DIAGNOSTIC MEDICINE SYLLABUS
Mrs. Sondra Fritts RN, BSN
School Year: 2007-2008
Term: Spring
Course Title: Medical Diagnostics
Units of Credit: 1
Prerequisites: NONE
Grade Level: 10th –12th
Course Description: The student will learn the ways diagnostic medicine
creates a picture of an individual’s health at a single point in time. This could
include but is not limited to cardiology, imaging, medical laboratory, radiology and
other forms of diagnostic medicine.
Curriculum Standards/Learning Expectations: See attached Competencies
(Skills) Sheet.
Topics Covered:
Imaging
Patient history
Professional role
Radiation protection
Anatomy on medical images
Communication
Tele-health
Facility Guidelines
Multi-cultural diversity
Electronically & Manually Transmit Client Records
Patient Status
Heart Anatomy
Conduction Pathways
Cardiology
Cardiac Rhythm Strips
Cardiac Output
Pulse Oximeter & Capillary Refill
Electrocardiogram
Electromyogram
Calibrate Equipment
Collect, label, and process artificial samples of body fluids and tissues
OTC Screening
Relate Lab Results to specific disease
Phlebotomy
Artificial blood glucose test
Artificial urine test
Renal (Kidney) Anatomy
Eye Anatomy
Optical Equipment
Lensometer
Optical prescription
OSHA/Standard Precautions
Fire, Electrical, & Equipment Safety
Emergency Protocols
Client comfort
Maintaining & Recording Vital Signs
Alternative Care
IV maintenance
Positioning, transporting, & transferring patients
Roles/Academic Requirements of Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, &
Ultrasonography
Roles of Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, &
Subspecialties
Educational Requirements, Certification, and Licensures of ECG/EKG,
telemetry, & vision care professions
Continuing Professional Development
Legal/Ethic issues
Policies and Procedures
Anatomy & Physiology Cardio/Respiratory
Respiratory Procedures
Gas Laws
Oxygen Therapy Devices
Safety Precaution with Medical Gases
CPR/First Aid Skills
Resources:
Conditions in Occupational Therapy 2nd edition Lippincott, Williams,
Wilkins
Educational Videos
Educational Software
Computer Lab
Course Requirements:
Paper, Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, 2” note book
I will notify the class in advance if additional equipment is need.
Student Expectation:
1. Be prepared for class
2. Be on time and in your seat when the bell rings
3. Be respectful to others/Follow school rules
4. Turn in work organized, completed & on time
5. Be responsible for yourself
Grading Scale: All grades will be given as points acquired/points possible, the
totals will be divided to determine a percentage, and the letter grade will be
based on the given point scale.
93 - 100 = A
85 - 92 = B
75 - 84 = C
70 - 74 = D
69 & Below = F
COMPRHENSIVE FINAL COUNTS FOR 15% OF THE FINAL GRADE.
*Grades will also be based on the student’s ability to comply with the classroom
policies. Points will be deducted for tardiness, work handed in late, misbehavior,
and being disruptive anytime, especially, when there is a substitute teacher or a
guest in the classroom.
Extra Credit: Extra credit will be given along with a deadline. Extra credit will not
be accepted late.
Contact Information:
Mrs. Sondra Fritts RN, BSN
539-8670 ext. 610
Office Hours:
1st term:
3rd period
12:32pm – 1:52pm
nd
2 term:
3rd period
12:32pm – 1:52pm
Conferences: by scheduled appointments. If you are unable to contact me to
schedule an appointment, please call Kathy Hobson @ 693-3511 and she will be
able to reach me.
Make-up Sessions: Schedule a make-up session with the teacher before or
after school. You are responsible to turn in your make-up work within 3 school
days of your return. If you do not schedule a make-up session, fail to come to
your scheduled make-up session, or do not turn in your make-up work within 3
school days you will receive a zero for that work.
Help Sessions: I am available before and after school for individual help. Please
see me to arrange for individual help. If you are unable to contact me please call
Kathy Hobson at Byington-Solway Vocational Center @ 693-3511 and she will
be able to reach me.