Syllabus HCS/212 Version 2

Syllabus
College of Natural Sciences HCS/212 Version 2 Health Care Vocabulary
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Course Description This course provides students with a foundational set of basic health care vocabulary that relates to a variety of health care work settings. Students will review terms and concepts related to the structure and professions within the health care delivery systems. In addition, students will also explore terminology related to body systems and common diseases and treatments associated with these systems. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.

University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Chiras, D. D. (2003). Human body systems: Structure, function, and environment. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Stanfield, P. S., Cross, N., & Hui, Y. H. (2009). Introduction to the health professions (5th ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. All electronic materials are available on the student website. (2)

Week One: Resources to Health Care

Details
Objectives 1.1 Identify valid resources available for consumers and professionals. Read the Week One Read Me First.

Due
Week one, day seven Week one, day one Week one, day seven Week one, day seven

Points

Reading

Reading

Read Ch. 1 of Introduction to the Health Professions. Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings.

Reading

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Participation

Participate in class discussion.

4 days per week DQ#1-week one, day two DQ#2-week one, day four Determined by Student

2.5

Discussion Questions

Respond to weekly discussion questions.

2.5

Nongraded Activities and Preparation Perspective on Health Care Paper (Preparation) Nongraded Activities and Preparation Healthcare Support Services Summary Paper (Preparation) Learning Team Instructions Weekly Team Review Individual Health Care Resources Questionnaire

Begin working on the Perspective on Health Care Paper due in Week Two.

Begin working on the Healthcare Support Services Summary Paper due in Week Three.

Determined by Student

Review the Week One objectives and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen.

Week one, day five

Resource: Health Care Resources Questionnaire Grading Criteria Complete University of Phoenix Material: Health Care Resources Questionnaire.

Week one, day seven

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Week Two: The Language of the Health Care Delivery

Details
Objectives 2.1 Identify the function of major health care delivery structures within the industry. 2.2 Describe common health care support services. Read the Week Two Read Me First.

Due
Week two, day seven

Points

Reading

Week two, day one Week two, day seven Week two, day seven 4 days per 2.5

Reading

Read Ch. 2 of Introduction to the Health Professions. Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings.

Reading

Participation

Participate in class discussion.

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week Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. DQ#3- week two, day two DQ#4Week two, day four Determined by student 2.5

Nongraded Activities and Preparation Resources Matrix (Preparation) Nongraded Activities and Preparation Healthcare Support Services Summary Paper (Preparation) Nongraded Activities and Preparation Health Care Delivery Learning Team Instructions Weekly Team Review

Begin working on the Resources Matrix due in Week Four.

Continue working on the Healthcare Support Services Summary Paper due in week Three.

Determined by student

Complete the Health Care Delivery flash card activity, located under the Materials section of the student website, prior to beginning the Matching Exercise.

Week two, day five

Learning Team Assignment # 1( Learning Team Charter) Review the Week Two objectives and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen.

Week two, day three Week two, day five Week two, day seven

Individual Perspective on Health Care Paper

Resource: Perspective on Health Care Paper Grading Criteria Review the following assignment options. Select and complete one of the options. Option A: New to Health Care Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you answer the following questions: What interested you about the history of health care? What areas of health care are you interested in pursuing? Why? Which positive and negative health outcomes linked to demographic indicators intrigued you the most? What resources are there for finding more information on the history of health care in the United States?
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Format your paper consistent with APA 6 edition guidelines.

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Option B: Health Care Experience Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you answer the following questions: Did you find any of the historical information from Ch. 1 of Introduction to the Health Professions applicable to your professional experiences in health care? If so, how have historical changes affected you or your role? Which area of health care do you work in now or which area do you plan to pursue? How has health care reform affected this field? What are your thoughts on these changes? Were you surprised that positive and negative health outcomes are linked to demographic indicators? Have you had to deal with any of these outcomes in your current work? What resources are there for finding more information on the history of health care in the United States?
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Format your paper consistent with APA 6 edition guidelines.

Week Three: People and Professions in the Health Care Community

Details
Objectives 3.1 Identify various professions and roles in the health care industry. 3.2 Identify various health care employers and industries in your local communities. Read the Week Three Read Me First.

Due
Week three, day seven

Points

Reading

Week three, day one Week three, day seven Week three, day seven 4 days per week DQ#5-week three, day two DQ#6-week three, day four 2.5

Reading

Read Ch. 6 of Introduction to the Health Professions. Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings.

Reading

Participation

Participate in class discussion.

Discussion Questions

Respond to weekly discussion questions.

2.5

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Nongraded Activities and Preparation Resources Matrix (Preparation) Nongraded Activities and Preparation Matching Exercise Learning Team Instructions Body Part Presentation (Preparation) Learning Team Instructions Weekly Team Review Individual Healthcare Support Services Summary Paper

Continue working on the Resources Matrix due in Week Four

Determined by student

Complete the University of Phoenix Multimedia: Matching Exercise, located on the student website. Save the Microsoft Word document generated at the end of the exercise for future reference. Learning Team Assignment # 2( project outline)

Week three, day three

Week three, day three Determined by student Week three, day five

Begin working on the Body Part Presentation due in Week Five.

Review the Week Three objectives and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen.

Resource: Healthcare Support Services Summary Paper Grading Criteria Select one topic based on the matching exercise you completed for this weeks nongraded activity: Hospice care World Health Organization (WHO) Public health Rehabilitation center Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Medicare Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Center for Disease Control (CDC) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

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Review the following assignment options. Select and complete one of the options. Option A: New to Health Care Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you include the following: A thorough description of the organization you chose The demographics of those they serve The types of services the organization offers The reason you chose this agency

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Cite at least one reference other than the course text books. th Format your paper consistent with APA 6 edition guidelines. Option B: Health Care Experience Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper in which you include the following: A thorough description of the organization you chose The demographics of those they serve How have you professionally and personally interacted with this organization?

