Developed by Learning Ventures The University of Toledo, 2010
HIM xxxx Course Name
eLearning Syllabus Outline:
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Read the content of syllabus.
2. Read the Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics.
3. Copy and paste the following acknowledgement into the Message
feature to your instructor stating you understand the requirements
and agree to abide by the course syllabus, providing your name and
date of message. [Do not include the instructions.]
I have read this entire Syllabus, including the Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics,
hereto and agree to be bound by same.
Your name goes here
Place the Date of message here
Course Number and Title: HIM xxxx Course Name
Course Credit and Contact Hours: 3 Credit Hours (Study/Work = 6 Hours per week)
Course Description: Copy from previous syllabi
Faculty:
Your Name Here
Office Hours: Wednesdays 8:30 to 1:30 - Please request a session via Email
providing 48 hours notification.
Office Location: HH1014, Main Campus
Email:
Phone: 419-530-4500
Fax: 419-530-4759
Course Objectives (Using Bloom’s Taxonomy):
 Place objectives here
Course Goal: Course Goal goes here.
Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics: The statement on Professional Conduct and Code of
Ethics is included as part of this Syllabus and located on the syllabus link.
Advising: Students are required to seek advice from the HIA/CHIA Advisor, Angela DeAngelo,
and have a signed HIA/CHIA Checksheet on file. Most importantly, it is the student’s
responsibility to schedule advising appointments in a timely manner, as well as registering for
classes to avoid being closed out. Failure to do so will affect a student's ability to graduate on
schedule.
All program email communication MUST come from a UT Rocket email account. All other
email accounts will not be accepted due to University spam/junk filters set to high. Phone
appointments can be made at 419-530-5360 or you may email Angela at her UTAD account
angela.deangelo@utoledo.edu.
Communication Requirements:
Students are required to:
 Use your Rocket email account to receive information related to the HIA program
courses and university updates
 Check your email daily while enrolled at UT.
 Use your Rocket email to communicate with the instructor, unless otherwise
specified.
 Use the Message Feature to submit your signed syllabus statement.
 Use the Blog or Discussion Board, as specified by the course instructor, to post
information on relative topics discussed within the course. Within these communication
features, students must interact with the instructor and fellow students. Post your findings
on the course Blog/Discussion Board. Use the Comment button on the Blog or reply to
the discussion to provide an exchange of ideas. Your ideas/opinions must be grounded
in research and practical experience to advance student learning and provide quality
communication. The instructor is able to grade the blogs. Frequency of blogging is posted
on each Blog.
Student Responsibilities: Students are responsible for ensuring compatible computer
requirements with those listed through Online Learning. Be sure to visit the orientation link at
http://www.utoledo.edu/dl/Orientation/Beginning.html
It is the student’s responsibility to complete the coursework by the due date specified by the DL
instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor of any potential problems or
issues surrounding coursework completion. Students must adhere to the designated deadlines for
drop box assignments, texts, exams, and other coursework. Excuses for work that was not
completed do not require that the instructor provide additional time. Please note that assignments
and quizzes/tests/exams list a time frame from initial access to submission date. Failure to submit
work on time will result in zero points awarded.
Students are responsible for the material covered in this syllabus, as well as additional
information presented in the online-learning environment (lecture, assignments, chat, etc.). The
instructor will not rely totally on material from the textbook; therefore, students are responsible
for additional material identified during the course.
Blackboard 9.1: Bb9.1 works best in Firefox, especially for tests.
Assignment Completion: Students enrolled in the HIM online learning courses should carefully
review the syllabus and course outline at the beginning of the semester. The instructor strongly
encourages students to work ahead. All assignments are available at the start of the semester.
Submit your assignments before or on the due date as specified in Blackboard. Waiting for the
final hour of the final day is a recipe for disaster. Please be proactive, not reactive with your
work.
File Name Format: LastName Course# Assignment#
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Example: Jones xxxx Case Study A1
Files must be saved using Microsoft Office Word. Utilize the UT virtual lab for access to MS
Office software at http://www.utoledo.edu/it/VLab/Index.htm
Test Center: Testing for the course will be comprised of written essays. Students are expected to
type in full sentences, use clarity within explanations, identify appropriate methods for problemsolving, and provide recommendation(s) with the essay. Long essays that do not reflect on an
immediate resolution for the topic will have points deducted. Students must provide a thoughtful
recommendation in the allotted time span for essay completion. By doing so, students will
demonstrate they have read the material beforehand and are prepared to provide a possible
solution or valid options to the question posed in the essay.
