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Students, My office hours are Mon-Thurs 8:45-1:30PM. Friday is by appt. only. If you have a question, please email me through the COURSE EMAIL. Be sure you are specific in your email as to what Module and assignment you are referring to. If I cannot answer your question via email, I will request that you call my office. If you leave a voicemail, be sure to leave a phone number where you can be reached and a detailed message. I will call back at my earliest convenience. If you need to schedule an appointment in person at my office, you mail call or email me to secure a convenient time for both of us. Scott Edwards Instructor |
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MRTS-1310-001 Funeral Service Clinical Orientation
<p>Corequisites: MRTS 1301 and MRTS 1342</p>
Preparation for a funeral service career facilitated with on-site observation and participation. Instruction in equipment use, procedures and functions in the daily operation of a funeral home.
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Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 clinic)
Online Course
None - All material is printed through your AC Online. Selected readings will be provided and required.
TEXTBOOKS: See textbooks on this syllabus
COMPUTER or ACCESS TO A COMPUTER: You MUST have access to a computer with active internet service, Mozilla Firefox (free download available & recommend), Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, RealPlayer and exhibit computer competency.
PRINTER: You must have a printer or access to one. It is recommended you print off your weekly materials and create a notebook for the class. It will help you remain organized and better prepared for success in this class.
STUDENT PERFORMANCE:
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Minimum Competencies: After studying the material presented in this course of study, the student will be able to do the following as evaluated by the faculty in the Mortuary Science Department at Amarillo College:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION AND NOTEBOOK:
You will be completing assignments, participation in class discussions and completing your orientation to funeral directing clinical through the following outline:
1. Secure a clinical site location for completion of 80 hours of clinical work throughout the semester. This work is to consist of observation of funerals and day to day operations of a funeral home only(no embalming). IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A CLINICAL SITE SECURED BY FRIDAY, SEPT. 1, 2017, CONTACT ME AT ONCE. IT IS IMPERATIVE TO YOUR SUCCESS IN THIS CLASS THAT YOUR START WORKING AT YOUR CLINICAL SITE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
2. Download and print ALL clinical documents. Fill out preliminary paper work (Clinical Folder 1) and obtain appropriate signatures required (preceptor/funeral establishment) and send these documents to instructor by the end of the first week (the dates and instructions for these are found in Module 1). Follow mailing directions at the bottom of this list.
3. Complete your clinical documents (throughout semester). I will sign at the end of the semester.
4. Refer to the observation example for reference of how to prepare your observations.
5. Complete minimum of 10 observations/daily reports, you must fill out the comments section of each report to receive full credit.
6. Obtain a 3-ring notebook to place all clinical documents in. Also all copies of completed assignments and discussion posts should be included.. DO NOT AND I REPEAT DO NOT ....PLACE WORK IN INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC SLEEVES. I WILL COUNT OFF IF YOU DO THAT. Be sure your name and course number are on the front of the notebook. (This will be turned in or mailed in at the end of the semester.) You WILL be graded on neatness as well. Therefore I strongly suggest using labeled dividers to separate the different sections. Also, MAKE A COMPLETE COPY OF YOUR NOTEBOOK JUST IN CASE IT GETS LOST WHEN BEING MAILED TO ME...THIS HAS HAPPENED.
7. Place all of your documents in order in your folder as well as a copy of all exercises/assignments.
8. Make sure your complete folder/binder with all documents are postmarked no later than FRIDAY. Dec.1, 2017. IF YOUR COMPLETED CLINICAL NOTEBOOK IS NOT RECEIVED IN MY OFFICE AT THE END OF THE DAY ON THURSDAY, DEC.7, 2017, YOU WILL RECEIVE A (ZERO) IN THE GRADE BOOK. THIS WILL RESULT IN YOU FAILING THE COURSE. Again, make a complete copy for yourself and when mailing, I strongly suggest sending it certified mail, return receipt requested so you are notified by the postal service that is has arrived. This is important because as I stated earlier, if I don't receive the notebook a grade of (ZERO) will be given and there NO leniency given due to the post office losing the notebook or failing to get it delivered on time. Allow 5 business days for certified mail, return receipt requested. Recapping, with the notebooks required to be in my office by END OF THE DAY ON THURSDAY, DEC. 7, 2017, they should be in the mail NO LATER than the FRIDAY, DEC. 1, 2017. ALSO, AS THE NOTEBOOKS BEGIN ARRIVING, I WILL SEND YOU AN EMAIL ADVISING YOU THAT I HAVE IT. NOTE: I am having you send your notebooks to my mail box. Below is the address..
