Health Science Technology Education

21st Century Standards Profile

Health Science Technology Education

Course Title: Medical Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures WVEIS Code 0755

Student’s Name______

School______Instructor______

Course Description: Instructional content will focus on stages of human growth and development, nutrition, and therapeutic diets. Knowledge of basic medical terminology will focus on defining and using medical roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Students will examine the healthcare delivery system, be introduced to health careers, explain how healthcare workers fit into the overall health environment, and identify how key systems affect quality of care. Students will determine common methods of payment for healthcare and their impact on its delivery. Additional focus will be placed on the recognition of microorganisms, and their role in disease transmission and prevention. Standard Precautions will be examined as the means to prevent the spread of infection. First Aid and CPR certification is made available to all students. Instruction will incorporate project/problem-based healthcare practices and procedures. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers will provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to the study of health occupations. The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components: 21st Century Content Standards and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives. Opportunity is provided for participation in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for health science technology education students.*

Level of Competence:

· Above Mastery: The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed standard. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed.

· Mastery: The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet standard. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective and the student can work independently.

· Partial Mastery: The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions. Performance needs further development and supervision.

Content Standards and Objectives / Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery / Date / Comments
Standard 1: Basic Hematology and Coagulation Techniques
Objectives / The student will
HSTE.O.LDP.1.1 / select proper anticoagulants for hematology and coagulation studies.
HSTE.O.LDP.1.2 / demonstrate the correct method for patient identification.
complete specimen labeling, delivery, and storage of specimens.
HSTE.O.LDP.1.3 / prepare and stain blood smears from capillary and venipuncture blood samples.
HSTE.O.LDP.1.4 / recognize how hematology procedures are used in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
HSTE.O.LDP.1.5 / compare the evacuated and non-evacuated systems for blood collection.
HSTE.O.LDP.1.6 / perform the various blood collection procedures for venipunctures.
HSTE.O.LDP.1.7 / recognize the blood’s cellular components on a stained slide.
HSTE.O.LDP.1.8 / perform and interpret erythrocyte sedimentation rate, identifying the normal value ranges for each age
group.
HSTE.O.LDP.1.9 / recognize the fundamentals of coagulation theory and basic laboratory testing procedures for bleeding
disorders.
HSTE.O.LDP.1.10 / perform and interpret bleeding time tests using capillary blood samples.
HSTE.O.LDP.1.11 / articulate how automation is used in hematology and coagulation testing.
Standard 2: Measurement and Assessment Techniques
Objectives / The student will
HSTE.O.LDP.2.1 / characterize the four main vital signs including normal ranges.
HSTE.O.LDP.2.2 / measure and record vital signs, reporting abnormal measurements.
HSTE.O.LDP.2.3 / recognize methods to evaluate pain as a clinical symptom.
HSTE.O.LDP.2.4 / relate vital signs to the disease process.
HSTE.O.LDP.2.5 / measure and record results of procedures such as height and weight, intake and output, and
circumference, using appropriate mathematical calculations.
HSTE.O.LDP.2.6 / analyze and interpret diagrams, charts, graphs, and tables.
Standard 3: Metrics and Measurements
Objectives / The student will
HSTE.O.LDP.3.1 / demonstrate knowledge of the seven basic units of the International System of measurement.
HSTE.O.LDP.3.2 / choose the most commonly used prefixes in the metric system.
HSTE.O.LDP.3.3 / apply mathematical principles to computations related to laboratory procedures (Metric units to English
units, English units to Metric, including measurement for distance, volume, and weight; Celsius to
Fahrenheit and Fahrenheit to Celsius).
Standard 4: Communication
Objectives / The student will
HSTE.O.LDP.4.1 / relate the role of the healthcare worker in gathering information and making observations.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.2 / interpret verbal and non-verbal behavior within scope of practice.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.3 / recognize barriers to communication.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.4 / differentiate between subjective and objective communication.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.5 / report relevant information in order of occurrence.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.6 / establish the reasons why observations must be reported promptly, accurately, and objectively.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.7 / demonstrate the elements of communication using the sender-receiver model.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.8 / analyze communications for appropriate response and feedback.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.9 / adapt communication to assure understanding including alternate methods of communication with the
hearing, vision, or speech impaired.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.10 / apply speaking and active listening skills (i.e. reflection, restatement, and clarification techniques).
HSTE.O.LDP.4.11 / perform proper telephone techniques.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.12 / demonstrate a courteous and professional approach toward patients, families, the healthcare team and
the public.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.13 / recognize the elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, formatting, and
confidentiality).
HSTE.O.LDP.4.14 / determine techniques for planning and organizing written documents.
HSTE.O.LDP.4.15 / write and compile technical information and summaries.
