Allied Health Syllabus and Addendum

Introduction to Allied Health

Syllabus
AH102 Introduction to Allied Health
CONTACT HOURS: 40 (40 Lecture 0 Lab)

DELIVERY METHOD DISTRIBUTION: (On Ground 25, Digital 15)

ACADEMIC CREDIT: 4 Quarter Credits
PREREQUISITES: none

INSTRUCTOR NAME: Mr. LeChuga

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: joseph.lechuga@brightwood.edu
COURSE START DATE: Dec. 12, 2017 COURSE END DATE: Jan. 17, 2018

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:

o Recognize the impact of ethical behavior in health care

o Explain federal and state health care legislation and regulations
o Demonstrate proper laboratory and office procedures
o Describe the interactions, mechanisms of action, and routes of administration for
prescription and non-prescription drugs
o Explain the impact of complementary, alternative, and integrative medicine
o Demonstrate professional skills that enhance success

Textbooks and Resources:

No required textbook for this course.

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
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 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 participation, in-class activities,

out-of-class assignments, quizzes, exams, projects, or other appropriate methods.

Measure % of Final Grade

Graded Assignments* 30%
Discussions 35%
Quizzes 10%
Exam 25%
Competencies P/F

Total 100%
*Out-of-class student homework is required as part of this course. Examples of out-of-class student
homework may include 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.

** All competencies must be satisfactorily completed in order to pass the 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.

Technical Support
Student portal allows password reminders and resets and contains a link to technical support. For
Canvas support, the Help link provides immediate assistance http://help.instructure.com/

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.

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Instructional Methods
Instructional strategies may include lectures, board work, demonstrations, lab activities, classroom
exercises, discussions, practice questions, examinations, reading assignments for homework, field
trips, guest lectures, group projects, and oral presentations. Texas Maximum Instructor: Student Ratio
30:1

This course may include 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.

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Addendum
AH102 Introduction to Allied Health
Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
Digital Session Points Reading
1 1 o Video: HIPAA Scenario o HIPPA Background
Dec 12 & o Activity: HIPAA Quizlet o Privacy, Security, and
13 2017 o Activity: HealthIT.gov Electronic Health
Cybersecure Game Records
o Video: Avoiding Medical Lawsuits o Legal Dictionary: Civil
o Discussion: Medical Ethics 100 Law vs. Criminal Law
Scenario Website
o Medical SOC in
Classroom Session Malpractice Cases Article
o HIPAA Basics
o HIPAA Violation Role Play Assignments Points
Activity o HIPAA Violation Lawsuit 100
o Violation Complaint Activity 100 o Case Study: Is It
Allowed? 100

Digital Session Points Reading

2 1 o Video: What is Medical Coding o What is Medical Coding
Dec 14 o Interactive: The Four o Medical Coding & Billing
Classification Systems Explained
o Interactive The Healthcare o Trends in the Medical
Setting Billing &Coding Industry
o Video: ICD-10-CM for 2017
o Interactive: ICD-10-CM Structure Assignments Points
o Interactive: Using the ICD-CM Coding Case Studies 100
Manual
o Interactive: Understanding Email Assignment
Conventions
o Interactive: ICD-10-PCS Code
Structure
o Video: CPT Basics
o Interactive: CPT Codebook
Symbols
o Interactive: Process for Selecting
a CPT Code
o Video: Overview of the HCPCS
Manual
o Interactive: HCPCS Code
Walkthrough
o Discussion: Medical Terminology 100

Classroom Session
o Medical Coding
o Classification Systems
o Billing Mistakes
o Coding Systems and Uses
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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work

