English Language Arts9-12+
PCR Assignment for EMS
By Joseph A.
This 55-minute in-class assignment for 10th-grade CTE Emergency Medical Services students focuses on creating a patient profile based on a famous person. Students will practice writing vague yet accurate demographics while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this assignment as a 55-minute in-class activity.
- Discussion question: How can you describe a patient's condition without revealing protected health information?
- Scaffold for struggling students: Provide a list of common HIPAA-violating phrases to avoid.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and include a plausible, non-obvious medical history for their famous person.
- Estimated time: 55 minutes.
English Language Arts9-12+
PCR Assignment for EMS
By Joseph A.
This 55-minute in-class assignment for 10th-grade CTE Emergency Medical Services students focuses on creating a patient profile based on a famous person. Students will practice writing vague yet accurate demographics while adhering to HIPAA guidelines.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this assignment as a 55-minute in-class activity.
- Discussion question: How can you describe a patient's condition without revealing protected health information?
- Scaffold for struggling students: Provide a list of common HIPAA-violating phrases to avoid.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students research and include a plausible, non-obvious medical history for their famous person.
- Estimated time: 55 minutes.