Don't Wish For It, Work For It!

Good Afternoon Med Occs!

You have a very important assignment today!

Improving Your Mood!

You MUST go out and use your body, get the heart pumping and sweat a little - minimum 30 minutes!

Ideas - Running (LOL - of course!), shoot hoops, swim, jump on a trampoline, dance, jump rope, go hiking...

IMPORTANT DATES
Tomorrow Night - Tri-Valley College and Career Fair @ LHS 6:30-8:30 Be there and take a selfie!
Monday, Oct. 20th - Second day with Sara and Alex! Be prepared to have your vitals tested!
Monday, October 20th - Flu shot documentation DUE!
Tuesday, October 28th - Medical Explorers Meeting - RN Surgery


HOMEWORK
You will be practicing taking your resting heart rate and your active heart!
Click HERE for TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK!

VITAL SIGNS ASSIGNMENT
Click HERE for the VITALS assignment - It is due next week!
ANTICIPATE YOUR NEEDS AND DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!

PRACTICE
Click HERE for a link to my lecture notes! Hope it helps!

MED OCCS HUMOR
Enjoy!

Lub A Dub Dub...

THANK YOU to Sara and Alex for coming in today! Remind me that we need to make thank you cards for them!

THIS WEEKS WORD WALL
Systolic, Diastolic, Palpated, Diaphoretic, CAP - Make sure you know the definitions by tomorrow!

BINDER CHECK
Hi y'All - Some of you do NOT have grades for a binder check.  Please check in with me tomorrow so we can get that assessed! Thanks - Ms. B

HOMEWORK
Click HERE to study the pathway of blood through the heart - Take notes!
Click HERE to do a virtual blood pressure cuff lab.

WEDNESDAY - Tri- Valley College & Career Fair 6:30-8:30 Be there! It is an assignment!
Wednesday is also SUPER WACKY - Make sure you know where you are going and when!

“Never worry about the numbers. Help one person at a time and start with the person nearest you.” Mother Teresa

Med Occs - Are YOU ready?!...

We start Vital Signs on Monday - BE THERE!

ANTICIPATE YOUR NEEDS AND BRING A BAG LUNCH AM CLASS

That way you can stay and hang and practice!

HOMEWORK
Please click HERE to review the Medical Assistants Requirements for Vital Signs.
Know them by Monday!

Didn't have time to do this?  DO IT NOW!
Please watch THIS video on how to take resting heart rate.  Practice on any willing participant! Write down any questions you may have - Which method do you prefer?

LHS and FHS have a FABULOUS Homecoming! Be Safe and Responsible.  Remember you not only represent yourselves, but our class and our program! Carry yourself with Pride and integrity!

NEXT WEDNESDAY

                TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR

Click HERE to see a list of participating schools and programs! Remember, this is a MANDATORY assignment!ANTICIPATE YOUR NEEDS and make sure to get off work and get a ride there - This IS your future we are talking about here, people!

We have a CRAZY PSAT schedule on Wednesday, October 15th.

Look on the board for class times!

Time Management...How are you doing with yours?

Click HERE for those AWESOME Calendars that I passed out in class!

Click HERE to check out the TIME MANAGEMENT TOOL KIT - Super Awesome!

REMINDERS

GHS - Parent Night - Tonight 6-7:30!

GETSET - Ladies - Are you really interested in Medical Occupations? If yes, join GETSET it will definitely be worth your time! See me if you have any questions.  You can earn hours and a certificate!

NEXT WEDNESDAY

                TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE & CAREER FAIR

Click HERE to see a list of participating schools and programs! Remember, this is a MANDATORY assignment! ANTICIPATE YOUR NEEDS and make sure to get off work and get a ride there - This IS your future we are talking about here, people!

OTHER INFO

Here is a LINK to my lecture slides - Hope this helps with your studying!

HOMEWORK:

Skeletal Quiz/Test/Exam :) will be Wednesday!

Binder Check Wednesday

Plastic Sheet Covers in class Wednesday!

Please watch THIS video on how to take resting heart rate.  Practice on any willing participant! Write down any questions you may have - Which method do you prefer?

Thinking about Your Personal Procrastination and Making a Plan to Prevent it!

Daily Blog Thought 

PROCRASTINATION…….How do you break the pattern?