Standard 5: Legal and Ethical Issues
Objectives / The student will
HSTE.O.LDP.5.1 / determine the meaning, spell, and pronounce common terms related to legal and ethical concepts.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.2 / analyze legal responsibilities and limitations.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.3 / recognize behaviors and practices that could result in malpractice, liability, and/or negligence.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.4 / determine when an incident is reportable.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.5 / examine an incident report.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.6 / apply standards established within the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).
HSTE.O.LDP.5.7 / characterize advanced directives.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.8 / recognize common threats to confidentiality including those technological in nature.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.9 / examine client’s rights according to the Residents’/Patients’ Bill of Rights.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.10 / examine informed consent.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.11 / recognize legislated scope of practice of healthcare professionals.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.12 / examine the laws governing harassment, labor, and employment.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.13 / differentiate ethical and legal issues impacting healthcare.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.14 / compare personal, professional, and organizational ethics.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.15 / recognize ethical issues and their implications related to healthcare.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.16 / illustrate privileged communications, providing applications to healthcare.
HSTE.O.LDP.5.17 / examine the basic professional standards for healthcare workers, the employer, and the patient.
Standard 6: Medical and Surgical Asepsis
Objectives / The student will
HSTE.O.LDP.6.1 / contrast medical and surgical asepsis, analyzing methods to control the spread of pathogenic
microorganisms.
HSTE.O.LDP.6.2 / classify common pathogenic microorganism and nosocomial infections.
HSTE.O.LDP.6.3 / recognize infection control procedures, applying Standard Precautions as set forth by the Center for
Disease Control (CDC).
HSTE.O.LDP.6.4 / differentiate sanitization, disinfection, and sterilization processes used to reduce or eliminate pathogens.
HSTE.O.LDP.6.5 / choose methods of sterilization used in the laboratory setting.
HSTE.O.LDP.6.6 / demonstrate the proper technique for cleaning, preparing, wrapping, and autoclaving instruments.
HSTE.O.LDP.6.7 / determine and apply methods of sanitization and disinfection in a medical office.
HSTE.O.LDP.6.8 / demonstrate setting up a sterile field in a medical office.
HSTE.O.LDP.6.9 / apply appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in given scenarios.
HSTE.O.LDP.6.10 / don and remove sterile gloves.
HSTE.O.LDP.6.11 / differentiate methods of handling biohazard equipment, supplies, specimens, and waste.
Standard 7: Microbiology Techniques
Objectives / The student will
HSTE.O.LDP.7.1 / contrast the morphological shapes and arrangement of bacteria under the microscope.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.2 / implement Standard Precautions in the microbiology laboratory while dealing with body fluids and
samples.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.3 / differentiate between normal flora and pathogenic bacteria.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.4 / differentiate the types of culture media available for use in the microbiology laboratory including
methods of storage.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.5 / prepare culture media and perform inoculation procedures.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.6 / demonstrate a Gram stain from a culture plate after preparing the slide, explaining its use in diagnoses.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.7 / demonstrate a urine culture using the streak method.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.8 / demonstrate a throat culture using the streak method, completing the strep screen procedure.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.9 / demonstrate the cross streak method on Thayer-Martin media for vaginal and urethral cultures.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.10 / demonstrate microbiology studies on a blood sample.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.11 / recognize the method to obtain a pure culture.
HSTE.O.LDP.7.12 / determine the method to produce isolated colonies.
Standard 8: Anatomy and Physiology
Objectives / The student will
HSTE.O.LDP.8.1 / classify the basic structural and functional organization of the human body including chemical, cellular,
tissue, organ, and system.
HSTE.O.LDP.8.2 / determine the interdependence of body systems as they relate to wellness, disease, disorders, therapies,
and care/rehabilitation.
HSTE.O.LDP.8.3 / distinguish body planes, directional terms, quadrants, and cavities.
HSTE.O.LDP.8.4 / analyze basic structure and function of the human body.
HSTE.O.LDP.8.5 / compare the structure and function of the human body across the lifespan.
HSTE.O.LDP.8.6 / compare common diseases and disorders of each body system (prevention, pathogenesis, diagnoses,
treatment).
HSTE.O.LDP.8.7 / recognize emerging diseases and disorders.
HSTE.O.LDP.8.8 / research biomedical therapies as they relate to the prevention, pathology, and treatment of disease.
HSTE.O.LDP.8.9 / recognize complementary/alternative health practices as they relate to the prevention and treatment of
disease.
Standard 9: Information Technology Application
Objectives / The student will
HSTE.O.LDP.9.1 / implement the use of software and hardware.
HSTE.O.LDP.9.2 / utilize the Internet as a resource/research tool.
Standard 10: Career and Technical Student Organization
Objectives / The student will
HSTE.O.LDP.10.1 / participate in the local chapter of the appropriate Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).
HSTE.O.LDP.10.2 / use parliamentary procedures in chapter meetings.
HSTE.O.LDP.10.3 / demonstrate team membership/leadership and problem solving skills.
HSTE.O.LDP.10.4 / participate in local, state, and national projects impacting healthcare and healthcare education.