• Syllabus
  • CNA
  • Intro to Health Professions
  • Physical Therapy Tech
  • Sports Med
  • First Responder

Classroom rules:

  1. Do not play with the equipment or you may find your self playing with detention!
  2. You may have food and/or drinks.  But, if I have to clean up after you the privilege will be taken away and you may be asked to stay and help clean the room.
  3. Clean up after yourself and put equipment away before you leave.
  4. Please do not waste supplies used in class.
  5. You are to work on class projects and assignments in class.  If your class assignment is completed then you may work on something else.
  6. Phone use is allowed only between classes, not during class time.
  7. You will not be allowed to leave class without you’re agenda.  Please have it filled out before you ask me to sign it.
  8. No inappropriate or foul language.
  9. You may not listen to any CD players, I-pods or MP3 players during class room time.  They should be in your bags, not on your desks.  If I have a problem with you using them, they will be confiscated and turned into the administration.
  10. Cell phones are to be off or silenced during class.  Cell phones are to be in your book bags, pockets, or purses only.  The phones or any bags are not to be on the desk tops at any time.  If your cell phone rings or beeps, or if you are caught using it or looking at it during class, I will take the phone for the remainder of the day and you will receive a warning.  On the second offense, the phone will be confiscated and given to the administration.
  11. The dress code will be followed.  If I feel that you are dressed inappropriately I will talk to you and possibly send you to the office.  I prefer to not see cleavage- - front or back! J  Hats will be confiscated for the duration of the day.     
  12. Bring your own writing utensils for class daily.

 

Assignments:

  1. Assignments are due as assigned.  If you leave your assignment in your locker you may turn it in later, but it will receive a 10% late grade. 

BE RESPONSIBLE!!!!.

  1. Any work not turned in when asked for or when it is due will get an automatic 10% drop in possible points for that assignment.  You will have one week to turn in any late work.  Grades will be posted on Tuesday morning so that you can see what needs to be made up by the following Friday.  If it is not made up by 3:30 on Friday it will be removed from the list and you cannot make it up.
  2. If I catch you cheating on a test or copying someone else’s assignment I will be talking to you.  You may receive a “0” on the assignment or test.  If you are assisting in cheating, you may also receive a “0" on your assignment.  Your parents may also be notified.

  1. All assignments must be completed in pencil or blue/black ink.  If any other color is used you will receive only 50% of the credit on that assignment.
  2. There are no re-takes on any assignments or tests!!  Don’t expect extra credit at the end of the semester!  I will give extra credit randomly through the semester.

 

Grading:

  1. All class assignments are graded by points possible.
  2. All tests are weighted in the grade (meaning that the total points are worth more than a regular class room assignment).  The class comprehensive final is also weighted.

 

Attendance:

  1. You will be expected to follow school policies, including attendance policies.  Unexcused absences after your sixth absence will result in the inability to make up work missed on that absence.
  2. The first tardy policy will be:     

1st tardy or late-absence will receive a warning, 
2nd tardy or late-absence will receive 20 minutes of detention
3rd tardy or late-absence will receive 40 minutes of detention
4th tardy or late-absence will receive 60 minutes of detention
5th tardy or late-absence will be turned over to the administration

  1. You must have an admit if you were absent the previous day  (unless it is an excused school activity) or if you are more than 5 minutes tardy.   Please don’t come to class without it.

 

WELCOME TO THE C.N.A. CLASS


The Certified Nursing Assistant class is a wonderful opportunity to learn valuable life skills as well as grow and mature.  The goals of this program are to provide the student with classroom training required for employment as a nursing assistant, competencies that are prerequisite to specific areas and job entry, as well as clinical experiences.  The total required time for classroom hours is a minimum of 120 hours.  The amount of clinical time required has been set at 40 hours.  These are requirements set by the Idaho State Board of Nursing, OBRA, and the Division of Health and Welfare.
At the end of the classroom time the students will have the opportunity to complete their clinical experience.  The clinical experience is completed from 6:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. Monday through Friday.  Occasionally a shift from 4:00 to 8:00 in the evening may be required, as well as a Saturday shift.  The students will be bussed into the clinical sites and are required to ride the bus in the morning, but will be responsible for their own rides on the evening shift  The clinical sites are primarily at the Bingham County Extended Care Facility and Bingham Memorial Hospital facilities.  Other sights may be used as available.  Uniforms are expected to be worn at these sites.  Liability insurance and Workmen’s Compensation are provided for by the Snake River School District while the students are at these sites.
As we enter the clinical experience, the concern of Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) becomes a reality.  There is no vaccine for HIV or HCV.  However, there is a series of vaccines available for HBV, which is recommended for all health care personnel to obtain.  These can be costly but are subsidized by the state of Idaho for children under the age of 19.  Please read and sign the enclosed literature on this issue.  I encourage your student to begin this series immediately, therefore having at least their first two vaccinations prior to their entrance into their clinical rotation.  They must also have a Tuberculosis skin test completed as soon as possible.


