Medical Interventions
This one-year course aligns with Project Lead The Way expectations and investigates the interventions in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Topics emphasized are related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.
Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body. Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students.
Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the life of a fictitious family. The course is a “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body. Students explore how to prevent and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics. This course is designed for 11th or 12th grade students.
Course Scope and Goals
- To apply medical terminology to oral and written communications. [NS: HS 1.1, 2.2]
- To analyze the pathophysiology of disease, injuries, and conditions of each body system. [NS: HS 1.1, 1.2; P 12.A.5]
- To evaluate the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of select diseases, injuries, or conditions. [NS: HS 1.1, 1.2; MAT 5.8.6; L12.B.3]
- To assess growth and developmental disorders, including genetic disorders. [NS: HS 1.1, 1.2]
- To apply the scientific method to medicine and the concept of differential diagnosis.[NS: HS 1.1, 1.2, 5.1]
- To examine the relationship among fields of modern medicine and how they interact with each other. [NS: HS 3.1]
- To demonstrate safe practices within the health care environment. [NS: HS 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4; MAT 3.12.3]
- To interpret patient confidentiality as it pertains to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). [NS: HS 5.1, 5.2]
- To develop employability skills for workplace readiness, career development, and job retention within the medical field. [NS: HS 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8, 4.9; ELA 6.12.7]
In accordance with NRS 389.065 and CCSD Regulation 6123, the Board of School Trustees authorizes the establishment of units of instruction on the human reproductive system, related communicable diseases, sexual responsibility, and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Any materials used for instruction on the previously stated topics must be approved by the Sex Education Advisory Committee and the Board of Trustees. Prior to instruction, active parent/guardian permission must be obtained.
It is recommended that nontraditional careers be encouraged and that gender-neutral teaching materials be utilized. The emphasis on hands-on activities allows for a wide range of ability levels. Equipment, tools, and machinery should be adapted for use by students with physical handicaps and the methods of their use should be adjusted to accommodate these special needs. Additionally, instructors are encouraged to use supplemental textbooks and audiovisual presentations illustrating special populations.
ELA = English Language Arts
HS = Health Science
L = Life Science
MAT = Mathematics
P = Physical Science
*Site-Specific Course
Approved May 2011.
CPD-HOC-SG-9851