Allied Health Syllabus and Addendum

Fundamentals of Allied Health

Syllabus
AH101 Fundamentals of Allied Health
CONTACT HOURS: 40 (Lecture 20, Lab 20)
ACADEMIC CREDIT: 3 Quarter Credits
DELIVERY METHOD: On Ground 25, Digital 25
PREREQUISITES: none

INSTRUCTOR NAME: TAMERA PATRICK, AAS, CPT, NCMA

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: 1-866-568-6245 EXT. 8225; TAMERA.ISRAEL@VC.EDU

COURSE START DATE: 04/18/18 COURSE END DATE: 05/14/18
CLASS SESSION DAYS: MW and every other F CLASS SESSION TIME: 11:30am to 2pm

Course Information
Course Description
In this course, students are taught medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, human behavior
and communications, medical emergencies including first aid and CPR, and safety in the medical
environment. 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:

 Define word elements used in medical terminology

 Describe the structure, function, and development of the major body systems
 Identify safety and emergency procedures
 Demonstrate professional skills that enhance success
 Discuss the impact of diversity, culture, and human behavior on patient interaction
 Demonstrate the use of electronic medical records

Textbooks and Resources:

American Heart Association. (2015). Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Manual (2015). Channing
Bete.

Any resources provided or assigned in previous courses may be required or used in this course.

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Topic Outline:

 Basic Medical Terminology

 Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature
 Organization of the Human Body
 Integumentary System
 Musculoskeletal System
 Nervous System and Sensory
 Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems
 Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
 Digestive and Urinary Systems
 Reproductive Systems and Birth
 Medical Emergencies: First Aid and CPR
 Patient Education and Communication

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%
Discussions 20%
Lab Assignments 45%

Exams 15%
CPR Certification** P/F

Total 100%

*Out-of-class student homework is required as part of this course.

Refer to our campus course catalog for the grading scale.

**CPR Certification must be obtained in order to pass the course.

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

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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 20:1

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.

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Addendum
AH101 Fundamentals of Allied Health
Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)
Blended Session Points Reading 45m
05/18/1 o Video: Medical Terminology o The Language of
8 o Video: Directional Terms and Medicine
Body Planes o Death by Medical
o Recent Medical Experience 100 Mistakes Hit Records
Discussion o 13 Disturbing Cases of
Medical Malpractice
Classroom Session o Medical Records and
o Course Introduction Documentation Standards
o Medical Terminology:
Importance, Word Parts, Assignments Points
Abbreviations o Break It Down: Medical 100 45m
o Medical Records Terminology
o SOAP Notes TBD 100 45m

Lab Session
o Lab Orientation
o Defining Body Planes
o Which Direction Are We Going?
o Self-Assessment: Directional
Terms
o ER Case Study 100
Blended Session Points Reading 10m
05/20/1 o Activity: Basics of Metabolism o Integrative Medicine: The
8 o Video: Basics of Nutrition Part 1 Dangers of Fluoride and
o Video: Basics of Nutrition Part 2 Fluoridation
o Low Carb Diet Discussion 100
Assignments Points
Lab Session o Fluoridated Water 100 1h
o Basics of Metabolism Summary
o Hyperthermia Case Study 100 TBD 100 1h

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Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)

Blended Session Points Reading 45m
05/20/1 o Video: Introduction to Cells TBD 45m
8 o Video: Cellscape VR Biology
Guided Tour Assignments Points 45m
o Stem Cells Discussion 100 o Break It Down: Cells and 100
Tissues
Lab Session TBD 100
o Cells, Tissues, Membranes
o Cell Labeling Activity 100
o Tissue Terms Matching 100

Lab Session
o CPR Training P/F

Blended Session Points Reading 15m

05/23/1 o Interactive: Integumentary o Skin
8 System
o Video: Overview of the Assignments Points
Integumentary System o Break It Down: 100 45m
o Basal Cell Carcinoma 100 Integumentary System
Discussion TBD 100 45m

Lab Session
o Integumentary System 100
o Integumentary Labeling
o
Blended Session Points Reading 1h
05/23/1 o Interactive: Adult Skeletal TBD 1h
8 System
o Video: The Skeletal System Assignments Points 1h
o Interactive: Muscular System o Break It Down: 100
o Interactive: Cross-Section of Musculoskeletal System
Muscle TBD 100
o Video: The Muscular System
o Interactive: Muscular System
Terminology
o Steroids Discussion 100

