Course Guide

BIOHEALTH

1. Read the course guide.

“Getting-to-know” each 2. Participate in the Self-
other. Introduction forum. (See
Self-Introduction Forum instruction in the given
Week 1 Course/Module Orientation forum.
USJR Vision , Mission and 3. Indicate course
Values expectations and other related
(Aug. 16-18) Interactive (Discussion) matters on the given
3 days Forum Interactive (Discussion)
Forum.

1. Study the given module for

this week.
2. Do Module 1
Assignment  “Know the
nutritional facts” 
UNIT I:  Health Nutrition and 3. Participate in the
(Prelim coverage) Supplements (Module 1-3) Discussion forum about the
Module 1: Micronutrients and given video presentation.
Week 1 Macronutrients 4. Activity 1:  “My Plate”  
5. Securing online
(Aug.19-27 ) tests/quizzes statement
Note:
(Submit module 1
Assignment on or before
August 18)

Study the given module for

this week.
2. Do the given practice
exercises.
3. Do Module 2 Assignment:
Week 2 Questions 
Module 2: Diets for infants, What are 5 balanced diets? 
Children, Adults and Elderly How do you teach a balanced
(Aug. 30-31 Sept. 1-3) diet?
How does activity affect a
balanced diet?
What is balanced diet
answer?
What is balanced diet chart?
 4. Participate in the
discussion forum, if any
5. Activity 2: By group
(video presentation)
 “Meal plan” or “Food
presentation”
6. Securing online
tests/quizzes statement
 
(Submit Module 2
Assignment on or
before Sept.3)

Study the given module for

this week.
2. Do the given Module 3
assignment: Give at least 5
Common herbal plants and
their benefits.
3. Participate in the
Discussion forum, if any.
Week 3 Module 3: Herbal 4. Activity 3: “My home
Supplements and Medicine Garden”Picture of herbs
collection of herbal plants
(Sept.6-10) and its medicinal purposes. 
5. Securing online
tests/quizzes statement
(Submit activity 3 on or
before Sept.10) 
6. Summative long exam
(Coverage:  modules 1-3)

Tuition Fees Reminder

Week 4 REVIEW WEEK Mastery Test
  Study for the PRELIM
EXAM
(Sept.13-20)

Take the Prelim Exam

on Sept. 21-24 Further
Week 5 PRELIM EXAM instructions will be posted in
(Coverage: Module 1-3) our discussion forum.
Sept. 21-24  
 UNIT II: Microbial 1. Study the given module for this week.
Diseases, Infection, 2. Do module 4 assignment: name at least 10
Week 6 and Prevention communicable and Hospital acquired diseases.
(Midterm 3. Participate in the discussion forum, if any.
Coverage) A. Module 4: 4. Activity 4: Word Puzzle
Introduction
September to (Submit module 4 assignment on or before Oct 1)
27 – Microorganis
October 1 m
(Prokaryotic,
Eukaryotic,
Virus)

B. Module 5: 1. Study the given module for this week.

Prevention: 2. Module 5 Assignment: Common vaccine given
Expanded in the Philippines and their benefits
Program on 3. Participate in the discussion boards: Usually
Immunizatio intended as a supplement to the weekly
n of the coursework.
Week 7 Philippines 4. Securing online test/quizzes statement
(EPI),
October 4 – education (Submit Module 5 assignment on or before Oct 8)
8 and proper
hygiene

5.1. Diarrhea –
Amoeba
5.2. Respiratory
Infection –
Tuberculosis,
Influenza, Flu
5.3. Dengue, Malaria
5.4. Chicken pox,
Measles
5.5. Rabies

5.6. STDs, HIV, 1. Study the given module for this week.
AIDS 2. Participate in the discussion forum, if any.
5.7. Diphtheria, 3. Securing online test/quizzes statement
Week 8 Pertussis, Tetanus
5.8. Polio 4. Summative long exam (Coverage: Module 4 – 5)
October 11 5.9. Leptospirosis
– 15

