2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Allied Health Assisting
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Health Science

Secondary – Career Preparatory	
Program Number	8417130	
CIP Number	0317029903	
Grade Level	9-12, 30, 31	
Standard Length	3 credits	
Teacher Certification	ANY HEALTH OCCUP G *(See DOE approved list)	
CTSO	HOSA	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose 

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to performing skills representative of one to three areas of allied health care in the laboratory and clinical settings.  Major areas of allied health are defined as physical therapy, emergency, radiation, laboratory and respiratory medicine, and occupational therapy.  Other areas of health, medicine, dentistry, or veterinary may be included, with instructor provided competencies.  Such competencies must remain at the aide level and not go beyond the scope of practice of unlicensed assistive personnel.  Invasive procedures that fall into the nursing scope of practice are not to be added.  Clinical experience is defined as activities performed in the clinical setting under the supervision of a health professional duly certified/licensed in the selected occupational fields. Simulated labs are not a substitute for clinical experience. School certificates for this module must be for “Allied Health Assistant”.  Specific competencies may be listed on the back.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three courses and two occupational completion points. The two credit core is required as a prerequisite for all programs and options.  Secondary students completing the two required courses will not have to repeat the core in postsecondary.  When the recommended sequence is followed, the structure allows students to complete at specified points for employment or remain for advanced training or cross-training.  A student who completes the applicable competencies at any occupational completion point may either continue with the training program or exit as an occupational completer.

The two courses in the core are:

	8417100 - Health Science Anatomy and Physiology (Previously titled Health Science 1)
	8417110 - Health Science Foundations (Previously titled Health Science 2) 

The following table illustrates the secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	   SOC Code	Level	Graduation Requirement	
A	8417100	Health Science Anatomy & Physiology	1 credit	31-9099
	3	EQ	
	8417110	Health Science Foundations 	1 credit	31-9099
	3	VO	
B	8417131	Allied Health Assisting 3	1 credit	31-9099	2	VO	
Graduation Requirement Abbreviations- EQ= Equally Rigorous Science, PA= Practical Arts, EC= Economics, VO= Career and Technical Education)

Academic Alignment Tables

Academic alignment is an ongoing, collaborative effort of professional educators specializing in the fields of science, mathematics, English/language arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE). This initiative supports CTE programs by improving student performance through the integration of academic content within CTE courses. Career and Technical Education courses that have been aligned to the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science and the Florida Standards for Mathematics and English/Language Arts will show the following data: the quantity of academic standards in the CTE course; the total number of standards contained in the academic course; and the percentage of alignment to the CTE course.

Courses	Anatomy/ Physiology
Honors	Astronomy     Solar/Galactic Honors	Biology 1	Chemistry 1	Earth-Space Science	Environmental Science	Genetics	Integrated Science	Marine Science 1 Honors	Physical Science	Physics 1	
8417100	46/87
53%	6/80
8%	52/83
63%	7/69
10%	26/67
39%	8/70
11%	21/69
30%	34/82
41%	9/66
14%	29/74
39%	6/72
8%	
8417110	17/87
20%	16/80
20%	32/83
39%	13/69
19%	28/67
42%	15/70
21%	14/69
20%	28/82
34%	18/66
27%	31/74
42%	12/72
17%	
8417131	46/87
53%	25/80
31%	15/83
18%	24/69
35%	3/67
4%	25/70
36%	35/69
51%	4/82
5%	20/66
30%	3/74
4%	25/72
35%	
**   Alignment pending review    						#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Courses	Algebra 1	Algebra 2	Geometry	English 1	English 2	English 3	English 4	
8417100	21/67
31%	9/75
12%	18/54
33%	14/46
30%	14/45
31%	#	#	
8417110	25/67
37%	15/75
20%	18/54
33%	22/46
48%	22/45
49%	25/45
56%	25/45
56%	
8417131	8/67
12%	17/75
23%	8/54
15%	#	#	18/45
40%	18/45
40%	
**   Alignment pending review    			#   Alignment attempted, but no correlation to academic course

Florida Standards for Technical Subjects 

Florida Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are the critical reading and writing literacy standards designed for grade 6 and above.  These standards are predicated on teachers of history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertise to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields.  It is important to note that the 6-12 literacy standards in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects are not meant to replace content standards in those areas but rather to supplement them.