Assessment Activity: The assessment activity is for Quality Improvement (QI) purposes only
and used to help determine learning outcomes. Additionally, students are encouraged to complete
the course evaluation at the end of the semester.
Evaluation: Assignments will be graded on knowledge reflected, synthesis of relevant
information, organization, and logic. Student opinions, values, and ideas that differ from those of
the faculty or guests are welcomed. Grading will not be based on the consistency of student
opinion with those of the faculty. All components of the coursed carry equal weight.
Schedule of Readings, Discussion Postings, Blogs, Essays, and Domain Prep Activities:
MODULE
TOPIC
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WEEKS
CHAPER READINGS
Discussion Board Posting:
Module 1
Weeks 1-3
ASSIGNMENTS
Read Chapter (s) x
Blog:
Test 1
Discussion Board Posting:
Module 2
Read Chapter(s) x
Weeks 4-5
Blog:
Test 2
Module 3
Weeks 6-9
Discussion Board Posting:
Read Chapter(s) x
Blog:
Test 3.
Module 4
Discussion Board Posting:
Supervisor &
Task
Read Chapter(s) x
Blog:
Test 4
Weeks 10-12
Module 5
Supervisor &
Task Continued
Discussion Board Posting:
Read Chapter(s) x
Blog:
Test 5.
Weeks 13-15
FINAL EXAM WEEK
Evaluation Strategies:
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Students will be graded on their ability to participate and provide constructive ideas on
the course Discussion Board.
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Students will be graded on the quality of information presented on their Blogs.
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Students will be graded on their written communication provided in ….
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Students will be graded on their ability to …..
Evaluation Methods:
5 Discussion Board Postings on ……….
(5 points each)
5 Blogs Related to ………
(5 points each)
5 Module Tests? Essays????
(16 points each)
5 Other assessment?
(20 points each)
FINAL EXAM RHIA
25
25
100
100
Total Points
Grading Scale:
93% - 100% = A
90% - 92% = A87% - 89% = B+
83% - 86% = B
Required Texts:
80% - 82% = B77% - 79% = C+
73% - 76% = C
70% - 72% = CPlace texts here
50
300
67% - 69% = D+
63% - 66% = D
60% - 62% = D<60% = F
Required Readings:
Students are responsible for the required articles related to
reimbursement and available on the AHIMA Body of Knowledge.
You are strongly encouraged to join the AHIMA at www.ahima.org to
access the course materials located on AHIMA’s Body of Knowledge.
Student membership rates are offered at $35.00. The Institution Code
Number is 142.
Research: Students will be responsible for the accessing peer reviewed articles via the AHIMA
Body of Knowledge, OhioLink, or the library. In addition, only reputable Internet sites will be
accepted as sources. Inclusion of references is required for the course midterm project. Lack of
research will lead to a lower than expected grade.
Writing Style: Students in HIM are required to follow the APA Manual of Style for written
assignments. Failure to adhere to the approved APA style for HIM coursework will result in a
poor grade—or NO grade assigned. Students may purchase the APA Manual, as it will be useful
in HIM courses, or use the OWL website at http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/
To improve writing skills, register for an elective writing course or utilize the eWriting Center
located on the Blackboard. Students should recognize the value of Ohio Link
(http://www.ohiolink.edu) and its usefulness in locating reference material.
Policy Statement on Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Among
the aims of education are the acquisition of knowledge and development of the skills necessary
for success in any profession. Activities inconsistent with these aims will not be permitted.
Students are responsible for knowing what constitutes academic dishonesty. If students are
uncertain about what constitutes plagiarism or cheating they should seek the instructor’s advice.
Examples of academic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:
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Plagiarizing or representing the words, ideas or information of another person as one’s
own and not offering proper documentation;
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Giving or receiving, prior to an examination, any unauthorized information concerning
the content of that examination;
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Referring to or displaying any unauthorized materials inside or outside of the
examination room during the course of an examination;
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Communicating during an examination in any manner with any unauthorized person
concerning the examination or any part of it;
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Giving or receiving substantive aid during the course of an examination;
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Commencing an examination before the stipulated time or continuing to work on an
examination after the announced conclusion of the examination period;
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Taking, converting, concealing, defacing, damaging or destroying any property related to
the preparation or completion of assignments, research or examination;
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Submitting the same written work to fulfill the requirements for more than one course.
