Course Title and Number:
HSC1004 Overview for Health Professions
Instructor Information:
Libby McNaron, RN, CNOR, CST, BSN, MS
Program Coordinator Office HP 307
Healthcare Career…
Phone: 1-850-873-3551
What’s out there?
Email Address: lmcnaron@gulfcoast.edu
Office Hours: Office will be open when classes are in session.
See Schedule for specific times.
Hours vary from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM & 7:00 AM to 3:30
PM.
Class Dates: July 7th to August 15th.
Due to the compressed time table this time for the course,
Division Information:
you will need to do two modules per week to complete the
Division of Health Sciences
course by the 15th. To help you concentrate on the most
(850) 769-1511 or 1-800-311-3685
important components,
http://surgtech.gulfcoast.edu/
1. Most of your study time should be spent on
Chair – Sue Suggs, CDA, MS
Modules 1-4.
(850) 872-3828
2.
I will also make the midterm exam open book to
Secretary – Chante Cramp
help you prepare for the final.
(850) 872-3589
3. Final Exam August 14th 8:30 AM in SUW 100.
Course Description:
This course is designed to assist students in planning and pursuit of their
own career goals. Students will be provided with an introduction to the health care industry emphasizing
the roles of the various health care professionals and the current trends in healthcare opportunities. The
course investigates the wide variety of health care careers, focusing on the nature of the work, job
descriptions, necessary abilities, legal and ethical responsibilities, medical terminology, vital signs, and
education preparation and credentialing. An opportunity to interface with health care professionals and
explore one or more options in depth will be provided.
Credits: 3.0 College Credits
Clock Hours:
45 Clock Hours
Placement in Program of Learning: None – Introductory Course
Prerequisite Required: None
Co requisite Required: None
Methods of Instruction: Lecture via Programmed Instruction, Angel presentations,
Discussion/discussion postings, Textbook Assignments, Formulative Testing, Field trip/Campus
assignments to explore 3 professions of their choice
GCCC GRADING SCALE
A
(90 - 100)
Methods of Evaluation:
B
(80-89)
Written Examinations:
50%
C
(70 -79)
Professionalism/Timeliness:
10%
D
(60 -69)
Homework/Open book Quizzes:
40% Test Grades will be posted no sooner than the day following the exam.
Requirements for Satisfactory Course Completion: Completion of all course work and
examinations with a 70% or better grade.
Course Evaluation: Students complete at end of the course.
Self - Evaluation: Students complete self-evaluation form in this guide at the end of the
course.
Required Textbooks:
Health Science Career Exploration; Simmers; Thomson/Delmar Learning 2004; ISBN
13:9781401858094
Links
http://www.skillsusa.org/
http://www.hosa.org/
http://library.thinkquest.org/15569/car1c4l.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/15569/car1b.html
http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/13087.html
http://www.careervoyages.gov/healthcare-main.cfm
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs035.htm
http://www.explorehealthcareers.org//en/Article.158.aspx
http://resources.monster.com/tools/quizzes/perfectcareer/
Intended Outcomes (What do we want you to learn?):
Upon the completion of this class using “Required Learning Core Concepts” and required
assignments, the learner will
1. Identify the basic professions, each profession’s core function, job descriptions, and roles
of healthcare professionals in a healthcare organization with 70% accuracy on the final
exam.
2. Explore three professions in the health care field and identify the program of study
necessary to achieve each career goal regarding education, licensure, and legal requirements
as demonstrated by completed of the Exploration Module with 70% accuracy.
3. Describe the structure, function, and design of typical healthcare organizations with 70%
accuracy on the homework assignment “Healthcare Organizations”.
Module Objectives (What will be covered in the modules?):
1. Describe health care organizations, their structure, function, and design.
2. Identify the healthcare professions including the job description and roles of the various
health care professionals.
3. Compare healthcare professions regarding educational/licensure requirements, functions,.
4. Explore the options available. Analyze the rewards or difficulties of specific health care
professions.
5. Identify personal interests, skills, values and compare them with several career options.
6. Develop a tentative career plan.
Outline:
Welcome Folder
Instructions, Syllabus, Orientation folder
Welcome! Syllabus/Instructions/Course Outline Found Here!
Attendance e-mail and Orientation Attendance
What am I suited for? Required Assignment
1. http://resources.monster.com/tools/quizzes/perfectcareer/
Go to the link above and complete the quiz to identify what broad area you may like best
based on your personality. Copy the last page and paste it into the drop box #1 for your 10
points.
