COURSE Description
Course Title: Health Care
Course Code: TPJ4M
Grade: 12
Course Type: University/College Preparation
Credit Value: 1.0
Prerequisite: None
Curriculum Policy Document: Technological Education, The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 11 to 12, 2009
Department: Technological Education
Course Developer: Kydan Educational Services
Development Date: 2017-2018
Course Description: This course focuses on the development of a range of skills needed to analyse and interpret clinical findings. Students will learn about accepted health care practices and demonstrate an understanding of basic procedures and the use of appropriate instruments and equipment. They will acquire an understanding of basic concepts related to the function of the human immune system and explore the relationship between pathology and disease prevention and treatment. Students will expand their awareness of workers’ health and safety issues, analyse environmental and societal issues related to health care, and further explore professional practice standards and post secondary destinations in the field.