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: Barbara Walker RN BS CNI CCMA

Instructor Medical Assisting
Virginia College In Savannah
14045 Abercorn St Suite 1503
Savannah, Ga 31419

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: barbara.a.walker@vc.edu

Work 912-721-5624
COURSE START DATE: 11/9/17 COURSE END DATE: 12/11/17 Classes are in rppm 246 from 9A
to 11:30a Mondays, Wednesdays and every other Friday. No class 11/10 for Veterans day. No class 11/23,
11/24 or 11/25 for Thanskgiving Day.

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

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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
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

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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
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
Date(s) o Activity: HIPAA Quizlet o Privacy, Security, and
11/9/17 o Activity: HealthIT.gov Electronic Health
Cybersecure Game Records
11/13/17 o Video: Avoiding Medical Lawsuits o Legal Dictionary: Civil
o Discussion: Medical Ethics 100 Law vs. Criminal Law
Scenario 11/9/17 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 11/14/17
o Case Study: Is It 100
Allowed? 11/13/17
Digital Session Points Reading
2 1 o Video: What is Medical Coding o What is Medical Coding
Date(s) o Interactive: The Four o Medical Coding & Billing
11/15/17 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 11/16/17
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
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
Date(s) Game o Safe Response
11/20/17 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 11/28/17
(PPE)
o Contingency Planning
o Mrs. Lawry Incident Report 100
Activity 11/21/17
Digital Session Points Reading
3 2 o Video: Preventing Spread of o Sharps Container
Date(s) Bacteria o Biohazard Bags
11/22/17 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 Click here to enter text. Click
o Video: Ginny's Story or tap
o Discussion: Handwashing 100 here
11/28/17 100 to
o Discussion: Universal enter
Precautions 11/30/17
text.
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 100
o OSHA Hospital Standards
Activity 12/1/17
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:
11/27/17 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 11/30/17 100
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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o Discussion: Errors in Vital Signs 100 Assignments Points
11/28 20 Click here to enter text. Click
o Measurements and Vital Signs here
Terminology Quiz 11/7/17 to
enter
Classroom Session
text.
o Blood Pressure
o Body Temperature
o Heart Rate
o Respiration Rate
o Body Mass Index
o Vital Measurement
Demonstration 100
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
11/29/17 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 11/29/17 100
Calculation Top 20 Prescribed Drugs
o Video: Brand Name vs. Generic
Drugs
o Video: Dont Take This With That
o Discussion: Opiate Epidemic 100
12/5/17

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
12/4/17 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 12/7/17 100 o What is Holistic
Medicine?
Classroom Session o Integrative Health
o Complementary Medicine o Integrative Programs
o Holistic Medicine
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Module Lesson Classroom Activities Out-of-Class Work
o Alternative Medicine o What is Naturopathic
o NCCIH Complementary Health Medicine?
Article o Dietary Supplements
o Complementary Medicine Web 100 o Chiropractic What to
Research 11/30/17 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) 12/7/17 Student Career Portfolio
12/6/17 o Creating Professional
Classroom Session Online Portfolio
12/817 o Review of Sample Student
Portfolios 100 Assignments Points
12/11/17 o Mind Map Activity 12/5/17 60 o Portfolio Creation 100
o Final Exam 12/7/17 100
o Portfolio Content 12/7/17

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