Standard 1 Academic Foundations:
Health care workers will know the academic subject matter required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge in their role.
Benchmark 1
Diseases and disorders
Indicator 1
The student will analyze methods to control the spread of pathogenic microorganisms.
Health care workers will know the various methods of giving and obtaining information. They will communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Benchmark 1 Reporting
Indicator 1
The student will report relevant information in order of occurrence.
Indicator 2
The student will report subjective information.
Indicator 3
The student will report objective information.
Health care workers will understand how their role fits into their department, their organization, and the overall health care environment. They will identify how key systems affect services they perform and quality of care.
Benchmark 1
Health Care Delivery System
Indicator 1
The student will predict where and how factors such as; cost, managed care, technology, an aging population, access to care, alternative therapies, and lifestyle/behavior changes may affect various health care delivery systems model.
Benchmark 2
Health care deliver system results
Indicator 1
The student will diagram the interdependence of health care professions within a given health care delivery system, pertaining to the delivery of quality health care.
Indicator 2
The student will evaluate the impact of enhanced technology on a health care delivery system.
Benchmark 3
System Change
Indicator 1
The student will analyze the cause and effect on health care system changes based on the influence of: technology, epidemiology, bio-ethics, socio-economics and various forms of complimentary (non-traditional) medicine.
Standard 4 Employability Skills:
Health care workers will understand how employability skills enhance their employment opportunities and job satisfaction. They will demonstrate key employability skills and will maintain and upgrade skills, as needed.
Benchmark 1
Key employability skills
Indicator 1
The student will follow attendance policies of the employer or educational institution.
Benchmark 2
Interpersonal communications
Indicator 1
The student will provide written communication that is accurate and grammatically correct using nomenclature appropriate to the environment.
Benchmark 3
Personal growth and development
Indicator 1
The student will show enthusiasm and commitment by meeting expectations and priorities of the organization.
Benchmark 4
Career decision-making
Indicator 1
The student will explore a potential health science career path in at least one of the following health care services: diagnostic, therapeutic, information or environmental.
Indicator 2
The student will consider the levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments, and career growth potential for the service area.
Standard 5 Legal Responsibility:
Health care workers will understand the legal responsibilities, limitations, and the implications of their actions within the health care delivery setting. They will perform their duties according to regulations, policies, laws and legislated rights of clients.
Benchmark 1
Legal Implications
Indicator 1
The student will analyze legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications of actions.
Indicator 2
The student will use problem solving techniques when confronted with legal dilemmas or issues.
Indicator 3
The student will compare and contrast behaviors and practices that could result in malpractice, liability or negligence.
Health care workers will understand accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the health care environment. They will perform their duties within established ethical guidelines, supporting sensitive, and quality health care delivery.
Benchmark 1
Legal and ethical boundaries
Indicator 1
The student will differentiate between morality and ethics and the relationship of each to health care outcomes.
Indicator 2
The student will differentiate between ethical and legal issues impacting health care.
Indicator 3
The student will analyze legal and ethical aspects of confidentiality.
Indicator 4
The student will discuss bio-ethical issues.
Indicator 5
The student will analyze and evaluate the implications of medical ethics.
Benchmark 2
Ethical practices
Indicator 1
The student will examine Patient Bill of Rights and practice responsibly within the ethical framework.
Health care workers will understand the existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers, and self. They will prevent injury or illness through safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures.
Benchmark 1
Infection control
Indicator 1
The student will use Standard Precautions as described in the rules and regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA).
Indicator 2
The student will practice infection control procedures: - Standard Precautions - Transmission Precautions (airborne, droplet, contact)
Indicator 3
The student will practice appropriate cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing processes.
Benchmark 2
Personal safety
Indicator 1
The student will apply safety procedures to protect clients, co-workers and self.
Indicator 2
The student will manage a personal exposure incident in compliance with OSHA regulations.
Indicator 3
The student will apply principles of body mechanics and ergonomics.
Indicator 4
The student will use common personal protective equipment as appropriate to the environment.
Benchmark 3
Environmental safety
Indicator 1
The student will demonstrate methods of fire prevention in the health care setting.
Indicator 2
The student will prevent accidents by using proper safety techniques.
Indicator 3
The student will practice good housekeeping by maintaining a safe work environment.
Benchmark 4
Common safety hazards
Indicator 1
The student will comply with safety signs, symbols, and labels.
Indicator 2
The student will take appropriate action when observing a hazardous material problem.
Indicator 3
The student will apply safety principles at the school and workplace.
Benchmark 5
Emergency procedures and protocols
Indicator 1
The student will complete requirements for CPR.
Health care workers will understand the roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the health care team, including their ability to promote the delivery of quality health care. They will interact effectively and sensitively with all members of the health care team.
Benchmark 1
Team member participation
Indicator 1
The student will exercise leadership skills as appropriate.
Standard 9 Health Maintenance Practices:
Health care workers will understand the fundamentals of wellness and the prevention of disease processes. They will encourage the practice of preventive health behaviors among their clients.
Benchmark 1
Health Behaviors
Indicator 1
The student will describe behaviors that promote health and wellness.
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