Standard 1 Academic Foundations:
Health care workers will know the academic subject matter required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as needed in their role.
Benchmark 1
Diseases and disorders
Indicator 1
The student will analyze body system changes in light of diseases, disorders and wellness.
Indicator 2
The student will compare the aging process among the body systems.
Health care workers will know the various methods of giving and obtaining information. They will communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Benchmark 1 Communication Skills
Indicator 1
The student will apply the elements of communication using the sender-receiver model.
Indicator 2
The student will apply active listening skills using reflection, restatement, and clarification techniques.
Indicator 3
The student will demonstrate courtesy to others, including self -introduction.
Indicator 4
The student will interpret verbal and non-verbal behaviors to augment communication and within scope of practice.
Indicator 5
The student will demonstrate interviewing skills.
Benchmark 2
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.
Standard 3 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 formulate solutions to problems using critical thinking skills analyze, synthesize, evaluate) independently and in teams.
Indicator 2
The student will interact appropriately and respectfully with diverse ethnic, age cultural, religious, and economic groups in various employment and social situations.
Indicator 3
The student will exhibit respectful and empathetic behavior when interacting with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and customers in one-on-one and group situations.
Indicator 4
The student will follow attendance policies of the employer or educational institution.
Indicator 5
The student will accept responsibility for own actions.
Benchmark 2
Interpersonal communications
Indicator 1
The student will communicate in a straightforward, understandable, accurate, and timely manner.
Indicator 2
The student will listen attentively to verbal instruction, requests, and other information to verify accuracy.
Indicator 3
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 manage time, prioritize responsibilities, and meet completion dates as specified by employer and client.
Indicator 2
The student will show enthusiasm and commitment by meeting expectations and priorities of the organization.
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.
Benchmark 1
Cultural, social, and ethnic diversity
Indicator 1
The student will discuss the impact of religions and cultures on those giving and receiving health care with an understanding of past and present events.
Indicator 2
The student will demonstrate respect of individual cultural, social, and ethnic diversity within the health care environment.
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 act responsibly as a team member, completing assigned tasks in a timely and effective manner.
Indicator 2
The student will actively listen to other team members.
Indicator 3
The student will exercise leadership skills as appropriate.
Indicator 4
The student will respect and value the expertise and contributions of all team members.
Indicator 5
The student will work collaboratively with persons from diverse backgrounds to accomplish a common goal.
Indicator 6
The student will acknowledge conflict and take corrective action.
Indicator 7
The student will exhibit strong sense of team identify and commitment to purpose.
Standard 6 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 advocate available preventative health screening and examinations.
Indicator 2
The student will utilize and promote practices that prevent disease and injury.
Indicator 3
The student will analyze high-risk behaviors and use appropriate safety practices.
Indicator 4
The student will evaluate alternative health practices for validity.
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