HEALTHCARE FOUNDATIONS B

Tom Walker

thomas.walker@rentonschools.us

Office Hours:  I'm available after school on most days - see weekly schedule below

Appointments: email or Canvas Message to schedule appointments

 

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Course Information

Course Description

Course Objectives

Course Category Weighting (HF-B)

Grading Policy

Grading Scale

School Provided Resources: 

  • Online resources:
    • iCEV online lessons (flipped classroom concept)
    • CDC online courses

Student Resources:

  • Chromebook & pen / pencil for in-class activities
  • Sturdy / non-open-toed shoes for select activities
  • Smart phones will be used in class for select OPTIONAL activities (not required)

 

Useful student & parent links

Learning Opportunities Beyond the Classroom: HOSA Future Health Professionals

  • HOSA Future Health Professionals is the student leadership organization for Health Sciences students
  • HOSA offers opportunities for leadership, community outreach, and health science competitions
  • Click the title above for a link additional information about how to access the Hazen HOSA Canvas Page

 

School Information

Weekly Announcements

Student Handbook

Bell Schedule

If you are experiencing stress, anxiety, or thoughts of self-harm call Teen Link at 866-TEENLINK (866-833-6546) and ask to talk to a peer.

The phone line is open 6 p.m.– 10 p.m. and chat is available 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. daily. https://www.teenlink.org/

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Week 1

12/02- 12/05

4-day Week

Course Introduction

Intro to Careers in Healthcare

Intro to Vital Signs

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Week 2

12/08 - 12/12

Intro to Healthcare Communication

Vital Signs: Circulation & Breathing

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Week 3

12/15 - 12/19

Introduction to Interviewing

Vital Signs: Intro to BP

Working with people: 30 Days

CDC Workplace Violence Prevention

Winter Break

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Week 4

01/05 - 01/09

Introduction to Interviewing

Vital Signs: Intro to BP

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Week 5

01/12 - 01/16

Communications Unit Quiz

CDC Workplace Violence Prevention due

Auscultated Blood Pressure

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Week 6

01/20 - 01/23

4-day Week

MLK Jr. Day

Introduction to Healthcare Systems

Continue Blood Pressure Skills

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Week 7

01/26- 01/30

Healthcare Systems around the World

Continue Blood Pressure Skills

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Week 8

02/02 - 02/06

Introduction to Legal & Ethical Issues

Vitals Unit Quiz

 

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Week 9

02/09 - 02/13

Patient Rights

Vital Signs practice extension (out of class) 

Mid-Winter Break

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Week 10

02/23 - 02/27

Patient Rights

Introduction to Medical Records & HIPAA

Vital Signs practice (out of class)

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Week 11

03/02 - 03/06

Sub Days: HOSA SLC Week

HIPAA Certification

Final Career Research Project

 

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Week 12

03/09 - 03/13

Finals Week

Final Career Research Project

Finals

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Week 13 N/A

 

 

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Week 14

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