2. http://library.thinkquest.org/15569/car1c.html
Go to the link above and complete the Medical Career Finder Survey. Copy the last page and
paste it in by drop box #2 for your 10 points.
Drop Box #1 for Assignment #1 What Career Field fits?
What type are you?
Drop Box #2 for copy of your "Medical Career Survey"
What healthcare career do you like?
Health Science Program Choices Choose Three Options for In-depth Exploration
Have some hands on fun on the Gulf Coast Community College Campus. In the first question,
choose three programs that you would like to explore a career option in more detail.
Program Dates for 2008 Summer B:
1. Nursing Date is July 16th from 8-12 Noon in the Nursing Lab (Portable building) on
campus.
2. Surgical Technology Date is July 15th from 8-12 Noon in the Surg Tech Lab (Portable
building) on campus.
3. Others will be posted or you will be notified of date when you choose that area.
Click on the link for a campus map showing the location of each building. map campus with
portables.pdf Good Luck and Welcome. Contact the Program Facilitator, Libby McNaron
lmcnaron@gulfcoast.edu or 814-6675 if you have any further questions.
Begin Health Science Program Choices
Module #1 Introduction to health Care Systems
Chapters 1-3
Assignments:
1. View the Introductory presentation.
2. Read Chapters 1-3
3. Complete the Open Book Practice Quiz. May be retaken as many times as you would like
until you are satisfied with your grade. The program averages all the attempts.
Module #1 Open Book
Module #2 Health Care Careers Exploration
Chapter 4
Assignments:
1. View the Health Career presentation.
2. Read Chapters 4
3. Complete the Open Book Practice Quiz. May be retaken as many times as you would like
until you are satisfied with your grade. The program averages all the attempts.
4. Choose three folders within this module of programs you would like to explore further.
Complete the survey for a grade at the end of each exploration. You must submit three of
these which are worth 10 points each for a total of 30 points.
Dental Careers
Diagnostic Imaging
Dietician
Emergency Services
Nursing
Physical Therapy
Respiratory Therapy
Surgery Explore all possible careers in Surgery
Module #2 Exam Health Care Careers Exam
Module #3 Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Implications
Chapters 5 and 6
Assignments:
1. View the Introductory presentation.
2. Read Chapters 5 and 6
3.
Complete the Open Book Practice Quiz. May be retaken as many times as you would like until
you are satisfied with your grade. The program averages all the attempts.
Module #3 Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Diversity
Module #4 Medical Terminology
Chapter 7
Assignments:
1. View the Medical Terminology presentation.
2. Read Chapters 5 and 6
3.
Complete the Open Book Practice Quiz. May be retaken as many times as you would like until
you are satisfied with your grade. The program averages all the attempts.
Medical Terminology Resources
Medical Terms Flash Card Game
MIDTERM OPEN BOOK QUIZ – Schedule with instructor…it is timed and may be taken only once.
Module #5 Math, Computers, and Robots
Chapter 8 and 9
Assignments:
1. View the Introductory presentation.
2. Read Chapters 5 and 6
3.
Complete the Open Book Practice Quiz. May be retaken as many times as you would like until
you are satisfied with your grade. The program averages all the attempts.
Module #6 Safety and Infection Control
Chapter 10 and 11
Assignments:
1. View the Safety and Infection Control presentation.
2. Read Chapters 10 and 11.
3.
Complete the Open Book Practice Quiz. May be retaken as many times as you would like until
you are satisfied with your grade. The program averages all the attempts.
Module #7 Vital Signs and First Aid
Chapter 12 and 13
Assignments:
1. View the Vital Signs and First Aid presentation.
2. Read Chapters12 and 13.
3.
Complete the Open Book Practice Quiz. May be retaken as many times as you would like until
you are satisfied with your grade. The program averages all the attempts.
Vital Signs Checklist
Opportunity for Hands on
Module #8 Work Skills
Chapter 14
Assignments:
1. View the Work skills presentation.
2. Read Chapter 14.
3.
Complete the Open Book Practice Quiz. may be retaken as many times as you would like until
you are satisfied with your grade. The program averages all the attempts.
Module #8 Work Skills Chapter 14
Final Exam Proctored (No study notes or open book) Thursday August 14th at 8:30 AM in Student Union
West Room 100.