HPRS 1204 - Basic Health Profession Skills

HPRS 1204:

Description

A study of the concepts that serve as the foundation for health profession courses, including client care and safety issues, basic client monitoring, and health documentation methods.

Semester Offered
Fall and Spring semesters
Credits 2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 1
Extended Hours
0
Contact Hours
48
State Approval Code
51.0000
Alternate Operations During Campus Closure

In the event of an emergency or announced campus closure due to a natural disaster or pandemic, it may be necessary for Panola College to move to altered operations. During this time, Panola College may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include, but are not limited to: online learning management system (CANVAS), online conferencing, email messaging, and/or an alternate schedule. It is the responsibility of the student to monitor Panola College's website (www.panola.edu) for instructions about continuing courses remotely, CANVAS for each class for course-specific communication, and Panola College email for important general information.

Class Attendance

Regular and punctual attendance of classes and laboratories is required of all students. When a student has been ill or absent from class for approved extracurricular activities, he or she should be allowed, as far as possible, to make up for the missed work. If a student has not actively participated by the census date, they will be dropped by the instructor for non-attendance. This policy applies to courses that are in-person, online, hybrid, and hyflex.

Attendance in online courses is determined by submission of an assignment or participation in an activity. According to federal guidelines, simply logging into a distance learning course without participating in an academic assignment does not constitute attendance. Distance learning is defined as when a majority (more than 50%) of instruction occurs when the instructor and students are in separate physical locations. Students must engage in an academic activity prior to the course census date. 

When an instructor feels that a student has been absent to such a degree as to invalidate the learning experience, the instructor may recommend to the Vice President of Instruction that the student be withdrawn from the course. Instructors may seek to withdraw students for non-attendance after they have accumulated the following number of absences: 

Fall or spring semesters: 

3 or more class meeting times per week - 5 absences

2 class meeting times per week - 3 absences

1 class meeting per week -  2 absences

The student is responsible for seeing that he or she has been officially withdrawn from a class. A student who stops attendance in a class without officially withdrawing from that class will be given a failing grade; consequently, the student must follow official withdrawal procedures in the Admissions/Records Office.

Please note: Health Science and Cosmetology courses may require more stringent attendance policies based on their accreditation agencies. Please see the addendum and/or program handbook for further information concerning attendance.  

Pregnant/Parenting Policy

Panola College welcomes pregnant and parenting students as a part of the student body. This institution is committed to providing support and adaptations for a successful educational experience for pregnant and parenting students. Students experiencing a need for accommodations related to pregnancy or parenting will find a Pregnancy and Parenting Accommodations Request form in the Student Handbook or may request the form from the course instructor.

Instructional Goals and Purposes

The purpose of this course is to apply concepts that serve as a foundation for health profession courses, comply with national, state, and local regulatory agencies in healthcare professions, learn appropriate response to basic medical emergencies, perform basic client monitoring skills, and select appropriate documentation in the healthcare field.

Learning Outcomes
  1. Comply with national, state, and local regulatory agencies for healthcare professions in various healthcare facilities and environments.
  2. Recognized and respond appropriately to basic medical emergencies.
  3. Perform basic client monitoring skills.
  4. Report appropriate documentation in various healthcare environments.
Specific Course Objectives (includes SCANS)

After studying all materials and resources presented in the course, the student will be able to:

  1. Comply with national, state, and local regulatory agencies in various healthcare facilities and environments for various healthcare professions. (SCANS 1; a; i, ii, iv, v, b; ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, ii, iii, iv, v, 2; a; i, ii, iii, b; i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, ii, iii, iv, d; i, ii, iii, e; i, ii)
  2. Demonstrate national, state, and local regulatory agencies guideline compliance for protection of the patient and healthcare provider. (SCANS 1; a; i, ii, iii, iv, v, b; ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, ii, iii, iv, v, 2; a; i, ii, iii, b; i, iii, iv,vi, c; i, ii, iii, iv, d; i, ii, iii, e; i, ii, iii)
  3. Demonstrate appropriate response to basic medical emergencies. (SCANS 1; a; i, ii, iii, iv, v, b; i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, iii, iv, v, 2; a; i, ii, iii, b; i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, ii, iii, iv, d; i, ii, iii, e; i, ii, iii)
  4. Accurately perform basic care and monitoring of clients. (SCANS 1; a; i, ii, iii, iv, v, b; i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, ii, iii, iv, v, 2; a; i, iii, b; i, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, ii, iii, iv, d; i, ii, iii, e; i, ii, iii)
  5. Identify appropriate documentation and use of documentation in health care using various formats including electronic health records. (SCANS 1; a; i, ii, iii, iv, v, b; i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, ii, iv, v, 2; a; i, ii, iii, b; i, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, ii, iii, iv, d; i, ii, iii, e; i, ii, iii)
Course Content

A general description of lecture/discussion topics included in this course are listed in the Learning Outcomes / Specific Course Objectives sections of this syllabus.

Students in all sections of this course will learn the following content:

  1. Introduction to health care and health care professions
  2. Infection control and universal precautions
  3. Proper body mechanics
  4. Safety and action in emergencies
  5. Meeting basic nutrition and elimination needs for clients
  6. Collecting and reporting vital signs
  7. Communication and interpersonal skills
  8. Legal and ethical responsibilities as a health professional

Students in all sections of this course will be required to:

  1. Complete required reading and posted assignments on Canvas prior to the start of the scheduled class or lab.
  2. Attend and participate in all classroom, simulation and lab activities.
  3. Bring all needed textbooks and resources to lab for completion of learning activities.
  4. The student is required to complete all assigned reading, assigned audiovisuals, and assigned compute instruction prior to the assigned lab class.
  5. Follow class attendance policy and student policies as outlined in the Panola College Catalog and The Pathfinder.
Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery

This course is offered as a hybrid course that includes a face to face class once a week for skills practice and application of content and utilizes online resources for instruction. Methods of instruction include discussion, internet resources, Canvas assignments and activities, computer instruction, independent study, case studies, videos, lecture, group assignment and role play.