While academic integrity is particularly the responsibility of the student, the faculty members
also have a responsibility. Assignments and tests should be constructed and proctored so as to
discourage academic dishonesty. Faculty members are expected to inform their students
explicitly as to what materials and procedures are authorized for use in the preparation of
assignments or in examinations (e.g., the use of calculator, computer, text materials, etc.). Should
cases of academic dishonesty be found among students, the instructor may choose to counsel the
student, or the following sanctions may be imposed:
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The student may be assigned an F for the work in question.
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The student may be assigned an F for the course. In this case the instructor should inform
the Dean and the student of this action. The Dean will make certain that the student
receives the F grade and is not permitted to withdraw from the course.
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The student may be placed on probation or suspended for some definite period of time,
dismissed or expelled by the Dean if either the seriousness of the offense or a record of
repeated offenses warrants it. A notation that such a sanction has been imposed will be
made part of the student’s permanent record. It is expected that the Dean will consult
with the instructor and the student in making such a judgment, and that the Dean will
notify the student of the sanction imposed and of the appeals procedure.
A student found to be academically dishonest by a faculty member may appeal according to
procedures approved by the respective colleges. The procedures for making a final appeal to the
Student Grievance Committee may be found in the Student Handbook.
Professor Philosophy of Teaching/Learning: My philosophy of teaching/learning is to …
Statement of Diversity and Inclusion: In concert with the University of Toledo’s values and
expectations, the faculty within the College of Health Science & Human Service upholds the
tenets pledged by the University to respect and value personal uniqueness and differences.
Specifically, we will actively participate in the initiatives of the University to attract and retain
diverse faculty, staff, and students; to challenge stereotypes; and to promote sensitivity toward
diversity and foster of an environment of inclusion in all curricular and extra-curricular activities.
American with Disabilities Act: The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that reasonable
accommodations be provided for students with physical, sensory, cognitive, systemic, learning,
and psychiatric disabilities. Please contact the Office of Accessibility (419-530-3056) for
assistance with services in compliance with Section 540 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and
the Americans with Disabilities Act. See: http://www.utoledo.edu/utlc/accessibility/
Online Course Technology Requirements: Students need to have access to a properly
functioning computer throughout the semester.
Software
Student computers need to be capable of running the latest versions of plug-ins, recent software
and have the necessary tools to be kept free of viruses and spyware. The computer needs to run
the following software (available on our downloads page.) Also, some courses require special
software that students may have to purchase.
 Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Apple iTunes Player
Apple QuickTime Player
Java Plugin Console
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Shockwave Player
Microsoft DirectX End-Use Runtime
Mozilla Firefox Browser - recommended
Microsoft Internet Explorer – note version 7.0 is NOT recommended
Microsoft Windows
Windows Media Player
Real Player
Internet Service
Students are responsible to have Internet service. High speed Internet access is recommended as
dial-up may be slow and limited in downloading information and completing online tests. Some
courses may contain streaming audio and/or video content.
Use of Public Computers
If using a public library, or other public access computer, students should check to ensure they
will have access for the length of time required to complete their tasks and tests.
Technical Support
If you are having technical difficulties and need assistance with your Blackboard Course please
visit The University of Toledo’s Help Desk website:
http://utoledo.edu/dl/helpdesk/hlp_index.html or call 419.530.8835
Phone 866.UTOLEDO Toll Free or email us at: utdl@utoledo.edu
Netiquette:
A Guide to 'Netiquette
Developed by the Educational Technology Center at Northeastern University, 2007
Remember the Golden Rule
"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you". This Rule underwrites all the other
guidelines contained in this Guide.
Think before you write, and think twice before you send
It is much more difficult to take back something that you've written than something that you've
said. Don't send anything in writing that you wouldn't feel comfortable saying to someone in
person. Take a few momments to profread before you sned something (this is an example).
Frequent typographical errors or misspellings will distract your readers, and may leave a bad
impression.
Be precise, but also be clear
No one should have to work very hard to understand another person's main point. Give enough
background information to allow everyone to follow your idea, but not so much background
material that you'll bore your readers.
Use quotations to clarify your point
If you're responding to someone else's posting in an online discussion, copy and paste the most
relevant passage from that posting into your response. Doing this will allow your readers to see
quickly and exactly what you are responding to. Be selective when choosing your quotations: if
you're responding to only one part of a previous posting, there's no reason to quote the entire
post!
