Allied Health Syllabus and Addendum

Fundamentals of Allied Health

Syllabus
AH101 Fundamentals of Allied Health
CONTACT HOURS: 40 (20 Lecture 20 Lab)

ACADEMIC CREDIT: 3 Quarter Credits

DELIVERY METHOD: On Ground 25, Digital 15
PREREQUISITES: none

INSTRUCTOR NAME: Debbie Kirk

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: debbie.kirk@brightwood.edu or 615-243-9097

COURSE START DATE: 12/13/17 COURSE END DATE: 1/21/18
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:

o Define word elements used in medical terminology

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

Textbooks and Resources:

Fremgen, B. F. and Frucht, S. S. (2016). Medical Terminology A Living Language (6th ed.).
Boston, MA: Pearson Learning Solutions.

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.

Topic Outline:
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 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
 Professional Development: Interviews

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* 25%
Lab Assignments 45%
Discussions 20%
Exams 10%
CPR Certification 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.

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/

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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
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. For Texas Only 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
AH101 Fundamentals of Allied Health
Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
Digital Session Points Reading
1 1 o Video: Medical Terminology o Medical Terminology Ch
o Video: Directional Terms and 1-2
Body Planes o The Language of
o Quizlet: Body Planes, Directions, Medicine
and Cavities o Death by Medical
o Discussion: Recent Medical 100 Mistake
Experience o 13 Disturbing Cases of
Medical Malpractice
#1 Classroom Session o Medical Records and
Wed o Course Introduction Documentation
12/13 o Medical Terminology:
Importance, Word Parts, Assignments Points
Abbreviations Break It Down 100
o Body Planes and Directions
o Medical Records
o Groups: Topic Presentations

Lab Session
#2 o Lab Orientation
Friday o Activity: Defining Body Planes
12/15 o Activity: Which Direction Are We
Going?
o Activity: Self-Assessment:
Directional Terms
o ER Case Study 100

Digital Session Points Reading

1 2 o PPT: Nutrition, Metabolism, o Fluoridated Water Article
Temperature
o Video: Basics of Nutrition Part 1
o Video: Basics of Nutrition Part 2 Assignments Points
o Discussion: Low Carb Diet 100 Fluoridated Water Summary 100

Classroom Session
o Metabolism Discussion
o Nutrition Discussion
o Body Temperature Regulation
Discussion
o Fluoridated Water Discussion
o Fluoridated Water Presentation

Fri- 12/15 Lab Session

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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o Lab Activity: Basics of
Metabolism
o Lab Assignment: Hyperthermia 100
Case Study

Digital Session Points Reading

1 3 o Video: Level of Organization o Medical Terminology Ch
#3 o Discussion: Stem Cells 100 2
Monday
12/18 Lab Session Assignments Points
o Lab Activity: Quizlet: Cells, o Break It Down - Cells 100
Tissues, Membranes and Tissues
o Lab Assignment: Cell Labeling 100
Activity
o Lab Assignment: Tissue Terms 100
Matching

#8 Lab Session
Wed 1/10 o CPR Training P/F

Digital Session Points Reading

2 1 o Video: Overview of the o Medical Terminology Ch
Integumentary System 3
o Media Interaction: Integumentary o Nat Geo Skin Article
System
o Melanoma Discussion 100 Assignments Points
o Break It Down: 100
#3 cont. Lab Session Integumentary
Monday o Lab Activity: WiscOnline
12/18 Integumentary System
o Lab Assignment: Integumentary 100
Labeling

Digital Session Points Reading

2 2 o Activity: The Appendicular o Medical Terminology Ch
Skeletal: The Arms, Legs, and 4
Their Girdles o Overview of the
o Activity: The Axial Skeletal: The Musculoskeletal System
Skull and The Rib Cage
o Activity: Muscle and Connective Assignments Points
Tissue Interaction o Break It Down: 100
o Activity: Muscular System Musculoskeletal System
Terminology
o Discussion: Steroids 100

