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: Mrs. Nicole Carlson

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: nicole.carlson@brightwood.edu

Phone: (916) 649-8168

COURSE START DATE: 2/19/2018 COURSE END DATE: 3/18/2018

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:

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:
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 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 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%
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.

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.

Instructional Methods

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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
20:1

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
Modul Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
e
Digital Session Point Reading
1 1 o Video: HIPAA Scenario s o HIPPA Background
Date(s) o Activity: HIPAA Quizlet o Privacy, Security, and
2/21/18 o Activity: HealthIT.gov Electronic Health
& 2/22/18 Cybersecure Game Records
o Video: Avoiding Medical Lawsuits o Legal Dictionary: Civil
o Discussion: Medical Ethics Law vs. Criminal Law
Scenario 100 Website
o Medical SOC in
Classroom Session Malpractice Cases Article
o HIPAA Basics
Assignments Points
o HIPAA Violation Role Play Activity
o HIPAA Violation Lawsuit 100
o Violation Complaint Activity
o Case Study: Is It
100 100
Allowed?
Digital Session Point Reading
2 1 o Interactive: The Four s o Medical Coding & Billing
Date(s) Classification Systems Explained
2/23/18 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
Conventions
o Interactive: ICD-10-PCS Code
Structure
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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Modul Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
e

Digital Session Point Reading

3 1 o Activity: PPE Police Challenge s o OSHA At a Glance
Date(s) Game o Safe Response
2/26/18 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 website
100 o Why Incident Reports
Classroom Session are a Must
o Workplace Safety
o OSHA Assignments Points
o Contingency Planning 100
o Fire Safety Measures
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
Date(s) Bacteria o Biohazard Bags
2/28/18 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 Please Canvas Portal for Pleas
o Video: Ginny's Story more information e
100 Canv
o Discussion: Handwashing
100 as
o Discussion: Universal
Precautions Portal
for
Classroom Session more
o Viruses vs. Bacteria inform
o Preventing Spread of Disease ation
o Handwashing Techniques
o Biohazards
o Disinfectants
o Sanitizers
o Sterilization
o Asepsis Terminology 100
o OSHA Hospital Standards Activity

Digital Session Points Reading

4 1 o Activity: Webquest: Vital Signs o What is BMI
Date(s) o Video: Vital Signs o John's Hopkins Website:
3/5/18 o Video: Manual Blood Pressure Vital Signs

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Modul Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
e
o Interactive: Blood Pressure o Do Vital Signs Wrong
Reading Pay Ultimate Price
o Activity: Quizlet- Vital Signs 100 o Biowearables
o Discussion: Vital Signs 100 Points
o Discussion: Errors in Vital Signs 20 Assignments Pleas
o Measurements and Vital Signs Please Canvas Portal for e
Terminology Quiz more information Canv
as
Classroom Session Portal
o Blood Pressure for
o Body Temperature more
o Heart Rate inform
o Respiration Rate ation
o Body Mass Index
o Vital Measurement 100
Demonstration
o Vital Sign Measurements Activity
Digital Session Points Reading
5 1 o Video: Basics of Pharmacology o Routes of Administration
Date(s) o Activity: Terminology o Healthline Article
3/7/18 & Pronunciation o Terminology of
3/9/18 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: Pediatric Dosage Points
Assignments
100
Calculation o Top 20 Prescribed Drugs
o Video: Brand Name vs. Generic
Drugs
o Video: Don’t Take This with That
100
o Discussion: Opiate Epidemic

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,
Date(s) and Alternative Medicine Alternative, or Integrative
3/12/18 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
100
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o Discussion: MD or DO
Classroom Session
o Complementary Medicine
o Holistic Medicine
o Alternative Medicine
o NCCIH Complementary Health
Article
o Complementary Medicine Web
Research
Syllabus and Addendum
Out-of-Class Work
o What is Holistic
Medicine?
o Integrative Health
o Integrative Programs
o What is Naturopathic
Medicine?
o Dietary Supplements
100 o Chiropractic What to
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
Date(s) Student Career Portfolio
3/14/18 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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