Assignments

Assignments will be posted on Canvas and must be completed and submitted by the posted due dates on Canvas. Skills check offs will be completed on campus during scheduled skills lab. Check off lists for skills will be posted on the Canvas course.

Assessments

  • 4 Module Exams 65%
  • Comprehensive final exam 10%
  • Skills check offs 20%
  • Canvas and classroom assignments 5%
Course Grade

The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100 = A
80-89 = B
70-79 = C
60-69 = D
< 60 = F

Texts Materials, and Supplies
  • Diversified Health Occupations, 7th edition, ISBN 978-1418030216 Simmers, Louise: Author
Required Readings
  • All required readings and recommended readings will be posted on the Canvas course
Other
SCANS Criteria
  1. Foundation skills are defined in three areas: basic skills, thinking skills, and personal qualities.
    1. Basic Skills: A worker must read, write, perform arithmetic and mathematical operations, listen, and speak effectively. These skills include:
      1. Reading: locate, understand, and interpret written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.
      2. Writing: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing, and create documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, graphs, and flow charts. 
      3. Arithmetic and Mathematical Operations: perform basic computations and approach practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques.
      4. Listening: receive, attend to, interpret, and respond to verbal messages and other cues.
      5. Speaking: Organize ideas and communicate orally.
    2. Thinking Skills: A worker must think creatively, make decisions, solve problems, visualize, know how to learn, and reason effectively. These skills include:
      1. Creative Thinking: generate new ideas.
      2. Decision Making: specify goals and constraints, generate alternatives, consider risks, and evaluate and choose the best alternative.
      3. Problem Solving: recognize problems and devise and implement plan of action.
      4. Visualize ("Seeing Things in the Mind's Eye"): organize and process symbols, pictures, graphs, objects, and other information.
      5. Knowing How to Learn: use efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
      6. Reasoning: discover a rule or principle underlying the relationship between two or more objects and apply it when solving a problem.
    3. Personal Qualities: A worker must display responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self management, integrity, and honesty.
      1. Responsibility: exert a high level of effort and persevere toward goal attainment.
      2. Self-Esteem: believe in one's own self-worth and maintain a positive view of oneself.
      3. Sociability: demonstrate understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness in group settings.
      4. Self-Management: assess oneself accurately, set personal goals, monitor progress, and exhibit self-control.
      5. Integrity and Honesty: choose ethical courses of action.
  2. Workplace competencies are defined in five areas: resources, interpersonal skills, information, systems, and technology.
    1. Resources: A worker must identify, organize, plan, and allocate resources effectively.
      1. Time: select goal-relevant activities, rank them, allocate time, and prepare and follow schedules.
      2. Money: Use or prepare budgets, make forecasts, keep records, and make adjustments to meet objectives.
      3. Material and Facilities: Acquire, store, allocate, and use materials or space efficiently. Examples: construct a decision timeline chart; use computer software to plan a project; prepare a budget; conduct a cost/benefits analysis; design an RFP process; write a job description; develop a staffing plan.
    2. Interpersonal Skills: A worker must work with others effectively.
      1. Participate as a Member of a Team: contribute to group effort.
      2. Teach Others New Skills.
      3. Serve Clients/Customers: work to satisfy customer's expectations.
      4. Exercise Leadership: communicate ideas to justify position, persuade and convince others, responsibly challenge existing procedures and policies.
      5. Negotiate: work toward agreements involving exchange of resources, resolve divergent interests.
      6. Work with Diversity: work well with men and women from diverse backgrounds. Examples: collaborate with a group member to solve a problem; work through a group conflict situation, train a colleague; deal with a dissatisfied customer in person; select and use appropriate leadership styles; use effective delegation techniques; conduct an individual or team negotiation; demonstrate an understanding of how people from different cultural backgrounds might behave in various situations.
    3. Information: A worker must be able to acquire and use information.
      1. Acquire and Evaluate Information.
      2. Organize and Maintain Information.
      3. Interpret and Communicate Information.
      4. Use Computers to Process Information. Examples: research and collect data from various sources; develop a form to collect data; develop an inventory record-keeping system; produce a report using graphics; make an oral presentation using various media; use on-line computer databases to research a report; use a computer spreadsheet to develop a budget.
    4. Systems: A worker must understand complex interrelationships.
      1. Understand Systems: know how social, organizational, and technological systems work and operate effectively with them.
      2. Monitor and Correct Performance: distinguish trends, predict impacts on system operations, diagnose deviations in systems' performance and correct malfunctions.
      3. Improve or Design Systems: suggest modifications to existing systems and develop new or alternative systems to improve performance. Examples: draw and interpret an organizational chart; develop a monitoring process; choose a situation needing improvement, break it down, examine it, propose an improvement, and implement it.
    5. Technology: A worker must be able to work with a variety of technologies.
      1. Select Technology: choose procedures, tools or equipment including computers and related technologies.
      2. Apply Technologies to Task: understand overall intent and proper procedures for setup and operation of equipment.
      3. Maintain and Troubleshoot Equipment: Prevent, identify, or solve problems with equipment, including computers and other technologies. Examples: read equipment descriptions and technical specifications to select equipment to meet needs; set up and assemble appropriate equipment from instructions; read and follow directions for troubleshooting and repairing equipment.