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Welcome to Principles of Health Science

Welcome to Principles of Health Science. Regina M. Jackson, MT-ASCP, MAT rjackso8@houstionisd.org. Instructor:.

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Welcome to Principles of Health Science

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  1. Welcome to Principles of Health Science

  2. Regina M. Jackson, MT-ASCP, MAT rjackso8@houstionisd.org Instructor:

  3. Often students think this course will be a waste of time, because students are never planning to work in the health field. However; the information and lessons you receive in this course is knowledge you can use throughout your life no matter what career you choose. Why is Principle of Health Science a required electives at DeBakey HSHP?

  4. You will learn: • FIRST SEMESTER • Orientation to Principles of Health Science • Safety • Communication • Understanding Basic Human Needs • Leadership Development • History of Medicine

  5. SECOND SEMESTER • Personal Qualities of A Health Care Worker • Careers in Health Care • Introduction to Medical Terminology • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology • Medical Ethics and Legal Behavior • Nutrition and Wellness

  6. You will be more knowledgeable about medical treatment, safety precautions that doctors as well and all health care professionals must follow when treating patients. You will also learn about disease prevention so that your doctor visits become few and far between.

  7. When you are more knowledgeable about medical practices and the doctor or health care worker is aware of that fact, you will be treated with more respect and be given more explanations regarding your condition.

  8. I strongly advise you to absorb all the information you can from this course and use it to benefit you and all your family members as well.

  9. MT - Medical Technology (Now called Clinical Laboratory Scientist- CLS) ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist Certification MAT – Master of Art in Teaching Previously work at VA Medical Center Hospital (Now called Michael E DeBakey VAMC) for a total of 9 years: chemistry( 2yrs) and microbiology department (7yrs). Teaching at DeBakey HSHP since 1994 Married since 1982 Two adult sons About Mrs. Jackson

  10. Post the date for the first progress report; explain that all students will get a progress report on that date. • 9th grade teachers:  Post the date of the Freshmen Field Trip (9/16) and tell those who wish to volunteer to contact Ms. Goudeau. • Post the start date (9/7) for before and after school tutorials in core classes and stress importance. • Stress the importance of accessing Gradepeed • parent signs in

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