Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: HPRS-1201 (Section: 71, CRN: 93195)
Introduction to Health Professions 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Eursula Davis
Email davise1@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6364
Office Educational I - Room: 109
Office Hours Thursdays, 1- 5 p.m.
Fridays, 8 - Noon
Advising by appointment on Wednesday, 1-5 p.m. and Thursday 8-Noon
Additional Contact Information Donna Wolfe, Allied Health Administrative Asst. (409) 984-6356
Course Information
Description An overview of roles of various members of the healthcare system, educational requirements, and issues affecting the delivery of healthcare.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Additional Materials/Resources National Certifying Body for Patient Care Technician: Patient Care Technician Certification | CPCT/A (nhanow.com)
Corequisites/Prerequisites No Corequisite courses
Learning Outcomes End-of-Course Outcomes:
  •  Identifies the roles of various healthcare professionals
  •  Define the rights and responsibilities of various healthcare professionals
  •  Provide examples of professionalism
  •  Outline state and national credentialing and licensing requirements for various healthcare professionals
  •  Describe legal and ethical issues affecting the practice of healthcare professionals
  •  Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork and confidence when working with peers
Program Student Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes: 
 

	1. Exhibits an understanding of the scope of practice for a Patient Care Technician 
	2. Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitude to work collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide safe and competent patient care within their scope of practice 
	3. Demonstrates the knowledge of the ethical, legal and professional principles for the role of the Patient Care Technician 
	4. Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team in a therapeutic and professional manner
Lecture Topics Outline

Healthcare in US, Healthcare Facilities/Orgs, Healthcare Delivery 
Academic Foundation 

Healthcare Workforce, Healthcare Law 

Role of Patient Care Technician 
Legal/Ethical issues 

Medical Math 

Health Insurance/Revenue 

Healthcare Tech/Electronic Health Records 

Basic Accounting/Finance 

Wellness, Growth & Development 

Infection Prevent/Control 

Emergency Care, Safety 

Professionalism, Effective Communication 

Cultural Competence/Workplace Diversity 

Employment, Career Development 

Overview of Body Systems 
Exploring the Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of a Variety of Healthcare Professionals 
Major Assignments Schedule Week 1: Introduction to course, overview of syllabus, navigating Blackboard
Week 2: Healthcare Workforce, Legal/Ethical Issues, Role of Patient Care Technician   
Week 3: Medical Math, Healthcare Finance, Health Insurance and Revenue, Electronic Health Records
Week 4: Exam 1, Wellness, Growth and Development, Infection Control and Prevention, Emergency Safety
Week 5: Quiz, Professionalism, Effective Communication, Cultural Competence and Diversity, Career Development
Week 6: Quiz, Integumentary, Musculoskeletal and Nervous Systems
Week 7: Circulatory, Respiratory and Urinary Systems
Week 8: Gastrointestinal, Immune, Reproductive and Endocrine Systems
Week 9: Exam 2, Physicians and Clinical Support Professionals, Nursing Professionals, Patient Environment and Basic Nursing Skills
Week 10: Discussion Post, Pharmacists and Technicians, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technologists
Week 11: Discussion Post, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiologists, Phlebotomists
Week 12: Discussion Post, Clinical Lab Specialists, Audiologists, Biotech Research, Speech Language Pathologists
Week 13: Discussion Post, Quiz, Dieticians, Nutritionists, Emergency Medical Technicians, Administration Professionals
Week 14: Health Insurance Professionals, Medical Office Professionals, Dental Hygiene Professionals
Week 15: Chiropractor, Alternative Medicine Professional, Forensic Science, Mental Health Professionals, Substance Abuse Counselor
Week 16: Personal Interview Project
Final Exam Date December 8, 2024 - 8:0 AM   Through  December 9, 2024 - 11:59 PM
Grading Scale 90-100 = A        80-89 = B        75-79 = C        60-74 = D        Below 60 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Exam 1 - 12.5%
Exam 2 - 12.5%
Discussions - 40%
Quizzes - 5%
Online Class Participation/Attendance - 5%
Final Exam (Interview/Poster Project)- 25%

Note: Online Participation and Attendance is very important, considering this class is online. Checking course daily for updates and information will better equip student for success. 

Online Etiquette (Netiquette) Guidelines (Consider as you post and reply to Discussions)

Use professional language in all interactions with fellow students as well as Instructor of the course. Responses should never be critical, judgmental or demeaning.

Do not use all caps. It may be misunderstood as 'shouting' language. If you wish to emphasize a word, please use 'bold' instead

No cursing allowed. No inappropriate references.

If there is something you do not understand, please do not hesitate to ask.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
  • Lamar State College – Port Arthur (LSCPA) is a no smoking campus. Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all LSCPA properties at any time. This includes all clinical facilities.
  • No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom
  • Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.
  • Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, “smart” watches, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor.
  • Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions.
  • Students should turn their phones to vibrate before they enter the classroom. Phones should be off and out of reach
  • No cell phones and/or smart watches should be visible during class or exams. 
Additional Virtual classroom policies include:
Students and faculty of the Lamar State College-Port Arthur are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. To assure that faculty have the opportunity to teach and students have the opportunity to benefit from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor, students are prohibited from engaging in distracting classroom behavior:
  • I understand that daily logins are expected. I will make every effort to log in daily to check messages and any updates to the course
  • I understand that I am expected to present myself as a sincere, adult learner. 
  • I will keep be sure to carefully read course information to ensure that I have all that I require to be successful
  • If I have questions, I will not hesitate to reach out to the Instructor through Blackboard messaging or email
  • I agree that all information shared by other students and instructors will remain confidential.
  • I will not repeat or discuss what is shared with anyone.
  • I agree to actively participate in all discussions, activities, and exercises.
  • I agree to be open to new ideas and experiences.
  • I agree to take risks and step outside of my comfort zone.
  • I agree to maintain a positive attitude.
  • I agree to give supportive feedback and make corrections without belittling anyone.
  • I agree to suspend judgment and be responsible for my actions.
  • I agree to be responsible for learning as much as I can from this experience.
  • I agree to ask for what I need from my instructors.
  • I agree to get better acquainted with my fellow students so we can all identify ways to support one another, work together as a team and develop professionally.
  • I agree to follow the guidelines and policies listed and/or discussed by the Instructor
 

The following behaviors may result in the student being asked to cease the action, lose five (5) points on the next exam, and/or be dismissed from the online course:
  • Repeatedly not logging in on a regular basis into the Blackboard course (at least once daily)
  • Continually not responding to emails received from the Instructor in a timely manner (within 48 hours)
  • Displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor or other students; disruptive behaviors in the online classroom and various communications
 
If any of these behaviors reoccur on a continual basis, the student will be counseled and a plan of correction set in place. 
 
Should I be unable to maintain these expectations or stated program requirements, dismissal from the program may occur.
Attendance Policy Introduction to Health Professions, HPRS 1201-71 consists of online Instruction and student participation. Schedules may be changed at the discretion of the Faculty.  Research has shown a cause-and-effect relationship between attendance and college success. All attendance policies are in effect regardless of whether conducted online, in the classroom, lab, or clinical setting.  Policies for this course are described below: 

Because poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment, regular attendance is expected

 
1.     A student who is absent from course activities for more than three (3) days
        without notification to the faculty may be dropped from the program by the Program
        Director. Students will be counted absent for failure to maintain regular login and participation routines.
 
2.    It is the student’s responsibility to notify the Instructor of any absence from a major assignment. If     
       the student is unable to contact the instructor(s), the student should call 409-
       984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 ext. 6356. The student should also email the  
       faculty or call the faculty office and leave a voicemail.
 
4.     In addition to notifying instructors, students must submit a Student Excuse  
        Form, upon the first day of return, each time the student is absent. Failure to
        complete the Student Excuse Form will result in a declaration of a ‘No Call, No
        Show' for the number of days absent and may result in the student being
        dismissed from the program.
Additional Information

  1. Gates Memorial Library (lamarpa.edu)
  2. Testing Center (lamarpa.edu)
  3. Patient Care Technician Certification | CPCT/A (nhanow.com)
  4. Lamar State College Port Arthur Catalogs - SmartCatalog www.academiccatalog.com (smartcatalogiq.com)
  5. Lamar State College Port Arthur Catalogs - SmartCatalog www.academiccatalog.com (smartcatalogiq.com)
  6. Lamar State College Port Arthur, textbook locator
  7. The Nest: Food Pantry, Supplies, Clothing (lamarpa.edu)
  8. LSCPA - Calendars (lamarpa.edu)
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
Email:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365