When the student has completed the required classroom and clinical requirements they are able to be registered for the skills exam and the state written exam.   If the student does not pass the first time, both tests may be repeated up to 2 more times, at an additional cost.  After these exams are passed, the student is placed on the national registry for CNAs and are employable anywhere in the United States.  However, some states do require some extra testing before they will issue CNA certification for that state.  This is an occupation that is in great demand everywhere and pays on a higher average than other jobs for students in high school or right out of high school.
The State Board of Nursing, OBRA, and Health and Welfare require that the student achieve an 80% on all tests and worksheets.  They also are required to be in class 90% of the time.  This means that if they miss more than 6 days of class, excused or unexcused, or allow their grade to fall below a “B” average, they will be able to complete the class for credit, but  will not be allowed to sit for the skills or written state exam.  It is important to be aware that according to Snake River School District policy, if the student is more than 5 minutes late for class it is considered an unexcused late-absence and will be counted as such.  Also, after missing 6 days of class, they are unable to make up work which then affects their grade. They will also find that missing time in this class makes it difficult to pass the state exam because every day a new concept is taught that may be on the test.  If after the 6th absence a school activity occurs, the student must make up the time missed, hour for hour.
THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED FOR THE CLASS:
There is some cost associated with the CNA class.  I have tried to keep this to a minimum.  Please keep in mind that it is minimal when you consider that the class outside of high school costs up to $600.00.
All health care organizations require that students coming into their facility must have the following tests and vaccines completed before entering their facility.  This is for the safety of their patients/residents as well as for the student.
1.  A TB (tuberculosis) test with negative results
2.  Hepatitis B vaccines started
3.  Any other vaccinations that may need to be updated, such as the       MMR, Hepatitis A, or Tetanus vaccination

The student must also have a pair of scrubs and closed-toed shoes for their clinical experience.   I will provide the name tag for them.

The following fees will need to be paid directly to the school are for CPR/First Aid certification, the skills exam, liability insurance, and for the State written exam.  These fees are as follows:

CPR/First Aid Certification           $25.00  
Liability insurance                      $10.00 
State written exam                    $45.00  
State skills exam                       $10.00  

TOTAL:  $90.00   

 

Course Description:

This course will introduce the student to the principles and techniques involved with working as a Physical Therapy Technician.   It will be an introduction to the basic theories of physical therapy and the effects that they have on the human body.  Disease processes and their effects on the body that relate to physical therapy will also be learned.  The course will also introduce the students to other therapeutic careers available.

Materials needed:

  1. pen/pencil
  2. three ring binder with paper for note taking

Class syllabus:                                                                          

  1. Introduction to physical therapy
  2. Human relations and communication skills
  3. Observation,  reporting, and charting
  4. Anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems
  5. Physical dysfunctions and disorders and physical therapy
  6. Body mechanics
  7. Lifting, transferring and moving patients
  8. Therapeutic exercises and range of motion
  9. Physical therapy agents and modalities
  10. Gait training and gait deviations
  11. Assisting with ambulation, including crutches, canes and walkers
  12. Introduction to other therapeutic careers

Assignments and projects required for this class:  

  1. Homework/tests (80% of your grade)
  2. Pass off the assigned physical therapy skills with Mr. Andersen and Mrs. Aikele in class. (20% of your grade)

 

Course Description:


This course will introduce the student to various health occupations as well as teach them skills that are used throughout the majority of health careers.  It is a prerequisite course and prepares the student for the 2nd year Health Occupations Classes, including C.N.A., Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy Aide, First Responder, and Medical Office/Terminology.  If you receive a “B” or higher in this class you may transfer your credit to post-secondary professional-technical schools throughout Idaho.  You must pass this class with a “C” average in order to continue with the 2nd level health occupations classes.  You must pass with at least a “B” average to take the CNA class.