This curriculum framework incorporates the grades 9-10 reading and writing literacy standards in the first two courses of this CTE program and grade 11-12 reading and writing literacy standards in the third and fourth courses of this CTE program.  The standards for Mathematical Practices describe varieties of expertise that educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students.  These practices rest on important “processes and proficiencies” with longstanding importance in mathematics education.  This curriculum framework incorporates the appropriate mathematical practices in the first four courses of this CTE program.  

Florida Standards for English Language Development (ELD)
English language learners communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting. ELD.K12.SI.1.1 

English Language Development (ELD) Standards Special Notes:
Teachers are required to provide listening, speaking, reading and writing instruction that allows English language learners (ELL) to communicate for social and instructional purposes within the school setting.   For the given level of English language proficiency and with visual, graphic, or interactive support, students will interact with grade level words, expressions, sentences and discourse to process or produce language necessary for academic success. The ELD standard should specify a relevant content area concept or topic of study chosen by curriculum developers and teachers which maximizes an ELL’s need for communication and social skills. To access an ELL supporting document which delineates performance definitions and descriptors, please click on the following link: http://www.cpalms.org/uploads/docs/standards/eld/SI.pdf.
For additional information on the development and implementation of the ELD standards, please contact the Bureau of Student Achievement through Language Acquisition at sala@fldoe.org.

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

Standards 1-30 encompass the Health Science Core: 

01.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Allied Health Assisting. 
02.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Allied Health Assisting.
03.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 09-10 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Allied Health Assisting.
04.0	Analyze and interpret an overview of the human body, including organization and chemical process.
05.0	Apply correct medical terminology relating to body structure and function within a real-world application.
06.0	Evaluate cells and tissues microscopically and macroscopically and relate their specialized functions.
07.0	Analyze the integumentary system in relation to health and disease.
08.0	Analyze the skeletal system in relation to health and disease.
09.0	Analyze the muscular system in relation to health and disease.
10.0	Analyze the nervous system in relation to health and disease.
11.0	Analyze the endocrine system in relation to health and disease.
12.0	Analyze the cardiovascular/circulatory system in relation to health and disease.
13.0	Analyze the lymphatic and immune systems in relation to health and disease.
14.0	Analyze the respiratory system in relation to health and disease.
15.0	Analyze the digestive system in relation to health and disease.
16.0	Analyze the urinary system in relation to health and disease.
17.0	Analyze the both the male and female reproductive systems in relation to health and disease.
18.0	Identify and explain factors relating to genetics and disease.
19.0	Evaluate and apply the principles of disease transmission and control to real-world scenarios.
20.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations.
21.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
22.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
23.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
24.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
25.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
26.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
27.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
28.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
29.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
30.0	Apply basic math and science skills. 

Standards 31-35 encompass competencies specific to Allied Health Assisting 3 : 

31.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Allied Health Assisting.
32.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Allied Health Assisting.
33.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Allied Health Assisting.
34.0	Perform skills representative of at least three major allied health areas in the school laboratory before beginning the clinical phase.
35.0	Successfully complete a clinical rotation in at least three major allied health areas.

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards
Health Science Core: 

The first two courses in this program are referred to as the Health Science Core and consist of the courses Health Science Anatomy & Physiology (8417100) and Health Science Foundations (8417110). These courses were previously titled Health Science 1 and Health Science 2. To ensure consistency whenever these courses are offered, the standards and benchmarks for the health science core have been placed in a separate document. 

You can access the course outline by visiting this link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/health_sci_core_secondary_1617.rtf 

The two credit core is required as a prerequisite for all secondary programs except for Practical Nursing and Pharmacy Technician.  Secondary students completing the two required courses will not have to repeat the core in postsecondary.  When the recommended sequence is followed, the structure allows students to complete at specified points for employment or remain for advanced training or cross-training.  

Course Title: 	Health Science Anatomy & Physiology 
Course Number: 	8417100
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:
This course is part of the secondary Health Core consisting of an overview of the human body, both structurally and functionally with emphasis on the pathophysiology and transmission of disease.  Medical terminology is an integral part of the course.

