Appraise the effect of biological family medical history (genetics), including maternal and paternal, on health outcomes or risk for illness
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United States Video Lessons
Grade 12 Health Education Video Lessons
Watch 19 dedicated curriculum video lessons.
Compare and contrast insurance plans, including health maintenance organization (HMO), preferred provider organization (PPO), Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health
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Compare and contrast remote (telehealth and e-medicine) and in-person health care and treatment
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Compare and contrast the differences between generic and name-brand medications
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Define comorbidities and their impact on health
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Define the role of a chaperone in a medical setting, including the patient's ability to request or remove one
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Differentiate between types of insurance, including health, vision, and dental insurance
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Distinguish between insurable and non-insurable health services, including elective procedures and integrative and non-traditional health care
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Evaluate the impact of public health policy on emergency preparedness
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Evaluate the use and effectiveness of a personal fitness device or health application
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Explain the ways that local, state, national, and international organizations support public health
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Explore and explain the effects of environmental policy on public health
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Health care occupations--working within the health care system. The student explores different careers in the health care industry and analyzes their various roles
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Health literacy--health consumerism. The student understands medical terminology in health decision making
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Identify the roles of leading public health organizations such as county health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health
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Identify ways to properly dispose of medications and equipment and explain the importance of proper disposal
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Interpret medication labels, including supplements and over-the-counter and prescription drugs
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Interpret the components of a medical bill such as the explanation of benefits (EOB)
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Research and describe available health care sharing plans
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