Health Academy I
Course Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs. L. Leady
La Porte County Career and Technical Education
A.K. Smith Career Center
Michigan City, IN
Course Title:
Health Academy I
Course Numbers:
V65310
School:
La Porte County Career and Technical Education
A.K. Smith Career Center
Instructor:
Mrs. Lee Ann Leady, RN MSN FNP
Contact Information:
lleady@mcas.k12.in.us
School Telephone # : 219-873-2120
Credit Hours: (6):
Day/Time:
A.M. (7:25-9:45 A.M.) OR P.M. (11:45-2:15) Class- Monday –
Friday . Comprised of lecture and lab.
Office Hours:
9:45 AM – 11:40 AM Monday-Friday
Components & Supplies Needed:
(Please place your name and class time on each item)
1.
Classroom Lecture Discussion
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100-150 page spiral bound notebook dedicated only to
this class
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½ inch binder for your Medical Career Portfolio
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10 page protectors for your Medical Career Portfolio
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Black ink pens and lead #2 pencils
2. Lab Instruction Assignments
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This will include Dissections and Medical Skills
Competencies
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2 boxes of latex or non-latex gloves per student
(plan on needing 1 box per semester)
3. Clinical-Medical Job Shadowing/Observational Experiences
Course Description:
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A copy (no originals) of current immunization
record – this must include TB skin test (annual) and
HBV series.
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Students will not be eligible for clinical assignments
without current immunizations and will result in a
lower class grade and delay in clinical assignments
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Uniforms (scrubs) – we will discuss this in class
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Medical Terminology Workbook/CD-ROM Tutorial
and Medical Flash Cards
Addresses basic terminology required of allied health
professionals and provides a basic knowledge of anatomy and
physiology, pathology special procedures, laboratory procedures, and
pharmacology. Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, word roots, and
combining forms are presented. Emphasis is on forming a foundation
for medical vocabulary including meaning, spelling, and pronunciation.
Medical abbreviation, signs, and symbols are included. An introduction
to allied health professions is visited with a career focus on educational
requirements for post-secondary education. Through instruction,
including laboratory activities, students apply concepts associated with
human anatomy and physiology. Studies include the process of
homeostasis and the essentials of human function of the level of genes,
cells, tissues, and organ systems. Students will understand the
structure, organization, and function of the various components of the
healthy human body in order to apply this knowledge in all health
related fields.
Major Course Learning Objectives:
1.
Demonstrate the use of the medical dictionary (Medical Case Studies).
2. Apply basic medical terminology principles (Intro to MT Unit 1 and Unit 1 Exam).
3. Define Medical terms (All units of MT study).
4. Locate and identify the organs within all body systems and define their basic functions (All AP
and MT units).
5. Define and use medical abbreviations, signs, and symbols accurately (Intro to MT and
throughout all MT lessons).
6. Define common diseases and conditions (MT lessons).
7. Identify selected procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests (MT lessons).
8. Spell medical and anatomical terms correctly (All MT and AP Lessons).
9. Pronounce medical and anatomical terms correctly (All MT and AP Lessons).
10. Master skills necessary to operate basic medical and laboratory equipment (Clinical rotations
and hands- on lab experiences).
11. Demonstrate CPR and obtain CPR certification (Additional unit of study).
12. Set goals to compete in a wide variety of competitive events at both local, state, and national
levels of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).
13. Demonstrate effective communication, ethics, and professionalism in the workplace/clinic
setting that assist in providing high quality patient care as well as respect for clinical staff (EHC
textbook lessons).
14. Demonstrate effective communication, ethics, and professionalism in the classroom that assist
in creating cooperative learning environment for all learners as well as the teacher (Clinical
rotations and hands-on lab experiences).
15. Describe how health care is developed, delivered, and organized (EHC Textbook Lessons).
16. Discuss health care delivery systems and trends (EHC Textbook Lessons).
17. Identify ethical and legal issues in health care (EHC Textbook Lessons).
18. Identify the basic organization of the human body, the body systems, and the stages of growth
and development (AP Textbook Lessons).