You can access the course standards and benchmarks by visiting this link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/health_sci_core_secondary_1617.rtf

Course Title: 	Health Science Foundations 
Course Number: 	8417110
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:
This course is part of the Secondary Health Core designed to provide the student with an in depth knowledge of the health care system and associated occupations.  Emphasis is placed on communication and interpersonal skills, use of technology, ethics and the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills.  Students may shadow professionals throughout the course.  

You can access the course standards and benchmarks by visiting this link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/health_sci_core_secondary_1617.rtf

2016 – 2017
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Course Title:		Allied Health Assisting 3
Course Number:	8417131
Course Credit:	1

Course Description:

In this course students will perform skills representative of one to three areas of allied health care in the laboratory and clinical settings.  Major areas of allied health are defined as physical therapy, radiation, EKG, laboratory and respiratory medicine, and occupational therapy.  Other areas of health, medicine, dentistry, or veterinary may be included with instructor provided competencies.

Florida Standards	Correlation to CTE Program Standard #	
31.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 reading in Technical Subjects for student success in Allied Health Assisting.		
31.01	Key Ideas and Details		
31.01.1	Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, attending to important distinctions the author makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the account.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.1		
31.01.2	Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; trace the text’s explanation or depiction of a complex process, phenomenon, or concept; provide an accurate summary of the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.2		
31.01.3	Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical tasks, attending to special cases or exceptions defined in the text.
LAFS.1112.RST.1.3		
31.02	Craft and Structure		
31.02.1	Determine the meaning of symbols key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 11–12 texts and topics.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.4		
31.02.2	Analyze how the text structures information or ideas into categories or hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the information or ideas.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.5		
31.02.3	Analyze the author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying important issues that remain unresolved.
LAFS.1112.RST.2.6		
31.03	Integration of Knowledge and Ideas		
31.03.1	Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g. quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.7		
31.03.2	Evaluate the hypotheses, data, analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical text, verifying the data when possible and corroborating or challenging conclusions with other sources of information.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.8		
31.03.3	Synthesize information from a range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting information when possible.
LAFS.1112.RST.3.9		
31.04	Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity		
31.04.1	By the end of grade 11, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] in the grades 11–CCR text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
31.04.2	By the end of grade 12, read and comprehend literature [informational texts, history/social studies texts, science/technical texts] at the high end of the grades 11–CCR text complexity band independently and proficiently.
LAFS.1112.RST.4.10		
32.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 writing in Technical Subjects for student success in Allied Health Assisting.		
32.01	Text Types and Purposes		
32.01.1	Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.1		
32.01.2	Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.
LAFS.1112.WHST.1.2		
32.02	Production and Distribution of Writing		
32.02.1	Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.4		
32.02.2	Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.5		
32.02.3	Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
LAFS.1112.WHST.2.6		
32.03	Research to Build and Present Knowledge		
32.03.1	Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.7		
32.03.2	Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.8		
32.03.3	Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
LAFS.1112.WHST.3.9		
32.04	Range of Writing		
32.04.1	Write routinely over extended time frames (time for reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
LAFS.1112.WHST.4.10		
33.0	Methods and strategies for using Florida Standards for grades 11-12 Mathematical Practices in Technical Subjects for student success in Allied Health Assisting.		
33.01	Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MAFS.K12.MP.1.1		
33.02	Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
MAFS.K12.MP.2.1		
33.03	Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
MAFS.K12.MP.3.1		
33.04	Model with mathematics.
MAFS.K12.MP.4.1		
33.05	Use appropriate tools strategically.
MAFS.K12.MP.5.1		
33.06	Attend to precision.
MAFS.K12.MP.6.1		
33.07	Look for and make use of structure.
MAFS.K12.MP.7.1		
33.08	Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.
MAFS.K12.MP.8.1		

Abbreviations: 
FS-M/LA = Florida Standards for Math/Language Arts
NGSSS-Sci = Next Generation Sunshine State Standards for Science

