COURSE NAME/NUMB: Pathophysiology l MEDA 107
HOURS/CREDITS: 3 Credits
CLASS LOCATION/TIMES: Location: Building B Room: 109
Days: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Time: 1:50-2:30 p.m.
PREREQUISITES: None
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on the etiology and symptoms of common diseases and disorders of the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, blood and lymphatic, cardiovascular and respiratory systems are discussed. Muscles and bones are also explored. Emphasis is placed on diagnostic procedures and treatment methods used in a clinic setting.
INSTRUCTOR: Gerry Landes, C.M.A. (AAMA)
OFFICE HOURS/CONTACT INFORMATION:
Office Hours: 7:30-8:00 a.m.; 2:30-3:00 p.m.
(By appointment)
Office Location: Building B, Room 109
Phone: (425) 235-2352 Ext. 5686
Email:
COURSE OBJECTIVES (Course Competencies): Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Identify 20 pathological conditions of the integumentary system; 30 common to the nervous system, blood and lymphatic system as well as the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
2. Identify at least 10 diagnostic techniques used in treating disorders of the integumentary system, the nervous system, blood and lymphatic system as well as the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
3. Identify at least 10 skin lesions, based on their descriptions.
4. Define at least 10 pathological conditions of the skeletal system and muscles and bones and 20 related to the respiratory system.
5. Identify and define at least 10 different types of bone fractures.
6. Define 10 different range of motion movements of skeletal muscles.
7. Identify at least five diagnostic techniques used in treating patients with disorders of the muscles or joints.
8. Define at least 10 common cardiovascular and respiratory signs and symptoms.
9. Define 20 common cardiovascular conditions.
10. Identify four congenital heart diseases and at least three heart arrhythmias.
11. Identify at least 10 breath sounds.
PARTICIPATION AND MAKE-UP POLICY: Throughout the Medical Assistant Program, an outstanding work ethic is emphasized and encouraged. Participation and professionalism are essential to your success as a student and as a Medical Assistant. Ten percent of your grade involves participation and professionalism. Participation points will be deducted at a total of 1 point per 60 minutes of class time missed for each subject. Point deductions will be broken down in 15 minute increments. For example: 0-15 minutes = 0.25 points, 16 -30 minutes = 0.50 minutes, etc.
If you must be absent, make arrangements beforehand to have a fellow student obtain any handouts and reading assignments you miss. You are also responsible for getting assignments from a fellow student by phone or email when you are absent in order to complete an assignment on time. Students missing three (3) or more consecutive class days due to illness are required to submit a note from their healthcare provider certifying they physically able to return to the classroom. The full attendance policy is outlined in your medical assistant packet.
PROFESSIONALISM points are based on the mid-term and final quarterly professional behavior evaluation in addition to the student’s daily professional behavior.
NATURE OF THE COURSE: To accommodate a wide variety of learning and personal styles many different instructional approaches may be used including: lecture, group discussion, demonstrations, interactive exercises, role playing, video programs, computer based training, student research, self directed learning projects and collaborative teaching with Program Instructors.
COURSE OUTLINE: See attached document
GRADING: Grades are based on the following weighted categories and assigned the corresponding decimal grade:
Professionalism 5%
Participation 5%
Homework 15%
Quizzes 20%
Mid-Term/Projects/Papers 25%
Final 30%
TEXT: Davis Jones, Betty. Comprehensive Medical Terminology, Fourth Edition. Clifton Park, NJ, Delmar Cengage Learning, 2011.
RESOURCES:
Activity CD-ROM
www.CengageBrain.com
www.rtc.edu/library
EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER: In case of weather closure of the RTC Campus, class will be cancelled. Call the school at (425) 235-2352 and choose option 9 for weather closure information. Information will also be available on the website (www.RTC.edu) and local television and radio stations.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT POLICIES:
Renton Technical College recognizes and values diversity between students on campus, including cultural diversity, diversity of age, life style, race, religion, and financial backgrounds. Students are expected to listen respectfully to others and conduct themselves professionally in the classroom, at clinical sites, and at all campus related activities.
Certain behaviors will not be tolerated. Students engaging in those behaviors will be asked to leave the classroom and appropriate disciplinary steps will be taken. Students will also lose all their professionalism points for the day.
Examples are:
· Unprofessional or disruptive behavior
· Sleeping in class
· Inappropriate attire
· Foul language
· Sexual harassment
Cheating and Plagiarism: As outlined in the Allied Health Department Handbook, Renton Technical College has a zero tolerance policy towards cheating and plagiarism. On a paper or presentation, if wording is taken directly from any source without giving credit to the source, the student will receive a zero (0) on that paper or presentation. When there is doubt, the instructor will make the final judgment on whether plagiarism has occurred.
Cheating occurs on a quiz, mid-term or final the student will not receive credit and wil be subject to disciplinary action.
Disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to, the student receiving a zero (0) on a test, paper or presentation up to and including immediate expulsion from the program.
Reading Assignments: The student is responsible for reading all assigned material prior to the lecture. Much more can be gained from the classroom discussion if there is some basic familiarity with the content.
Quizzes: There will be quizzes given approximately once a week. A Pop Quiz could be given at any point when the instructor needs to evaluate how much information is being assimilated by the students. Pop Quizzes cannot be made up. The first time an absence occurs 10% of the total possible points will be deducted from the quiz; the second absence 30% will be deducted and the third absence 50%will be deducted from the quiz. Students will not receive credit for a pop quiz if they are absent. The student must make arrangements with the instructor outside of class time to make up a quiz. Arriving more than 10 minutes late for a quiz will be considered an absence.
Mid Term and Final: There will be a mid-term given after which the student and instructor will meet and discuss progress as necessary. A final exam will be given during the last week of the quarter. You will lose one letter grade for every day the final examination is not taken from the date it is offered to the rest of the class. The mid-term and cumulative final will be proctored and may be administered in any form (written, oral, online, etc.).
Homework: is due on the assigned date and must be complete to earn homework points. Incomplete homework must be submitted within one school day of the due date to receive points. If a student is absent on the day homework is due the homework is considered late and must be submitted the day the student returns to school to earn points, unless a copy of the homework is submitted via email before class starts. Points are earned as follows:
Submitted on time and complete 10 points
Submitted late and complete 5 points
Note: Information contained in this syllabus is subject to CHANGE.
Allied Health Grading Scale 2012-2013
Decimal Grade / Grade Percent / Letter Grade Equivalent4.0 / 100 / A
3.9 / 99
3.8 / 98 / A-
3.7 / 97
3.6 / 96
3.5 / 95
3.4 / 94 / B+
3.3 / 93
3.2 / 92
3.1 / 91 / B
3.0 / 90
2.9 / 89
2.8 / 88 / B-
2.7 / 87
2.6 / 86
2.5 / 85
2.4 / 84 / C+
2.3 / 83
2.2 / 82
2.1 / 81 / C
2.0 / 80
1.9 / 79 / C-
1.8 / 78
1.7 / 77
1.6 / 76
1.5 / 75
1.4 / 74 / D+
1.3 / 73
1.2 / 72
1.1 / 71 / D
1.0 / 70
0.9 / 69 / D-
0.8 / 68
0.7 / 67
0.0 / 66 or less / F
Note: Students must earn at least a grade or 2.0 (80%) in each course to continue in the Medical Assistant Program.
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Pathophysiology l
MEDA 107
Revised September 2012