CH. 10Geriatric Care

The US and most other countries are experiencing and "aging boom" In the 1900's most individuals died before age 60. Today, most individuals can expect to live into their 70's and may individual enjoy health and happy lives as 80-90 year olds. This age group uses health care services frequently so it is essential for a health care worker to understand the special needs of the elderly population

Medical Terminology 1st year students

Students will learn to interpret word parts; prefixes, suffix, roots and abbreviations.

Health Care Assistant Skills

This unit will provide a basic knowledge of the main skills used by health care assistants in several health care fields.

DHO Unit 15 Vital Signs

Vital signs are important indicators of health states of the body. This unit discusses all of the vital signs in detail

DHO Unit 14 Infection Control

Understanding the basic principles of infection control is essential for any health care worker in any field of health. This unit will provide a basic knowledge of how disease is transmitted and ways to prevent disease transmission.

DHO Unit 2 & 3 Careers and Personal Qualities in Health Care

This is a broad overview of a variety of health careers and certain personal/professional characteristics that are basic requirements.

HCC Orientation - Frederick

This lesson will review attendance, grading, and expected behavior for Great Plains Technology Center-Frederick

DHO Unit 13Promotion of Safety

DHO Unit 5 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

Legal and ethical responsibilities that exist to protect the health care worker and employer, and to provide for the safety and well-being of the patient.

DHO Unit 1 Health Care Systems

Health care is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the US, it encompasses many different facilities and careers. This unit will discuss several different types of facilites, the services they offer, structure and types of health insurance and payment options.