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Grade 11, University/College Preparation
D1. demonstrate an understanding of and comply with safe working practices and the laws and regulations governing the health and safety of workers in the health care industry;
D2. demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical standards governing the practice of health care; D3. describe career opportunities in the health care field and related educational requirements.
D1. Health and Safety D3. Career Opportunities
D2. Professional Standards
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OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
D1.1 identify and comply with legislation, regula- tions, standards, and requirements pertaining to worker safety in the health care workplace (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHSA], Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS]);
D1.2 demonstrate an understanding of and apply procedures to ensure safe and productive work practices in the health care workplace (e.g., use tools and equipment safely as outlined in safety manuals, operating instructions, and institutional requirements; conduct a safety inspection or audit of a facility; use a checklist to keep track of tools and equipment);
D1.3 use protective clothing and equipment as required to keep themselves and others safe and free from harm.
By the end of this course, students will:
D2.1 identify and explain the principal components of legislation pertaining to health care in Ontario (e.g., Regulated Health Professions Act [RHPA] sets the framework for regulating the scope of practice of health professions);
D2.2 explain the need for the professional and ethical standards that health care workers are expected to adhere to (e.g., accountability, knowl- edge, competence, respect for patients’ rights and privacy, respect for cultural and religious diversity, respect for the sanctity of life).
By the end of this course, students will:
D3.1 identify various career opportunities in health care and describe the education and/or training required for entry into these occupations;
D3.2 identify groups and programs that are avail- able to support students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in the health care industry (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups, specialized post- secondary programs, relevant industry associations);
D3.3 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the Essential Skills that are important for suc- cess in the health care industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., document use, decision making, finding information);
D3.4 demonstrate an understanding of and apply the work habits that are important for success in the health care industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., working safely, teamwork, reliability);
D3.5 maintain an up-to-date portfolio that includes pieces of work and other materials that provide evidence of their skills and achievements in health care (e.g., Passport to Safety certificate, reports, assignments, Ontario Skills Passport Work Plan), and explain why having a current portfolio is important for career development and advancement.
D. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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