Introduction to Health Science, 2nd Edition

Introduction to Health Science delivers up-to-date health science content to high school students and supports instructors in teaching an introduction to the careers in health science. Written specifically for the high school market, the structure of the text presents the content in a student-friendly lesson-based approach. Content broken into smaller chunks to make content more manageable for students. The content is organized to make it easier than ever for instructors to teach according to the National Health Science standards. An abundance of instructor materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, and pacing guides increase instructors’ success in translating technical material to high school students. Students will stay engaged with study aids, such as video clips, image labeling practice, activities, extensive assessment opportunities, and connections to HOSA—Future Health Professionals.

• Healthcare Professions features connect health science content to real-world experiences in a true introduction to healthcare careers.
• Procedures help students understand and practice the step-by-step skills required in a variety of healthcare careers.
• This title is correlated to the industry-recognized credentials offered by Precision Exams, by YouScience and NCHSE National Health Science Standards for Health Science I and II.
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Introduction to Health Science delivers up-to-date health science content to high school students and supports instructors in teaching an introduction to the careers in health science. Written specifically for the high school market, the structure of the text presents the content in a student-friendly lesson-based approach. Content broken into smaller chunks to make content more manageable for students. The content is organized to make it easier than ever for instructors to teach according to the National Health Science standards.
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Table of Contents

Unit 1: Welcome to the Field of Health Science

Chapter 1 The Evolution of Healthcare
Chapter 2 Safety—A Priority for Health Science Workers

Unit 2: Career Knowledge and Skills for Health Science

Chapter 3 Health Science Career Preparation
Chapter 4 Career Skills in Health Informatics Services
Chapter 5 Career Skills in Therapeutic Services
Chapter 6 Career Skills in Diagnostic Services
Chapter 7 Career Skills in Support Services
Chapter 8 Career Skills in Biotechnology Research and Development
Chapter 9 Health Maintenance
Chapter 10 Preparing for Healthcare Employment

Unit 3: Foundational Knowledge and Skills for Health Science

Chapter 11 Communication Skills for Healthcare Workers
Chapter 12 Healthcare Technology
Chapter 13 Medical Math

Unit 4: Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Science

Chapter 14 Systems
Chapter 15 Ethical Practices
Chapter 16 Legal Issues

Unit 5: Academic Knowledge and Skills for Health Science

Chapter 17 Medical Terminology and Body Organization
Chapter 18 Body Systems for Support and Movement
Chapter 19 Body Systems for Transportation and Exchange
Chapter 20 Body Systems for Regulation and Communication
Chapter 21 Body Systems for Maintenance and Continuation

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Front Matter (PDF, 849.08 KB)

Chapter 3 (PDF, 1.54 MB)

Chapter 10 (PDF, 2.37 MB)

Brochure

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Correlations

National Consortium for Health Science Education

Learn more about NCHSE Accreditation and Certification (PDF, 732.51 KB)

Texas

CTE: Texas Off-List: Principles of Health Science (PDF, 274.8 KB)

About the Author(s)

Dorothy Winger - has 21 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development for health science and family and consumer science. She has dedicated the last 17 years to building the Health Science program at Madison East High School, where she is the Nursing Assistant program coordinator and has taught Health Science Occupations, Body Structure and Function, Medical Terminology, and Health Information Office Assistant. She also serves as a HOSA advisor, Red Cross blood drive coordinator, and Youth Health Service Corps advisor. Dottie has written statewide curricula, served as president of Wisconsin Health Occupations Professional Educators, sat on the Wisconsin Governor's Task Force on the Health Care Worker Shortage, and served on the leadership team to develop the Wisconsin Standards for Health Science. She has spoken at both national and state conferences on various educational topics. As an education consultant and mentor, Dottie continues to serve as a teacher leader.

Susan Blahnik - is a dedicated educator whose teaching career spans 40 years. Focusing on secondary education, she has taught career and technical coursework in health science as well as family and consumer education. She developed the health science career pathway for her local school district and taught Introduction to Medical Occupations, Body Structure and Function, and Medical Terminology. She established and managed the nursing assisting program, supervised youth apprentices, and advised the HOSA chapter. Sue has written statewide curriculums and recently served on the leadership team to develop the Wisconsin Standards for Health Science. She has presented at both national and state conferences and served as the first president of the Wisconsin Health Science Occupations Professional Educators. An avid supporter of service learning, Sue has mentored both students and fellow educators, and has received several grant awards to support health science instruction and service learning projects. Sue continues her commitment to children and learning as an educational consultant and author.