1. HEOCC 111 Alyssa Emanuelson alyssa.emanuelson@psd150.org Materials of Instruction Method of Presentation: Lecture/Discussion; Interviews; Individual assessment Method of Assessment of Student learning: clearest point/muddiest point; pre/post testing; Journals; quick quizzes; make the connection assignments; case studies Binder with loose leaf paper/Notebook with Perforated edges (NO SPIRAL BOUND NOTEBOOKS) Pen/Pencil Tablets/Laptops are optional Homework Policy Exams/Quizzes Quizzes and exams are given to assess what you have learned over a period of time. YOU are responsible for making arrangements to make up a missed assessment within 24 hours of your return. All missing quizzes/exams are entered as a “0” until made up and graded by the teacher. If you miss the day before the test and the test was announced ahead of time, you will take it with everyone else ∞Class Website ∞Instructor PowerPoint ∞Self Appraisal/ assessment tests ∞Select audiovisual ∞Ted Talks/PBS Supply List Google Voice 309.306.1164 Please call/text this number with questions/concerns Classroom Expectations  Be Focused  Be Respectful  Be Prepared  Be On Task  Be Present  Be Engaged  Be Timely  Be Smart  Be Aware  Be A Good Citizen Homework is due on day assigned. Late work is taken at teacher discretion with reduction in points when accepted. The world doesn’t stop because you’re not here so plan accordingly. There are no extra copies, don’t lose your work. All missing work is entered as a “0” until it is made up and graded by the teacher. If you’re here when assigned, its due on due date, even if you miss a “work day” for being sick. Evaluation of Student Achievement ∞ Interviews; Discussion Points; Quizzes/Exams; personality testing; projects; and assignments Grade Scale 100-90 = A 89-80 = B 79-70 = C 69-60 = D Below 60 = F Introduction to Health Careers Description This course provides students with a knowledge-based understanding of health careers. Self-appraisal; critical analysis of health careers; workplace and professional skills; and safety skills are covered Extra Credit Extra Credit is given out sparingly. Please DON’T ask for it. When given out, students are issued a “ticket” with points. If the ticket is lost, misplaced, washed in the washer, or otherwise destroyed, then you have effectively lost your extra credit, no exceptions.

2. Course Objectives Unit 1: Discovering Yourself Unit 2: College Choices Unit 3: Financial Aid Unit 4: Career Project Unit 6: Interpersonal Dynamics: The Generational Differences Unit 7: Employee Skill Set Unit 8: Self and Social Awareness Unit 9: Workplace Culture Course content subject to change based on student interest and time General Education Goals: 1)The student will be able to read and think critically 2)The student will be able to communicate effectively 6) The student will be able to work independently and collaboratively. 7) The student will be able to demonstrate computer literacy and information literacy. Course Level Goals: 1) discuss responsibility and limitations within a scope of practice and in healthcare practice acts. (#1, #4, #6) 2) compare/contrast hospitals, home health agencies, sub- acute facilities, and long-term care facilities in the areas of health care offered, financial resources/reimbursement, and personnel. (#1, #6) 3) discuss workplace skills and professional attributes necessary for success in health careers. (#4, #6) describe how personal beliefs can impact care given. (#1, #4, #6) 4) perform basic computer skills and use the Internet for research and communication. (#7) 5) apply critical thinking skills in healthcare issues. (#1, #6, #7) 6) describe and practice management concepts, such as TQM and CQI, given case scenarios. (#1, #6) 7) describe the most common ethical and legal issues confronting a healthcare professional. (#1, #4, #6) 8) explain the purpose of healthcare regulating and accrediting agencies, and the processes involved with each. (#1, #6) 9) impact society and government by expressing views to members of Congress. (#1, #4) Tentative Outline

3. Attendance Policy: This is a college course and as such your attendance is mandatory. From the ICC handbook: Students must be officially enrolled prior to attendance in any class. Regular attendance at all class and laboratory sessions is expected of all students. Faculty members may establish attendance policies and/or make-up procedures for their classes. Faculty will ordinarily permit students to make up work missed due to College sponsored activities, if prior notification of absence is given. Some programs have established rigid attendance policies. For example, most health occupations programs have exacting attendance policies, especially for clinical assignments. These are explained in materials distributed to program enrollees. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of attendance policies and make-up procedures. Excessive absence is the most common cause of failing grades. As a College guideline, absences in excess of 5% of total number of scheduled class sessions are considered excessive. For example, three absences during a semester in a class that meets twice per week would be considered excessive since these absences represent more than 5% of the class sessions. In case of prolonged illness, accident, hospitalization, or family problems, students should notify Health Services so proper notification can be made to instructors. In addition, it is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor about possible make-up work This course falls within the Health Sciences Department and as such will have attendance requirements for the ICC portion of your grade. Per the dual credit handbook, instructors are allowed to have “strict attendance policies.” If you miss more than 5% of this course each semester (approximately 5 days) you will be dropped a letter grade at ICC. If you reach 15 days, I will drop you two letter grades. At 25 days, you WILL fail my course. Court dates, being “sick,” vacations, appointments that take you out of school—including doctor, dentist, chiropractic, etc…, out of school suspensions all count toward this total. Exceptions will be made at instructor discretion and include (i.e. don’t count against your total absences) funerals, school activities, in-school suspension, and major medical illness that requires hospitalization (at instructor discretion)—all of which are at instructor discretion. In college you are expected to be in attendance and if you are not, even for valid reasons, (i.e. if you come down with mono you may have to retake the course for credit) there are consequences which include up to failure. Cheating Policy: Cheating is defined as misuse or inappropriate use of materials that are NOT your own. On a paper, If you use a “source” you must give credit to that source or put it in your own words—I check when I suspect you of cheating—wikipedia is a really bad source of information. Copying someone else’s work even with their permission is still misuse of intellectual property (cheating) and is not okay. On tests, it is expected that you studied and did your best. If you are caught cheating via any means (including: using your cell phone, writing on your arm, looking at someone else’s arm, trying to use your book, etc…) you WILL earn a “ZERO” on the test/assignment and may NOT make up for partial credit and be subject to any other District 150 sanctions. I will pursue a “failure” and the label of “academic dishonesty” being placed on your transcripts at ICC at my discretion. Each cheating incident is reported to the Dean of Academic Affairs at ICC. IMPORTANT GRADE INFO: per federal guidelines, you are required to carry a “C” average or a 2.0 in order to qualify for financial aid. It doesn’t matter if you aren’t going to ICC—financial aid is a different beast and every class you will ever take is considered when you apply for loans, grants, scholarships, work-study, etc…If you have only taken one dual credit and you earn a “D” you will kill any and all chances of financial aid for at least your first year no matter where you choose to attend. Be conscious of this, students are reminded throughout the year but you have to be responsible for your actions.