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T&EE: Technology & Engineering Education

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Technology

A1:

Define the Concept of Technology

A1-1:	Understand the Impact of Technology on History
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A1-2:	Explore Historical Periods of Technological Evolution
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A1-3:	Analyze the Historic Significance of Technological Advancements
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A1-4:	Explore the Relationship Between Technology and Science in Mathematics
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A1-5:	Explore the Relationship Between Technology and Society
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A2:

History of Technology

A2-1:	The Scientific Revolution
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A2-2:	The Discovery of Neptune
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A2-3:	Economic Concepts of Technology
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A2-4:	Explore the Relationship Between Technology and Science and Mathematics
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A2-5:	Explore the Relationship Between Technology and Society
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A3:

Engineering Design

A3-1:	An Introduction to Engineering Design
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A3-2:	Understand the Engineering Design Process
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A3-3:	Enginerring Resources (Core Technologies)
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A3-4:	An Introduction to Mechanical Technology
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A3-5:	An Introduction to Electrical Technology
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A3-6:	Understand the Reverse Engineering Process
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A4:

Manufacturing Technologies

A4-1:	An Introduction to Fluid Technology
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A4-2:	An Introduction to Thermal Technology
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A4-3:	An Introduction to Optical Technology
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A4-4:	An Introduction to Materials Technology
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A4-5:	Understand the Manufacturing Process
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A4-6:	An Introduction to Integrated Automated Process Technologies
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A4-7:	Understand the Processes Used to Produce Industrial Materials
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A5:

Construction Technologies

A5-1:	An Introduction to Construction Technology
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A5-2:	Understand Bridge Design and Construction
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A5-3:	Construction Management
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A5-4:	Understand Gantt Charts and Time vs. Completion Curves
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A6:

Energy and Power Technologies

A6-1:	Major Energy Sources
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A6-2:	An Introduction to Batteries
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A6-3:	Alternative Energy Sources
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A6-4:	Energy and Cars
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A6-5:	The Great Energy Debate
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A8:

Information and Communication Technologies

A8-1:	An Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies
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A8-2:	Communication Systems
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A8-3:	An Introduction to Navigation Technology
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A8-4:	Global Positioning System (GPS)
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A9:

Systems Thinking

A9-1:	An Introduction to Systems Thinking
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A9-2:	Systems Thinking and the Design Process
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A9-3:	Creativity in Design
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A9-4:	Environmental Factors Affecting Design
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A9-5:	Industrial Factors Affecting Design
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A9-6:	Human Factors Affecting Design
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A9-7:	Engineering Design Management
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Employability Skills/Career Exploration

B4:

Assess Personal Interest and Strengths

B4-1:	Conduct Personal Assessment
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B5:

Demonstrate Employability Traits

B5-5:	Behave Ethically in the Workplace
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B6:

Demonstrate Basic Computer Skills

B6-1:	Computer Overview
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B6-2:	Computers and Word Processing
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B6-3:	Email Use and Etiquette
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Basic Technical Skills

C2:

Identify Tools and Equipment

C2-1:	Identify Manufacturing Tools, Equipment, and Technologies
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C4:

Use Technical Terms

C4-1:	Identify Competencies for Technological Literacy
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Business, Technical and Design Processes

D8:

Problem Solving

D8-3:	Identify and Use Problem-Solving Strategies for Tedhnological Processes
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HST: Health Science Technology

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Health Care Systems

A1:

Health Care Systems Defined

A1-1:	Health Care Systems: Health Care Providers
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A1-2:	Health Care Systems: Health Care Major Services
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A1-3:	Health Care Systems: Trends
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A1-4:	Health Care Systems: Government and Nonprofit Agencies
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A1-5:	Health Care Systems: Health Care Payment Systems
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Career Exploration

B1:

National Standards

B1-1:	Identify National Health Care Skills Standards
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B2:

Health Science Career Pathways

B2-1:	Identify Health Science Career Pathways
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B2-2:	Do a Career Search
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B2-3:	It’s All Academic (Education & Training)
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B2-4:	Let’s See Your Credentials
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B3:

Career Planning and Job Seeking

B3-1:	Career Portfolio
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B3-2:	Learning Styles
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B3-3:	Prepare a Career Plan
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B3-4:	Writing a Resume
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B3-5:	Identify Employment Resources and Job Advertisements
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B3-6:	Complete a Job Application
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B3-7:	Prepare for an Interview
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B3-8:	Develop Leadership Skills
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The Health Care Worker

C1:

Using Key Employability Skills

C1-1:	Practice Good Health
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C2:

Deal with Diversity

C2-1:	Examine Cultural Differences
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C2-2:	Examine Religous Differences
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C3:

Demonstrate Problem-Solving Skills

C3-1:	Demonstrate Understanding of Problem Solving
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Legal and Ethical Responsibilities

D1:

Examining Legal Responsibilities and Torts

D1-1:	Identify the Four Sources of Law
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D1-2:	Examine Legal Torts
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D1-3:	Determine Behaviors and Practices That Could Result in Legal Action
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D1-4:	Identify Risk Management and Documentation Strategies
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D2:

Examining Legal Practices

D2-1:	Examine Patient’s Rights and Responsibilities
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D2-2:	Examine Legal Implications of Confidentiality
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D2-3:	Examine Legal Implications of Advance Directives
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D2-4:	Identify Mandated Standards
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D3:

Understanding Legal and Ethical Boundaries

D3-1:	Differentiate Between Morality and Ethics
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D3-2:	Differentiate Between Personal, Professional, and Organizational Ethics
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D3-3:	Understand Bio-ethical Issues Related to Health Care
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D3-4:	Examine Implications of Medical Ethics
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Effective Communication

E1:

Developing Communication Skills

E1-1:	Introduce Communication
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E1-2:	Understand Effective Communication Techniques
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E1-3:	Explore Speaking Techniques
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E1-4:	Develop Listening Techniques
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E1-5:	Use Communication Skills Appropriately in the Workplace
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Human Structure and Function: The Integumentary System

F1:

Identifying the Structures of the Integumentary System

F1-1:	Describe the Distinguishing Features of the Integumentary System
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F1-5:	Understand Hair as an Accessory Organ of the Integumentary System
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F1-6:	Understand Nails as an Accessory Organ of the Integumentary System
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F1-7:	Understand Skin Glands as Accessory Organs of the Integumentary System
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Human Structure and Function: The Musculoskeletal System

G1:

Identifying the Structures and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

G1-1:	Understand the Components of the Skeletal System
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G1-2:	Understand the Components of the Muscular System
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G1-3:	Identify the Structure of the Muscular System
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Human Structure and Function: The Respiratory System

H1:

Understanding the Process of Respiration

H1-1:	Understand the Organs of the Respiratory System
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H1-2:	Understand the Exchange of Gasses in the Lungs
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H2:

Identifying Disorders of the Respiratory System

H2-1:	Understand Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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H2-2:	Identify Infectious Diseases of the Lungs
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H2-3:	Understand Lung Cancer
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Human Structure and Function: The Cardiac System