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Community Health 1010 1060 2010 3010 3030Community Health 1010Community Health 1010 examines family structures, roles and responsibilities involved in meeting the demands of today's society. Students study past family and health patterns to determine how such patterns influence life now and in the future. Students also look at the effects of career choices on self, family, friends and community. PrerequisitesNone. MaterialsCmh1010 online interactive program files. Course TopicsThe course is divided into 5 sections:
Section 1, The Family Then and NowThis section focuses on the family, then and now; the continual changing face of the family; families, culture, and tradition; and authority patterns in families. Section 2, The Family and the Needs of its MembersThis section focuses on the family and the needs of its members; family and roles; imposed role expectations and stereotypes; values and valuing of families; and bringing roles and values together. Section 3, Effective CommunicationThis section focuses on the family and effective communication; sending and receiving messages; and resolving conflict. Section 4, Family Health IssuesThis section focuses on the family health and health history. Section 5, Career and Life ChoicesThis section focuses on the career and life choices and personalizing career choices. Student EvaluationThis course is worth one credit. All sections (1 to 5 described above) must be completed in order to receive credit for this course. There will be 4 assignments that will be averaged together equally for a final grade. Community Health 1060Community Health 1060 introduces students to the
idea of home care and help them understand the role of the caregiver. The
focus of this course will be on the role of the caregiver in the home,
rather than that of professionals in home care.
PrerequisitesNone. MaterialsCmh1060 online interactive program files. Course TopicsThe course is divided into 3 sections:
Section 1, An Introduction to Home CareThis section focuses on what home care is; the impact on the family; the terminally ill patient, the role of the care giver; the rights and responsibilities of caregivers and care-receivers; and care for the caregiver. Section 2, Getting Down to BusinessThis section focuses on preventing the spread of germs; changing dressings; checking for vital signs; keeping the care receiver comfortable; and adapting the environment. Section 3, the Body's Largest OrganThis section focuses on the integumentary system: interesting skin facts; layers, appendages, and functions of the skin; skin disorders; and pressure sores. Student EvaluationThis course is worth one credit. All sections (1 to 3 described above) must be completed in order to receive credit for this course. There will be 5 assignments, 1 project, and a final exam that will be averaged together equally for a final grade. Community Health 2010Community Health 2010 focuses on adolescence÷generally, the teenage years÷how it is often a turbulent period÷a time of great changes÷physical, psychological, and social. Physically, itâs during this period that individuals develop sexually and acquire an adult body. Psychologically, itâs the time in their lives when they mature, start to shoulder adult responsibilities, and abandon the simplistic ways of viewing life that they had as a child. Socially, itâs during adolescence that they modify their self understanding and expand the depth and complexity of their relationships with others. All this makes the teenage years a very exciting time; but it can also be a time of tremendous stress and a good deal of confusion. Most people come through this period of upheaval unscarred and ready to step into their adult roles in life; but others, who fail to deal with the issues of adolescence and to develop the skills, resources, and attitudes needed for adult life, can experience difficulties. This course is intended to help students deal with some of the principal issues confronting teenagers today. The course will look at what it means to be a teen, compare life as a teenager at different times in recent history, and investigate some of the issues surrounding physical and emotional health during the teenage years. When students have finished the course, itâs hoped that they will be better able to deal with adolescence and make the transition to full adulthood easily and happily. PrerequisitesNone. MaterialsCmh2010 online interactive program files. Course TopicsThe course is divided into 3 sections:
Section 1, Being a TeenagerThis section focuses on what being a teenager means; what the theorists have to say; and teens and popular perception. Section 2, Teens Yesterday and TodayThis section focuses teens in the 'Roaring 20's', the Jitterbug Era, the Rock 'n Roll '50s; the 60's flower children; Generation X; and of today. Section 3, Well-being for TeensThis section focuses on well-being for teens and focuses on topics like the perfect body; substance abuse (drinking and drugs); psychological well-being, social wellness, spiritual wellness; and available resources and careers. Student EvaluationThis course is worth one credit. All sections (1 to 3 described above) must be completed in order to receive credit for this course. There will be 3 assignments and a final project that will be averaged together equally for a final grade. Community Health 3010Community Health 3010 focuses on family issues and whether students have a good understanding of their family. Each family is unique but all families experience a variety of changes over time including changes in their family structure. When changes in family structure occur, family members often need to take on new roles and responsibilities. Relationships between family members may also change as the family adapts to these changes. In this course, students will learn more about such changes. In this course students will examine changes that can occur within a family and some of the adjustments family members could be required to make as a result of these changes. In doing so they will:
Some of the concepts that students will explore in this course may be sensitive. The goal of this course is to be informative, not judgmental. PrerequisitesNone. MaterialsCmh3010 online interactive program files. Course TopicsThe course is divided into 3 sections:
Combined, these sections focus on:
Student EvaluationThis course is worth one credit. The information above must be completed in order to receive credit for this course. There will be 3 assignments and a project that will be averaged together equally for a final grade. Community Health 3030Community Health 3030 focuses on aging. It's not a topic that most high school students have much interest in but have reasons for taking this course. The fact is that the aging of our population is of great importance to everyone. According to demographers (scientists who study human populations), soon one in every four members of our society will be over the age of 60. This dramatic increase in the proportion of older people will have all sorts of implications for everyone. For one thing, it will mean many jobs dealing directly or indirectly with senior citizens. For another, it may mean a tremendous strain on our health-care and social-security systems. Whether or not students are thinking of a career within the aging community, the "greying" of our society is something that they should be aware of. Of course, simply improving their understanding of older people will help them better deal with older members in their own family and, someday perhaps, with their own aging process. In this course, students will be looking at the concerns, issues, challenges, and contributions of older people. They will also be investigating community resources for seniors and career opportunities in working with the elderly. When they have finished the course, they should have a much better idea of what the aging process involves and how it affects individuals, their families, and the community at large. PrerequisitesNone. MaterialsCmh3030 online interactive program files. Course TopicsThe course is divided into 3 sections:
Section 1, Our Senior CitizensThis section is designed to get students thinking about their own attitudes toward elderly people and the stereotypes and prejudices our society has about seniors. The section goes on to discuss many of the positive contributions that older members of our community regularly make. Section 2, Aging and ChangeThis section discusses the changes and challenges that aging people, their families, and the community-at-large are called upon to face. It looks at normal physical, psychological, and social changes that face the elderly, and focus on more specific, day-to-day challenges, such as housing requirements, retirement, and financial concerns. It looks into a few typical age-related illnesses, and examines the issue of death and dealing with the loss of a family member. Section 3, Resources, Careers, and an Action PlanThis section shifts to more practical concerns. Students will research resources available for older people within their communities, and investigate possible career areas working with senior citizens. As well, students will think about their own aging process and will come up with personal action plans to make for healthier aging. Student EvaluationThis course is worth one credit. All sections (1 to 3 described above) must be completed in order to receive credit for this course. There will be 3 assignments and a final project that will be averaged together equally for a final grade. NorthStar Academy Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||