New Albany
Plain Local Schools
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine is a two-year program designed to prepare students to pursue careers such as athletic training, physical therapy, and the many other professions under the expansive sports medicine umbrella. In the Sports Medicine program, students will learn how the human body reacts to diet and physical exertion, then implement that knowledge to help people of all athletic backgrounds become or return to the best versions of themselves. Combine classroom knowledge, hands-on practice, and the latest rehabilitation and training technology and you’ll be ready to tackle any challenge.
- Eastland Fairfield Career & Tech
Fitness Evaluation & Assessment
Subject Code: 072020
Outcome & Competency Descriptions
Course Description:
Students will complete comprehensive fitness evaluations and develop individualized training programs. Students will administer lab and field tests of cardiovascular endurance, body composition, joint flexibility and muscular strength, power, and endurance. Emphasis is placed on assessing body composition, neuromuscular flexibility, agility, balance, coordination, and proprioception. Additionally, students will identify components of physical fitness and communicate how physical activity impact health and wellness.
- Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
- Strand 2. Human Body System
- Strand 3. Therapeutic Interventions
- Strand 4. Assistive Care
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
Learners apply principles of economics, business management, marketing and employability in an entrepreneur, manager and employee role to the leadership, planning, developing and analyzing of business enterprises related to the career field.
Outcome 1.1. Employability Skills
Develop career awareness and employability skills (e.g., face‐to‐face, online) needed for gaining and maintaining employment in diverse business settings.
Competencies
1.1.1. Identify the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to succeed in careers.
1.1.2. Identify the scope of career opportunities and the requirements for education, training, certification, licensure and experience.
1.1.3. Develop a career plan that reflects career interests, pathways and secondary and postsecondary options.
1.1.4. Describe the role and function of professional organizations, industry associations and organized labor and use networking techniques to develop and maintain professional relationships.
1.1.5. Develop strategies for self‐promotion in the hiring process (e.g., filling out job applications, résumé writing, interviewing skills, portfolio development).
1.1.6. Explain the importance of work ethic, accountability and responsibility and demonstrate associated behaviors in fulfilling personal, community and workplace roles.
1.1.7. Apply problem‐solving and critical‐thinking skills to work‐related issues when making decisions and formulating solutions.
1.1.8. Identify the correlation between emotions, behavior and appearance and manage those to establish and maintain professionalism.
1.1.9. Give and receive constructive feedback to improve work habits.
1.1.10. Adapt personal coping skills to adjust to taxing workplace demands.
1.1.11. Recognize different cultural beliefs and practices in the workplace and demonstrate respect for them.
1.1.12. Identify healthy lifestyles that reduce the risk of chronic disease, unsafe habits and abusive behavior.
Outcome 1.2. Leadership and Communications
Process, maintain, evaluate and disseminate information in a business. Develop leadership and team building to promote collaboration.
Competencies
1.2.1. Extract relevant, valid information from materials and cite sources of information (e.g., medical reports, fitness assessment, medical test results).
1.2.2. Deliver formal and informal presentations.
1.2.3. Identify and use verbal, nonverbal and active listening skills to communicate effectively.
1.2.4. Use negotiation and conflict‐resolution skills to reach solutions.
1.2.5. Communicate information for an intended audience and purpose.
1.2.6. Use proper grammar and expression in all aspects of communication.
1.2.7. Use problem‐solving and consensus‐building techniques to draw conclusions and determine next steps.
1.2.8. Identify the strengths, weaknesses and characteristics of leadership styles that influence internal and external workplace relationships.
1.2.9. Characteristics of leadership styles that influence internal and external workplace relationships.
1.2.10. Use interpersonal skills to provide group leadership, promote collaboration and work in a team.
1.2.11. Write professional correspondence, documents, job applications and résumés.
1.2.12. Use technical writing skills to complete forms and create reports.
1.2.13. Identify stakeholders and solicit their opinions.
1.2.14. Use motivational strategies to accomplish goals.
Strand 2. Human Body System
Learners will describe the various anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology associated with body systems and alterations related to the normal developmental process, obtain a health history, perform an evaluation of the body systems, and document using medical terminology.
