Lesson 1: Allied Health
Duration of Days: 12
Lesson Objective
Explore various allied health careers
Discuss their role in patient management and as part of health teams.
What did you find interesting/unique about this career?
Discuss whether or not you could see yourself in that field in the future, and why or why not.
How does this profession fit into the healthcare team?
CT CTE Medical Careers Education
D. Health Care Delivery System:
17.Compare various career options in therapeutic and diagnostic health care clusters and the required education for practice.
I. Individual and Team Responsibilities:
36. Describe interdisciplinary roles and responsibilities of the healthcare team.
37. Recognize characteristics of an effective healthcare team.
DOK 3, 4
Journaling, Tiered Questions, Request for Slides
Case study worksheet
Test Question writing
Career Reflections
Unit Test
Case studies and treatment teams are developed and aligned with chapters explored in Medical Terminology modules.
Field Trips: Chosen based on availability to include:
Meriden Forensics Lab, Quinnipiac School of Medicine, UB College of Health Sciences,
Speakers: Chosen based on availability to include: Respiratory Therapist, Director of HHS, Public Health Educator, Medicolegal Death Investigator, Executive Assistant to OCME, RedCross Account Manager I, Phlebotomist, Medicolegal Attorney, Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Nurse Anesthetist, Registered Nurse, Paramedic, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, others.