CTE Standards and Benchmarks	FS-M/LA	NGSSS-Sci	
34.0	Perform skills representative of 1-3 major allied health areas in the school laboratory before beginning the clinical phase–The student will be able to:		SC.912.L.14.14
SC.912.L.14.34
SC.912.L.14.36
SC.912.L.14.38
SC.912.L.14.39
SC.912.L.14.47 SC.912.L.18.11 SC.912.N.1.1  SC.912.P.11.10	
34.01	Perform skills related to the body systems.			
34.02	If unlicensed clinical laboratory type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, only procedures that are exempt from clinical laboratory personnel licensure requirements will be presented and students will:			
34.02.01	Perform waived testing on blood and urine. 			
34.02.02	Prepare blood slides for differential blood count. 			
34.02.03	Plate microbiological specimen on appropriate media. 			
34.02.04	Report urine specific gravity, color and characteristics.			
34.02.05	Perform centrifuge operation and maintenance. 			
34.02.06	Name (or identify) and explain the use of the common instruments/equipment found in the clinical laboratory.	LAFS.1112.L.3.6
LAFS.1112.RI.2.4		
34.02.07	Demonstrate knowledge of specimen differentiation and procedure interference's. 			
34.02.08	Perform communication skills specifically related to laboratory science. 	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1b		
34.02.09	Discuss the process of performing venipunctures. 			
34.02.10	Name and discuss the specialty areas within laboratory (hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, etc.)	LAFS.1112.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		
34.02.11	Explain the criteria set forth in CLIA to classify laboratory testing as waived, moderate complexity or high complexity. 	LAFS.1112.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		
34.02.12	Explain the levels and qualifications for testing personnel as set forth in CLIA (complexity based) and as established by state law (licensure categories).	LAFS.1112.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.2.4		
34.02.13	Practice and demonstrate how to properly and safely use a microscope. 			
34.03	If unlicensed physical restorative type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:		SC.912.L.14.12
SC.912.L.14.13
SC.912.L.14.14
SC.912.L.14.15
SC.912.L.14.16
SC.912.L.14.17
SC.912.L.14.18
SC.912.L.14.19 
SC.912.L.14.20 
SC.912.N.1.1 
SC.912.P.10.4   	
34.03.01	Describe the functions of bones and muscles as related to the practice of physical therapy.	LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		
34.03.02	Define disability and identify types of disabilities.	LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		
34.03.03	Name and discuss the avenues of physical therapy practice. 	LAFS.1112.SL.1.2		
34.03.04	Describe equipment used in physical therapy.	LAFS.1112.RI.1.1		
34.03.05	Teach crutch and walker use and care. 	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1a		
34.03.06	Perform safe body mechanics and transfer 	LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
34.03.07	Demonstrate an understanding of the use of modalities (i.e.  Ultrasound, heat and cold therapeutic massage, E-STEM, wound care, elastic stockings)	LAFS.1112.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.1.2		
34.03.08	Perform hydrotherapy.			
34.03.09	Perform communication skills specifically related to physical therapy. 	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1b		
34.03.10	Identify, describe, and demonstrate the use of devices.	LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
34.03.11	Demonstrate techniques used in active and passive range of motion exercises. 			
34.03.12	Instruct patients in bed/wheelchair mobility.	LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
34.03.13	Describe the relationship between long-term and short-term goals.	LAFS.1112.RI.1.3
		
34.04	If unlicensed occupational restorative type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:		SC.912.N.1.1	
34.04.01	Assist clients to eat using prompting.			
34.04.02	Identify augmented communication devices and purposes of each.			
34.04.03	Describe equipment used in occupational therapy.	LAFS.1112.RI.1.1		
34.04.04	Make splints.			
34.04.05	Perform feeding and dressing skills using adaptive equipment.			
34.04.06	Perform feeding and dressing skills using one hand.			
34.04.07	Perform communication skills specifically related to occupational therapy. 	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1b		
34.04.08	Perform and instruct range and motion exercises. 	LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
34.04.09	Name and discuss the avenues of occupational therapy practice. 	LAFS.1112.W.3.8
		
34.04.10	Train the client in clothing care skills.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1a
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
34.04.11	Train the client in food preparation skills.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1a
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
34.04.12	Train the client in money management skills.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1a
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
34.05	If unlicensed respiratory restorative type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:		SC.912.L.14.36
SC.912.L.14.37
SC.912.L.14.38
SC.912.L.14.39
SC.912.L.14.40
SC.912.L.14.41
SC.912.L.14.44  SC.912.N.1.1	
34.05.01	Name and discuss the avenues of Respiratory Care Practice.	LAFS.1112.W.3.8
		