Avoid acronyms
Do not use acronyms like IMHO (In My Humble Opinion), WAYTA (What Are You Talking
About?), or FWIW (For What It's Worth). Not everyone will be familiar with this 'Net shorthand,
and your acronym may confuse or slow down others' ability to understand your posting. If you
encounter an unfamiliar acronym online, ask the writer for clarification, or see if the acronym is
defined on a webpage like Tangled Web Productions’ Acronym Page:
www.tangled.com/acronyms.htm.
Remember that your audience might be international and inter-cultural
For the Web to live up to its full name (World Wide Web), users must be sensitive to the fact
that Web audiences are composed of people from different cultures. Don't be "ethnocentric"
when posting material on the Web: always consider that readers may not be familiar with aspects
of your culture that you take for granted as "common knowledge." Provide a brief description of
any term or idea that may be unfamiliar to members of your audience.
Avoid potentially offensive terminology
Unless you are consciously trying to annoy people, you should avoid using words that could be
considered sexist, racist, ageist, and any other perspective that reflects insensitivity, prejudice,
and bias based on ignorant disrespect. Don't curse or swear online, either: in most venues, using
swear words is considered highly rude. People will pay attention to your words, rather than to the
idea you're trying to communicate so forcefully.
Be nice! Prevent a "flame" from developing into a firestorm
A "flame" is an online posting that takes a particularly nasty, mean-spirited tone. For better or
worse, many people will say things online that they would never say to someone in a face-to-face
situation. Avoid criticizing a person online; instead, offer an alternative perspective on what the
person has written. Personal attacks inhibit communication by raising everyone's defenses. Try
to ignore others' attempts to provoke a violent response. If you take offense to something online,
express your feelings calmly to the appropriate person -- preferably by private e-mail, rather than
in a public forum.
Be cautious when using humor (especially sarcasm)
This is one of the most common occasions for offense and misunderstanding in online
communication. Not everyone will understand that you are trying to be funny. See the following
rule.
Use "emoticons" to express your emotions online
Emoticons (icons that express emotions) may strike some people as unnecessary or silly, but they
have a very valid purpose in online communication. Since we cannot see others' facial
expressions in most online situations, these icons can provide important information about a
person's intentions when writing something. The most commonly used emoticon is sometimes
called a "smiley"-- : ) or J. You can create the first smiley by typing a colon followed by a rightfacing parenthesis. (Many word-processing programs now include "smileys" in their repertoire of
font choices.) A "winking smiley" is often used after someone makes a wry joke, and wants to be
certain that a reader "hears" the ironic tone: ; ). More and more variations on the basic smiley are
being used on the Web today: search the Web for emoticon indexes.
Respect others' need for privacy
Online communication can quickly make you feel intimate with people who are relative
strangers. Not everyone wishes to share details about themselves online. Be cautious when
asking others for personal information about themselves. Keep in mind that different cultures
have different expectations regarding what should be public, and what should be private,
information.
DON'T CAPITALIZE EVERY WORD, AND BE JUDICIOUS WHEN USING
EXCLAMATION POINTS!!!!!!
Capitalizing every word in a statement is the online equivalent of yelling. No one likes to be
yelled at, so avoid capitalizing every letter in a posting. Likewise, there's really no reason to type
in a dozen or more exclamation points.
A better way to emphasize words online uses an asterisk (*) immediately before and after the
words you want to stress. Careful placement of these asterisks can communicate subtle
differences of meaning. For example, compare the difference in these 3 statements:
 *I* said that we should all go to the course library for this assignment.
 I said that we should *all* go to the course library for this assignment.
 I said that we should all go to *the course library* for this assignment.
Ask clear questions
The Web is a great place for learning. The best way to learn is to participate actively, which
includes asking questions whenever you are unclear about something or would like further
information. The more details you include when posing a question, the more likely it is that
you'll find a quick, directed answer.
Be patient, and be polite
Everyone online has a different level of technical experience or accessibility. Everyone online
has a different level of familiarity with the language being spoken or the topic under
consideration. Be polite and be patient with one another. Expect that there will be
misunderstandings in online communication, and make every effort to resolve misunderstandings
quickly and courteously.
References for Netiquette
Northeastern University, 2007 A Guide to Netquette
Retrieved October 20, 2008,from:
http://www.edtech.neu.edu/teach/use_blackboard/managing_your_course/documents/netiquette.pdf