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MRTS-2260-001 Clinical - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
Prerequisites: MRTS 1310 and MRTS 1260 Corequisites: MRTS 2432 and MRTS 2244
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Focus and emphasis in the portion of clinical experience will be concentrated in the area of embalming and restorative technique.
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; 9 clinic)
Online Course
MRTS 2260 Embalming Lab Manual - may be downloaded and printed from withing the course.
Suggested Text: Embalming History, Theory and Practice by Mayer ISBN 0-07-143950-1, McGraw-Hill.
Funeral Compend - Professional Training Schools
The Conference National and/o0r State Board Exam - The International Conference
Additional Resources: https://quizlet
TEXTBOOKS: Embalming History, Theory and Practice By Mayer ISBN 0-07-143950-1
Funeral Compend - Professional Training Schools
National Board Review Book For Students of Funeral Service Education and Mortuary Science - Thomas Taggart
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 to 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 funeral directing clinical through the following outline:
Mail to:
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.
Your grades for this class will be broken down into the following categories. Each category will count a percentage towards your final grade.
Clinical Notebook is 40% of your final grade
Prep-room Project is 20% of your final grade
Discussions/Online Collaborations/Participation are 10% of your final grade
Assignments is 10% of your final grade
Test 20% of your grade
Grading Scale
Per our Amarillo College Course Guide for the Mortuary Science Program:To continue in the program, a student may repeat a MRTS course only one time and may repeat no more than two MRTS courses while enrolled in the program. The term "repeat shall be interpreted to mean re-enrollment following withdrawal, drop or unsatisfactory grade. A grade of C or higher is required for satisfactory completion of all major course requirements, PSYT 1325 or HPRS 2301 will be removed from the program. Students who receive an F in two or more major course requirements, , PSYT 1325 or HPRS 2301 will be removed from the program.
Each student is responsible for insuring the integrity of his or he 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 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. 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. Students can not start their clinical hours until all signatures are signed on the Basic Memorandum Agreement and the Preceptor Paperwork. The Program Director/instructor will notify you when you are able to start counting your cases and hours.
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 Count as 10% of your final grade. Participation Grading Scale:
In addition to 200 word minimum on your original post and 100 word minimum for your replies to two other students’ posts; correct grammar, punctuation and spelling will be considered:
The grading rubric for discussions is attached to the back of the syllabus.
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*Online Collaborations
We will be having collaboration every Monday, Evening starting at 7:00 PM. If you cannot attend I need to know ahead of time. You will have two assignments due every Monday. These are part of your participation grade. Please plan accordingly. These collaborations are for YOUR benefit and are specifically scheduled to help you when you need it. Please plan on attending all of these.
Class Writing Assignments:
Format for all assignments.
Title page
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IF YOUR assignment calls for THREE typed, double-spaced pages PLUS a Bibliography and you turn in TWO and ONE-HALF pages plus a Bibliography, you will receive a grade of ZERO on that assignment. ALL ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE TYPED, HANDWRITTEN WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! APA style Format:
Every assignment you turn in must have the following cover page attached. If the cover page is missing 10 points will be deducted from your grade.
Title of paper Your name MRTS 2260 Fall 2018 Instructor Davis |
LATE WORK (Assignments/Projects): THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!
QUIZZES/EXAM MAKE-UP POLICY:
LockDown Browser + Webcam Requirement
This course requires the use of LockDown Browser and a webcam for online exams. The webcam can be the type that's built into your computer or one that plugs in with a USB cable.
Watch this brief video to get a basic understanding of LockDown Browser and the webcam feature.
https://www.respondus.com/products/lockdown-browser/student-movie.shtml
Download Instructions
Download and install LockDown Browser from this link:
https://download.respondus.com/lockdown/download.php?id=481934155
Once Installed
Note: You won't be able to access tests with a standard web browser. If this is tried, an error message will indicate that the test requires the use of LockDown Browser. Simply start LockDown Browser and navigate back to the exam to continue.
Guidelines
When taking an online test, follow these guidelines:
Getting Help
Several resources are available if you encounter problems with LockDown Browser:
ONLINE ATTENDANCE: This is an online course and is intended to give you flexibility. However, it is still the same time frame of a full 8 - week semester. You are expected to make an effort to log-in a minimum of three times a week. 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 AND 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. 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.
Deadline to drop the course is: July 20th, 2021
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 checklists to make sure you complete all necessary assignments.
COURSE CALENDAR
NOTE: This class is set up for a 8-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
**TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: This schedule is subject to change by the instructor at any time. Please refer to the class schedule listed in Blackboard for specific due dates.
COURSE CALENDAR
Module 1 – Week 1 and 2 08/23 - 09/05 |
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Module 1 – Week 1and 2 08/23 - 09/05 |
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Module 2 – Week 3 and 4 09/06 - 09/19 |
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Module 3 - Week 5 and 6 09/20 - 10/03 |
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Module 4 – Week 7 and 8 10/04 -10/17 |
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Module 4 – Week 7 and 8 10/04 - 10/17 |
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Module 5 – Week 9 and 10 10/25 - 11/07 |
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Module 5–Week 9 and 10 10/25 - 11/07 |
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Module 6 - Week 11 and 12 11/08 - 11/21 |
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Module 6–Week 11 and 12 11/08 - 11/21 |
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Module 7–Week 13 and 14 11/22 - 12/05 Module 7 Week 13 and 14
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Module 8 - Week 8 07/26 - 07/29 |
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Module 8–Week 8 07/26 - 07/29 |
COURSE MATERIAL DELIVERY METHOD:
NOTE: The instructor may change materials, assignments, due dates, quiz/exam dates and such at his discretion.
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.
I have read the above information and I hereby am in accordance with the obligations set before me by signature___________________________________.
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