AH102 Introduction to Allied Health Careers CONTACT HOURS: 40 (Lecture 40, Lab 0) ACADEMIC CREDIT: 4 Quarter Credits DELIVERY METHOD: On Ground 25, Digital 15 PREREQUISITES: none INSTRUCTOR NAME: Kristin Pettiford INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Email:[email protected] Phone: 610-325-1718 COURSE START DATE: 10/10/18 COURSE END DATE: 11/06/18 CLASS SESSION DAYS: M,W e/oF CLASS SESSION TIME: 11:30-2:00 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 in-class activities, out-of-class homework assignments, quizzes, exams, projects, or other appropriate methods.
Measure % of Final Grade
Graded Homework* 20%
In-class Assignments 25%
Discussions 30%
Quizzes 10%
Exam 15%
Total 100%
*Out-of-class student homework is required as part of this course.
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.
Instructional Methods Instructional strategies may include lectures, board work, demonstrations, lab activities, classroom exercises, discussions, practice questions, examinations, reading assignments, field trips, guest lectures, group projects, and oral presentations. This course may include both classroom and digital activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion boards.
For Texas Only Maximum Instructor: Student Ratio 30:1
Note: This course contains Career Compass Certified Professional (C3P) activities designed to enhance students’ career readiness and prepare them for a successful job search. 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.
Technical Support The student portal allows password reminders and resets, and contains a link to technical support. For Canvas support, clicking the Help link in your course shell provides access to immediate assistance.