Allied Health Tools for Success

Renton Technical College Summer 2009

COURSE: Allied Health for Success

152 hours

WHEN:Monday- Thursday 8 am -230pm

Friday flex day- field trips, quia course work

WHERE:Renton Technical College

INSTRUCTOR:Patricia Damon

Phone: cell 425-233-1515 between 7 am -6 pm Monday through Wednesday

Email:

Co- faculty TBA

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to enhance learning skills and introduce a basic body of knowledge in preparation for entry in to the allied health programs. It provides the student with tools for accomplishing a successful and satisfying student experience.

The Tools for Success Program is scheduled for 152 hours of theory and 6 hours of First Aid and CPR (level C health care provider), and 45 hours of on-line or self directed learning.. Classroom activities include individual and small group/team work, guest speakers, videos, and lecture and demonstration/return demonstration. Subject areas covered include: Study Habits/Life Skills, Math in Health Occupations, Human Relations and Communications Skills, Information Literacy, Legal/Ethical Issues, and Cultural Diversity.

Students will experience information related to the allied health fields and gain an understanding of the expectations related to a health care career. There will be opportunities to ask questions about the many types of careers encompassed in the health occupations field. This can assist the student in selection programs that are a good fit for their interest and needs. A major emphasis will be to encourage students to develop proactive approaches to goal setting, problem solving and the development of strategies for personal success.

Students are expected to fully participate in classroom discussions, group projects, and hands – on practice. Students who are not comfortable talking in front of people are encouraged to develop skills to overcome their discomfort. The Allied Health Department programs encourage individuals who enjoy people, diversity, problem solving and critical thinking.

ATTENDANCE:

Students are expected to be on time and attend every class just as you are expected to be at work when scheduled. This is consistent with workplace policies. This is a short class and considered your job. It is important to develop a work ethic of dependability. This is especially true of jobs in health care settings. Also, important material is missed which can compromise the student’s ability to develop what is needed to be successful.

CELLULAR PHONES AND PAGERS:

  • Turn off cellular phones and pagers during class time. These devices cause distraction and disruption.
  • Voicemail is an option to secure messages while in class. Messages may be retrieved while on breaks.
  • The instructor reserves the right to take cellular phones or pagers that alarm during class time. Seized devices will be held until the end of the class day.
CHEATING

Cheating involves doing something that can deceptively or fraudulently misrepresent your knowledge or ability in an academic or training exercise. It can also include your assisting others during an exercise. Cheating is not tolerated at this institution. If a student is caught cheating, the student will be subject to disciplinary action. If you have questions about cheating, ask your instructor. For additional information and examples about academic dishonesty, visit the following sites:

PLAGIARISM

In the United States, it is important to give credit to the person or organizations that originated an idea and requires you to make appropriate citations. This means that if you like an idea that was originated by someone else, you must give that person or organization credit for having had that idea. Representing that idea as your own without citing references is referred to as plagiarism. Plagiarism is not tolerated at this institution. If a student is caught plagiarizing, the student will be subject to disciplinary action. To help you better understand plagiarism and see examples of what is acceptable and not acceptable, visit the following websites:

GRADING AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES: 80% is required for passing score

Grades are weighted as follows: Class participation and Homework 15 %, Tests 30 %, Final 55 %

100-97A 94-96 A- 91-93 B+ 88-90 B 85-87 B- 83-84 C+ 80-82 C

TEXT / RESOURCES

Instructor Resource Textbook: Purchase not required

Health Science Career Exploration, Simmers, Louise

Thomson Learning Inc., Copyright 2004 Thomson Delmar Learning, Clifton Park, NY

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

  • Lecture
  • Discussions
  • Small and large group activities
  • Demonstration
  • Audiovisual media

PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE AND APPEARANCE IN THE CLASSROOM

Students may wear civilian attire in the classroom such as does not create a health for safety hazard for the students. The health care profession requires a modicum of modesty. Therefore, no low neckline or bar midriffs will be allowed. Personal hygiene is required to project a professional demeanor. Students in this program will be working in close quarters with other individuals in class and need to have heightened awareness of personal hygiene. Perfumes or fragrances are not allowed due to allergic sensitivities of some individuals.

