Health Occupations Cluster Guide.

Intended to assist the vocational teacher in designing and implementing a cluster program in health occupations, this guide suggests ideas for teaching the specific knowledge and skills that qualify students for entry-level employment in the health occupations field. The knowledge and skills are applicable to 12 occupations: dental assistant; dental hygienist; dental lab technician; emergency medical technician; medical assistant; medical lab assistant; nursing assistant; nurse, general duty; occupational therapy assistant; physical therapy assistant; respiratory therapist; and surgical technician. The guide is also suitable for preparing students to enter advanced training programs. Section 1, Cluster Organization and Implementation, addresses goal-based planning and provides a proposed cluster curriculum, sample curriculum schedule, descriptions of course content, and current Oregon manpower data. In section 2, Instructional Emphasis Areas, are contained course goals and learning activities for six allied support courses: Human Body Structure and Function, Microbes and Disease, Health Team Relations, Patient Relations, and Health Care Skills I and II. Section 3, Assessment, briefly discusses group and individual approaches. The appendix includes lists of equipment and supplies, resources, and career opportunities; information on Health Occupations Students of America; clinical experience checklist; and occupational analysis data. (YLB)