Introduction to Health Professions Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Instructor Information

Office Location

<p>West Campus, Allied Health Building</p> <p>Office 137</p>

Office Hours

I will be available before class (if you let me know) and after class. I can also meet in person with you in my office on the West Campus. Please feel free to email me, or I will provide a link to Remind so that you can text me.

 

Course Information

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Recording Policy

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Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

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

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

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.

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

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.

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Course

HPRS-1201-001 Introduction to Health Professions

Prerequisites

Course Description

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

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

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.

Hours

(2 sem hrs; 0 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Fundamental Skills and Concepts in Patient Care, 11th ed. Timby, Barbara K., Lippincott, 2014, Workbook for Fundamental Skills and Concepts in Patient Care, 11th ed. Timby, Barbara K., Lippincott, Choice of: Tabers Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, FA Davis, OR Mosbys Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary.

Supplies

Student Performance

Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. (4 sem hrs; 2 lec, 6 lab)

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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".

Expected Student Behavior

Adult and professional behavior is expected in the classroom.

  • Cell phones and audible pagers should be set to 'vibrate' and should not be answered during class.
  • Text messaging is not permitted during class time.
  • Students will not be allowed to use recording devices of any kind in the classroom - including tape recorders and /or video cameras.
  • Guidelines for receiving EMERGENCY calls will be given the first day of class.

Grading Criteria

A=90-100 B=80-89 C=75-79 D=60-74 F=Below 60 The following criteria will be used to determine your grade: 1. Must have a 75 average (C) or above to progress to clinical.

Tests and Make-Up Tests
 
Tests are computerized and will be multiple choice questions. Make-up tests may be essay/short answer questions and must be taken within one week of the scheduled test. Make-up exams may result in a deduction of 10 points (this will be at the discretion of the instructor). Failure to notify instructor of a missed exam may result in a grade of 0 for that exam.
  1. Students who do not achieve a minimum passing score of at least 75% on a unit and/or module exam are required to meet with the instructor and tutor prior to the next scheduled exam. The purpose of this requirement is to help students improve in their critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and in test-taking techniques. The course syllabus and course student contract include this requirement. Students who do not complete required tutoring will receive a  deduction in points on that exam. 

Grades will come from:  Exams 50%, Prelecture quizzes 25%, Skill and assignments 25%

 

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. More than 90% attendance in class is required to pass the course.

Calendar

 

Week 1

1  Nursing Foundations

 

Week 2

4  Health and Illness

 

Week 3  

Chapter 5 Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Stress

 

Week 4

10   Asepsis (Medical Asepsis)  

Skill 10-1:  Hand washing

Skill 10-2: hand Antisepsis with an Alcohol-Based Rub

 

Week 5

Check off on Asepsis

Week 6

Chapter 12 Vital Signs Part 1

Skill 12-1: Assessing Body Temperature

Skill 12-2: Assessing the Radial Pulse

12-3: Assessing the Respiratory Rate

 

Week 7

Check off on Vital signs Part 1

Week 8

Chapter 12 Vital Signs Part 2

 

12-4: Assessing Blood Pressure

Skill 12-5: Obtaining a Thigh Blood Pressure

Skill 12-6: Assessing for Postural Hypotension

 

Week 9

Check of on Vital Signs Part 2




 

 

Week 10

Chapter 13 Physical Assessment

Skill 13-1: Performing a Physical Assessment

 

Week 11

Check off on physical assessment

 

Week 12

17   Hygiene  18 Comfort, Rest and Sleep  

Skill 17-3: Giving a Bed Bath

Skill 18-2: Making an Occupied Bed

 

Week 13

Check off on:

Skill 17-3: Giving a Bed Bath

Skill 18-2: Making an Occupied Bed

 

Week 14

15   Nutrition

Skill 15-2: Feeding a Client

 

 

Week 15

17   Hygiene  

Skill 17-3: Giving a Bed Bath

 

 

Week 16

 

Final Exam

                                  

                                                               

Additional Information

Syllabus Created on:

03/15/22 8:22 PM

Last Edited on:

03/15/22 8:22 PM