Digital Session Points Reading

3 1 o Activity: PPE Police Challenge o OSHA At a Glance
Dec 18 Game o Safe Response
o Video: Are You Ready for Interactive Training -
Emergencies (Protecting PHI) OSHA
o Video: Fire Extinguisher Training o Personal Protective
(Fire Safety) Equipment - OSHA
o Discussion: OSHA Scenario 100 website
o Why Incident Reports are
Classroom Session a Must
o Workplace Safety
o OSHA Assignments Points
o Fire Safety Measures o Contingency Planning 100
o Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
o Contingency Planning
o Mrs. Lawry Incident Report 100
Activity
Digital Session Points Reading
3 2 o Video: Preventing Spread of o Sharps Container
Dec 20 Bacteria o Biohazard Bags
o Video: Handwashing o Disinfection, Sanitation,
o Activity: Quizlet and Sterilization
o Interactive: Sharps vs. Biohazard
o Video: Removing Gloves Assignments Points
o Video: Autoclave Email Assignment TBD
o Video: Ginny's Story
o Discussion: Handwashing 100
o Discussion: Universal 100
Precautions

Classroom Session
o Viruses vs. Bacteria
o Preventing Spread of Disease
o Handwashing Techniques
o Biohazards
o Disinfectants
o Sanitizers
o Sterilization
o Asepsis Terminology
o OSHA Hospital Standards 100
Activity
Digital Session Points Reading
4 1 o Activity: Webquest: Vital Signs o What is BMI
Jan 3 & 4 o Video: Vital Signs o John's Hopkins Website:
2018 o Video: Manual Blood Pressure Vital Signs
o Interactive: Blood Pressure o Do Vital Signs Wrong
Reading Pay Ultimate Price
o Activity: Quizlet- Vital Signs o Biowearables
o Discussion: Vital Signs 100
o Discussion: Errors in Vital Signs 100
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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o Measurements and Vital Signs 20 Assignments Points
Terminology Quiz Email Assignment TBD

Classroom Session
o Blood Pressure
o Body Temperature
o Heart Rate
o Respiration Rate
o Body Mass Index
o Vital Measurement
Demonstration
o Vital Sign Measurements Activity 100
Digital Session Points Reading
5 1 o Video: Basics of Pharmacology o Routes of Administration
Jan 8 & o Activity: Terminology o Healthline Article
10 Pronunciation o Terminology of
o Activity: Quizlet Common Pharmacology
Abbreviation o Medication Orders
o Video: Parts of a Prescription o Drug Measurements
o Activity: Quizlet Drug o Medication Errors
Classifications
o Video: Dosage Calculation Assignments Points
o Video: Pediatric Dosage o Top 20 Prescribed Drugs 100
Calculation o Email Assignment
o Video: Brand Name vs. Generic
Drugs
o Video: Don’t Take This With That
o Discussion: Opiate Epidemic 100

Classroom Session
o Prescription Drugs
o Pharmodynamics
o Pharmokinetics
o Generic Drugs and the FDA
Activity
o Medical Marijuana and the FDA

Digital Session Points Reading

6 1 o Video: Lifelines Complementary o Complementary,
Jan 11 and Alternative Medicine Alternative, or Integrative
o Video: Difference Between MD Health: What's In a
and DO Name?
o Activity: Quizlets o Holistic Opportunities
o Video: What is Acupuncture? Abound
o Discussion: MD or DO 100 o What is Holistic
Medicine?
Classroom Session o Integrative Health
o Complementary Medicine o Integrative Programs
o Holistic Medicine o What is Naturopathic
o Alternative Medicine Medicine?
o NCCIH Complementary Health o Dietary Supplements
Article
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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o Complementary Medicine Web 100 o Chiropractic What to
Research Expect
o How Does Food Impact
Health?
o Introduction to
Acupuncture
Digital Session Points Reading
7 1 o Discussion: Portfolio Critique 100 o Making a College
Jan 17 Student Career Portfolio
Classroom Session o Creating Professional
o Review of Sample Student Online Portfolio
Portfolios
o Mind Map Activity 100 Assignments Points
o Final Exam 60 o Portfolio Creation 100
o Portfolio Content 100

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