Health Science
The Health Science cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
Each lesson below includes an instructional video, lesson plan, and a student test or activity.
Human Body Systems
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand the major human body systems, their primary functions, and how systems interact to maintain normal body function and overall health.
What is Outbreak Science?
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn what outbreaks are, how infectious diseases spread, and how multiple perspectives and systems work together to identify and respond to outbreaks.
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand how medical terms are constructed and learn the necessary skills to decode unfamiliar medical terminology.
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn the difference between anatomy and physiology, how structure and function are connected, and how the human body is organized.
Phlebotomy: How to Perform Venipuncture
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn the process of performing venipuncture while recognizing the importance of accuracy, sequencing, and patient safety.
Cluster Overview: Health Science
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the career pathways and some corresponding occupations within the Health Science cluster.
Phlebotomy: Collecting a Blood Culture
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand how to collect a blood culture while ensuring accurate test results and patient safety.
Phlebotomy: Syringe Draw Procedure
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand why a syringe draw is used, how to safely perform the procedure, and the importance of proper technique.
Phlebotomy: Winged "Butterfly" Blood Culture
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand why winged blood collection sets are used, how to perform a butterfly draw, and the value of proper technique.
Phlebotomy: Dermal Punctures and Capillary Blood Collection
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn when dermal punctures are used and how to perform capillary blood collection.
Phlebotomy: Venipuncture Multi-Sample Straight Stick Needle System
Upon completion of these materials, students will learn how to perform a multi-sample (straight stick) blood draw, including preparation, vein selection, sample collection, and post-draw safety procedures.
Public Health
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the importance of public health and how it affects our everyday lives.
First Aid
Upon completion of these materials, students will know the basics of First Aid and steps to take when an emergency is encountered.
Obtaining Patient TPR
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand how to measure temperature, pulse, and respiration while considering the comfort of a patient.
Phlebotomy: Tourniquet Application and Vein Palpation
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand the proper tourniquet application and vein selection in the blood collection process.
Professionalism in a Healthcare Setting
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand the importance of professionalism in healthcare and identify key traits of professional behavior.
Donning and Doffing PPE
Upon completion of these materials, students will understand how to safely don and doff PPE in the correct order, minimizing contamination risks.
Key concepts of Health Science condensed into a series of short instructional videos around a similar topic.