TACKLE IT NOW!

1.       Prioritize tasks.  Create a “to do” list.  Categorize these tasks.  Create lists that save you time, like setting up your errands by time and geographic location.  Plan some play time.

2.       Question your beliefs.  Do you tell yourself that you work better under pressure? Prove it. Do one task at the last minute and one ahead of time.  Test other myths, such as “I don’t have the ability” and “it has to be done perfectly”

3.       Control impulsiveness. Most procrastinators jump from one task to another and rarely finish anything. Make yourself complete one task before starting another.

4.       Old habits die hard. Don’t expect to change overnight.  If you change one thing a week, you are making progress!  Acknowledge that and be proud of yourself.  This helps you realize that more change is possible!

Click on the picture to enlarge it and read what the excerpt says.  What attitudes, beliefs, or ideas might have shaped your work habits?  

HOMEWORK:

Click HERE for tonight's Homework

Skeleton Study Guide will be stamped tomorrow as well.  AM class - We will be stamping the Medical Technician Assignment from last week so have everything ready to go!

Skeletal Quiz/Test/Exam :) will be Wednesday!

Binder Check Wednesday

Plastic Sheet Covers in class Wednesday!

REMINDERS

GHS - Parent Night - Tomorrow Night 6-7:30!

GETSET - Ladies - Are you really interested in Medical Occupations? If yes, join GETSET it will definitely be worth your time! See me if you have any questions.  You can earn hours and a certificate!

OTHER INFO

Here is a LINK to my lecture slides - Hope this helps with your studying!

Have you ever considered a career in Medical Imaging?...

Daily Blog Thought - We are working on time management and strengthening our personal skills.  Keep thinking about what your "time wasters" are and how you can fit everything into your life and have quality time for yourself too!!! It can be done! Make a list of your time wasters and be ready to share!

DUBLIN HIGH - ANTICIPATE THE NEED AND PACK A LUNCH!

GRANADA - WEAR YOUR BLACK AND GOLD!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMMUNIZATIONS -  FLU SHOTS:  Please go get yours if you have not done so. I would like them no later than 10/20.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• GHS - SENIOR PARENT NIGHT Tuesday, October 7th from 6-7:30         Click HERE for a copy of the flier.
• 2014 TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
• WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6:30-8:30
• WHO:  STUDENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS
• AT: LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL
• GETSET - (Girls Exploring Technology, Science and Engineering Together) 
• GETSET is an extracurricular program for female students who are interested in STEM. GetSet encourages female students to maintain and explore their interests in STEM related courses and careers through hands-on workshops, field trips and networking events with professional women in STEM careers.
• If you are interested in joining GETSET give your name to Ms. Buckley and she will submit you as one of her applicants!
• Ladies - Do you need EXTRA CREDIT or SERVICE HOURS? Talk to me about signing up for GETSET!
• GOOD NEWS BEARS - There will be a sort day this coming   Sunday, Oct 5 starting at 10 am, 1838 Catalina Ct. Directly behind Lucky on Concannon and Holmes.  Let me know if you are planning on going or contact Avery Harker at: a.harker@yahoo.com

HOMEWORK

• Click HERE for tonight's assignment.  Enjoy!
• Whack-A-Bone Photo due tomorrow! Need the link - Scroll back down through past blog posts!
• Please bring in a flower ( a nice looking one) tomorrow! PM students keep it moist with a paper towel and plastic baggie. 
• Foothill - Your Career Counselor Papers MUST be in by tomorrow for full credit! No exceptions!
• Keenan

Happy Homecoming GHS Seniors!

DAILY BLOG THOUGHT
Compare and Contrast the Human Skeleton with a Cat Skeleton
Click HERE to get started!

GREAT INFORMATION - KNOW THIS - IT WILL HELP

BONE BIOLOGY

What types of cells form bone?

There are three types of bone cells: osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts. Osteoblasts form new bone by hardening the protein collagen with minerals. Osteocytes maintain bone by exchanging nutrients and wastes between blood and bone tissues. Osteoclasts destroy bone and release minerals back into the blood.

What materials make up bone?

