Anexo 2. Análisis de respuestas de estudio poblacional

Louisiana Health Occupations Education Course Descriptions

090016 AHEC of a Summer Career Exploration ½/90

This program is an exploratory experience, which provides an opportunity for students to work in a health care environment. Emphasis is placed on career opportunities in health care, while focusing on requirements and skills necessary for pursuing a career in a medical profession. Educational workshops and group discussions serve as the didactic component of the program. Topics include, but are not limited to: personal qualities of health workers, interpersonal communication skills, current health issues, medical terminology, hospital orientation, financial aid for post-secondary education, health professional shortage areas, and CPR certification. Work-based learning includes job shadowing and service learning. Any school or system desiring to implement this program must have the involvement and express permission of AHEC (Area Health Education Center), a federal initiative.

Prerequisite: None

090101 Allied Health Services I (1 Credit) 1/180

090102 Allied Health Services I (2 Credits) 2/360

This course is the first of two designed to prepare the student with general entry-level skills and knowledge common to many allied health care areas. The course provides clinical skills common to all health professions, such as vital signs, height and weight, lifting, positioning, and ambulating of patients as well as employability skills. Additional instruction in this course includes an overview of health care professions, body mechanics, standard precautions, legal responsibilities, and medical terminology. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course may include job shadowing and/or field trips. Oral and written skills are reinforced in this course through simulated in-school laboratory activities designed to provide opportunities for the student to develop clinical skills and appropriate professional behaviors. Certification in CPR and First Aid may be available for students who successfully pass the required written and skills test. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization. Students successfully passing this course with a “C” or better will have an opportunity to continue to Allied Health Services II. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated. It is recommended that the student has completed Introduction to Health Careers and/or Medical Terminology.

Prerequisites: None

090104 Allied Health Services II (1 Credit) 1/180

090105 Allied Health Services II (2 Credits) 2/360

This is the second of two courses designed to provide specific entry-level skills and knowledge as assigned by the instructor, which prepares the student to work in a specific health care area at the beginning level.

Additional emphasis is placed on interpersonal skill development, work ethics, and application of healthcare skills. Oral and written communication skills as well as basic clinical skills are reinforced in this course through simulated in-school laboratory activities designed to provide opportunities for the student to continue developing clinical skills and appropriate professional behaviors. Work-based strategies include internships, which allows students hands-on experiences to observe and participate in the daily activities of health care professionals of interest to the individual student and to perform certain job tasks in the clinical setting. Each student will be under the supervision of a designated mentor at the facility in the absence of the instructor.

Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate

career and technical student organization. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated.

Prerequisite: Allied Health Services I

090004 Cooperative Health Occupations 3/540

This course is a cooperative on-the-job training program for high school students who have completed the necessary theory. The student receives on-the-job experience for which they are paid related to their individual needs and career goals in health occupations. The course is under the supervision of the teacher-coordinator and the employer. Topics of study include communications, basic skills, health, and terminology. Work-based learning strategies include clinical internships, where student interns deliver health care in local hospitals, medical/dental/veterinarian offices, nursing/convalescent/retirement facilities, and wellness centers.

Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization for activities, conferences and skills competitions.

Prerequisite: It is expected that each Co-Op students have basic health care skills. Students must have a successfully completed a minimum of two health occupation courses. Allied Health Services II, or Health Science II or Nursing Assistant II

090301 Dental Assistant I (1 Credit) 1/180

090302 Dental Assistant I (2 Credits) 2/360

This is the first of two Dental Assistant courses which prepare students for entry-level positions as a chair-side dental or business assistant. The course also introduces students to other career opportunities available in the field of dentistry. The competencies for this course follow the duties and responsibilities of a dental assistant as outlined by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. Topics of study include anatomy and physiology, oral histology, tooth morphology, preventive dentistry, infection control, and Occupations Health and Safety Standards (OSHA) standards, dental laboratory procedures, community dental health education, CPR and first aid certification, nutrition, and office administration and management. The student may earn State Dental Board recognized certification in dental radiography while taking this course. Oral and written communication skills are reinforced in this course through simulated in-school dental laboratory activities designed to provide opportunities for the student to develop clinical skills and appropriate professional behaviors. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course include field trips and job shadowing. At the end of the course, the student is qualified to work as a dental chair-side assistant, office assistant, or patient educator. After six months work experience, graduates are eligible to take the Expanded Duties course, allowing a student to obtain an expanded-duties certification. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization for activities, conferences, and skills competitions. For two or more credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated.