Attn: Scott Edwards-Instructor Mortuary Science
Amarillo College
WCC-101-A
P.O. Box 447 Amarillo, TX 79178
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
STUDENTS SHOULD:
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU AT YOUR CLINICAL SITE:
IMPORTANT!!! YOUR COMPLETED CLINICAL NOTEBOOK WILL COUNT AS YOUR FINAL EXAM. FAILURE TO COMPLETE AS REQUIRED WILL RESULT IN YOU FAILING THIS CLASS.
Keep in mind grades are not GIVEN. Grades are EARNED based on student performance.
Student grades will be calculated on the following criteria:
1. Directed readings
2. Online participation/discussion posts
3. Quizzes/Exams
4. Observations/Clinical documents presented in notebook
Discussions are graded in this course. 100 WORD MINIMUM. You must present college level discussions; proper grammar, complete sentences and well thought out posts. You must post a thread and reply to at least two other peers in order to receive full credit for each discussion. I WILL COUNT OFF FOR SPELLING AND GRAMMATICAL ERRORS. THIS IS A COLLEGE COURSE AND YOUR WORK SHOULD REFLECT COLLEGE LEVEL , THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS TO YOU ONLINE FOR SPELL CHECK ABD SITES FOR CORRECT USE OF GRAMMAR.
Your grades for this class will be broken down into the following categories. Each category will count a percentage towards your final grade.
Grading Scale
Each student is responsible for ensuring the integrity of his/her own work. Cases of academic dishonesty will result in either zero points or administrative withdrawal from the Mortuary Science Program. There will be no tolerance for missed due dates, assignments, projects, quizzes or tests. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET ASSIGNMENTS AND SUCH TURNED IN AND ON TIME. If you wait until the semester is over to resolve an issue with missing assignments, projects, exams, etc., then it will be too late. ALWAYS KEEP COPIES OF YOUR WORK (projects, assignments, clinical paperwork, etc.). Students should have a back up plan for computer problems. Most public libraries have internet access for students' use.. PRINT OFF THE CHECKLISTS FOR EACH MODULE AND KEEP TRACK OF WHAT’S EXPECTED IN THAT MODULE AND WHEN IT’S DUE.
ALL course work is expected to be typed with correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. PROOF READ your work before submitting. Failure to do so will result in a lower grade.
Class Discussions Participation Grading Scale (In addition to 100 word minimum; and correct grammar, punctuation and spelling):
LATE WORK (Assignments/Projects):
· If an assignment/project is not completed and turned in by 11:59PM of the due date, you will receive a ZERO (o) for that assignment. NO EXCEPTIONS.
· EVERY ASSIGNMENT, QUIZ, EXAM OR PROJECT HAS A SPECIFIC DUE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE MODULE CHECKLIST. PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THOSE !!! unless prior arrangements have been made with me BEFORE THE DUE DATE...nothing will be accepted late and a ZERO willbe assigned.
QUIZZES/EXAM MAKE-UP POLICY:
· No quiz or exam make-ups will be given UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. Always review and print off the the checklist for the module we are studying at that time and highlight the dates of the work that’s required.. You are given at least 3 days to take a quiz or exam. There is ample time given to plan ahead to take your quiz or exam. Remember to have a back-up plan in case of computer problems.
· The FINAL EXAM for this course is your completed clinical notebook. If you miss the Final Exam, no make-up will be allowed.