34.05.02	Describe common respiratory diseases (asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, atelectasis) and common medications used to treat respiratory diseases.	LAFS.1112.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
34.05.03	Recognize normal breath sounds when ausculating the chest with a stethoscope. 			
34.05.04	Assemble and practice using gas reducing and flow regulating equipment.			
34.05.05	Demonstrate and discuss the use of incentive spirometers.	LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.3.8
LAFS.1112.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.1.2		
34.05.06	Differentiate between various oxygen delivery devices (nasal cannulas, simple and re-breathing masks, oxyhoods, enclosures.	LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		
34.05.07	Stock shelves with, process, and perform preventative maintenance on respiratory care equipment.			
34.05.08	Check emergency equipment assigned to respiratory care.			
34.05.09	Demonstrate/discuss the use of postural drainage and percussion.	LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		
34.05.10	Discuss and practice the use of the pulse oximeter.			
34.05.11	Describe the equipment and use of humidity/aerosol.	LAFS.1112.W.2.4
LAFS.1112.W.3.8		
34.06	If medical administrative assisting type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:		SC.912.P.10.18	
34.06.01	Demonstrate an understanding of basic medical terminology e.g.  prefixes, suffixes and root words related to major body systems. 	LAFS.1112.RI.2.4
LAFS.1112.L.3.4
		
34.06.02	Demonstrate an understanding of straight numerical, alphabetical and terminal digit filing.			
34.06.03	Demonstrate computer literacy, keyboarding and retrieval skills.			
34.06.04	List procedures for scheduling and referring patients, and handling walk-in emergency patients.			
34.06.05	Understand what is required to create and submit a medical bill 	LAFS.1112.RI.1.1		
34.06.06	Define a Release of Medical Information, Explanation of Benefit, Assignment of Benefit and Electronic Remittance Advice. 	LAFS.1112.L.3.6
LAFS.1112.RI.2.6		
34.06.07	Develop an understanding of healthcare coverage and be able to interpret the information contained on the patient’s insurance card. 	LAFS.1112.RI.1.1
LAFS.1112.RI.4.10		
34.06.08	Understand the financial terms and procedures involved in operating a medical office practice, including Income, Expense, Accounts Receivable, Accounts payable, Cash and Accrual Accounting, Write-off Adjustments.	LAFS.1112.L.3.4c		
34.07	If unlicensed Radiologic type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:		SC.912.L.14.36	
34.07.01	Compare and contrast the development of x-rays through digital media or through film. 			
34.07.02	Identify the function of a cassette, film, and screen.	LAFS.1112.RI.1.3		
34.07.03	Describe how radiation produces an image on film and through digital technology. 	LAFS.1112.RI.1.3		
34.07.04	Identify the process by which x-ray film is developed.			
34.07.05	Process a film through an automatic processor.	LAFS.1112.L.3.4c		
34.07.06	Identify anatomical position and terminology medial, lateral, superior, inferior, anterior/ventral, and posterior/dorsal).	LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
34.07.07	Identify patient properly (check identification band, etc.)	LAFS.1112.SL.2.6
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
34.07.08	Explain appropriate exam(s) to the patient.	LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
34.07.09	Perform safe body mechanics and transferring skills of patient onto x-ray table.			
34.07.10	Position patient for exam(s) (chest, KUB, hand and foot).			
34.07.11	Position x-ray tube to simulate exposure for exam(s) (chest, KUB, hand and foot).			
34.07.12	Position patient in supine, prone, lateral, oblique, AP, PA of appropriate part.			
34.08	If unlicensed phlebotomy aide type skills are to be taught, students will:		SC.912.L.14.36 SC.912.N.1.1	
34.08.01	Demonstrate accepted professional communication and interpersonal skills of a phlebotomist. 	LAFS.1112.SL.2.6
		