Prerequisite: None

090312 Dental Assistant II (2 Credits) 2/360

090313 Dental Assistant II (3 Credits) 3/540

In this second Dental Assistant course, focus is placed on the field of dentistry, with emphasis on careers in dentistry, expanding learned dental skills, and employability skills. The competencies for this course follow the duties and responsibilities of a dental assistant as outlined by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry. Units of study include medical emergencies, coronal polishing, oral pathology, nutrition, drugs in the dental office and pharmacology, advanced laboratory procedures, isolation techniques, and advanced dental radiology procedures. Oral and written communication skills are reinforced in this course through simulated in-school dental laboratory or work-based learning activities designed to provide opportunities for the student to expand clinical skills and appropriate professional behavior. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course include field trips and internships in local dental facilities. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization for activities, conferences, and skills competitions. Graduates of this course are eligible to begin employment as a chair-side dental assistant, business assistant or patient educator. After two years in the field, graduates of the program are eligible to take the national examination to become a Certified Dental Assistant. Many graduates choose to continue their dental education at community colleges and universities. For three credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated.

Prerequisites: Dental Assistant I

090943 Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (2 Credits) 2/360 This course is designed to provide the student with advanced instruction to improve the quality of emergency medical care rendered to victims of accidents and illnesses. Topics include anatomy and physiology, disease processes, assessment and patient stabilization, and proper use of equipment such as automatic external defibrillators, blood glucose monitors, MAST trousers, airway adjuncts, extrication, ambulance protocols, and practical skills sessions. Reinforced in this course are legal, ethical, medical, and cultural issues, “Scope of Practice,” documentation and communication skills, and infection control. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course are clinical experiences, guest lectures by other professionals, and experienced ambulance staff assisting with skills competence. This is a simulated course in which the proper professional and technical equipment is in place for training on the equipment. A total of 16 hours of vehicular experience will be required. Students must be certified in CPR-BLS for Health Care Provider with the American Heart Association prior to EMT-Basic certification. This course is designed to meet ALL 2003 State and National requirements to prepare for testing in the EMT-Basic via the National Registry Exam.

Prerequisite: First Responder

090710 First Responder (½ Credit) ½/90

090711 First Responder (1 Credit) 1/180

090712 First Responder (2 Credit) 2/360

This course is designed to improve the quality of emergency medical care rendered to victims of accidents and illnesses. As the first person at the emergency scene, it is crucial for the first responder to be proficient in providing basic life support and taking any other actions necessary to minimize the patient’s discomfort and prevent further complications. Topics include airway management, hemorrhage control, bandaging, simple spinal immobilization and simple splinting and infection control. Oral and written communication skills and medical terminology are reinforced in this course through simulated in-school laboratory activities designed to

provide opportunities for the student to develop clinical skills and appropriate ethical behaviors. Appropriate work-based strategies for this course include the development of individualized clinical skills and field trips, specifically related to First Responder, which will provide a good foundation for the entire Emergency Medical Services system. Students must be certified in CPR-BLS for Health Care Provider through the American Heart Association prior to First Responder certification. First Responder certification is possible in the state of Louisiana upon successful completion of the course. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated.

Prerequisites: None

090002 Health Occupations Internships I 2/360

090003 Health Occupations Internships II 2/360

This course is designed to provide career and technical education students an opportunity to apply learned skills in the workplace. Paid or non-paid internships are provided in the student’s related field of study. The student has the opportunity to explore a single potential career or a combination of careers they may be considering.

Emphasis will be placed on developing interpersonal skills, work ethics, relevant skills of the workplace, and an understanding of the selected career field of study. Oral and written communication skills are reinforced in this course as the student completes their workplace experience. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization through activities, conferences, and skills competitions. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated.

Prerequisite: Completed at least two courses in the Health Occupations program of study area.

090000 Health Occupations Elective I (½ Credit) ½/90

090001 Health Occupations Elective I (1 Credit) 1/180

Health Occupations Elective II (½ Credit) ½/90

Health Occupations Elective II (1 Credit) 1/180

This course is used when the community feels it is essential to have a course that is not included in the standard course of study. The content is developed by the teacher with assistance from the community, and approved by the local school administration. The teacher is responsible for developing the course outline and learning structure. A community advisory committee should advise the teacher as the course is developed. The course should be approved by the local school administration, before implementation.

Prerequisite: None

090611 Health Science I (1 Credit) 1/180

090612 Health Science I (2 Credits) 2/360

This course is an introductory course for the students who wish to pursue a career in one of the medical/health related occupations. Emphasis is placed on microbiology, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, infection control, safety, and accident prevention as well as personal health information. Topics of study reinforce science, mathematics, communications, social studies, and health education. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization for activities, conferences and skills competitions. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated. It is recommended that the student has completed Biology I and Introduction to Health Career.