Outcome: 2.1. Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology
Describe the various human body systems, alterations related to the normal developmental process and possible dysfunctions.
Competencies
2.1.2. Describe the physical characteristics, components and function of blood (e.g., ABO, Rh, blood cells, precursors and respiratory)
2.1.3. Describe the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system and trace the path of blood and identify factors affecting blood flow.
2.1.4. Describe how blood pressure is controlled and identify factors influencing changes in blood pressure.
2.1.5. Describe the structures and functions of the respiratory system.
2.1.6. Describe function of nerve tissue, nervous system, including regions of the brain.
2.1.7. Describe the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
Outcome: 2.2. Evaluate Body Systems
Assess the biopsychosocial state of the patient and document using medical terminology.
Competencies
2.2.1. Provide privacy and demonstrate sensitivity for diverse populations.
2.2.2. Contact interpretive services for non‐English speaking and English language Learners (ELL).
2.2.3. Use developmentally appropriate language to systematically review disease processes related to each body system.
2.2.10. Describe pulmonary function testing (e.g., vital capacity, tidal volumes, total lung capacity).
2.2.12. Measure range of motion and determine joint mobility.
Outcome: 2.3. Medical Terminology
Decipher medical terms through word origin and structure with an emphasis on derivation, meaning, pronunciation, and spelling.
Competencies
2.3.1. Build and decipher medical term meanings by identifying and using word elements (e.g., word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms).
2.3.2. Apply the rules used to build singular and plural forms of medical terminology derived from the Greek and Latin language.
2.3.3 Use diagnostic, symptomatic, and procedural terms to read and interpret various medical reports.
2.3.4. Use abbreviations and symbols to identify anatomical, physiological and pathological classifications and the associated medical specialties and procedures.
2.3.5. Communicate medical instructions and prepare medical documents using medical terminology.
Strand 3. Therapeutic Interventions
Learners will assist with improving the individual's health outcome and quality of life throughout the lifespan within their scope of practice.
Outcome: 3.1. Environmental Interventions
Create and maintain a safe, sterile, efficient, and developmentally appropriate care environment.
Competencies
3.1.1. Use standard precaution guidelines, recommended by the governing bodies for reducing the risk of transmission of pathogens.
3.1.2. Maintain individuals’ rights, respect individual’s choices and describe informed consent.
3.1.3. Describe confidentiality guidelines in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
3.1.6. Identify risks associated with chemical, electrical, and aquatic elements in the work environment.
3.1.17. Identify and respond to emergency call lights and alarms.
Outcome: 3.2. Health Promotion Interventions
Identify and communicate health promotion and wellness to individuals, support systems, and communities.
Competencies
3.2.1. Describe the national and state health agenda for wellness.
3.2.2 Measure and classify body composition, neuromuscular flexibility, agility, balance, coordination and proprioception.
3.2.3 Measure and classify an individual’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, endurance and power.
3.2.4. Identify the needs of the individual, support system, and community related to physical, biological, technological, spiritual, religious, social and behavioral wellness.
3.2.5. Communicate relevant information to promote, maintain and restore overall wellness.
3.2.6. Communicate the medical benefits and risks associated with immunizations and other preventative care across the life span.
|3.2.7. Identify the components of wellness.
Outcome: 3.5. Nutritional Interventions
Identify nutritional needs and communicate information to the individual and support system.
Competencies
3.5.2. Calculate the energy of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
3.5.3. Describe nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids and potential effects.
3.5.4. Calculate caloric needs of the individual and refer the individual to nutritional resources for optimal health and performance.
3.5.5. Provide diet and hydration guidelines to maintain optimal health.
3.5.10. Measure and classify based on anthropometric measurements.
Outcome: 3.6. Exercise and Rehabilitative Intervention
Evaluate, define and perform training, and document therapies to enhance mobility and muscle strength.
Competencies
3.6.1. Complete a comprehensive fitness evaluations.
3.6.2. Evaluate kinesthetic awareness as related to functional movement.
3.6.3. Design and implement an individualized training program by using interval, continuous and circuit training techniques.
