Therapeutic Device · SHS1 Biomedical Science

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.2.LI.2 - Investigate who a therapist is and enumerate the various specialties.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define who a therapist is in their own words and distinguish a therapist from other health workers such as nurses and doctors.
Enumerate at least six different therapy specialties and state the main role of each specialty.
Describe the typical work schedule and professional duties of at least one therapy specialty.
Investigate the educational pathway and personal qualities required to become a therapist in Ghana.
Justify which therapy specialty they might consider pursuing based on their interests and skills, using evidence from the lesson.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Biomedical Intervention (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Therapeutic Device (3.2)
Content standard: 1.3.2.CS.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of the use of therapeutic devices for medical intervention. 1.3.2.LO.1 Identify the forms of therapy and describe the roles of various therapists and the tools they use in healthcare delivery.
Indicator: 1.3.2.LI.2 - Investigate who a therapist is and enumerate the various specialties.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 9 (Week 29 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 44

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning: Embark on a visit to a therapist or listen to a presentation by a therapist about their profession and job schedule.
Activity-Based learning: In groups, role-play the duties of the various professionals involved in the provision of therapy.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Textbook
- Pictures
- Online resources
- Medical devices
- Videos
- Computer
- Projector
Assessment (1.3.2.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.