Prerequisites: None

090621 Health Science II (1 Credit) 1/180

090622 Health Science II (2 Credits) 2/360

This course integrates chemistry, microbiology, chemical reactions, disease processes, growth and development, and genetics with anatomy and physiology of the body systems. Science, mathematics, communications, health and social studies are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include clinical internships in local community agencies. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization for activities, conferences and skills competitions. It is recommended that Introduction to Health Career and/or Medical Terminology be taken before this course. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated.

Prerequisite: Health Science I

090472 Introduction to Emergency Medical Technology 2/360

This course is designed to introduce the student to the roles of Emergency Medical Services. Emphasis is placed on medical, legal, ethical and cultural issues, classroom instruction and simulated in-school laboratory activities in CPR, infection control, and medical terminology. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course may include job-related field trips. Oral and written skills are reinforced in this course through simulated in-school laboratory activities designed to provide opportunities to develop clinical skills and appropriate professional behaviors. Certification in CPR and First Aid is required for completion of this course.

For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated. It is recommended that the student has completed Introduction to Health Careers and/or Medical Terminology.

Prerequisites: None

090930 Introduction to Health Occupations 1/180

This course is designed to determine the health care career most suited to the student’s goal by learning the specifics of each role and the factors that affect professional performance. This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with an exploratory experience that offers information on a variety of health care medical career fields. Education and responsibilities of various health careers will be explored, along with basic concepts common to all health careers. These concepts include: medical terminology, safety and accident

prevention, professionalism, legal aspects, computers in health care, and an introduction to anatomy and physiology. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course include service learning, job shadowing, and field trips to various health facilities. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in a vocational student organization suited to the student’s goal by learning the specifics of each role and the factors that affect professional performance. This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with an exploratory experience that offers information on a variety of health care-medical career fields. Education and responsibilities of various health careers will be explored, along with basic concepts common to all health careers. These concepts include: medical terminology, safety and accident prevention, professionalism, legal aspects, computers in health care, and an introduction to anatomy and physiology.

Prerequisite: None

090005 Introduction to Pharmacy Assistant (1 Credit) 1/180

090006 Introduction to Pharmacy Assistant (2 Credit) 2/360

This course is designed to prepare the students for entry-level positions as a pharmacy helper or clerk. The course also introduces the student to other opportunities available in the pharmacy field. Emphasis is placed on skill development in assisting the pharmacist or a pharmacy technician to record and maintain records, label medications, perform computer patient billing, perform stock inventory and order supplies. Additional emphasis is also placed on interpersonal skill development, telephone skills, drug classification and interactions and work ethics. Topics of study are mathematics, keyboarding, and clerical skills specific to the pharmaceutical field. Appropriate work-based strategies are service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated. It is recommended that the student has completed Introduction to Health Careers and/or Medical Terminology.

Prerequisites: None

090251 Medical Assistant I (1 Credit) 1/180

090252 Medical Assistant I (2 Credits) 2/360

This is the first of three courses designed to assist the student to develop attitudes, behaviors, and skills necessary to achieve a successful career as a multi-skilled medical assistant. Emphasis is placed on comprehension, administration, and general clerical applications for entry-level employment. Topics will include critical thinking skills that are reinforced by oral and written communication skills. Introduction will be given to: anatomy, physiology, diseases – sign and symptoms, medical terminology, treatments, diagnostic testing, and physical examinations. Emphasis will be placed on clerical skills for the management of Health Information. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course are laboratory skills simulations, projects, teamwork, and career and technical student organizations. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated. It is recommended that the student has completed Introduction to Health Careers and/or Medical Terminology.

Prerequisites: None

090451 Medical Assistant II (1 Credit) 1/180

090452 Medical Assistant II (2 Credits) 2/360

This course is the second of three courses designed to prepare the student for a role in diagnostic testing, procedures, cardiology procedures, and diagnostic examinations. Emphasis is placed on diagnostics testing, minor surgical procedures, emergency care, nutrition, mental health, and achieving satisfaction in employability skills and application. Topics of study include vital signs, CPR, First Aid, lab test, x-ray, EKG, diet therapy, legal and ethical implications, infection control, specimen collections, basic math calculations, and charting.

Math, English and Biology are reinforced in this course. Skills in critical thinking are reinforced in this course along with oral and written communication skills through worksite experiences. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course are service learning, field trips, lab simulations, and facility based clinical rotations. Leadership activities, meetings, and competition in career and technical student organizations provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies. It is recommended that Introduction to Health Careers and/or Medical Terminology be taken before this course. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated.

Prerequisite: Medical Assistant I

090461 Medical Assistant III (1 Credit) 1/180

090462 Medical Assistant III (2 Credits) 2/360

090462 Medical Assistant III (2 Credits) 2/360