3.6.4. Calculate the differences in caloric costs between exercise types.
3.6.5. Apply techniques to enhance neuromuscular flexibility, muscle strength, endurance and flexibility.
3.6.6. Perform active, passive, assistive and resistive Range‐of‐Motion (ROM) on joints.
3.6.8. Modify physical activity to accommodate specific medical conditions and stages of development.
3.6.9. Fit ambulatory aids and perform gait training.
3.6.13. Apply the frequency, intensity, time, type (FITT) principle to health and skill conditioning activities.
Strand 4. Assistive Care
Learners demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide personal assistive care for the activities of daily living to a variety of individuals across stages of development within their scope of practice.
Outcome: 4.1. Scope of Practice
Describe the roles and responsibilities of assistive personnel and identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of each body system.
Competencies
4.1.5. Identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of each body system.
Outcome: 4.2. Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate and document communication techniques and behaviors when communicating and interacting with individuals.
Competencies
4.2.1. Interpret non‐verbal communication, including gestures, posture, touch, facial expressions, eye contact, body movements, avoidance and appearance.
4.2.2. Describe the importance of maintaining an individual’s personal space.
4.2.3. Identify the importance of empathy in interpersonal relationships and the need for kindness, patience and listening.
4.2.8. Provide aids to facilitate communication for speech impaired individuals (e.g., picture cards, slates, notepads).
Medical Terminology
Subject Code: 072150
Outcome & Competency Descriptions
Course Description:
This course focuses on the applications of the rules for constructing and defining medical terms with an emphasis on building a working medical vocabulary. Topics include using the appropriate abbreviations and symbols for anatomical, physiological and pathological classifications and the associated medical specialties and procedures. Students will decipher medical terms by identifying and using word elements with an emphasis on derivation, meaning, and pronunciation. Further, students will interpret and translate medical records and documents.
- Strand 2. Human Body System
- Strand 3. Therapeutic Interventions
- Strand 4. Assistive Care
- Strand 5. Bioscience Research and Development
- Strand 6. Health Information Management
Strand 2. Human Body System
Learners will describe the various anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology associated with body systems and alterations related to the normal developmental process, obtain a health history, perform an evaluation of the body systems, and document using medical terminology.
Outcome: 2.1. Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology
Describe the various human body systems, alterations related to the normal developmental process and possible dysfunctions.
Competencies
2.1.1. Identify body planes, directions, cavities, quadrants and regions.
2.1.2. Describe the physical characteristics, components and function of blood (e.g., ABO, Rh, blood cells, precursors and respiratory)
2.1.3. Describe the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system and trace the path of blood and identify factors affecting blood flow.
2.1.4. Describe how blood pressure is controlled and identify factors influencing changes in blood pressure.
2.1.5. Describe the structures and functions of the respiratory system.
2.1.6. Describe function of nerve tissue, nervous system, including regions of the brain.
2.1.7. Describe the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
2.1.8. Describe the structures and functions of the digestive/excretory system.
2.1.9. Describe the structures and functions of the renal/urinary system.
2.1.10. Describe the structures and functions of the immune system.
2.1.11. Describe the structures and functions of the endocrine system.
2.1.12. Differentiate between the structures and functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
2.1.13. Describe the structures and functions of the integumentary system.Decipher medical terms through word origin and structure with an emphasis on derivation, meaning, pronunciation, and spelling.
Competencies
2.3.1. Build and decipher medical term meanings by identifying and using word elements (e.g., word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms).
2.3.2. Apply the rules used to build singular and plural forms of medical terminology derived from the Greek and Latin language.
2.3.3 Use diagnostic, symptomatic, and procedural terms to read and interpret various medical reports.
2.3.4. Use abbreviations and symbols to identify anatomical, physiological and pathological classifications and the associated medical specialties and procedures.
2.3.5. Communicate medical instructions and prepare medical documents using medical terminology.
Strand 3. Therapeutic Interventions
Learners will assist with improving the individual's health outcome and quality of life throughout the lifespan within their scope of practice.
