I will be in my office available for student meetings Mondays and Wednesdays between 2PM and 3:30PM and Fridays between 10AM and 12PM..
Please make an appointment to talk with me if these times do not work for you. I am available most afternoons, some evenings, and sometimes on weekends.
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
HPRS-1201-001 Introduction to Health Professions
An overview of roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
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:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact 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.
(2 sem hrs; 4 lec)
On Campus Course
Lippincott Textbook for Nursing Assistants A Humanistic Approach to Caregiving -- Fourth Edition
(There is a 5th Edition available. The Amarillo College bookstore is not carrying this 5th Edition at the beginning of this Fall semester. If you purchase a 5th edition is acceptable, as well.)
THESE SUPPLIES ARE FOR BOTH CNA CLASSES
a box of gloves (this will ensure you have the right size and allow you to get into the habit of wearing gloves at appropriate times.)
a watch with a second hand (the State will not allow digital watches or smart watches for testing)
a uniform which consists of white scrub top or collared white shirt/blue (cobalt, royal, NOT NAVY) or white pants (Recommended to have 2 uniforms before clinical section) White shoes
STUDENTS WILL BE EXPECTED TO WEAR UNIFORMS TO CLASS FOR THE FIRST TIME ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23.
a gait belt or transfer belt with a metal buckle (before clinical in October) We will be using in class beginning Wednesday, 9/11, but there are enough in the classroom that it will not be necessary for you to have yours until clinical. You MUST have one to be considered in FULL UNIFORM for clinical shifts.
3 RING BINDER (one for both classes -- NURA and HPRS)
All assignments must be done on Blackboard. Computer with internet access is necessary. Assignments may be done in the ACcess Lab on campus if student does not have access at home.
A grade of 75% or above is required on quizzes. If that grade is not obtained by the due date, mandatory support hours will be assigned. Quizzes may be taken as many times as desired.
MANDATORY SUPPORT HOURS WILL BE ASSIGNED FOR STUDENTS THAT ARE AT RISK FOR NOT BEING SUCCESSFUL. Mandatory Support means spending a designated amount of time (outside of class time) in some agreed upon location. It may or may not be with a Supplemental Instructor. Mandatory Support time will be assigned according to 1) Pre-TABE scores, 2) weekly quiz grades under 75% by the due date (after reading the chapter and hearing the lecture), 3) no computer or internet at home, or 4) other instructor referrals.
If you are assigned Mandatory Support, you will be asked to keep a separate sign-in sheet for documentation of your hours. That sign-in sheet will be given to you when Mandatory Support is assigned. You are responsible for keeping record of the time you spend in order to get credit earned.
An overall grade of a minimum of 70% in both the first 8 week courses, successful presentation of pre-clinical skills competencies, and successful completion of the CPR course is required to continue on to the Clinical section.
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".
End of course objectives
(as outlined by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and Workforce Education):
Because these are college courses preparing the student for a professional position in the medical field, our policies reflect very stringent expectations.
Professionalism Expectations:
1.Adherence to the dress code
2.Advanced preparation for class
3.Completion of all assignments on time
4.Participation in class
5.Positive attitude
6.Not disrupting the class
7.Being on time for class and clinical
8.No cell phones in class or clinical
9.Being respectful to instructors and fellow students
10.Paying attention in class
Be familiar with the Professional Boundaries set by the nursing industry.
//www.ncsbn.org/ProfessionalBoundaries_Complete.pdf
DRESS CODE
Remember you are representing Amarillo College while you are in uniform. It is required that you maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in order to reflect a positive image of yourself and the college.
Classroom: Casual but Professional
SMOKING POLICY
Smoking of any tobacco products and the use of electronic or vapor smoking devices are prohibited on all Amarillo College property and in buildings and facilities on all campuses and locations, including parking areas, green spaces, and walkways. The use of tobacco products which are smokeless and vaporless is prohibited inside any College building. This policy does not apply to East Campus Housing. No chewing tobacco allowed in classroom or clinical sites. (Effective August 1, 2016)
CELL PHONE POLICY
Cell phones should NOT be seen or heard in the classroom or patient care areas.
If cell phone is seen or heard in the classroom, you will be asked to leave, and will be given an Unexcused Absence for the class.
If cell phone is seen or heard in clinical care areas, you will be sent home, counted absent, and face the possible consequence of dismissal from the program.
Cell phones may NOT be used as a timing device in either setting.
(We suggest that you give family members the phone number of the lead instructor and the clinical facility in case there is a true emergency during your class or shift; otherwise, trust your family and caregivers to handle matters while you are in school.)
