Syllabus

AH102 Introduction to Allied Health

CONTACT HOURS: 40 (40 Lecture 0 Lab)

DELIVERY METHOD DISTRIBUTION: (On Ground 25, Digital 15)

ACADEMIC CREDIT: 4 Quarter Credits

PREREQUISITES: none

INSTRUCTOR NAME: Mrs. Gerrie L. Jones

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: email: gerrie.jones@vc.edu contact number: 601-

765-3997

COURSE START DATE: January 22, 2018 COURSE END DATE: February
14, 2018

Course Information
Course Description
In this course, students learn about law and ethics related to health care, pharmacology,
infection control, vital signs, and complementary and alternative medicine. This course
is also designed to develop professional skills and proactive career management. This
course includes both classroom and digital activities such as video, tests/quizzes,
simulations, and discussion boards. This course will include out-of-class work such as
reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and
projects. A minimum of two and a half hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per
week.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Recognize the impact of ethical behavior in health care

• Explain federal and state health care legislation and regulations
• Demonstrate proper laboratory and office procedures
• Describe the interactions, mechanisms of action, and routes of administration
for prescription and non-prescription drugs
• Explain the impact of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine
• Demonstrate professional skills that enhance success

Textbooks and Resources:

All required resources are provided in the digital content.

Any resources provided or assigned in previous courses may be required or used in this
course.

Topic Outline:
• Law and Ethics in Healthcare
• Introduction to Medical Coding
• HIPAA
• OSHA
• Safety and Emergency Preparedness
• Asepsis and Infection Control
• Measurements and Vital Signs
• Pharmacology
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• Professional Development: Portfolio Development

Assessment and Requirements

Students will be assessed by a variety of methods including participation, in-class
activities,
out-of-class assignments, quizzes, exams, projects, or other appropriate methods.

Measure % of Final Grade

Graded Assignments* 30%
Discussions 35%
Quizzes 10%
Exam 25%
Total 100%
*Out-of-class student homework is required as part of this course. Examples of out-of-
class student homework may include writing assignments, practice and practical
application assignments, and projects. A minimum of two and a half hours of out-of-
class work will be assigned per week.

Refer to the campus course catalog for the grading scale.

Students must pass this course with a final grade of at least 60%. Refer to your
catalog for specifics regarding your program of study.

Technical Support
Student portal allows password reminders and resets and contains a link to technical
support. For Canvas support, the Help link provides immediate assistance
http://help.instructure.com/

Library Resources
Resources are available in the college library, as well as the Virtual Library. Research
assignments should include the Virtual Library. Students may access the virtual library
through the student portal.

Instructional Methods
Instructional strategies may include lectures, board work, demonstrations, lab activities,
classroom exercises, discussions, practice questions, examinations, reading
assignments for homework, field trips, guest lectures, group projects, and oral
presentations. Texas Maximum Instructor: Student Ratio 20:1

This course may include both classroom and digital activities such as video,
tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards. This course will include out-of-class
work such as reading and writing assignments, practice and practical application
assignments, and projects.

Addendum
AH102 Introduction to Allied Health
Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
Digital Session Points Reading
1 1
Classroom Assignments
Session Medical Ethics Scenario 100
Violation 100 (1/26/2018)
Complaint 100
(1/24/18) 100 Case study is it Allowed
HIPAA Violation (1/25/18)
lawsuit Web quest
1/28/18
Points

Digital Session Reading

1 Classroom Points
2 Session Assignments

Coding Case 100 Medical Terminology 100

Studies Discussion (1/29/18)
1/31/18 Points

Digital Session Points Reading

1 Classroom Session Assignments
3 Infection Control 2/1/18 Mrs. Lawry
(100) Incident Report 100
2/1/18
Contingency Planning
1/31/18 (100) Handwashing
Discussion 100

Points

Digital Session Points Reading

3 2
Classroom Assignments
Session
OSHA Hospital Universal
Standards Precautions 100
1/31/18 (100) Discussion Points

Digital Session Points Reading

4 1 Classroom
Session Assignments

2/5/18 Errors Vital Signs 100 Assignment:

Discussion 2/6/18 Class Average 100
Activity 2/5/18

Points

Digital Session Points Reading

1
5 Classroom Assignments
Session

2/6/18 Top Prescribed 100 Opiate Epidemic 100

Drugs Discussion 2/5/18

Points

Digital Session Points Reading

1
Classroom
6 Session 2/8/18

2/7/18 MD/DO Discussion 100

 Complementary 100
Medicine Web
Research

Digital Session Points Reading

7 1
Classroom Assignments
Session
Portfolio Portfolio Critique
2/12/18 Assignment 100 Discussion 2/12/18 100

2/12/18 Portfolio Content 100 Mind Map 2/12/18

100
Points
2/14/18 FINAL EXAM 100