Course Syllabus
Course Title: Practicum in Health Science (formerly Health Science Technology 2)
Credit Hours: 2 credits
Prerequisites: Health Science (formerly Health Science Technology 1), Biology
Semester, Year
Instructor
Instructor’s Email Address
Instructor’s Conference
Times
Tutorial Schedule
Fall and Spring Semesters
2014-2015
Dr. Jamaal Robinson
jrobins9@houstonisd.org
1st Period
Wednesdays 3:15-4:00,
Tuesday during lunch, or
by appointment
Resources
 Textbook (provided)
o Diversified Health Professions
o Exploring Medical Language (class copy)
 Supplementary Readings
o Current journals, newspapers, and research hospital and university websites
Supplies (student’s responsibility)
o 1 ½” 3-ring binder and clipboard
o loose leaf paper
o 300 3x5 note cards
o black/dark blue ink pens and #2 pencils
o Uniforms (scrubs, lab coats, tennis(athletic) shoes)
o $60 Lab fee (scrubs, lab coat, and insurance) due by Friday, September 20, 2014.
 $25-scrubs, $20 lab coat, $13.50 liability insurance
o Additional $15 for TB skin test required by the hospitals
o Hospital requires student has flu shot. May be provided by student’s physician or local clinic
Course Goals
To prepare the student for the transition to clinical and work based experiences in a health care profession.
Course Description/Objectives
A course designed to provide for the development of multi-occupational knowledge and skills related to a wide
variety of health careers. Students will have hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill
development. The course will be taught by different methodologies, such as pre-employment laboratory, clinical
rotation, and cooperative education.
Objectives/Goals of Course
 To pursue a career in health care, this course will demonstrate and instruct students on how to learn,
reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, and communicate effectively. Students should
understand that quality health care depends on the ability to work well with others.
 Students will be instructed on and devise their own diagnostic, therapeutic, informational, and
environmental systems individually and collaboratively to provide comprehensive health care. Students
will understand the employment opportunities, technology, and safety requirements of each system.
Students are expected to learn the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a health care career through
further education and/or employment.
 Students will understand their ethical and legal responsibilities, limitations, and the implications of their
actions.
 Students gain integrative knowledge and understanding of health care professions through hands-on
clinical rotations, speakers, internet research, and group projects.
Course Content
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Leadership
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Therapeutic and Diagnostic Skills
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Communication
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Environmental Skills
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Safety and Body Mechanics
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Occupational Specific Knowledge
and Skills
Asepsis
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Employability Skills
Professionalism
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Pathophysiology and Trauma
Ethical and Legal
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Anatomy and Physiology
Course Policies
 Assignments will only be accepted in blue or black ink. No white-out will be accepted.
 Attendance is mandatory. Students must be on best behavior at hospital rotations. Any nonprofessional
instance that requires reprimanding, the student can be excused from the Health Science program.
 Tardies will be handled according to school policy. Please refer to WESTSIDE WAY (student code of
conduct handbook) for policy information.
 Late assignments will not be accepted without valid excuse.
 Academic dishonesty “cheating” will not be tolerated. School policies will be enforced. Please refer to
WESTSIDE WAY (student code of conduct handbook) for policy information.
Grading
o 70% - major grades – tests/performance evaluations, and research projects
o 30% - minor grades – quizzes and role play, student evaluations from rotation, class work,
homework, journal and article reviews, participation, and proper hospital attire.
 Support – I will be available during lunch or after school by appointment.
 Be on time, in uniform (scrubs, lab coat, athletic shoes) day of hospital rotation
 A medical terminology quiz will be given at least once a week.
 A group project will be once or twice a semester.
Classroom Policies and Procedures
1. Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings.
2. I will dismiss you from class, not the bell.
3. Assignments are to be in blue or black ink only.
4. White-out will not be accepted.
5. No primping or polishing in class. Supplies will be collected.
6. No popping gum, eating food, or drinks (except water) allowed in class. No cell phone use allowed.
Keep them in backpacks and off.
7. Westside student policies and code of conduct will be enforced.
8. Once you are in the class, you will remain in the class.
9. Raise your hand if you have a question. If you do not understand something, ask me for a better
explanation.
Learner Expectations
 Gain knowledge and skills to apply in health care career.
 Maintain academic integrity.
 Give your “best” effort.
 Take ownership of learning.
 Become an effective communicator.
Student Behavior Expectations
 Show respect and courtesy for the rights and feelings of others.
 Behave in a way that creates a positive learning environment.
 Control behavior on campus.
 Maintain pride and good reputations of Westside High School.
 Help maintain a clean and safe campus.
Teacher Behavior Expectations
 Come to class prepared to teach.
 Implement other teaching techniques other than lecture and book work.
 Be respectful to you while you are working.
 Treat you and your classmates consistently.