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: Stephanie Meyer

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: stephanie.meyer@brightwood.edu
COURSE START DATE: January 22,2018 COURSE END DATE: February 14,2018

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:
 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%

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
Instructional strategies may include lectures, board work, demonstrations, lab activities, classroom
exercises, discussions, practice questions, examinations, reading assignments for homework, field
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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
Click or o Activity: HIPAA Quizlet o Privacy, Security, and
tap here o Activity: HealthIT.gov Electronic Health
to enter Cybersecure Game Records
text. 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
o Medical Ethics 100
Discussion
Digital Session Points Reading
2 1 o Video: What is Medical Coding o What is Medical Coding
Click or o Interactive: The Four o Medical Coding & Billing
tap here Classification Systems Explained
to enter o Interactive The Healthcare o Trends in the Medical
text. 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 Medical Term Discussion
o Interactive: Understanding
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
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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o Coding Systems and Uses

Digital Session Points Reading

3 1 o Activity: PPE Police Challenge o OSHA At a Glance
Click or Game o Safe Response
tap here o Video: Are You Ready for Interactive Training -
to enter Emergencies (Protecting PHI) OSHA
text. 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 o Discussion
(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
Click or Bacteria o Biohazard Bags
tap here o Video: Handwashing o Disinfection, Sanitation,
to enter o Activity: Quizlet and Sterilization
text. o Interactive: Sharps vs. Biohazard
o Video: Removing Gloves Assignments Points
o Video: Autoclave Handwashing Discussion Click
o Video: Ginny's Story Universal Precautions or tap
o Discussion: Handwashing 100 Discussion here
o Discussion: Universal 100 to
Precautions
enter
Classroom Session
text.
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
Click or o Video: Vital Signs o John's Hopkins Website:
tap here o Video: Manual Blood Pressure Vital Signs
to enter o Interactive: Blood Pressure o Do Vital Signs Wrong
text. Reading Pay Ultimate Price
o Activity: Quizlet- Vital Signs o Biowearables
o Discussion: Vital Signs 100
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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o Discussion: Errors in Vital Signs 100 Assignments Points
o Measurements and Vital Signs 20 Vital Signs Discussion Click
Terminology Quiz Error In Vital Signs here
Discussion to
Classroom Session Vital Sign Quiz enter
o Blood Pressure text.
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
Click or o Activity: Terminology o Healthline Article
tap here Pronunciation o Terminology of
to enter o Activity: Quizlet Common Pharmacology
text. 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 Opiate Discussion
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,
Click or and Alternative Medicine Alternative, or Integrative
tap here o Video: Difference Between MD Health: What's In a
to enter and DO Name?
text. 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 Dietary Supplements
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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o NCCIH Complementary Health o Chiropractic What to
Article 100 Expect
o Complementary Medicine Web o How Does Food Impact
Research Health?
o Introduction to
Acupuncture

Assignments
MD or Do Discussion
Digital Session Points Reading
7 1 o Discussion: Portfolio Critique 100 o Making a College
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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