Academy of Medical Sciences WHMSINTRO TO HCS COURSE SYLLABUS2015-2016

Teachers: Casey Fleury, RN or Rachel Allison, RN Room Number: 192 or 189Email: casey.fleury@hallco.org or Rachel.allison@hallco.org Website: http://teacherpages.hallco.org/webpages/cfleury Tutorial Days: Mon. Fri.Phone Number: (770) 967-4871 Ext.2192 or Ext 2189 Tutorial Hours: 7:45 AM-8:15 AM

Congratulations and welcome to the Academy of Medical Sciences at West Hall! INTRO to HCS is a high school level course. You have been selected to participate in this advanced class because you have demonstrated responsibility, a strong work ethic, and an ability to work well with others. At the end of the year you and your parents may choose to accept the scores that would count towards your high school grade point average (GPA). Ms. Fleury, RN and Ms. Allison, RN

GEORGIA STANDARDS

http://archives.gadoe.org/DMGetDocument.aspx/Introduction%20to%20Healthcare%20Science.pdf?p=6CC6799F8C1371F6FEF8DBD642091EA11334D84E17C8C491DF66FD0575C2A566&Type=D

HS-IHS-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.HS-IHS-2 Demonstrate standard safety practices for all classroom, laboratory and field experiences. Understand the existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers, and self, and prevent injury or illness through safe work practices by following current health and safety policies and procedures.HS-IHS-3 Describe how various healthcare roles fit into the office/department, the organization and the overall health care environment. Identify how key systems affect services performed and quality of care.HS-IHS-4 Develop a Career Plan. HS-IHS-5 Evaluate the impact of diversity and ethics on healthcare delivery.HS-IHS-6 Demonstrate an understanding of the legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications of their actions within the healthcare delivery setting. Evaluate the importance of their duties according to regulations, policies, laws and legislated rights of clients.HS-IHS-7 Identify and demonstrate the various methods of providing and obtaining information from patients, family members, other agencies, and other members of the healthcare team.HS-IHS-8 Practice preventive health behaviors personally and professionally.HS-IHS-9 Analyze different types of microorganisms and their defining characteristics to reduce the risk of infection or illness. Demonstrate physicochemical methods and the use of PPE in preventing and controlling the spread of microbial growth.HS-IHS-10 Demonstrate CPR, First Aid and the AED utilizing current standards.HS-IHS-11 Describe the stages of development from birth to adulthood (i.e. neonatal period, infancy, childhood, adolescence and puberty, adulthood, and geriatrics).HS-IHS-12 Utilize information technology applications required within all career specialties.Demonstrate use as appropriate to healthcare applications.HS-IHS-13 Apply mathematical computations related to healthcare procedures.HS-IHS-14 Explore how related student organizations are integral parts of career and technology education courses through leadership development, school and community service projects, entrepreneurship development, and competitive events.

GRADING1. Assessments and projects:40% 1. Classroom professionalism: 35% 1. Homework: 10% .1. Final exam:15%

Examples of some actions that would jeopardize your success on professionalism grade:

Putting head down during class Disruptive behavior Tardiness Not cleaning up after individual / team work Grooming in class Disrespectful behavior Talking during lecture Unauthorized use of cell phone during class Failure to participate Abusing equipment

Note: Cheating in any form will not be tolerated. Any student(s) involved in cheating will receive a grade of 0 for that test or assignment.

SUPPLIES AND ADDITIONAL COST 1. INDEX CARDS and ring for vocabulary words1. Ear phones/buds1. American Heart Association CPR card for $5.00 (optional)1. HOSA MEMBERSHIP $25.00