19. Analyze behaviors for success in the healthcare file, including lifestyles, management,
professionalism, and lifelong learning (EHC Textbook Lessons).
20. Describe personal and workplace safety measures including body mechanics, infection control,
and environmental safety (EHC Textbook Lessons).
21. Discuss the principles of communication in a health care setting including treating the patient
with respect as an individual, accommodation of cultural diversity, and identifying and providing
for patient needs (EHC Textbook Lessons).
22. Identify the purposes and procedures for medical documentation (Clinical rotations and handson lab experiences).
23. Compare various health care occupations, including educational requirements, credentialing or
licensing, scope of practice, and workforce data (Medical Career Portfolio).
1.
Assignments:
Chapter reading and written assignments are to be completed before class. Class time will be
devoted to discussing content and presenting enrichment materials, answering student
questions, and additional learning activities.
Class Calendar:
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Provided by instructor per grading period
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It is the student’s responsibility to keep current and update as due dates, quizzes,
exams, and assignment dates are provided in class. If you are absent, it is your
responsibility to see me to update your calendar
Class Notebook:
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It is the student’s responsibility to have this present with him/her at every class.
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Use black ink pen
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Is collected periodically for grading of assignments and evaluation of notetaking/organizational skills
Chapter Quizzes:
Be prepared for 25-50 point quizzes during class over assigned reading
materials. Reading and lesson quizzes may not be announced in advance,
however, weekly medical flash card quizzes and medical word spelling quizzes
will be set in advance to insure adequate memorization time. Format will
include short answer, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank. Correct spelling
counts!
Chapter/Unit Examinations:
There will be a 50-100 question exam at the end of each unit of study. These
examinations will be announced in advance and should be written on your class
calendar. Format will include: fill in the blank, multiple choice, true or false,
matching, and short answer. Correct spelling counts!
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Medical Competencies- Demonstration, practice and test out until you
complete the competency. Each score will be averaged for each
competency grade.
Chapter/Unit Projects:
Students will be assigned projects per each unit of study. The project will
reinforce the unit of instruction. This may involve group work, individual work,
and on occasion, a personal choice of how you complete the assignment.
2.
Textbooks for the Course:
1.
Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Sixth Edition, by Ann Ehrlich and Carol L.
Schroeder.
2.
Exploring Heath Careers, Third Edition, by Maureen McCutcheon and Mary Phillips
3. Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Tenth Edition, by Elaine N. Marieb.
Frequent Websites visited:
www.getbodysmart.com and www.medlineplus.com and www.anatomyarcade.com
3. Attendance:
To maximize student success, students need to be punctual and consistently in class for all
planned activities, clinical, and lessons. Professionalism points will be awarded each day you are
in class on time. If you are absent or tardy, you will earn a zero for your professionalism points
that day.
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Students will be pulled from clinical experiences if a student exhibits
excessive absences or tardiness. Excessive is defined as two (2)
absences during clinical assignments or three (3) consecutive absences
from class in a week.
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Absent Forms- Absent forms will be located in a file folder by the
teacher’s desk. If you are absent, you are required to complete one of
these forms on the day you return to class. You will need to record the
work that you missed on this form, the date (s) you were absent, and
you will be assigned a due date for your make-up work. Absent work,
this also includes quizzes and exams, must be made up within two days
of your return to class. Late work is accepted for ½ credit.
4.
Expectations:
A GOOD ATTITUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Present yourself in a professional manner at all times.
Academic Honesty:
The school is committed to academic integrity in all of its practices. The faculty values intellectual
integrity and high standards of academic conduct. Activities that violate academic integrity undermine
the quality and diminish the value of educational achievement. Cheating on papers, tests or other
academic works is a violation of our rules and your code of conduct. No student shall engage in
behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the class, may be constructed as cheating. This may
include, but is not limited to plagiarism, texting during testing, or other forms of academic dishonesty
such as the acquisition without permission of tests or other academic material and/or distribution of
these materials and other academic work. This includes students who aid and abet as well as those who
attempt such behavior. Mrs. Leady reserves the right to withhold filing for dual and articulated college
credit if such behavior occurs and will follow through with the disciplinary action according to the
Michigan City Area Schools Student Handbook.
Grade Calculation Breakdown for the Course:
a. Projects……………………………………………10%
b. Assignments…………………………………….10%
c. Clinical and Lab Evaluations……………..20%
d. Quizzes…………………………………………….20%
e. Exams………………………………………………30%
f. End of Term Assessments (ETA)………..10%
Grading Scale: Michigan City Area Schools:
A=90-100
B=80-89
C=70-79
D=60-69
F=0-59
Ivy Tech Grading Scale for students earning dual credit from Ivy Tech Community College:
A=93-100
B=85-92
C=79-84
D=75-78
F=74 and below
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PLEASE be advised that students may be earning a different letter grade on their high school
transcript than what is reported to Ivy Tech. These secondary schools mandate their own
grading scale.
College Credit Overview:
Every student is encouraged to earn college credit as a student in this course. To earn college credit in
Medical Terminology, students must complete the following:
1. Successfully complete the entire course and abide by the requirements in the class syllabi
provided during the first week of class. This includes all clinical/lab assignments, written
and presented projects (group/individual), job shadowing assignments, written reports,
medical competencies, participation in HOSA student chapter activities, maintaining a class
portfolio and medical notebook.
2. Each student must complete their own coursework at the highest personal level possible
thus demonstrating professional behavior, attitude, and academic honesty.
3. Students must receive a letter grade of a B or better as averaged at the end of each term or
nine (9) weeks grading period.
4. Students must complete the teachers classroom index card completely as well as the college
application forms to register for dual credit and articulated credit.
5. Students must complete the Compass Exam with an acceptable score that is determined by
the respective university.
6. Parent and student signatures and students social security number are required on the
College Credit Opportunities form. Mrs. Leady will keep this form in a safe place and
students will then black out their SS# after students have registered for college credit.
7. Every student must sit for and pass the Compass Exam, Reading and Writing sections only, in
order to earn their college credit for Medical Terminology. The Compass Exam is a preadmittance Exam administered at our school and scores are submitted electronically to Ivy
Tech.
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If the student as already taken either the SAT Exam, scoring a 460 total in all 3 sections,
or the ACT Exam, scoring a 36, those scores may be submitted to the university in place
of the Compass Exam. Then the student would not be required to take the Compass
Exam.
College Credit Information Form
 These guidelines must be followed by the student and parent in preparation for college credit to
be granted to the student. All information contained in this document will be confidential and
only filed in teacher files to assist the student in the application process during this school year.
 Your classroom teacher will act as a facilitator the university to disseminate information to each
student, however, if students are absent and do not take the necessary steps to get this
information completed, they may earn college credit but it will not be reflected on a college
transcript and the classroom teacher will not be held accountable.
 Cheating or plagiarism of any kind is unacceptable and unethical behavior. Disciplinary action,
as printed in the Student Handbook, will be followed and the classroom teacher will not process,
apply, or submit any qualifying grade for dual or articulated college credit.
Guidelines:
Ivy Tech Community College (6 credits)
Facility:
Ivy Tech Community College, Michigan City/Valparaiso, Indiana
Course:
#HHS101 Medical Terminology-3 Credits
Procedures:
1. Students will register for dual credit while in the Health Academy course. This means
that confidential information needs to be completed below so students have the correct
information to complete their college registration materials (see class student index
cards).
2. Ivy Tech registration materials will be collected on the day that they are completed in
class. Late forms will not be collected or processed. Students will have one week notice
prior to the Ivy Tech Academic Advisors visit to our classroom to complete this
registration process.
3. Once the Ivy Tech registration forms are completed, the student is officially
registered as a student at the university. They are dually enrolled. The grade they earn
on the college grading scale is the grade that will be submitted electronically to Ivy Tech
and documented on an Ivy Tech official transcript in the students’ name.
4. Please provide the students Social Security Number here for this application process.
SS#____________________________________________________________
*Grading Scale Information: Please be advised that each student may be earning a different letter grade
on their high school transcript than what is reported to Ivy Tech due to the differences in grading scales.
Secondary schools mandate their own grading scale.