34.08.02	Discuss phlebotomy in relation to the health care setting.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.2		
34.08.03	Identify the anatomic structure and function of body systems in relation to services performed by phlebotomist.			
34.08.04	Recognize and identify collection reagents, supplies, equipment and interfering chemical substances.			
34.08.05	Demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to perform phlebotomy.	LAFS.1112.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		
34.08.06	Practice accepted procedures of transporting, accessioning and processing specimens.			
34.08.07	Practice quality assurance and safety.			
34.08.08	Discuss the process of performing venipuncture.			
34.09	If unlicensed geriatric type skills are to be taught, (for students completing nurse assisting only) students will:		SC.912.L.14.51
SC.912.L.14.52	
34.09.01	Recognize types of long term care facilities and levels of care.			
34.09.02	Be familiar with legislation affecting long term care.	LAFS.1112.RI.3.8		
34.09.03	Discuss physical and emotional effects of aging and appropriate ways of dealing with them.	LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		
34.09.04	Recognize the stages of dementia and the care of residents in each stage.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d		
34.09.05	Discuss reality orientation, reminiscing, and validation therapy.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.2		
34.09.06	Describe the effects of aging on nutritional needs.	LAFS.1112.W.2.4		
34.09.07	Provide for the safety of the elderly and chronically ill patient, including prevention of falls, prevention of infections, provision of a safe environment and prompt attendance to patients’ needs.			
34.09.08	Check integrity of patient’s skin condition and take appropriate actions when needed.			
34.09.09	Recognize common chronic illnesses and the special care required.			
34.09.10	Provide appropriate end of life care.			
34.09.11	Describe common medications taken by the elderly and chronically ill, their effects, and side effects.			
34.10	If electrocardiograph technician skills are to be taught, students will:		SC.912.L.14.36 SC.912.N.1.1	
34.10.01	Describe the cardiovascular system.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.2
LAFS.1112.RI.1.3
LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		
34.10.01.1	Correlate the anatomy of the heart to the placement of leads for an EKG including special needs populations.			
34.10.01.2	 Correlate the electrical conduction system of the heart to the rhythms. 			
34.10.01.3	  Compare and contrast polarization, depolarization and repolarization as it applies to patient care scenarios. 			
34.10.01.4	Describe the usual pattern of electrical flow through the conduction system including the five major areas and physical layout. 			
34.10.01.5	Give the inherent rates for the SA node, the AV junction, and the ventricles.			
34.10.02	Demonstrate an understanding of the role and responsibilities of the EKG/ECG tech.			
34.10.02.1	Recognize and practice legal and ethical responsibilities as they relate to an EKG tech.	LAFS.1112.RI.3.8		
34.10.02.2	Prepare and maintain all EKG equipment 			
34.10.02.3	Identify patient and verify the requisition order.			
34.10.02.4	State precautions required when performing diagnostic procedures.			
34.10.02.5	Recognize a cardiac emergency. 			
34.10.03	Demonstrate knowledge of, apply and use medical instrumentation modalities.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d
LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.10.03.1	Calculate a patient's heart rate from the EKG tracing ( for example 6-second method)	LAFS.1112.SL.2.4		
34.10.03.2	Perform a 12 lead EKG			
34.10.04	Recognize normal and abnormal monitoring.	LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.11	If unlicensed veterinary type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:		SC.912.L.14.52 SC.912.L.15.6 SC.912.L.16.10 SC.912.N.1.1	
34.11.01	Discuss ethical considerations related to animal care and use.	LAFS.1112.RI.3.8		
34.11.02	Describe Science within the animal care industry. 	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1a		
34.11.03	Identify common domestic animal species and breeds.			
34.11.04	Apply academic skills to animal care situations terminology, veterinary medical dosages.	LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
34.11.05	Describe basic concepts of animal nutrition. 	LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
34.11.06	Provide appropriate general care to a variety of common companion animal species.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d
LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.11.07	Safely handle, restrain, confine, and examine companion animals,	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d
LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.11.08	Demonstrate proper grooming techniques for animals.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d
LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.11.09	Socialize young animals and basic obedience train dogs.			
34.11.10	Describe and demonstrate procedures for identifying, preventing, and controlling diseases of companion animals and zoonotic diseases.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d
LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.11.11	Demonstrate basic knowledge of laboratory procedures used in veterinary practice.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d
LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.11.12	Assist with veterinary nursing procedures.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d
LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.11.13	Demonstrate knowledge of veterinary office procedures.			
34.12	If housekeeping type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:			
34.12.01	Organize and maintain supplies and equipment.			
34.12.02	Use housekeeping equipment			
34.12.03	Care for and distribute laundry.			
34.12.04	Perform housekeeping activities.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d
LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.12.05	Care for the cleaning and maintenance of horizontal and vertical surfaces within facility.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d
LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.12.06	Identify chemicals and their proper use			
34.12.07	Demonstrate safety, security, and sanitation skills.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1d
LAFS.1112.L.1.1		
34.13	If biomedical research type skills is one of the selected allied health areas to be taught, students will:		SC.912.L.14.6 SC.912.L.15.15 SC.912.L.16.1
SC.912.L.16.2
SC.912.L.16.3
SC.912.L.16.4
SC.912.L.16.5
SC.912.L.16.6
SC.912.L.16.7
SC.912.L.16.8
SC.912.L.16.9
SC.912.L.16.10	
34.13.01	Comprehend technical vocabulary. 	LAFS.1112.L.3.6		
34.13.02	Document lab results accurately.			
34.13.03	Recognize hazardous lab conditions.			
34.13.04	Maintain safe work environment, including but not limited to correct handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials, and use of personal protective equipment.			
34.13.05	Research regulatory bodies (OSHA, NIH, NR, DOT, EPA, CDC, NRC, CLIA. DEA and FDA)	LAFS.1112.W.3.9b
LAFS.1112.W.3.7		
34.13.06	Discuss testing methods and inspection procedures in relation to quality control.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.1a		
34.13.07	Monitor environmental conditions of research facility (growth chamber, greenhouse, seed storage room, animal housing or manufacturing site).			
34.13.08	Discuss the proper utilization of test plants and animals.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.2
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		
34.13.09	Prepare solutions and reagents for laboratory use.			
34.13.10	Operate laboratory equipment.			
34.13.11	Identify common microorganisms.			
34.13.12	Explain how to culture and perform bioassays.			
34.13.13	Discuss genetic engineering skills.	LAFS.1112.SL.1.2
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		
34.13.14	Utilize problem solving skills.			
34.13.15	Practice asepsis.			
34.13.16	Discuss sterilization techniques, including proper packaging of sterile goods. 	LAFS.1112.SL.1.2
LAFS.1112.SL.2.4
LAFS.1112.SL.2.6		
35.0	Successfully complete a clinical rotation in at least 3 major allied health areas--The student will be able to:			
35.01	Demonstrate skills in the clinical setting as outlined in the above standard.			
35.02	Complete three (3) clinical rotations under the supervision of a duly licensed/certified allied health care worker.			
35.03	Exhibit behavior consistent with the professional ethics required of each of the allied health areas being studied.			