Internet Use PolicyRefer to West Hall Middle School Student Handbook Internet Use Policy.Technology UsageIn the classroom, we use class iPads and laptops. You are required to follow the acceptable use agreement you signed in your student handbook and submitted to your homeroom teacher. If any damage caused by negligence or misuse of the equipment occurs, you will be held responsible to pay for any repair or replacement costs required for the equipment.Classroom Procedures1. Respect yourself, classmates, teacher, and school property.2. Arrive to class on time and prepared to learn. Students are to be in their assigned seat working on their daily dose activity when teacher enters the room. If students are not working, they are considered tardy.3. Bring all required materials to class each day.4. Ask three, then me.5. Honesty is expected. Cheating will not be tolerated in the classroom. If you cheat or allow/assist someone to cheat, all parties involved will receive a zero and your parents will be notified immediately.6. Use the restroom or water fountain during class change. Students will only be allowed to use the restroom in events of emergency.7. Dispose of gum, candy, food, or drinks before entering the classroom/lab.8. Professional language required at all times. (Absolutely no use of vulgar, profane, demeaning, or inappropriate language in the classroom.)9. Keep the room/lab clean and respect the equipment and furnishings10. Electronic devices are only to be used for class purposes and when permission granted by teacher.11. When in the computer lab, work only on the assignments related to this class. Therefore, you should not be checking e-mail, chatting, playing games, downloading, uploading, doing research for another class, listening to music, personal browsing, etc. When allowed to use the Internet, visiting websites that are not appropriate for school or not educationally related is PROHIBITED. Violators will face consequences as outlined in the student handbook.

Laboratory Safety Rules1. Be respectful of yourself, others and equipment2. Equipment will only be used once proper instruction has been given by the teacher.3. Use professional behavior at all times.4. Notify teacher of all accidents immediately no matter how minor.5. Dispose of food, drink or gum prior to entering the lab.6. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during lab activities.7. Leave your work area neat, clean and sanitized.8. Be attentive to verbal commands of the instructor.9. Return your unused material to the supply manager.10. If in doubt, ask your instructor.11. Accept responsibility for your own actions both good and bad.12. Maintain confidentiality per healthcare industry standards.

Policy for Late AssignmentsEach student is expected to complete all assignments in the allotted time. Late assignments are penalized resulting in ten (10) point reduction each day assignment is late. Each late assignment is to be submitted with the orange slip explaining why the assignment is late and with the students signature. If work is missing after five (5) days, student will complete red slip explaining why the work is missing and signing to state that student understands that they are accepting a grade of zero (0) for failure to submit.

Policy for Make-up WorkIn the case of an absence, it is the students sole responsibility to check the class calendar/website regarding missed assignments. If there are any questions it is the students responsibility to contact the teacher. The contact must be made within one school day upon returning. A reasonable time frame for the work to be made up will be established. Failure to turn in the work at the assigned time will be treated as a missing assignment. The actual grade earned on make-up work will be awarded if the absence was excused and the work is submitted within the time period set. In the case of an unexcused absence, a ten-point reduction per day will be taken.

Policy for Retaking Tests (Formative Assessments)If a student receives a grade on a written or skills test (excluding the final exam) that they deem to be less than their desired grade, then the student may retake each test for possibility of full credit during teachers conference hours (Monday Friday 7:45AM 8:15 AM). Appointment must be made with teacher to retake test.

Discipline PolicyConsequences for students may include performing activities or skills again until students best performance is achieved; WHMS 4 STEP discipline policy will be implemented for lack of respect to self, teacher, or other students. First consequence will be a verbal warning Second violation of classroom rules the 4 step plan will be initiated and/or loss of lab privileges. The next violation will result in Step 2 which includes contacting parents. The last step results in a referral to the administration.

SafetyThis course will involve frequent hands-on activities. You will work closely with materials, equipment, and each other. Appropriate safety procedures and techniques will be discussed prior to each activity. Deviation from these procedures and misuse of equipment at any time will result in automatic exclusion from that clinical session, and a ZERO (0) will be given for that activity. Repeated violations will be managed on an individual basis.

Laboratory Safety Rules1. Be respectful of yourself, others and equipment2. Equipment will only be used once proper instruction has been given by the teacher.3. Use professional behavior at all times.4. Notify teacher of all accidents immediately no matter how minor.5. Dispose of food, drink or gum prior to entering the lab.6. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during lab activities.7. Leave your work area neat, clean and sanitized.8. Be attentive to verbal commands of the instructor.9. Return your unused material to the supply manager.10. If in doubt, ask your instructor.11. Accept responsibility for your own actions both good and bad.12. Maintain confidentiality per healthcare industry standards.

**All information on syllabus is subject to change at teachers discretion