Classroom Session
o Medical Terminology:
Musculoskeletal System
o Parts of the Appendicular and
Axial Skeleton
o Tissues and Muscles
o Muscle and Bone Identification
o Key Facts
o Patient History

Lab Session
o Key Bones to Know 100

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Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)

o Musculoskeletal Patient Record 100
Blended Session Points Reading 1h
04/25/1 o Interactive: Nervous System TBD 1h
8 o Interactive: Brain
o Interactive: Neurons Assignments Points 1h
o Video: The Nervous System o Break It Down: Nervous 100
o Video: The Sensory System System
TBD 100
Classroom Session
o Medical Terminology: Nervous
and Sensory System
o Nervous and Sensory System
Parts
o Nervous and Sensory System
Function

Lab Session
o Nervous System Terminology
Crossword Puzzle
o Diagram Nervous System

Blended Session Points Reading 45m

04/301 o Video: The Endocrine System o Anatomy of the Endocrine
8 o Interactive: Male Endocrine System
System o Overview of the
o Interactive: Female Endocrine Lymphatic System
System
o Interactive: Type I Diabetes Assignments Points
o Interactive: Type II Diabetes o Break It Down: Endocrine 100 1h
o Interactive: Endocrine System System and Lymph
o Activity: Endocrine Game TBD 100 1h
o Video: The Lymphatic System
o Interactive: Lymphatic System
o Video: The Immune System
o Hormone Over Secretion 100
Discussion

Lab Session
o Medical Terminology
o Endocrine System Labeling 100
o Lymphatic System Labeling 100

Blended Session Points Reading 1h

05/02/1 o Video: The Circulatory System TBD 1h
8 o Interactive: Respiratory System
o Interactive: Circulatory System Assignments Points
o Video: The Respiratory System o Break It Down: Circulatory 100 1h
o Interactive: Breathing and and Respiratory Systems
Beating Heart Animation TBD 100

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Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)

o Interactive: Cardiopulmonary
Circulation Animation
o Cardiovascular Disease 100
Discussion

Lab Session
o Respiratory Labeling 100
o Heart Structure Labeling 100
o Blood Vessel Comparison
Blended Session Points Reading 1h
05/04/1 o Video: The Digestive System TBD 1h
8 o Interactive: Digestive System
o Interactive: Stomach Assignments Points 1h
o Interactive: Small Intestine o Break It Down: Digestive 100
o Interactive: Glucose and Urinary Systems
o Interactive: Large Intestine TBD 100
o Activity: Build a Digestive
System
o Video: The Urinary System
o Interactive: Urinary System
o Interactive: Male Urinary System
o Interactive: Female Urinary
System
o Interactive: Basics of the Urinary
System
o Activity: Build an Excretory
System
o Type 2 Diabetes Discussion 100

Lab Session
o Digestive Process
o Digestive System Labeling 100
o Urinary System Labeling 100

Blended Session Points Reading 15m

05/07/1 o Video: Female Reproductive o Summary of Reproductive
8 System Systems
o Video: Male Reproductive o Summary of the Birth
System Process
o Interactive: Male Reproductive
System Assignments Points
o Interactive: Female o Break It Down: 100 1h
Reproductive System Reproductive Systems
o Interactive: Fertilization Process TBD 100 1h
o Interactive: Pregnancy by Week
o Interactive: Tour of Female
Reproductive System
o Interactive: Birth Process
o Genetic Testing Discussion 100

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Date(s) Classroom Activities Homework Time(est.)

Lab Session
o Female Reproductive System 100
Labeling
o Male Reproductive System 100
Labeling

Classroom Session Points Reading 45m

05/09/1 o C3P: Before/During/After the o Types of Interviews
8 Interview o Common Interview
Questions
o Interview Follow-up
o Handling Nerves During
an Interview

Assignments Points
o Common Interview 100 30m
Questions Handout
TBD 100 30m

Blended Session Points Reading 15m

05/14/1 o Video: 8 Most Common o Patient Communication
8 Mistakes and Education Strategies
o Cultural Considerations 100
Discussion Assignments Points
TBD 100 15m
Classroom Session
o Discuss Communication and
Patient Education
o Communication Techniques and
Barriers
o Impact of Culture
o Practice Teaching Exercise
o Review for Final Exam
o Final Exam 60

Lab Session
o Patient Education Practice 100

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