Bone is made up of both organic and inorganic components. Protein collagen provides the flexibility of bones; the mineral component of bones is mostly hydroxyapatites, formed primarily of calcium and phosphorus. Small amounts of sodium, magnesium, fluorides, and carbonates are also present. One-third of living bone is water.

What is the structure of bone?

Bones are actually made up of two different types of bone. Cortical bone, or compact bone, forms the outer thick layer. Cancellous bone, or spongy bone, is formed out of trabeculae, bony struts that provide support. In living bone, cancellous bone contains the red bone marrow.

What is the function of bone?

Bone has three main functions. It supports the body and stores minerals that are needed for metabolic functions. In organisms that have exoskeletons, shells, or bony scales, bone provides protection from predators.

How do muscles attach to bones?

Muscle fibers attach to bone via strong fibrous connective tissues, either directly through muscle fascicles or indirectly through tendons. The connective tissue joins the outer layer of the periosteum, a connective tissue membrane that covers the bone. At the points where tendons attach to bones, raised areas of bone (such as tubercles, trochanters, and crests) may develop to provide extra attachment area.

How do bones grow?

After birth, increase in the length of bone is caused by growth of hyaline cartilage which is then replaced by bone tissue. Increase in the width of bone is caused by appositional growth, in which bone tissue is added to the surface of the existing bone. This new bone tissue is secreted from the deep layer of the periosteum, a connective tissue membrane that covers the bone.

How do bones form?

The process by which bones form, beginning in the eighth week of an embryo's development, is known as osteogenesis or ossification. The majority of the skull bones and the clavicle develop through intramembranous ossification, in which the bones form directly from an embryonic tissue known as mesenchyme. All other bones of the body develop through endochrondral ossification, in which the bones are first formed in hyaline cartilage which then is gradually replaced by bone tissue. Endochrondral ossification of long bones begins in the diaphysis, or shaft, of the bone; the last stage is the ossification of the epiphyses, or the ends. This last stage occurs around the time of birth. Ossification continues throughout life, with the epiphyses finally fusing to the diaphysis in adulthood. Until then, a section of hyaline cartilage known as the epiphyseal plate remains between the diaphysis and the epiphysis.

THE HUMAN SKELETON

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

The smallest bones are the ear ossicles, three bones that are found in the middle ear. They are called the stapes (stirrup), incus (anvil), and malleus (hammer).

What is the longest bone in the human body?

The longest bone in the human body is the femur, sometimes called the thighbone.

How many bones are in the human body?

On average, there are 206 bones in the human skeleton. A baby has over 300 bones, some of which fuse together as the individual grows. Variation means that an adult human may have between 200 and 210 bones in their body.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• GHS - SENIOR PARENT NIGHT Tuesday, October 7th from 6-7:30         Click HERE for a copy of the flier.
• 2014 TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
• WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6:30-8:30
• WHO:  STUDENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS
• AT: LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL
• GETSET - (Girls Exploring Technology, Science and Engineering Together) 
• GETSET is an extracurricular program for female students who are interested in STEM. GetSet encourages female students to maintain and explore their interests in STEM related courses and careers through hands-on workshops, field trips and networking events with professional women in STEM careers.
• If you are interested in joining GETSET give your name to Ms. Buckley and she will submit you as one of her applicants!
• Ladies - Do you need EXTRA CREDIT or SERVICE HOURS? Talk to me about signing up for GETSET!
• GOOD NEWS BEARS - There will be a sort day this coming   Sunday, Oct 5 starting at 10 am, 1838 Catalina Ct. Directly behind Lucky on Concannon and Holmes.  Let me know if you are planning on going or contact Avery Harker at: a.harker@yahoo.com

CLASS DONATION

Would you or your family like to make a donation to our class?  We are in DIRE need of the following - HAND SANITIZER, KLEENEX, ANTIBACTERIAL WIPES.  Remind your parents that any donation is a tax write-off!

HOMEWORK

• Click HERE to begin learning all the names of the bones in the body - get any anger or frustration out on the Whack-A-Bone Project! Spend at least 30 more minutes on this project! Once you have completed all three levels and have a completed score card take a picture with your phone and email it to me! Or even better - POST IT as a comment on our blog!
• All of the worksheets that were handed out today will not be due until next Monday.  There will not be a quiz or binder check on Friday - I will postpone it until next Wednesday!