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

This program requires a clinical component of approximately 50% the length of the courses following the health science core. A portion of the clinical experience can be achieved through simulation when appropriate.  

Clinical courses require contact hours in the clinical setting in order to complete the health science program.  Hospitals, nursing homes, and other clinical facilities with clinical affiliation agreements limit the number of students that can rotate and/or be on site at one time.  Most facilities, including hospitals and nursing homes, limit the number of students to 15.  Due to these industry limitations, it is recommended that the student ratio be 15:1 (student/teacher) based on the clinical facilities that students attend to for clinical training.

Special Notes

For each skill set, the teacher certification used must also be able to teach programs that encompass the competencies being taught.  The teacher certifications that teach the individual skill sets should be experienced and capable in the skills themselves in order to teach. 

The course Anatomy and Physiology (2000350) or Anatomy and Physiology Honors (2000360) may be substituted for the course Health Science Anatomy & Physiology (8417100).   
Following the completion of the Health Science Anatomy and Physiology and Health Science Foundations courses, the student is eligible to take the National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards Assessment with instructor approval and the completion of a portfolio.
This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements.  Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.

If students in this program are seeking a licensure, certificate or registration through the Department of Health, please refer to 456.0635 F.S. for more information on disqualification for a license, certificate, or registration through the Department of Health. 

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the intercurricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml