Allied Health
Freshmen Related Theory Syllabus
Instructor: Michele Emond RN,MSN
Telephone 508 799-1965
Freshmen Related Theory starts after Thanksgiving break-when explore is concluded and
students “pick their trade”.
A. Description: The focus of Allied Health for Freshmen is to familiarize
them with the actual role, responsibilities and earnings of health care providers.
B. Organization: A framework of human body systems is studied and explored to
begin familiarity with medical terminology and system function. Students define
vocabulary terms, that then assists them with understanding the foundation with the
system being studied. Videos and articles from newspapers and periodicals
are used for discussion.
C. Course Objectives:
1. Introduce student to career realities and responsibilities of health providers.
(includes job responsibilities of nursing assistants).
2. Begin familiarization with body system operation and measurement.
3. Introduce medical language and culture-role of ethics in providing care.
4. Introduce licensure, certification, need for continuing education.
D. Course Topics:
1. Overview of health care.
2. Nursing Assistant-valued characteristics.
3. Interdisciplinary health team.
4. Patients’ rights.
5. Ethical issues affecting the nursing assistant.
6. Basic human needs.
7. Cultural sensitivity.
8. Employability skills.
9. The Integumentary system.
10. The Respiratory system.
11. The Circulatory system.
12. Caring for the emotionally stressed patient.
13. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
E. Text:
1. Nursing Assistant, 9th edition.
2. Handouts.
3. Videos-Anatomy & Physiology Series. Nursing Assistant Series. Medical
Assistant Series. Violence Prevention Series. Patch Adams/Humor as a Healing
Tool . Remember The Titans-Working on Differences to Achieve Teamwork.
Finding Forrester-Mentoring
F. Grading:
In Vocational Education, performing is as important as knowing content:
1. Exams/quizzes /assignments50%
2. Attendance/participation/conduct/50%
Exams:
Exams will be at the end of a major topic on body systems. Generally,
exam questions will be reviewed in class prior to the test. Missed exams must
be made up within the next RT week. Critical thinking questions will
evaluate the student’s ability to process and integrate information. Writing
in paragraph format will assist the student with health care documentation..
Assignments:
Class time will be provided for students to complete assignments. Homework
will be assigned if work is not completed in class.
Attendance/Conduct/Participation:
Students are expected to follow the Allied Health uniform and conduct policies.
Students and parents sign forms to indicate familiarity with expectations and
compliance issues. Our goal is to have students eventually take care of real patients;
therefore, it is critical that students understand the need for integrity and compliance
with hospital and school rules. Eating and drinking, as well as cell phones and CD
players-are not permitted in the classroom/clinical setting. Students are
expected to be on time. Attendance is critical for program success.
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