Lesson 22: Exploration of Pathways
Duration of Days: 20
Lesson Objective
Chapters 22-35
Address Career Clusters
To increase high school students' knowledge of diverse health careers (e.g., nursing, therapy, tech), their specific educational pathways (credentials like certificates, degrees), and the critical importance of cultural competence (understanding diverse patient needs) to prepare them for a diverse healthcare workforce, ultimately fostering inclusivity and better health outcomes.
What are some other health occupations and what credentials are needed to attain this profession?
ONGOING-
Key Terms Chap 22-35-
cumulative combination:
aide, assistant, technologist. technician and professional
Medical Terminology-Dean Vaughn
Medical Abbreviations
Extensive Medical Vocabulary-can use Internet
NCHSE
Foundation 4.3
Foundation 2.2 Medical Terminology
Reading Skills Comprehension
Vocabulary Expansion
DOK 1 and 2
Increase Awareness to Job Diversity and Cultural Competencies
Doctors and nurses are the only occupations.
It takes 8 years plus of schooling.
Must be a math and science genius to move forward in this field.
Flexible Groupings
Tiered Assignments
Learning Stations
Scaffolding
Quizzes
Quizlets to increase Med Terminology and vocabulary
Projects (Individual and Group)
Final Project (RESEARCH)-Includes Description, Education, Cultural Competency, Salary, Need for Growth in SELECTED field.
Judith Gerdin 5th Ed
Dean Vaughn Med Terminology 2nd Ed
Handouts
Guest Speakers