Outcome: 3.3. Pharmaceutical Interventions
Prepare, administer, store and document medications, reactions and outcomes according to laws, regulations and authorized health care provider orders and protocols.
Competencies
3.3.1. Identify and define terms related to drugs, pharmacology and medicines.
3.3.2. Identify drug classifications.
3.3.3. Recognize trade and generic names of prescription medications, over‐the‐ counter drugs and herbal preparations.
Strand 4. Assistive Care
Learners demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide personal assistive care for the activities of daily living to a variety of individuals across stages of development within their scope of practice.
Outcome: 4.1. Scope of Practice
Describe the roles and responsibilities of assistive personnel and identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of each body system.
Competencies
4.1.4. Describe the primary purpose of different healthcare settings.
4.1.5. Identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of each body system.
Outcome: 4.3. Pathogenic Microorganisms, Infection Control and Infection
Use principles of infection control to prevent the growth and spread of pathogenic microorganisms and infection.
Competencies
4.3.1. Describe the chain of infection.
4.3.2. Describe mechanisms for the spread of infection.
4.3.3. Describe methods of controlling or eliminating microorganisms and the importance of practices that hinder the spread of infection.
Strand 5. Bioscience Research and Development
Learners will demonstrate the skills and knowledge of interpreting laboratory requests, using personal protective equipment and hazardous material containment, specimen collection procedures, a variety of laboratory testing and techniques and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.
Outcome: 5.3. Microbiology Testing &Technology
Describe the morphology and process of reproduction of microorganisms important in clinical disease and biotechnology applications and perform assays as a diagnostic tool to detect the presence of a pathogen when handling and storing specimens and preservatives for biologicals.
Competencies
5.3.1. Explain microbial taxonomy and classification systems and use to identify microbial organisms.
5.3.2. Compare and contrast cellular structure and functions of prokaryotic, eukaryotic cells.
5.3.3. Differentiate between bacterial metabolism, reproduction, cell structures, and their functions.
5.3.4. Identify aerobic bacteria through morphological, physical and biochemical properties.
Strand 6. Health Information Management
Learners will demonstrate basic computer literacy, health information literacy and skills, confidentiality and privacy of health records, information security and basic skills in the use of electronic health records.
Outcome: 6.1. Health Information Literacy
Apply principles of systems operations used to capture, retrieve, and maintain information from internal and external sources.
Competencies
6.1.1. Define Health Information Management and differentiate data versus information or competency.
6.1.5. Recognize standard data definitions, vocabularies, terminologies, nomenclatures (e.g., SNOMED‐CT), classifications (e.g., ICD-10, HCPCS, CPT) and relevant healthcare data sets (e.g.,OASIS, HEDIS, UHDDS) as used in the organization’s health information systems.
6.1.6. Differentiate between the types and content of patient health records and the data collected (e.g., paper‐based, electronic medical/health records, personal health records, clearinghouse).
6.1.7. Apply concepts of health record documentation requirements of external agencies and organizations (e.g., accrediting bodies, regulatory bodies, professional review organizations, licensure, reimbursement, discipline‐specific, evidence-based good practice).
6.1.8. Describe typical internal organizational health record documentation requirements, policies and procedures.
6.1.9. Explain how to apply policies and procedures to ensure organizational compliance with regulations and standards, including Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payers.
Outcome: 6.2. Confidentiality, Privacy and Security
Apply the fundamentals of confidentiality, privacy and security to communicate health/medical information accurately and within legal/regulatory bounds to other external entities.
Competencies
6.2.1. Identify components of the legal system.
6.2.4. Identify what constitutes the authorized access, release and use of personal health information.
6.2.5. Distinguish confidential and non‐confidential information, and document and prioritize requests for personal health information according to privacy and confidentiality guidelines.
6.2.8. Implement administrative, physical and technical safeguards to maintain data integrity and validity
6.2.10. Describe the relevance of federal, state and private sector initiatives related to the privacy, security and confidentiality of health information technology.