COURSEWORK

  1. Day 1 (6 hours) 7/7/09 Monday 0800-1430
  • Homework Due: Workbook: 4.1, 4.5,
  • Introductions and orientation
  • Schedule and Program overview-Requirements/Supplies
  • Overview of Health Careers, Chapter #4
  • Characteristics of a Healthcare Worker
  1. Day 2 (6 hours) 7/8/09Tuesday 0800-1430
  • Homework Due: Workbook: 4.7, 4.8 parts 1 & 2.
  • Communication-Student self introductions
  • Characteristics of a Healthcare Worker
  • Effective Note Taking
  • Trends in Healthcare
  1. Day 3 (6 hours) 7/9/09Wednesday0800-1430
  • Homework Due: Workbook: Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Crossword only; Quia-M1, U1, L4a “The Fastest Growing Professions in Healthcare” & M1, U1, Project Work – one page paper about one particular Healthcare Career.
  • Communication, Chapter #3
  • Teamwork & Teamwork Exercise, Chapter #3
  • Healthcare Systems, Chapter #2
  • Quiz: Chapters 2, 3, & 4
  1. Day 4 (6 hours) 7/10/08 Thursday 0800-1430
  • Review chapter #4
  • Role play characteristic of healthcare worker
  • Review chapter #3
  1. Day 5 (6 hours) 7/13/08 Monday 0800-1430
  • Homework Due: Workbook Chapters 5 & 7; Workbook, Chapter 3, answer questions 10-25, pgs.11 & 12.
  • Legal Issues, Ethics, Patient Rights, Chapter #5
  • Quiz: Chapter 5
  • Basic Math
  1. Day 6 (6 hours) 7/14/08 Tuesday0800-1430
  • Homework Due: Chapters 8 & 10; Workbook Chapters: 8, & 10 plus Safety Examination on pages 141-3.
  1. Day 7 (6 hours) 7/15/09 Wednesday 0800-1430
  • Safety: Fire Life Safety, Preventing Accidents, Chapter #10
  • Medical Math, Chapter #8
  • Quiz: Chapter 10
  1. Day 8 (6 hours) 7/16/08 Thursday0800-1430
  • CPR & First Aid
  1. Day 9 (6 hours) 7/20/09 Monday 0800-1430
  • CPR & First Aid
  1. Day 10 (6 hours) 7/21/09Tuesday0800-1430
  • CPR- First Aid
  • Homework Due: Workbook Chapter 6, 7; Review Math Chapter #8
  1. Day 11 (6 hours) 7/22/09 Wednesday 0800-1430
  • Chapter 12 vital signs

12 Day 13 (6 hours) 7/23/09 Thursday 0800-1430

  • Chapter 13 (mostly Math)
  • Cultural Issues in healthcare delivery, Chapter #6
  • Medical Terminology, Chapter #7

Day 13 (6 hours) 7/27/09 Monday0800-1430

  • Review chapter 6-8
  • Quiz: Chapter 8

Day 14 (6 hours) 7/28/09 Tuesday 0800-1430

  • Homework Due: Workbook Chapters 7 & 11
  • Finish Medical Terminology, Chapter #7
  • Guest: Medical Records

Day 13 (6 hours) 7/29/09 Monday 0800-1430

  • Infection Control, Chapter #11
  • Quiz: Chapters 7 & 11

Day 15 (6 hours) 7/30/09 Thursday 0800-1430

  • Review of chapter 9-11

Day 16 (6 hours) 8/03/09Monday0800-1430

  • Homework Due: Workbook Chapter 9
  • Computers in Healthcare, Chapter #9
  • Guest: Eric Palo, RTC Library Director, Information Literacy
  • Rehab Event, body mechanics and ergonomics

Day 17 (6 hours) 8/04/09Tuesday0800-1430

  • Homework Due: Workbook Chapters 14
  • Preparing for the World of Work
  • Guest: Nurses (Possible)

Day 18 (6 hours)8/05/09 Wednesday 0800-1430

  • Review chapters 9-11

Day 19 (6 hours) 8/06/09 Thursday 0800-1430

Review chapter 11-14

Day 20 (6 hours)8/10/09 Monday 0800-1430

  • World health day planning and development
  • Review infection control, vital signs

Day 21 (6 hours) 8/11/09 Tuesday 0800-1430

  • World health day planning and development
  • Review infection control, vital signs

Day 22 (6 hours) 8/12/098 Wednesday 0800-1430

  • Group presentation

Day 23 (6 hours) 8/13/09 Thursday 0800-1430

  • Review for final

Day 24 (6 hours) 8/17/09 Monday 0800-1430

  • Final
  • Celebration