Note. If you have not interacted with this organization, discuss if you believe the organization could benefit your current workplace or the clients you serve. Cite at least one reference other than the course textbooks. th Format your paper consistent with APA 6 edition guidelines.

Week Four: Body Systems: Part I

Details
Objectives 4.1 Identify the major body systems. 4.2 Explain the functions of each body system. 4.3 Identify the various organs within each body system. Read the Week Four Read Me First.

Due
Week four, day seven

Points

Reading

Week four, day one Week four, day seven Week four, day seven Week four, day seven Week four, day seven Week four, day seven Week four, day seven

Reading

Read Module 3 of Human Body Systems.

Reading

Read Module 4 of Human Body Systems.

Reading

Read Module 6 of Human Body Systems.

Reading

Read Module 7 of Human Body Systems.

Reading

Read Module 8 of Human Body Systems.

Reading

Read Module 9 of Human Body Systems.

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Reading

Read Module 10 of Human Body Systems. Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings.

Week four, day seven Week four, day seven 4 days per week DQ#7-week four ,day two DQ#8-week four, day four Week four, day three 2.5

Reading

Participation

Participate in class discussion.

Discussion Questions

Respond to weekly discussion questions.

2.5

Nongraded Activities and Preparation Assignment Options

Review the following assignment options. Select and complete one of the options. Option A: Body SystemsPart I Crossword Complete the University of Phoenix multimedia: Body Systems Part I Crossword located on the student website. Save the Microsoft Word document generated at the end of the exercise for future reference. Option B: Labeling Exercise I Complete the University of Phoenix multimedia: Labeling Exercise I located on the student website. Save the Microsoft Word document generated at the end of the exercise for future reference.

Learning Team Instructions Body Part Presentation (Preparation)

Learning Team Assignment # 3( Executive Summary)

Week four, day three

Continue working on the Body Part Presentation due in Week Five.

Determined by student Week four, day five

Learning Team Instructions Weekly Team Review Individual Resources Matrix

Review the Week Four objectives and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen.

Resources: Introduction to the Health Professions, University of Phoenix Material: Resources Matrix, and Resources, Professions, and Roles Matrix Grading Criteria Complete the University of Phoenix Material: Resources Matrix.

Week four, day seven

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Week Five: Body Systems: Part II

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Details
Objectives 5.1 Identify the major body systems. 5.2 Explain the functions of each body system. 5.3 Identify the various organs within each body system. Read the Week Five Read Me First.

Due
Week five, day seven

Points

Reading

Week five, day one Week five, day seven Week five, day seven Week five, day seven Week five, day seven Week five, day seven Week five, day seven

Reading

Read Module 11 of Human Body Systems.

Reading

Read Module 12 of Human Body Systems.

Reading

Read Module 13 of Human Body Systems.

Reading

Read Module 14 of Human Body Systems.

Reading

Read Module 15 of Human Body Systems. Read this weeks Electronic Reserve Readings.

Reading

Participation

No participation requirement this week. Continue to work on the final Learning Team assignment. No discussion question requirement this week. Continue to work on the final Learning Team assignment Review the following assignment options. Select and complete one of the options. Option A: Body SystemsPart II Crossword Complete the University of Phoenix multimedia: Body Systems Part II Crossword, located on the student website. Save the Microsoft Word document generated at the end of the exercise for future reference. Option B: Labeling Exercise II Complete the University of Phoenix multimedia: Labeling Exercise II, located on the student website. Save the Microsoft Word document generated at the end of the exercise for future reference. Week five, day three

Discussion Questions Nongraded Activities and Preparation Assignment Options

Learning Team Instructions

Review the Week Five objectives and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen.

Week five, day five

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Weekly Team Review Learning Team Body Part Presentation Select one of the body systems or organs discovered in either the Week Four or Week Five crossword or labeling exercises. Create a 15- to 20-slide Microsoft PowerPoint presentation you could present to high school students to encourage better healthseeking behaviors and to encourage them to consider a health professions career. Identify why this body system or organ is vital to a healthy life and how it should be taken care of. Include the following: Appropriate graphics, such as charts and graphs Detailed, comprehensive speaker notes using complete sentences, correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling Only one key concept per slide with the number of words on each slide kept to a minimum Introduction, conclusion, and reference slides At least three references

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Answer the following questions in your presentation: How does this system or organ function? What role does it play in overall health? What is the effect of disease on this system or organ? What is the cost of access to care if the system or organ becomes diseased? What professions provide care to this system or organ? What has the government done to help improve care for this organ or system? What are some recommendations for improving health for this system or organ? What can individuals do to raise their awareness for making improvements for better health of the organ or system, such as screening?

Format: Review Sample Power Point Presentation in Course Material. Speaker notes should be formatted with correct headings, paragraph indentions, citations and references. Consistency is important. Please review how the speaker notes discuss the points on the slides. Also, review how the format of the slides are consistent throughout as well as the speaker notes

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are all formatted the same. Complete sentences should not be used on slides. Bullet points are used and the speaker notes enhance "each" bullet point. All references are required to be cited within the text and all th citations are required to be referenced. Please refer to APA 6 edition guidelines. LT Evaluation Each LT Member is required to submit a LT Evaluation to their Individual Forum before or on the same day the final LT Assignment is due. LT Evaluations will be used when determining individual LT grades.

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