Health Care CPU Objectives
Activity 1
1-1. Explore the basic concepts of health.
1-2. Encounter the structures of the human body.
1-3. Assess methods of preventative care.
1-4. Discover the career of surgical technologist.
Activity 2
2-1. Define pathogen and antibodies.
2-2. Examine human pathology slides.
2-3. Uncover the world of microorganisms.
2-4. Investigate the lymphatic and immune systems.
2-5. Practice diagnosis and treatment of disease.
2-6. Explore one of the most common types of cancer
and how it is being treated.
2-7. Discover the career of a medical laboratory
technician.
Activity 3
3-1. Discover the career of a registered nurse.
3-2. Monitor your temperature, pulse, and blood
pressure.
3-3. Investigate the circulatory system.
3-4. Explore the basics of first aid.
3-5. Discover the career of an emergency medical
technician.
Activity 4
4-1. Discover the career of a pharmacist.
4-2. Discover the types and uses of medications.
4-3. Examine and learn to interpret drug and
prescription labels.
4-4. Review mathematical skills used in calculating
dosages of different drugs.
4-5. Investigate the endocrine system.
4-6. Consider the negative effects of illegal drug
use.
4-7. Explore the misuse of antibiotics.
Activity 5
5-1. Analyze different exercise techniques.
5-2. Examine the muscular system.
5-3. Practice sports injury taping.
5-4. Discover the career of a physical therapist.
5-5. Consider the effects of an unhealthy diet on the
body.
5-6. Calculate your body mass index (BMI).
5-7. Discover the career of a certified personal
trainer.
Activity 6
6-1. Define plaque.
6-2. Examine the structure of the oral cavity.
6-3. Discover the career of a dental hygienist.
6-4. Evaluate personal tooth care.
6-5. Determine the best methods of dental care.
Activity 7
7-1. Explore the structure of the human eye.
7-2. Observe how sight works.
7-3. Identify disorders of the eye.
7-4. Examine the sensory system.
7-5. Evaluate vision using an eye chart.
7-6. Discover the career of a dispensing optician.
Activity 8
8-1. Define psychiatry.
8-2. Assess theories of mental health.
8-3. Examine the nervous system.
8-4. Explore health issues related to young people.
8-5. Practice a stress relief exercise.
8-6. Discover the career of a marriage and family
therapist.
Activity 9
9-1. Define adjustment.
9-2. Explore the world of alternative medicine.
9-3. Practice acupressure.
9-4. Discover the career of a chiropractor.
9-5. Examine the skeletal system.
In Activity 15, students will take the Vocabulary Test and
the Post-test.
Activity 10 through Activity 15 require students
to complete challenges to meet numerous high level
problem solving objectives. The objectives for the
challenges in this CPU include:
Challenge 1
You will conduct research on a career of your choice in the health care
field. You will share your findings in a presentation.
Challenge 2
You will develop an exercise plan to meet a specific goal.
Challenge 3
You will develop a meal plan that meets the nutritional
guidelines established by the USDA.
Challenge 4
You will research the number one cause of death in your age group and
theorize a method for reducing the number of deaths. Share your findings
in a presentation.
Challenge 5
You will research an organ or body system you are interested in
learning more about. Share your findings in a presentation.
Challenge 6
You will conduct research on a topic related to health care. Share your
findings in a presentation.
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