Syllabus

AH101 Fundamentals of Allied Health

CONTACT HOURS: 40 (Lecture 20, Lab 20)

ACADEMIC CREDIT: 3 Quarter Credits

DELIVERY METHOD: On Ground 25, Digital 25

PREREQUISITES: none

INSTRUCTOR NAME: Brandi Powell

INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION: brandi.powell@vc.edu

COURSE START DATE: AUG.13,2018 COURSE END DATE: SEPT.11,2018

CLASS SESSION DAYS: M,W, EVERY OTHER TR CLASS SESSION TIME:

5:30PM-8PM

Course Information
Course Description
In this course, students are taught medical terminology, anatomy and physiology,
human behavior and communications, medical emergencies including first aid and CPR,
and safety in the medical environment. This course is also designed to develop
professional skills and proactive career management. This course includes both
classroom and digital activities such as video, tests/quizzes, simulations, and discussion
boards. This course will include out-of-class work such as reading and writing
assignments, practice and practical application assignments, and projects. A minimum
of two and a half hours of out-of-class work will be assigned per week.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Define word elements used in medical terminology

• Describe the structure, function, and development of the major body systems
• Identify safety and emergency procedures
• Demonstrate professional skills that enhance success
• Discuss the impact of diversity, culture, and human behavior on patient
interaction
• Demonstrate the use of electronic medical records

Textbooks and Resources:

American Heart Association. (2015). Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Manual (2015).
Channing
Bete.

Fremgen, B. F. and Frucht, S. S. (2016). Medical Terminology A Living Language (6th

ed.). Pearson
Any resources provided or assigned in previous courses may be required or used in this
course.

Topic Outline:

• Basic Medical Terminology

• Metabolism, Nutrition, and Body Temperature
• Organization of the Human Body
• Integumentary System
• Musculoskeletal System
• Nervous System and Sensory
• Endocrine and Lymphatic Systems
• Circulatory and Respiratory Systems
• Digestive and Urinary Systems
• Reproductive Systems and Birth
• Medical Emergencies: First Aid and CPR
• Patient Education and Communication

Assessment and Requirements

Students will be assessed by a variety of methods including: in-class activities,
out-of-class homework assignments, quizzes, exams, projects, or other appropriate
methods.

Measure % of Final Grade

Graded Homework* 20%
Discussions 20%
Lab Assignments 45%
Exams 15%
CPR Certification** P/F
Total 100%

*Out-of-class student homework is required as part of this course.

Refer to our campus course catalog for the grading scale.

**CPR Certification must be obtained in order to pass the course.

Students must pass this course with a final grade of at least 60%. Refer to your
catalog for specifics regarding your program of study.
Instructional Methods
Instructional strategies may include lectures, board work, demonstrations, lab activities,
classroom exercises, discussions, practice questions, examinations, reading
assignments, field trips, guest lectures, group projects, and oral presentations. This
course may include both classroom and digital activities such as video, tests/quizzes,
simulations, and discussion boards.

For Texas Only Maximum Instructor: Student Ratio 20:1

Library Resources
Resources are available in the college library, as well as the Virtual Library. Research
assignments should include the Virtual Library. Students may access the Virtual Library
through the student portal.

Technical Support
The student portal allows password reminders and resets, and contains a link to
technical support. For Canvas support, clicking the Help link in your course shell
provides access to immediate assistance.

Addendum
AH101 Fundamentals of Allied Health
Date(s) Classroom Homework Time(est.)
Activities
Blended Session Points Reading

Classroom Assignments
Session • Break It Down:
• Medical
Lab Session Terminology

Points 45m
 100

Blended Session Points Reading

Assignments
• Fluoridated Water
Summary
Points 1h
100

Blended Session Points Reading 45m

Lab Session Assignments

• Cells, Tissues, • Break It Down: Points
Membranes Cells and Tissues 100
• Cell Labeling Activity
• Tissue Terms Matching

Lab Session
• CPR Training
Blended Session Points Reading

Lab Session Assignments

• Break It Down:
Integumentary Points 45m
System 100

Blended Session Points Reading 1h

Classroom Session Assignments

• o Break It Down: Points
Lab Session Musculoskeletal 100
System

Blended Session Points Reading 1h

Classroom Session Assignments

• Break It Down: Points
Lab Session Nervous System 100
Blended Session Points Reading

Lab Session Assignments

• Break It Down:
Endocrine System
and Lymph
• Points 1h
100

Blended Session Points Reading 1h

Lab Session Assignments

• Break It Down: Points
Circulatory and 100
Respiratory
Systems
•
Blended Session Points Reading 1h

Lab Session Assignments

• Break It Down: Points
Digestive and 100
Urinary Systems

Blended Session Points Reading

Lab Session Assignments

• Break It Down:
Reproductive
Systems
• Points 1h
100

Classroom Session Points Reading

Assignments
• Common Interview
Questions Handout

Points 30m
100

Blended Session Points Reading

Classroom Session Assignments

Lab Session Points