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A1. describe the scope and diversity of health services available in their community;
A2. describe factors that affect personal health and well-being;
A3. compare and contrast conventional and complementary therapies and their role in maintaining personal health;
A4. describe types of abuse that affect children and adolescents, and the community resources available to help victims of abuse.
A1. Health Care Services
A2. Personal Health
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9 AND 10 | Technological Education
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
A1.1 describe the roles and responsibilities of vari- ous health care providers (e.g., family physicians, medical specialists, registered nurses, registered practical nurses, personal support workers, phar- macists, physiotherapists, Aboriginal traditional healers) and facilities (e.g., acute care facilities, long-term care facilities, mental health facilities, family practices, community outreach facilities)
in their community;
A1.2 describe community resources that provide support to children and adolescents with spe- cial needs (e.g., schools for people who are hearing impaired, centres for people who are visually impaired, aquatic programs for children with cerebral palsy);
A1.3 describe the health services available in their community (e.g., sexual health clinics, St. John Ambulance branch, crisis centres, substance abuse centres and support groups, public health family programs, Aboriginal healing centres).
By the end of this course, students will:
A2.1 identify factors that affect the personal health and well-being of children and adoles- cents (e.g., environmental conditions, diet, food safety, food security, adequate shelter, amount
of daily exercise, amount of daily rest, recreation opportunities, work/life balance, stress);
A2.2 demonstrate an understanding of the nutri- tional needs of children and adolescents and describe the health effects of poor nutrition (e.g., obesity, diabetes, retarded growth, reduced physical and mental efficiency);
A2.3 describe the benefits of different types of exercise (e.g., aerobic versus strength conditioning) and/or sports, and explain how a regular fitness or sports program can promote good health;
A2.4 explain the importance of having regular medical check-ups by a doctor and maintaining immunization protocols (e.g., diphtheria, pertus- sis, tetanus [DPT] booster; hepatitis A/B vaccine; meningococcal vaccine; human papillomavirus [HPV] prevention vaccine; measles, mumps, rubel- la [MMR] vaccine; influenza vaccine);
A2.5 describe situations in which one should seek immediate medical advice (e.g., allergic reactions, any illness with prolonged vomiting and diarrhea);
A2.6 identify and describe mental health disor- ders that may affect adolescents (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, attention deficit disorder [ADD], disorders that are common in certain cultures);
A2.7 demonstrate a basic understanding of anato- my, organs, and body chemistry (e.g., major bone and muscle structures, major organs and their location and function);
A2.8 explain how lifestyle choices can have an impact on an individual’s health and well-being (e.g., sleep habits; nutrition; work/life balance; use of tobacco, alcohol, prescription and illegal drugs);
A. HEALTH CARE FUNDAMENTALS OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
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