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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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