- Tuition Fee Reminders

Week 9 Review Week - Mastery Test
- Study for Midterm Exam
October 18
– 22

Midterm
Examinatio
n is on
Nov. 9 - 12
1. Study the given module for this week.
2. Activity 5: By group (video presentation) –
Basic Life Support Management
Week Unit III: Basic Life, 3. Do Module 6 Assignment: Give the correct
10 Support, and and standard measurement of vital signs.
(Final Management 4. Securing online test/quizzes statement
Coverage) 5. Participate in the discussion boards: Usually
intended as a supplement to the weekly
October 25 coursework.
– 29 A. Module 6:
Vital Signs
(Submit Module 6 Assignment on or before Nov 2)

Module 7: 1. Study the given module for this week.

Management 2. Do the given practice CPR demonstration through
program: Fever and video presentation.
Pain management,  3. Do Module 7 Assignment: Explain How do the
Cardio-Respiratory cardiovascular and respiratory systems work together to
Management (Ex. maintain homeostasis?
Asthma), the 
Week Neurological 4. Participate in the Discussion boards: Usually intended
11 Management (Ex. as a supplement to the weekly coursework.
(Nov. 2-8) Stroke), Toxicology 5. Securing online tests/quizzes statement
Management (Ex. 6. watch the video (CPR video)
Poisoning, Overdose
and Chemical (Submit Module Assignment on or before Nov. 8)
ingestion) Burn and
Trauma management

Study the given module for this week.

Week Module
7.2Neurological Do the practice exercises (video presentation.)
12 Management (Ex.
(Nov.15- Stroke), Participate in the
19) Discussion forum, if any.
 (Primary survey for trauma patient video)

(GCS assessment)

Securing online tests/quizzes statement

1. Study the given module for this week.

2. Do the practice exercises (video presentation.)
Module 7.3 3. Participate in the
Week Toxicology Discussion forum, if any.
Management (Ex. 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGlaj22HSE (Pri
13 Poisoning, Overdose mary survey for trauma patient video)
(Nov. 22- and Chemical https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE5gSU_8oHs (GC
26) ingestion) S assessment)
5. Securing online tests/quizzes statement

 Continue the given Performance Task

 
Please see Guidelines and Instructions in a separate
Discussion forum. 
 
Week Module 7.4 and Summative  long exam (Coverage:  modules 6 and 7
Burn and Trauma
14 management Securing online tests/quizzes statement
(Nov. 29 –  
Dec. 1-7) 7. Watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=sLhaBdK5YC0

Submit the given Performance Task on or before Dec. 8

Week REVIEW WEEK Pre-Final Exam
  Study for the FINAL EXAM
15
(Dec. 9-10)

Week Take the Final Exam on Dec. 1-16( Graduating/ Non-

FINAL EXAM Graduating
16 (Coverage: Module  
Dec. 1-2 6-Module 7) Instruction will be posted in our Discussion forum.
(Graduatin
g)
Dec. 13-16
(Non-
 graduating

COURSE MATERIALS AND REFERENCES:

Main guide/reference: Health Care Handbook/ Health Care and Life Support (Any reference
books)
Online Sources:
http://www.nutrition.gov/home/index.php3

Nutrition facts and information 

http://www.nal.usda.gov:8001/py/pmap.htm

USDA Food Guide Pyramid information 

http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/list.html

The US FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition 

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/
Food and Nutrition Information Center
https://www.slideshare.net/NickFlare/expanded-program-on-immunization (Immunization)
(Micronutrients and Macronutrients)
Sources:<br/>www.questformuscle.com/articles.html<br
/>http://www.instah.com/diet/macronutrients-and-micronutrients/<br
/>http://diet.ygoy.com/2009/06/19/micronutrients-and-macronutrients/<br
/>http://www.perfectvitamin.com/macro-nutrient-diet.html<br />
source: www.philippineherbalmedicine.org (Herbal medicine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbyV6Z_WQJQ (CPR video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcGlaj22HSE (Primary survey for trauma patient video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE5gSU_8oHs (GCS assessment video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UjhK1pCqJk (Toxicology video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLhaBdK5YC0 (Burn and Trauma video)