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This color coded curriculum guide for secondary health occupations in Iowa provides units for the first phase of the curriculum, career exploration of the health occupations. The nine units cover the following topics: (1) introduction to health occupations; (2) health occupations career exploration; (3) communication skills; (4) self-care and wellness; (5) ethical and legal aspects of health care; (6) the health team concept; (7) vital signs; (8) cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and (9) first aid. Each unit presents a unit overview, objectives, content, and methodology. The first six units also include a reference list of audiovisual materials, software, print materials, and resource organizations. The guide uses a three-column format, with the first column listing the unit objectives, the second column listing the matching content in outline form, and the third column stating the corresponding methodology for the objective and content. Not included in this guide but suggested as possible additions are units on terminology and anatomy/physiology. The program structure outline also lists state-approved courses for phase 2, which deals with specialized career instruction in a vocational area. (KC)