HPRS 1201
Introduction to Health Professions
Professor: Donyale Reynolds, M.A.
E-mail:
donyale.reynolds@hccs.edu
Phone:
713-231-9047
Campus: Pinemont Campus
Course Description
HPRS 1201 provides an overview of various health care career opportunities, educational
requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of health care.
Prerequisites: None
Course Goal
Students should complete the course with an educational plan for a health science career that
includes admissions requirements, program success tips, and career success.
Student Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, the student will be able to perform the following:
1. Discuss the roles of various health care professionals in the current health care delivery
system.
2. Outline the educational background methods of credentialing and licensing requirements of
health care professions in a state and national level.
3. Identify legal and ethical issues affecting the practice of health professionals.
4. Define professionalism and the rights and responsibilities of being a health care professional
Learning Objectives
Students will:
1. Establish individual health science program related goals based on research of the various
professions and completion of three assessments; a Strengths inventory, Learning Style
Inventory and True Colors Inventory.
2. Understand the importance of team work in the health care environment.
3. Comprehend the interrelationships between all health science programs.
4. Analyze their individual problem solving and critical thinking skills.
5. Apply problem solving and critical thinking skills to health science scenarios.
6. Understand the relationship of their interpersonal skills as they relate to the health professions.
7. Formulate a time management process that will work for them for program success.
8. Learn the importance of prioritization and scheduling.
9. Apply computer skills in the research of health science programs.
10. Basic math skills as they relate to health science programs.
11. Present oral and written reports with accuracy and efficiency on topics related to health
sciences.
Instructional Materials
TEXT:
Career Development for Health Professionals, Haroun, Lee, Saunders, Third Edition
ISBN 9781437706734
StrengthQuest, Clifton & Anderson, Gallup Press
ISBN 0-9772637-0-5
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evolve.elsevier.com
Student Assignments
Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better understand a topic,
you will be given assignments on key information that you will need to remember for your success
in your health science program and career.
Tests: Three exams will be administered throughout the course. The first exam will consist of 50
multiple choice questions related to the Learning Styles and True Colors assessment, Chapters
1-3 in the Haroun book, and class discussions. The second exam will consist of 50 questions
covering Strengths and Chapters 4 and 5 in the Haroun book. The last exam (final) will be 50
questions from Chapters 6 and 7 and critical thinking. You will need a scantron for each exam.
Portfolio:
1. Use the assessments discussed in class and in your text to provide a well-written synthesis
describing how you plan to apply concepts of your learning style, true colors and your five
strengths to your plan for success in a health science program.
2. Include your own experiences and describe how that impacts your career goals.
3. Demonstrate the use of time management and having a Plan A and Plan B.
4. Research your health science career choice and complete a paper that includes the duties,
demands, salary, opportunities for advancement, continuing education requirements, and
interview (including a quote) of someone in the field.
5. Complete all prescriptions assigned for the course.
6. Instructions will be given regarding the specific compilation of the portfolio.
Oral Report: The oral report will be a group assignment on a topic related to health sciences.
Students will be asked to research a topic, create a PowerPoint presentation, and present the
findings to the class. All students must take an active role in the group. All students in the group
will be given the same grade for the assignment. There will be NO individual assignments given.
Attendance: Class attendance is expected for students. Attendance will be taken each class
session to ensure that this policy is adhered to. According to state policy, “a student may be
dropped from a course for absenteeism after the student has accumulated absences in excess of
12.5 percent of the hours of instruction.” In essence, a student can be dropped after missing 6
hours of instruction. This class will meet twice a week so missing more than two classes
violates this policy. You will be dropped after missing three classes.
Tardy: Students that are more than 15 minutes late will not be allowed in the classroom. You
will be counted absent. No exceptions!
Make-ups: There will be no make-ups for test or assignments unless you have a written excuse
from the doctor and then, must be made up within the same week the test was given. It is the
students’ responsibility to make the arrangements in a timely fashion.
Cell Phones: All cell phones must be turned off or on vibrate during class. On breaks you
will be allowed to return any messages or make any phone calls.
Class Assignments: Class assignments are due at the beginning of the period on the day of the
deadline. No late work will be accepted unless prior approval is given. It is required that if you
miss a class, that you find out from another student in your class what assignments you have
missed.
Class Participation: You will be required to actively participate in class.
Major Grades:
Portfolio
Presentation
Tests
Attendance
Final Exam
Final Grade
45% of your final grade
20% of your final grade
15% of your final grade
10% of your final grade
10 % of your final grade
*Please note that in most health science programs, passing is 75% and above.
Grading Scale:
90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D
*Below 60 = F
Academic Integrity: All Houston Community College System Students are required to exercise
academic honesty in completion of all tests and assignments. Penalties for academic dishonesty
(cheating on a test, plagiarism, collusion on an assignment, etc.) may include, but are not limited
to a reduced grade or a “0” on that test or assignment, a “W” in the course, or an “F” in that
course.
Classroom Protocol: Students that violate the student code of conduct will not be tolerated and
my result in an administrative withdrawal without a refund. You must make it to class at the
scheduled time and remain the entire class period. Students that leave early will be subject to
that above attendance policy. Leaving more than 15 minutes before the class is over will result in
an absence. Disruptive and disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
Withdrawals: If you choose to withdraw, you are responsible for officially withdrawing from the
class in accordance to published dates and procedures outlined in the class schedule or catalog.
I will not drop a student unless you have exceeded the number of allowed absences (6 hours) as
published in the student handbook/catalog.
Disabilities: Any students with a documented disability who needs to arrange reasonable
accommodations must first contact Kim Ingram, ADA Counselor at 713-718-8420 for an
appointment. All accommodation letters need to be submitted when classes begin.
Accommodations will not be given for retroactive academic work if the letter was not given to the
instructor.
EGLS3 -- Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System
At Houston Community College, professors believe that thoughtful student feedback is necessary
to improve teaching and learning. During a designated time, you will be asked to answer a short
online survey of research-based questions related to instruction. The anonymous results of the
survey will be made available to your professors and division chairs for continual improvement of
instruction. Look for the survey as part of the Houston Community College Student System online
near the end of the term.
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Semester Calendar
Week 1
Intro to Course, Video, Assessments, Introductions, and Health Science Program Overviews--Homework Assignment: Read from Haroun book Chapters 1-3 & complete Prescriptions 1.1-1.8
Week 2
True Colors Personality Profile & Study Groups, Study Guide & Review for Test #1--Homework Assignment: Complete Prescriptions 2-3 and 3-1
Week 3
Mission Statement and Goal Setting; Review of Portfolio Tabs
Test # 1 (Chapter 1-3) -----Homework Assignment: Complete StrengthsFinder online and read
Chapters 1 and 2 in StrengthsQuest book.
Week 4
Strengths--- Homework Assignment: Read Haroun Chapters 4 and 5 and StrengthsQuest
Chapter 3; complete Prescription 4-1 & 5-8; Study Guide for Test #2
--StrengthsQuest Assessment in lab tentatively---Thursday, September 22, 2011
Week 5
Test #2---Read Haroun Chapter 7 and StrengthsQuest Chapter ---Homework Assignment: Read
from Haroun book Chapters 6–7 and complete; Prescription 6.1 & 7.5
--Learning Styles Assessment
Week 6
Study Guide for Test #3 (Final)
Study Skills, Scheduling--- Homework Assignment: Study for Final exam
“Movie or TV Drama” discussion of main characters related to communication and healthcare
Week 7
Group Oral Reports
Week 8
**Portfolios Due
*Final
**This syllabus & calendar are subject to change**