I (student name)____________________________________________________, (date)______________
upon reading the college credit information, accept full responsibility for these guidelines to obtain
college credit as stated above.
__________________________________
_________________________________
Parent Signature/Date
Student Signature/Date
Health Academy Units of Study (Tentative)
Term 1 Units:
1.
Orientation to Course
2.
Developing Memory Skills
3.
Introduction to HOSA
4.
Orientation to body systems
5.
Introduction to Medical Terminology
6.
Integumentary System
7.
Skeletal System
8.
Muscular System
Term 1 Medical Competencies:
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Hand washing
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Gloving
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Un-gloving
Term 2 Units:
1. Nervous System
2. Mental Health Disorders
3. Respiratory System
4. Endocrine System
5. Introduce Medical Career Portfolio
Term 2 Medical Competencies:
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Vital Signs
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Disease presentations
Term 3 Units:
1. Digestive System
2. Blood
3. Cardiovascular System
Term 3 Medical Competencies:
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Vital Signs
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Medical Career Portfolio
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CPR Certification
Term 4 Units:
1. Lymphatic System
2. Immune System
3. Urinary System
4. Reproductive System
5. Human Cadaver Lab Field Trip
Term 4 Medical Competencies:
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Medical Career Portfolio
La Porte County Career and Technical Education
Health Academy
Classroom Guidelines
1. Students will be expected to follow the policy and procedures in the Michigan City Student
Handbook.
2. Students leaving class or clinical early, without permission from home, teacher, or school, will be
marked tardy/truant for the class time missed. The student will be responsible for obtaining
materials missed while not in class, lab, or clinical. Students absent will need to fill out an
ABSENTEEISM FORM, THAT WILL NEED TO BE FILLED OUT WITH WORK THAT YOU MISSED.
Present this form to the teacher for further instruction. This form and getting make-up work is
YOUR responsibility.
3. If work is not submitted for grading and a student makes the observations that zero’s are on
their progress report, it is the students responsibility to discuss these concerns with the
classroom teacher. I will always have time to discuss concerns with you! My goal is to have you
succeed as my student and not fail!
4.
Students must be seated prior to the bell. Bell work is usually assigned and must be started as
soon as students are seated. Students must be seated at their own assigned desk with the
exceptions of special projects or lab days. During class students must be prepared with class
materials and class calendar.
a. Black ink pen
b. Medical spiral notebook
c. Assigned textbooks
d. Page protectors for your Medical Portfolio
e. White ½ inch binder for your Medical Portfolio
f. On occasion you may need pencils, markers, poster board, and colored pencils for class
projects.
5.
No refreshments will be allowed in class unless prior approval is granted by administration
for special occasions.
6.
If a disruption occurs this is the plan that the teacher will follow:
a. One verbal warning will be given in class.
b. Teacher will talk with the student privately
c. Teacher will consult with school guidance counselor
d. Teacher will call home
e. Disciplinary Form will be completed and submitted to the office for Principal review
f. Disruption defined: Talking down to another student, teacher, or medical professional.
Verbal or non-verbal disrespectful actions. Using profanity, misuse and abuse of
classroom/other property. Using cell phone, hiding cell phones or texting devices while trying to
use them, or other electronic devices. Cheating on a test, homework, or other class projects.
7.
If a student is removed from their clinical site for poor behavior they will earn a zero or a letter F
grade for clinical.
8.
Students are expected to treat guest teachers with respect. Any negative reports will result in:
a. Discussion with the student involved
b. A call home to the parents
c. Disciplinary form to be completed and sent to the administrator
9.
Cheating or suspicion of cheating will not be tolerated in my class.
a. Cheating of any kind such as:
1. Taking a picture of test, exam, or projects.
2. Getting answers from homework assignment, workbooks, test, quizzes within my
view.
3. Having answers hidden and pulled out during exams.
4. This just names a few examples but I hope you understand what is NOT tolerated.
b. If in violation of cheating of any kind, I will not sign off on college credit for my students. So if
students decide to cheat, they know they are forfeiting college credit in my class. Again,
CHEATING OF ANY KIND IS NOT TOLERATED IN THE HEALTH ACADEMY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
10.