Outcome: 6.3. Electronic Health Records and Coding
Perform functions within electronic health records (EHRs) and electronic medical records (EMRs) to ensure accurate information, retrieve information and maintain data.
Competencies
6.3.1. Create and update documents within the electronic health record and electronic health systems.
6.3.2. Locate and retrieve information in the electronic medical/health records and other sources.
6.3.3. Input and use health information applying management principles to ensure quality, compliance, and integrity.
6.3.4. Apply methods to ensure authenticity, timeliness, and accuracy of health data entries.
6.3.5. Document scope of practice information in an electronic health/medical record.
6.3.6. Access and apply reference material available through an electronic health/medical record or other reference system.
6.3.7. Resolve minor technology problems associated with using an electronic health/medical record.
6.3.8. Follow access protocols for entry to an electronic health/medical record.
6.3.9. Manage documents within the electronic health/medical record using standard protocol.
6.3.10. Complete health information management (HIM) functions (e.g., scanning, transcription, voice recognition, releasing information) in a paper or electronic environment.
6.3.11. Perform procedural and diagnostic coding according to federal, state and thirty party payer guidelines.
6.3.12. Complete the common insurance claim forms ensuring federal, state and third‐party insurance reimbursements are included and complete payer compliance claim forms.
6.3.13. Apply accurate medical terminology to electronic health/medical records.
Bio-Statistics in Exercise Science & Sports Medicine
Subject Code: 072005
Outcome & Competency Descriptions
Course Description:
Students will use fundamental qualitative analysis to study the human body’s responses to exercise. Topics include respiratory response to exercise, metabolism and energy production, body composition, healing rate of tissues, and cardiovascular conditioning. Students will use therapeutic exercise and the application of modalities to restore or facilitate normal function or development. Developing and implementing exercise test protocols, and emergency procedures will be emphasized.
- Strand 2. Human Body System
- Strand 3. Therapeutic Interventions
- Strand 4. Assistive Care
- Strand 6. Health Information Management
Strand 2. Human Body System
Learners will describe the various anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology associated with body systems and alterations related to the normal developmental process, obtain a health history, perform an evaluation of the body systems, and document using medical terminology.
Outcome: 2.1. Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology
Describe the various human body systems, alterations related to the normal developmental process and possible dysfunctions.
Competencies
2.1.1. Identify body planes, directions, cavities, quadrants and regions.
2.1.3. Describe the structures and functions of the cardiovascular system and trace the path of blood and identify factors affecting blood flow.
2.1.4. Describe how blood pressure is controlled and identify factors influencing changes in blood pressure.
2.1.5. Describe the structures and functions of the respiratory system.
2.1.10. Describe the structures and functions of the immune system.
2.1.12. Differentiate between the structures and functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
2.1.14. Describe the difference between pathology and physiology and the conditions typically observed during a disease state.
Outcome: 2.2. Evaluate Body Systems
Assess the biopsychosocial state of the patient and document using medical terminology.
Competencies
2.2.4. Obtain and document vital signs.
2.2.5. Identify and categorize level of consciousness and cognition.
2.2.6. Identify and measure pupil reactivity and accommodation.
2.2.7. Identify site, onset, type, quality and degree of pain.
2.2.8. Identify factors affecting degree and quality of pain.
2.2.10. Describe pulmonary function testing (e.g., vital capacity, tidal volumes, total lung capacity).
2.2.13. Measure muscle strength.
2.2.14. Identify various wounds and skin conditions.
Outcome: 2.3. Medical Terminology
Decipher medical terms through word origin and structure with an emphasis on derivation, meaning, pronunciation, and spelling.
Competencies
2.3.1. Build and decipher medical term meanings by identifying and using word elements (e.g., word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms).
2.3.2. Apply the rules used to build singular and plural forms of medical terminology derived from the Greek and Latin language.
2.3.3 Use diagnostic, symptomatic, and procedural terms to read and interpret various medical reports.
2.3.4. Use abbreviations and symbols to identify anatomical, physiological and pathological classifications and the associated medical specialties and procedures.