Materials needed:

  1. pen/pencil
  2. three ring binder to keep handouts in and paper for note taking

Class syllabus:

  1. The  history and trends of health care
  2. Health care facilities and organizations
  3. Payment sources in health care
  4. Legal and ethical issues in health care                                               
  5. Medical terminology
  6. Vital signs
  7. Infection Control
  8. Anatomy and physiology
  9. Introduction to various health professions (class chooses those of interest)

Assignments and projects required for this class:  

  1. Homework/tests 
  2. 5 health care articles–1 due every other week (150 points)

DUE ON: 12/05, 12/19, 1/16, 1/30, 2/13  (These will not be accepted late!)

  1. Participate in a shadow experience of your choice and prepare a report on it or do Career Report

DUE BY FEBRUARY 20   (Will not be accepted late!)
This is worth 25% of your total grade!!!!!!

  1. Arrange for a guest speaker in class (50 points)

Please have arrangements made by December 19

 

Course Description:


This course will introduce the student to basic skills in athletic training and sports medicine.  The student will learn muscles, bones and ligaments of various parts of the appendicular skeleton and learn and pass off tapes and wraps for these areas.  They will also gain knowledge in injury recognition and first-aid, sports nutrition and hydration, drug abuse in sports and many other aspects of the sports arena.

Materials needed:

  1. pen/pencil
  2. three ring binder to keep handouts in and paper for note taking
  3. colored pencils (optional)
  4. $15.00 class fee.  Must be paid before you lay your hands on a piece of tape!!!!

Class syllabus:

  1. Anatomy of the ankle/foot, knee, thigh/hip and hand/wrist
  2. Understanding the physiology of injuries and providing first aid for them
  3. First aid and adult CPR
  4. Nutrition and hydration.
  5. Physical fitness and endurance
  6. Drug abuse in sports
  7. Taping and wrapping techniques including

2 ankle tapes and 1 wrap
1 foot/arch tapes
1 knee wrap
1 groin wrap
3 hand/wrist tapes

Assignments and projects required for this class:  

  1. Homework/tests in every content area
  2. Oral report on any subject that has to do with sports medicine or athletic training  This is assigned randomly and will be presented near the end of the semester. 
  3. Participation in lab time in class
  4. Attendance at one J.V or Varsity football game and assist on the sidelines.  You will only be allowed on the sidelines in appropriate dress (khaki’s and nice button up shirt or pollo shirt) and with a pass.
  5. Participation in pre-practice periods (after school, 3:30-4:00) as assigned.       
  6. Final on taping and wrapping.  This is a test where your skills are randomly drawn.  This will be 10% of your total grade.  This is in addition to your class comprehensive final.

 

Course Description:


This course will teach the student the basics of good patient care and the skills you will need to deliver appropriate care to the victim of an accident or sudden illness until more highly trained emergency personnel arrive.  This is not an Idaho State EMS accredited course, therefore you will not be able to sit for the state tests to receive your state certification.  This is being provided as an introductory course for emergency medicine only as well as to teach you skills that will be useful throughout your life.

Materials needed:

  1. pen/pencil
  2. three ring binder with paper for note taking and holding handouts
  3. $20.00 class fee for CPR/1st Aide certification   DUE 12/19/04
  4. Will be able to purchase additional supplies, such as CPR masks, etc. if desired.

Class syllabus:
You will learn the following skills to stabilize and treat persons who have been injured:

  1. Controlling airway, breathing, and circulation
  2. Controlling external bleeding                                     
  3. Treating shock
  4. Treating wounds
  5. Splinting injuries to stabilize extremities

In addition to these trauma skills, you will learn to recognize, stabilize, and provide initial treatment for the following medical conditions:

  1. Heart attacks
  2. Seizures
  3. Alcohol and drug abuse
  4. Poisonings
  5. Bites and stings
  6. Altered mental status
  7. Behavioral or psychological crises
  8. Emergency childbirth                                                        

Assignments and projects required for this class:

    • Homework/tests
    • Pass off all assigned skills/labs