Due to responsibilities, these cell phone rules do not apply to instructors.
PHOTOS OR VIDEOS
Photos and recordings should never be taken in class or at clinicals. Do not post pictures, voice recordings, or any information or comments about patients, residents, instructors or other students on any social media site. Be familiar with guidelines regarding Social Media that have been set by the nursing industry. https://www.ncsbn.org/NCSBN_SocialMedia.pdf
DRUGS AND/OR ALCOHOL
Alcoholic beverages and illicit/illegal drugs are NOT permitted on Amarillo College property or at the clinical facilities. Any student caught in possession of alcohol and/or drugs will be turned into the campus police and dropped from the class with a “U” and without a refund. Students cannot have impaired behavior as a result of illicit drugs, alcohol, prescription drugs, or OTC (over-the-counter) drugs. This behavior will NOT be tolerated.
Grading for the Introduction to Health Professions will be as follows:
20% Participation/Homework
20% Attendance
20% Journals
20% Mid-term exam
20% Final exam
ATTENDANCE GRADE WILL BE COMBINED FOR BOTH NURA (T/TH) AND HPRS (M/W)
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. No make-up classes will be provided. You can miss only 2 lecture classes, and one clinical shift (clinical time must be made-up). More than 3 absences may be grounds for failure of the course.
Students will sign in and out at each class session. It is important that you remember to do this daily and do it correctly for your attendance to be counted. The state certifying board requires the student to attend a certain number of hours in both the classroom and clinical facilities to qualify to take the state exam.
All absences should be excused. In order for an absence to be excused, students should call/text the instructor BEFORE absences. (Notification after an absence may be considered in emergency situations.) Only 1 unexcused absence will be allowed. More than one no call/no show could result in failure of the course. You are responsible for any material you miss during an absence. Absences will be handled on an individual basis.
Students must be ON TIME to class, and must return from scheduled breaks at the designated time. Excessive tardiness may be grounds for failure of the course. ON TIME means signed in, and at your desk ready to begin class at 8:30am or when class resumes following breaks.
Your instructor has the right at any time to ask you to leave class; if this occurs you will be counted as ABSENT for the day.
The following is the rubric for the Attendance grade in the lecture portion of the course:
All students will start with an attendance grade of 100. The following deductions will occur:
PLANNED SOFT-SKILLS WORKSHOPS FOR INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS:
You will be provided with a calendar the first day of class that contains the schedule and reading assignments. This schedule is subject to change depending on the flow of the class. This calendar and schedule below includes both 8-week sections of the CNA program.
THE ABOVE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
THE MIDTERM EXAM FOR INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS WILL BE DONE IN CLASS ON MONDAY, 9/23
THE FINAL EXAM FOR INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS WILL BE DONE IN CLASS ON MONDAY, 10/14
OTHER ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE POSTED ON BLACKBOARD. THEY WILL INCLUDE JOURNAL WRITING ASSIGNMENTS (COMMUNICATION), AND HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FOR SELF ASSESSMENTS PRIOR TO WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS. THE DATES BELOW HAVE ALREADY BEEN DETERMINED:
CHAIN OF COMMAND/GRIEVANCE PROCESS
Following the Chain of Command is required of any healthcare worker, and will be practiced in Amarillo College courses. Should a problem arise during a class period, please follow this order; do not move to the next level unless you are unable to receive satisfactory results from your private discussion.
ACconnect and Blackboard
This course requires that the student be able to complete some components (assignments, journals, quizzes and tests) in ACconnect/Blackboard. Computer access and time spent on assignments are essential for your successful completion of each course. Mandatory support hours outside of class time will be assigned according to #1 Pre-TABE scores, #2 personal computer with internet access, and #3 individual scores on each weekly reading check quizzes. There are computer labs available to you on the West Campus in Building D, and at the Lynn Library on the Washington Street Campus. Computer time is also available at the public libraries in one hour increments. If you need assistance with access to the use of a computer or internet, please be sure to speak with Melanie or Michele.
STUDENT SUPPORT
Supplemental study materials and assistance are available for all students, as well as support for some personal needs. Again, extra mandatory time will be assigned based on instructor recommendation and individual need. Times will vary from 90 minutes once up to 5 hours a week/1 hour daily. This extra time is to help ensure student success in this fast paced-course.
BAD WEATHER:
Amarillo College will cancel classes if the Amarillo Independent School district decides to cancel classes. If classes are not canceled, but you do not feel safe driving to class, contact Melanie Blevins or Michele Rupe.
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