2.3.5. Communicate medical instructions and prepare medical documents using medical terminology.
Strand 3. Therapeutic Interventions
Learners will assist with improving the individual's health outcome and quality of life throughout the lifespan within their scope of practice.
Outcome: 3.1. Environmental Interventions
Create and maintain a safe, sterile, efficient, and developmentally appropriate care environment.
Competencies
3.1.1. Use standard precaution guidelines, recommended by the governing bodies for reducing the risk of transmission of pathogens.
3.1.2. Maintain individuals’ rights, respect individual’s choices and describe informed consent.
3.1.3. Describe confidentiality guidelines in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
3.1.6. Identify risks associated with chemical, electrical, and aquatic elements in the work environment.
3.1.14. Use principles of ergonomics to perform therapeutic interventions.
3.1.15. Account for all instruments, supplies and equipment.
3.1.16. Control the level of distractions and noise in a patient care environment.
3.1.17. Identify and respond to emergency call lights and alarms.
Outcome: 3.2. Health Promotion Interventions
Identify and communicate health promotion and wellness to individuals, support systems, and communities.
Competencies
3.2.2. Measure and classify body composition, neuromuscular flexibility, agility, balance, coordination and proprioception.
3.2.3. Measure and classify an individual’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, endurance and power.
3.2.5. Communicate relevant information to promote, maintain and restore overall wellness.
3.2.6. Communicate the importance of age‐appropriate healthy eating, exercise and preventative medicine.
3.2.7. Identify the components of wellness.
Outcome: 3.3. Pharmaceutical Interventions
Prepare, administer, store and document medications, reactions and outcomes according to laws, regulations and authorized health care provider orders and protocols.
Competencies
3.3.14. Identify fluid and electrolyte imbalances, side‐effects and adverse reactions.
Outcome: 3.4. Emergency Interventions
Identify, activate and respond to medical, environmental, mechanical and natural emergencies and document interventions and outcomes.
Competencies
3.4.1. Perform healthcare provider cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (AED).
3.4.2. Rescuer Duties, Victim and Rescuer Safety
3.4.3. Recognize and Treat breathing problems.
Outcome: 3.5. Nutritional Interventions
Identify nutritional needs and communicate information to the individual and support system.
Competencies
3.5.1. Describe the role and effects of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, electrolytes, minerals, vitamins and water in body systems.
3.5.2. Calculate the energy of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
3.5.3. Describe nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids and potential effects.
3.5.4. Calculate caloric needs of the individual and refer the individual to nutritional resources for optimal health and performance.
3.5.5. Provide diet and hydration guidelines to maintain optimal health.
3.5.10. Measure and classify based on anthropometric measurements.
Outcome: 3.6. Exercise and Rehabilitative Intervention
Evaluate, define and perform training, and document therapies to enhance mobility and muscle strength.
Competencies
3.6.2. Evaluate kinesthetic awareness as related to functional movement.
3.6.3. Design and implement an individualized training program by using interval, continuous and circuit training techniques.
3.6.5. Apply techniques to enhance neuromuscular flexibility, muscle strength, endurance and flexibility.
3.6.6. Perform active, passive, assistive and resistive Range‐of‐Motion (ROM) on joints.
3.6.7. Identify aquatic exercises for improvement of ROM, strength and cardiovascular benefits.
3.6.8. Modify physical activity to accommodate specific medical conditions and stages of development.
3.6.9. Fit ambulatory aids and perform gait training.
3.6.10. Apply protective taping, wrapping, padding and protective equipment to upper and lower extremities.
3.6.11. Describe techniques to disrupt the interpretation of pain.
3.6.12. Apply evidence‐based therapeutic interventions (e.g., cryotherapy, thermotherapy, hydrotherapy, light therapy, electrotherapy).
3.6.13. Apply the frequency, intensity, time, type (FITT) principle to health and skill conditioning activities.
Strand 4. Assistive Care
Learners demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide personal assistive care for the activities of daily living to a variety of individuals across stages of development within their scope of practice.
Outcome: 4.2. Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate and document communication techniques and behaviors when communicating and interacting with individuals.
