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Standard 7.0 Disease Prevention and Control
Students will demonstrate the ability to apply prevention and treatment knowledge, skills, and strategies to reduce susceptibility and manage disease.
Topic
A. Disease Classification
Indicator
- 1. Differentiate between communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Objectives
- Compare pathogens such as bacteria, protozoa, virus, and fungus.
- Identify the modes of transmission, such as air, touch, food, and body fluids.
Topic
B. Prevention Practices
Indicator
- 1. Explain how the body fights infection.
Objective
- Explain how the immune system responds to disease.
Topic
C. HIV/AIDS
Indicator
- 1. Explain HIV/AIDS as a communicable disease.
Objectives
- Describe the modes of transmission for HIV.
- Clarify ways HIV cannot be transmitted.
- Identify behaviors that increase the risk of contracting HIV.
- Identify ways to prevent the transmission of HIV/AIDS.
Topic
D. Risk Factors
Indicator
- 1. Analyze personal daily living habits and choices that increase the risk of developing disease.
Objectives
- List behaviors that increase the risk of developing disease such as cardiovascular, pulmonary and cancer.
- Identify and categorize personal habits into high, medium and low risk behaviors.
