Health Science Technology Course Syllabus

Rivera Early College High School

Instructor: Ms. M. Soriano

Room #: F216
E-Mail: msoriano@bisd.us
Phone #: 956-698--3096
Conference:

Course Description: Health Science Technology is designed to develop healthcare

specific knowledge and skills in effective communications, ethical and legal responsibilities,
client care, safety, first aid, and CPR. This course prepares the student for the transition to
clinical or work-based experiences in healthcare. This course is a block course.

Expectations: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to effectively
communicate with patients/coworkers, determine the ethical and legal responsibilities of a
healthcare worker, and perform basic client care as well first aid and CPR.

Block course: Students will be in this course for two class periods daily. Assignments
requiring the use of the Health Science Laboratory are to be completed during the allotted
time. Students are to follow laboratory rules at all times.

Clinical Visits: Students will be visiting a clinical site. They are to report to the designated
area to catch the bus to the site on time and in proper dress with equipment.
*Proper Dress: Black scrubs with Rivera Logo, school ID, Hair must be up,
minimum to no makeup, Short natural nails, No acrylic nails, No jewelry (earrings,
rings, bracelets or necklace), No crocs or open toed shoes, No perfume, NO
PHONES
*Proper Equipment: Watch, Memo pad, Pen
Failure to comply, will result with the student being left behind on campus and will need to
complete a make-up assignment. Students are to conduct themselves in a respectful and
professional manner while they are at the clinical site. Any student not in their assigned
area or caught roaming the halls will be dropped from the course. Clinical visits are a
privilege and will be terminated by the instructor and/or administration if deemed necessary.

Projects/Activities: Students will be assigned projects throughout the school year.

Activities and projects will consist of individual and/or group work. Each student is
responsible for their participation and accountability during group activities (each person is
to contribute).
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Materials Needed: Students will need the following materials for this class.

1 1 3 Ring Binder Color Pencils

4 dividers for Binder Dry Erase Marker
Notebook Paper 1 USB
1 70 page spiral notebook Black or blue pens
Binder: Students are responsible for bringing their binder to class on a daily basis. First
page of the binder will be the COVER page which will include the following centered
information:
Name
Subject (class)
Teachers Name
Class Period
Second page: Course Syllabus
Third page: Classroom rules/consequences/rewards
Each binder must include 4 dividers:
1. Unit Notes
2. Daily Work
3. Unit Reviews
4. Project Work
The spiral notebook will be utilized for the writing activities we will do in class and will be
kept in the binder. All assignments will be kept by the instructor throughout the unit of study
and will be handed back to the student upon completion of the unit. All assignments must
be written in black or blue ink. Any assignments written in pencil will not be accepted
unless otherwise instructed to do so.

Homework: Homework will be given at the discretion of the instructor and must be turned
in at the beginning of the class period on the date specified in class. Assignments received
after the due date will not be accepted. It is the students responsibility to turn in homework
even if the teacher does not remind you to do so.

Absences: Please refer to the 2016-2017 Student Handbook for attendance policy. All
excuses must be turned into the Attendance Office on your own time, not during class. It is
the students responsibility to ask for any assignments, notes, test, quizzes, etc.
missed during their absence. If you are absent for a test review, or on a test date, you
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will be required to take the test on the day you return. Advanced notice about tests is
given to the student so that they can plan accordingly.

Make-Up Work: It is the students responsibility to make up assignments as soon as

they return from an absence.

Retest: Retesting will take place upon student failure and student request. As per BISD
policy, retesting must occur within 5 school days after the student has received the failing
grade. The student may raise his/her test score only to a maximum of 70 by taking the
retest. Should the student fail to appear to the scheduled retest appointment, they forfeit the
chance to pick up their grade and will retain the failing grade.

Grading: Refer to the 2016 2017 Student Handbooks. A minimum of 3 major and 5 minor
grades will be given per Six Weeks.

Information Regarding the ATC Program: Advanced Technical Credit Program

The Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) Program is an advanced placement program for
students interested in preparing for college and a technical career that requires
postsecondary education. Any student who successfully completes statewide-articulated
secondary courses such as this one is eligible to receive articulated credit from any
participating public two-year college in the state that offers the corresponding college
course.
You are enrolled in an ATC course that will apply towards a college major as part of your
high school graduation plan. As a result, this ATC course is a special version of a normal
credit towards your GPA and will be reflected on your high school transcript. This course
may also be noted with the letter A- on your high school transcript to identify the high school
course as an ATC course. Nevertheless, to qualify for college credit through the ATC
Program, you must meet the following requirements upon completion of this course:
Complete this ATC course with a minimum grade of 80 (B or better).
Junior and or Senior Course Note: Since this is a Junior ATC course, you must
have taken additional ATC courses as a freshman and/or sophomore to qualify for
the college credit in all courses.
For more information regarding ATC you may visit the ATC website at
http://www.atctexas.org/atc_students.asp, or visit with you campus CTE Counselor.
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Classroom Rules/Discipline Plan for Principles of Health Science

Ms. M. Soriano, F216

Classroom Rules
1. BE PREPARED: come to class with necessary materials and completed
assignments.

2. BE RESPECTFUL: treat others as you expect to be treated.

Do not interrupt lectures
Respect others property
THE USE OF FOUL LANGUAGE IS PROHIBITED

3. THE USE OF CELL PHONES/TABLETS WILL BE DETERMINED ON A DAILY

BASIS:
Electronics should be stored when not in use.
Should you be caught using them when you are not supposed to,
they WILL be confiscated.

4. NEVER COMPROMISE YOUR INTEGRETY!

Cheating during a test/quiz gives you an automatic ZERO!!
NO chance to make up test/quiz
Parents will be notified

5. NO food/candy/drinks will be allowed in classroom.

6. The Instructor dismisses the class, NOT the bell!

Consequences

1. Verbal Warning

2. Student/ Teacher Conference

3. Call to Parent

4. Student/Teacher/Parent Conference

5. Referral to Assistant Principal

6. In some cases, Security will be called.

All of the above will be documented in the students file.

*Serious offenses can, at the teachers discretion, result in more severe consequences
regardless of previous steps taken.
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Attention Parents/Guardian:

Please take a few minutes to review the course syllabus for Health Science
Technology 2015 2016 with your son/daughter. You can contact me at any time during my
conference period and through email. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have.
Students will be required to bring an updated copy of their vaccination, should there be any
pending vaccines students need to acquire them before October 30, 2015. Keep in mind
updated TB test and seasonal flu shot are mandatory. I look forward to being your childs
Health Science instructor this year. Please sign and return this document to me.

Sincerely,

Ms. M. Soriano

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