• Safety & First Aid
     
    The Students Will Be Able To:
     
    • Identify the basic steps to follow when arriving on the scene of an accident
    • Identify the first aid procedures for breathing emergencies
    • Describe various methods used to control bleeding emergencies
    • Apply basic first aid procedures during mock bleeding emergencies
    • Explain the first aid procedures for treating a choking victim
    • Implement steps for the abdominal Thrust Maneuver in a practice setting
    • Identify symptoms of shock and the emergency procedures used to treat this condition
    • Explain the first aid procedures for broken bones, sprains,strains and bruises
    • Describe the three degrees of burns and the first aid procedures for each
    • Describe the first aid procedures for insect bites and stings
    • Identify various ways poisoning can occur.
    • Describe the first aid procedures for poisoning emergencies.
    • Identify safety precautions necessary to prevent heat and cold emergencies
    • List the basic first aid procedures for heat and cold emergencies  

    Personality Development

    The Students Will Be Able To:
     
    • Identify the impact of genetics, family history, personal health preactices and environmental on personal growth and development
    • Discuss avariety of factors that may lead to drug use and/or abuse
    • Identify ways to express postive attituides towards self and others
    • Participate in volunteer activity to benefit a local, state, national or world health initiative
    • Explain why the therapeutic effects and potential risks of commonly used over-the-counter medicines, prescription drugs and herbal supplements vary in different individuals

    Communication

    The Students Will Be Able To:
     
    • Explain the importance of communication skills in establishing and maintaining healthy relationships
    • Implement the use of effective communication skills in resolving conflicts
    • Identify that he/she has the right to say no in situiations that involve personal health and safety
    • Implement techniques and strategies that use refusal skilss effectively in mainyaining healthy relationships

    Stress Management

    The Students Will Be Able To:
     
    • Describe the difference between positive and negative stress
    • Identify ways the body responds to stress
    • Identify positive strategies to cope with personal sources of stress