Competencies
4.2.1. Interpret non‐verbal communication, including gestures, posture, touch, facial expressions, eye contact, body movements, avoidance and appearance.
4.2.2. Describe the importance of maintaining an individual’s personal space.
4.2.3. Identify the importance of empathy in interpersonal relationships and the need for kindness, patience and listening.
4.2.8. Provide aids to facilitate communication for speech impaired individuals (e.g., picture cards, slates, notepads).
Strand 6. Health Information Management
Learners will demonstrate basic computer literacy, health information literacy and skills, confidentiality and privacy of health records, information security and basic skills in the use of electronic health records.
Outcome: 6.2. Confidentiality, Privacy and Security
Apply the fundamentals of confidentiality, privacy and security to communicate health/medical information accurately and within legal/regulatory bounds to other external entities.
Competencies
6.2.2. Differentiate between types of evidence used in healthcare litigation, process of discovery and the permissible use of evidence in litigation, recognizing the elements of negligence and medical malpractice.
6.2.3. Interpret regulatory requirements, standards of practice, legal responsibility, limitations and implications of actions and describe the appropriate avenues for reporting incidences of malpractice or negligence.
6.2.4. Identify what constitutes the authorized access, release and use of personal health information.
6.2.5. Distinguish confidential and non‐confidential information, and document and prioritize requests for personal health information according to privacy and confidentiality guidelines.
Nutrition & Wellness
Subject Code: 072015
Outcome & Competency Descriptions
Course Description:
Students will increase their knowledge of comprehensive health and wellness. Students will be able to identify the components of fitness and communicate the relationship between physical fitness, physical performance, injury prevention, and nutritional intake. Students will evaluate an individual’s state of nutrition based upon the impact of personal choices and social, scientific, psychological and environmental influences. Further, students will calculate an individual’s kilocalorie burn rate and recommend an ideal diet and physical fitness plan.
- Strand 2. Human Body System
- Strand 3. Therapeutic Interventions
- Strand 4. Assistive Care
- Strand 6. Health Information Management
Strand 2. Human Body System
Learners will describe the various anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology associated with body systems and alterations related to the normal developmental process, obtain a health history, perform an evaluation of the body systems, and document using medical terminology.
Outcome: 2.1. Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology
Describe the various human body systems, alterations related to the normal developmental process and possible dysfunctions.
Competencies
2.1.7. Describe the structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
Outcome: 2.2. Evaluate Body Systems
Assess the biopsychosocial state of the patient and document using medical terminology.
Competencies
2.2.1. Provide privacy and demonstrate sensitivity for diverse populations.
2.2.2. Contact interpretive services for non‐English speaking and English Language Learners (ELL).
2.2.3. Use developmentally appropriate language to systematically review disease processes related to each body system.
Outcome: 2.3. Medical Terminology
Decipher medical terms through word origin and structure with an emphasis on derivation, meaning, pronunciation, and spelling.
Competencies
2.3.1. Build and decipher medical term meanings by identifying and using word elements (e.g., word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and combining forms).
2.3.2. Apply the rules used to build singular and plural forms of medical terminology derived from the Greek and Latin language.
2.3.3 Use diagnostic, symptomatic, and procedural terms to read and interpret various medical reports.
2.3.4. Use abbreviations and symbols to identify anatomical, physiological and pathological classifications and the associated medical specialties and procedures.
2.3.5. Communicate medical instructions and prepare medical documents using medical terminology.
Strand 3. Therapeutic Interventions
Learners will assist with improving the individual's health outcome and quality of life throughout the lifespan within their scope of practice.
Outcome: 3.1. Environmental Interventions
Create and maintain a safe, sterile, efficient, age‐appropriate care environment.
Competencies
3.1.1. Use standard precaution guidelines, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for reducing the risk of transmission of blood‐borne and other pathogens.
3.1.2. Maintain individuals’ rights, respect individual’s choices and describe informed consent.
3.1.3. Describe confidentiality guidelines in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Outcome: 3.2. Health Promotion Interventions
Identify and communicate health promotion and wellness to individuals, support systems, and communities.