MANDATORY SKILLS BUILDING/TUTORIALS
In an effort to improve student retention, the following policy is in place for this course:
If a student fails an exam (excluding the final), they will be required to schedule a visit with the instructor (over phone or in person), complete an additional assignment and retake the exam. All this must be done prior to being able to take the next assigned exam. If you fail the second attempt, the higher of the two grades will be entered in the grade book. Failure to complete the tutorial and retake the exam during the required time will result in not being able to take the next assigned exam. This will result in a zero (0) on the next exam and place you in serious jeopardy of failing the course. Exams, quizzes and assignments in this course deserve serious attention on your behalf, and the tutorial requirements are instilled in this program to help you succeed.
ONLINE ATTENDANCE: This is an online course and is intended to give you flexibility. PLEASE CHECK YOUR AC CONNECT EMAIL EVERY TIME YOU LOG IN AS THIS IS HOW I COMMUNICATE WITH THE CLASS AS TO ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION. However, it is still the same time frame of a full 16-week semester. It is recommended that you log-in at the beginning, middle and end of a week. Often times, changes have to be made and are announced through course e-mail and announcements. If you fail to log-in regularly, you may miss vital information concerning changes within the course. Online learning requires the student to be disciplined to keep up with online participation, assignments, scheduled quizzes and exams. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO GET ASSIGNMENTS AND SUCH TURNED IN ON TIME. If you wait until the semester is over to resolve an issue with missing assignments, projects, exams, etc., then it will be too late.
COURSE COMMUNICATION: Each module will contain a checklist. PRINT OFF THE CHECKLIST AND FOLLOW IT CLOSELEY. Follow this as a guideline as well as the calendar. The instructor will make announcements of unexpected changes through course email and course announcements. It is IMPORTANT that you log-in at least three times a week not only for course material, but for emails and announcements as well.
NOTE: This class is set up for a 16-week semester. I have divided the course into 8 Modules. Each module contains two weeks of materials, assignments, quizzes/exams and such. I will open a new module every two weeks with Module 1 being opened on the first class day. Module 2 will be opened on the first day of Week 3 and so on. Below is a calendar describing what will be presented each module and week. As the instructor, I reserve to right to change materials, due dates, assignments, quiz/exam dates and such at my discretion. There may or may not be additional discussion questions, exercises, etc. It is your responsibility to read your module AND PRINT OFF checklists to make sure you complete all necessary assignments. The course assignments listed below are subject to change at any time. CHECK YOUR CHECKLIST OFTEN!!!
COURSE CALENDAR
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Module 1 8/21 - 9/3 |
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Module 2 9/4 - 9/17 |
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Module 3 9/18 - 10/1 |
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Module 4 10/2 - 10/15 |
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Module 5 10/16 - 10-29 |
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Module 6 10/30 - 11/12 |
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Module 7 11/13 - 11/26 |
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Module 8 11/27 - 12/10 |
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COURSE MATERIAL DELIVERY METHOD:
· The Fall 2017 semester is a 16-week semester. Fall Break will occur during the middle of the semester, therefore, it is technically 17 weeks long. ONLINE STUDENT WORK WILL CONTINUE DURING FALL BREAK AS WELL AS THE THANKSGIVING BREAK
· The course material will be divided into 8 Modules.
· Beginning with the 1st day of the semester, Module 1 will be opened. It will contain Week 1 & Week 2 materials (readings, assignments, dates, etc.). Once a Module is opened, it will remain open until the day of the final exam.
· Module 2 will be opened on the Monday of Week 3 and so on. Sometimes things change, so it is important to log-in at least two times a week as stated before.
NOTE: The instructor may change materials, assignments, due dates, quiz/exam dates and such at his discretion. PLEASE CHECK YOUR AC EMAIL AND CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS REGULARLY FOR LATE BREAKING NEWS
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE:
If a student has a grievance with the course instructor, the following "due process" protocol will apply. The student must follow the protocol steps in the order shown.
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