#4 Classroom Session
Wednesd o Medical Terminology:
ay Musculoskeletal System
12/20 o Parts of the Appendicular and
Axial Skeleton

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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o Tissues and Muscles
o Muscle and Bone Identification
o Round Robin: Key Facts
o Patient History

Lab Session
o Lab Assignment: Key Bones to 100
Know
o Lab Assignment: Musculoskeletal 100
Patient Record
Digital Session Points Reading
2 3 o Video: Parts of the Nervous o Medical Terminology Ch
System 12
o Activity: Organization of the o Introduction to the
Nervous System Nervous System

#5 Classroom Session Assignments Points

Wed o Medical Terminology: Nervous o Break It Down: Nervous 100
1/3 and Sensory System System
o Nervous and Sensory System
Parts
o Nervous and Sensory System
Function

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

Digital Session Points Reading

2 4 o Video: Intro to Endocrine System o Medical Terminology Ch
o Video: Intro to Lymphatic System 6 and 11
o Hormone Over Secretion o Anatomy of the
Discussion 100 Endocrine System
o Overview of the
#5 cont. Lab Session Lymphatic System
o Medical Terminology
o Lab Assignment: Endocrine 100 Assignments
System Labeling o Break It Down Endo and Points
o Lab Assignment: Lymphatic 100 Lymph 100
System Labeling

Digital Session Points Reading

2 5 o Infographic: Circulatory System Medical Terminology Ch 5
o Infographic: Respiratory System and 7
o Video: Circulatory System
o Video: Respiratory System
o Cardiovascular Disease 100 Assignments Points
#6 Discussion o Break It Down 100
Friday Circulatory and
1/5 Lab Session Respiratory Systems
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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o Lab Activity: Respiratory Labeling
o Lab Assignment: Heart Structure 100
Labeling
o Lab Assignment: Blood Vessel 100
Comparison

Digital Session Points Reading

2 6 o Video: Digestive System Part 1 o Medical Terminology Ch
o Video: Digestive System Part 2 8 and 9
o Type 2 Diabetes Discussion 100

#6 cont. Lab Session Assignments Points

o Digestive Process o Break It Down Digestive 100
o Lab Assignment: Digestive 100 and Urinary Systems
System Labeling
o Lab Assignment: Urinary System 100
Labeling

Digital Session Points Reading

2 7 o Activity: Female Reproductive o Medical Terminology Ch
System 10
o Activity: The Male Reproductive o Summary of
System Reproductive Systems
o Activity: The Birth Process o Summary of the Birth
o Discussion: Genetic testing 100 Process

#7 Lab Session Assignments Points

Monday o Lab Assignment: Female 100 o Break It Down 100
1/8 Reproductive System Labeling Reproductive Systems
o Lab Assignment: Male 100
Reproductive System Labeling

Digital Session Points Reading

3 1 o Video: Patient Education o Patient Communication
o Video: 8 Most Common Mistakes and Education Strategies
o Discussion: Cultural
Considerations 100 Assignments Points
Click
Classroom Session here
o Discuss Communication and to
Patient Education enter
o Communication Techniques and text.
Barriers
o Impact of Culture
o Practice Teaching Exercise

#7 cont. Lab Session

o Patient Education Practice 100

Digital Session Points Reading Points

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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
3 2 o Video: Tell Me About Yourself o How To Prepare for a
Job Interview
Classroom Session o Job interview Questions
#9 o Discuss Job Descriptions and the and Answers
Friday Key Parts o The Best Interview
1/12 o Answering Interview Questions Outfits for Job Interviews
o Thank You Notes o Get Some Great Phone
#10 o Practice Answering Interview Interview Tips
Wed Questions o After the Interview:
1/17 o Final Exam 60 Sample Thank You
Letters
#9 cont. Lab Session
o Lab Assignment: Interview 100
Questions Assignments
o Role Play Practice Interview o Thank You Letter 100

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