Community Clinical/Observational Experiences, students will only be allowed to participate if
they have completed the following:
a. Turn in Field Trip Form signed by parents
b. Student has purchased and maintains a clean and pressed (wrinkle-free) uniform. Presents
self in a professional manner including: excellent hygiene, clean shoes, conservative make-up,
wearing name tag at all times, hair should be off the shoulders and styled neatly, finger nails
kept short with no nail polish, minimal jewelry which includes one ring per hand, no bracelet or
necklace and one earring per ear. Facial jewelry is not permitted. Tatoos should be covered
and not visible to the patient.
c. Immunization records on file with classroom teacher.
d. Insurance records on file with classroom teacher.
e. Has a good attendance record for class, with two absences per term.
f. Student does not have more than two tardies per term.
g. Student displays a respectful and positive attitude.
NOTE: Teacher has the right to pull student from clinical/lab if a-g is not adhered to. An
alternative assignment will be provided to the student. Some deductions of class points must
reflect directions and rules not followed prior to assigning the alternative assignment.
Signatures below state that you and your parent have read the guidelines I have set for you while in my
class. Respect and responsibility are key concerns I have for each and every student to work on while in
my class. I give respect and trust willing to my students on the first day of class and I trust, with parental
support, that they will follow these simple rules. Let’s have a great year of learning together!
Student Signature________________________________________________Date________________
Parent Signature_________________________________________________Date________________
Teacher Signature________________________________________________Date________________
Health Academy
Student Absence Form
Name:_________________________________________________________________
Date(s) Absent:__________________________________________________________
Assignment(s) missed and completed to be accepted as make-up work.
1.____________________________________________________________________
2.____________________________________________________________________
3.____________________________________________________________________
4.____________________________________________________________________
5.____________________________________________________________________
I am completing this within 2 school days of my original absence from class, for full credit value of the
assignment. I realize that if the assignment is not turned in within 2 days of my absence, the assignment
will be graded for ½ the credit value of the assignment. I understand that this form will be stapled to my
make-up work and serve as a cover page for my make-up assignment.
__________________________________________________
_______________________
Student Signature
Date
La Porte County Career and Technical Education
Health Academy Confidentiality Contract
In order to properly prepare students for a career in the health care field, students are given the
opportunity to work with patients, residents, and clients in multiple healthcare settings. Students are
able to apply core skills learned in Medical Terminology/Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to
Health Occupations.
Patients, residents, and clients who use the services provided by healthcare providers have the legal
right to confidentiality concerning all aspects of their care, including the fact that they used their
healthcare provider at all. In other words, anything concerning the healthcare used, where this it is
medical,
If a student violates that trust and breaks the law of confidentiality, it could result in the immediate
withdrawal of the student from any program and a withdrawal failure would be the grade received.
Participants in these programs are therefore required to sign waivers concerning confidentiality. Please
read and sign below prior to clinical experiences.
I____________________________will not discuss, recount, or in any form divulge any information
concerning patients, residents, or clients receiving healthcare in facilities were I am receiving instruction,
clinical experience, job shadowing, or anything pertaining to Career and Technical Education courses.
This includes family, friends, classmates, co-workers, or anyone else whom I have contact with. I
understand that I will be able to communicate with co-workers in the form of oral or written report or
during a case study as part of one of these named courses concerning certain aspects of the care of a
person using the health care facility. I understand that confidentiality applies also to any information,
which I may be told by anyone else. I will not use names of patients in any aspect of care. I will respect
the privacy and dignity of those entrusted to my care and learning.
Date____________________Student Signature_____________________________________________
Date____________________Parent Signature______________________________________________
Career Planning and Success Skills
Listening Skills
Memory Skills
Oral Presentations
Preparing for Test and Test Stress
Note Taking
From a lecture
From a textbook
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Be proactive
“I am the force!”
Begin with the End in Mind
Control your own destiny or someone else will
Put First Things First
Time Management ~ Calendars
Think Win-Win
The foundation for getting along well with other people
Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood
We have two ears and one mouth
Synergize
Working together to create a better solution than either could do alone
Sharpen the Saw
Take time out to rejuvenate yourself!