delivery System Results
3.4 System Change
5.2 Legal Practices
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – SCIENCE
H. Science Applications--Students in Wisconsin will use scientific information and skills to make decisions about themselves, Wisconsin, and the world in which they live.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – LANGUAGE ARTS
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Consumer and Family Resources
2.0 Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental recourses.
Nutrition and Wellness
14.0 Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well-being.
Linked Core Abilities
o Communicate effectively
o Demonstrate critical thinking
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Observe the use of medical technology in a health care setting.
b. Show alertness to new technologies being developed for use in health care and their effect on the health care system.
c. Express personal opinions on how increased use of technology fits with the Hippocratic Oath.

Unit VI.---Body Systems Overview
1. Communicate using terms of body direction and organization.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
1.1 Human Structure and Function
4.2 Interpersonal Communications
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – LANGUAGE ARTS
D. Language--Students in Wisconsin will apply their knowledge of the nature, grammar, and variations of American English.
Linked Core Abilities
o Communicate effectively
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Communicate using terms of body direction and organization.
b. Interpret directional and organizational terms used in medical scenarios.

2. Compare the body's organization and functions to familiar objects.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
1.1 Human Structure and Function
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – LANGUAGE ARTS
D. Language--Students in Wisconsin will apply their knowledge of the nature, grammar, and variations of American English.
Linked Core Abilities
o Demonstrate critical thinking
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Compare and contrast body organization and function to familiar objects.
b. Develop an example of a model for body organization and function.

3. Explain the basic functions of the body systems.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
1.1 Human Structure and Function
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SCIENCE
F. Life and Environmental Science--Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and structures of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with one another and their environment.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
E. Media and Technology--Students in Wisconsin will use media and technology critically and creatively to obtain, organize, prepare and share information; to influence and persuade; and to entertain and be entertained.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Human Development
12.0 Analyze factors that impact human growth and development.
Nutrition and Wellness
14.0 Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well-being.
Linked Core Abilities
o Demonstrate critical thinking
o Use science and technology
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Summarize the basic functions of the twelve body systems (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, sensory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive).
b. Explain the concept of homeostasis.
c. Analyze the interdependence of the body systems.

4. Describe the basic structures of the body systems.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
1.1 Human Structure and Function
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SCIENCE
F. Life and Environmental Science--Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and structures of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with one another and their environment.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
D. Language--Students in Wisconsin will apply their knowledge of the nature, grammar, and variations of American English.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
Linked Core Abilities
o Communicate effectively
o Demonstrate critical thinking
o Use science and technology
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Identify the parts of a cell.
b. Explain the correlation between cells, tissues, organs and systems in the body.
c. Describe anatomical locations using anatomical position, the body planes, directional terms, quadrants and cavities.
d. Name the major parts of the twelve body systems (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, sensory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive).

5. Utilize a variety of resources to gather information about the human body and related careers.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
2.3 Technical Reports
4.4 Career Decision-making
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SCIENCE
C. Science Inquiry--Students in Wisconsin will investigate questions using scientific methods and tools, revise their personal understanding to accommodate knowledge, and communicate these understandings to others.
H. Science Applications--Students in Wisconsin will use scientific information and skills to make decisions about themselves, Wisconsin, and the world in which they live.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - LANGUAGE ARTS
A. Reading/Literature--Students in Wisconsin will read and respond to a wide range of writing to build an understanding of written materials, of themselves, and of others.
C. Oral Language--Students in Wisconsin will listen to understand and will speak clearly and effectively for diverse purposes.
D. Language--Students in Wisconsin will apply their knowledge of the nature, grammar, and variations of American English.
E. Media and Technology--Students in Wisconsin will use media and technology critically and creatively to obtain, organize, prepare and share information; to influence and persuade; and to entertain and be entertained.
F. Research and Inquiry--Students in Wisconsin will locate, use, and communicate information from a variety of print and non-print materials. Learners conduct research and inquiry on self-selected or assigned topics, issues, or problems and use an appropriate form to communicate findings
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Consumer and Family Resources
2.0 Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental recourses.
Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition
9.0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, dietetics, and nutrition.
Human Development
12.0 Analyze factors that impact human growth and development.
Linked Core Abilities
o Communicate effectively
o Demonstrate critical thinking
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Explore health-related sites on the Internet.
b. Evaluate information sources for relevance, believability, and bias.
c. Utilize library reference systems and resources to conduct research.
d. Use communication technology (mail, Internet, phone, fax) to access and send information.

Unit VII.---Health Maintenance Practices
1. Identify stages of human growth, development, and related behaviors.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
1.2 Diseases and Disorders
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – SCIENCE
F. Life and Environmental Science--Students in Wisconsin will demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and structures of living things, the processes of life, and how living things interact with one another and their environment.
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Human Development
12.0 Analyze factors that impact human growth and development.
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Identify physical, mental, emotional, and social developments that occur during each stage of life.
b. Describe the interconnection between physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being.
c. Prioritize human needs in terms of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
d. Identify both direct and indirect methods of satisfying human needs.

2. Explore health maintenance practices
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
1.2 Diseases and Disorders
9.1 Healthy Behaviors
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
WISCONSIN’S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – HEALTH EDUCATION
A. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
B. Healthy Behaviors
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
A. Continuing Concerns of the Family -- Students will understand the meaning and significance of the broad, continuing concerns of the family.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Consumer and Family Resources
2.0 Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental recourses.
Food Science, Dietetics, and Nutrition
9.0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in food science, dietetics, and nutrition.
Human Development
12.0 Analyze factors that impact human growth and development.
Nutrition and Wellness
14.0 Demonstrate nutrition and wellness practices that enhance individual and family well-being.
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Identify ways to protect the body from risk of disease and injury.
b. Examine how personal food choices fit into the Food Guide Pyramid.
c. Compare height and weight to a standard chart to assess balance of energy.
d. Describe the effect of behaviors such as smoking, drinking, and doing drugs on the body.
e. Define major disorders of the body systems.

3. Discuss end-of-life issues.
Linked External Standards
NATIONAL HEALTH CARE SKILL STANDARDS
1.2 Diseases and Disorders
8.1 Health Care Teams
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS - SOCIAL STUDIES
E. Behavioral Sciences--Students in Wisconsin will learn about the behavioral sciences by exploring concepts from the disciplines of sociology (study of the interactions among individuals, groups, and institutions), psychology (study of factors that influence individual identity and learning), and anthropology (study of cultures in various times and settings).
WISCONSIN'S MODEL ACADEMIC STANDARDS – FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
A. Continuing Concerns of the Family -- Students will understand the meaning and significance of the broad, continuing concerns of the family.
B. Work of Family--Students will understand and actively use specific knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to creating conditions in the family and society to accomplish the work of the family.
NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES EDUCATION
Career, Community, and Family Connections
1.0 Integrate multiple life roles and responsibilities in family, career, and community roles and responsibilities.
Consumer and Family Resources
2.0 Evaluate management practices related to the human, economic, and environmental recourses.
Family
6.0 Evaluate the significance of family and its impact on the well-being of individuals and society.
Family and Community Services
7.0 Integrate knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in family and community services.
Human Development
12.0 Analyze factors that impact human growth and development.
Learning objectives
What you will learn as you master the competency:
a. Compare the needs (and means of satisfying them) of elderly to those of youth.
b. Explain the role of hospice in meeting the needs of people who are dying.
c. Discuss the stages of grieving identified by Dr. Kubler-Ross.