Competencies
3.2.1. Describe the national and state health agenda for wellness.
3.2.2. Measure and classify body composition, neuromuscular flexibility, agility, balance, coordination and proprioception.
3.2.3. Measure and classify an individual’s cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength, endurance and power.
3.2.4. Identify the needs of the individual, support system, and community related to physical, biological, technological, spiritual, religious, social and behavioral wellness.
3.2.5. Communicate relevant information to promote, maintain and restore overall wellness.
3.2.6 Communicate the medical benefits and risks associated with immunizations and other preventative care across the life span.
3.2.7. Identify the components of wellness. .
3.2.8. Communicate the relationship between dimensions of health and wellness.
Outcome: 3.3. Pharmaceutical Interventions
Prepare, administer, store and document medications, reactions and outcomes according to laws, regulations and authorized health care provider orders and protocols.
Competencies
3.3.14. Identify fluid and electrolyte imbalances, side‐effects and adverse reactions.
Outcome: 3.5. Nutritional Interventions
Identify nutritional needs and communicate information to the individual and support system.
Competencies
3.5.1. Describe the role and effects of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, electrolytes, minerals, vitamins and water in body systems.
3.5.2. Calculate the energy of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
3.5.3. Describe nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids and potential effects.
3.5.4. Calculate caloric needs of the individual and refer the individual to nutritional resources for optimal health and performance.
3.5.5. Provide diet and hydration guidelines to maintain optimal health.
3.5.6. Identify food and drug interactions.
3.5.7. Describe types of allergic reactions to foods and food intolerances.
3.5.8. Describe regional, cultural and religious food preferences.
3.5.9. Monitor nutritional intake and output.
3.5.10. Measure and classify based on anthropometric measurements.
Outcome: 3.6. Exercise and Rehabilitative Intervention
Evaluate, define and perform training, and document therapies to enhance mobility and muscle strength.
Competencies
3.6.1. Complete a comprehensive fitness evaluation.
3.6.9. Fit ambulatory aids and perform gait training.
Outcome: 3.7. Dental Interventions
Assist in the application of dental and oral interventions and document with dental terminology and symbols.
Competencies
3.7.1. Identify dental anatomy, surfaces, and tooth numbering systems.
3.7.2. Explain the relationship between oral health and nutritional factors related to dentistry.
Strand 4. Assistive Care
Learners demonstrate the skills and knowledge to provide personal assistive care for the activities of daily living to a variety of individuals across stages of development within their scope of practice.
Outcome: 4.1. Scope of Practice
Describe the roles and responsibilities of assistive personnel and identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of each body system.
Competencies
4.1.5. Identify the medical specialists who treat disorders of each body system.
Outcome: 4.2. Therapeutic Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate and document communication techniques and behaviors when communicating and interacting with individuals.
Competencies
4.2.1. Interpret non‐verbal communication, including gestures, posture, touch, facial expressions, eye contact, body movements, avoidance and appearance.
4.2.2. Describe the importance of maintaining an individual’s personal space.
4.2.3. Identify the importance of empathy in interpersonal relationships and the need for kindness, patience and listening.
Strand 6. Health Information Management
Learners will demonstrate basic computer literacy, health information literacy and skills, confidentiality and privacy of health records, information security and basic skills in the use of electronic health records.
Outcome: 6.2. Confidentiality, Privacy and Security
Apply the fundamentals of confidentiality, privacy and security to communicate health/medical information accurately and within legal/regulatory bounds to other external entities.
Competencies
6.2.2. Differentiate between types of evidence used in healthcare litigation, process of discovery and the permissible use of evidence in litigation, recognizing the elements of negligence and medical malpractice.
6.2.3. Interpret regulatory requirements, standards of practice, legal responsibility, limitations and implications of actions and describe the appropriate avenues for reporting incidences of malpractice or negligence.
6.2.4. Identify what constitutes the authorized access, release and use of personal health information.
6.2.5. Distinguish confidential and non‐confidential information, and document and prioritize requests for personal health information according to privacy and confidentiality guidelines.