Course Syllabus

Fall 2026 | AHS-1045-VT01H - Introduction to Health Care

Hybrid Class

Hybrid courses combine online instruction with limited in-person meetings throughout the semester. Hybrid courses can take place in standard or accelerated formats.

Faculty

Roger Weeden
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Danielle Lafleur Brooks

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course provides students with an introduction to the professional healthcare workplace. Students explore current trends as well as the legal and ethical responsibilities of healthcare professionals. Students gain knowledge and practical skills in communication, workplace safety, physical assessment, and caregiving. Basic concepts in medical math, medical terminology, human biology, and human development are introduced.

Essential Objectives

1. Identify fundamental components of the healthcare delivery system, including technology, current trends, and challenges.
2. Identify biases in healthcare, including discrimination, implicit bias, and systemic racism, and the impact they have on the health outcomes of individuals and groups.
3. Describe professional conduct in the healthcare workplace, including expected attitudes, behaviors, standards of dress and hygiene, and teamwork in the care of others.
4. Demonstrate effective oral and written communication techniques for a healthcare setting to include communication with patients, co-workers, supervisors, and diverse populations.
5. Describe the ethical and legal responsibilities in a healthcare setting, including the protection, documentation, and secure management of patient health information within electronic health records (EHR), in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other regulatory standards.
6. Demonstrate personal and workplace safety techniques, including infection control procedures, body mechanics and safe lifting, and environmental hazards in a healthcare setting.
7. Employ knowledge of basic body systems and human development to discuss wellness and disease states.
8. Demonstrate math skills and recording standards associated with common measurements, conversions, and calculations in a healthcare setting.
9. Demonstrate and practice physical assessment skills, including obtaining vital signs, height and weight measurements, and general assessment, such as pain evaluation and psychosocial observations.
10. Explore the scope and diversity of career opportunities in healthcare, establish professional goals, and outline steps to achieve those goals through assignments such as informational interviews, job shadows, or other career-exploration activities.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV computer recommendations Support page.

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Integrated: This course's generative AI policy acknowledges the use of AI is an essential skill in today's world. By using genAI for specific purposes, students become equipped with relevant skills and tools necessary to thrive in a technology-driven society. Emphasizing the mastery of generative AI should empower you to harness its potential, enhancing your problem-solving abilities and preparing you for future challenges and opportunities. Be aware, however, that any time generative AI is used at any point in the assignment without attribution it may be considered a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

Class discussion

• Lecture

• Demonstration

• Simulation

• Vitals Lab

• Imported Assignments (NHA)

Evaluation Criteria

Attendance = 15%

Assignments/Discussion Board = 35%

Vitals Lab = 35%

Imported Assignments = 15%

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

Full participation requires active and thoughtful engagement in class each week. The following habits and skills are important. You'll have the opportunity to self-assess and receive instructor feedback on each of these areas at the mid-point and the end of the semester.

• Attend class regularly, on-time and for the full session
• Complete all of the week's reading and assignments before the start of class
• Listen to others attentively and with an open mind
• Positively contribute to class discussions and activities
• Ask questions and seek help when you need it
• Challenge yourself to do your best work

When it comes assignment completion and discussion boards:

This courses generative AI policy acknowledges technology, including generative AI, plays a supportive role in learning and feedback. During our class, we may use AI writing tools such as ChatGPT or Grammarly in certain specific cases. You will be informed as to when, where, and how these tools are permitted to be used, along with guidance for attribution. Course assignments will indicated acceptance of generative AI with an *AI accepted. This will be discussed during course orientation. Any use outside of these specific cases constitutes a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential components of a student's success in college and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. Please be aware that missingmore than two (2) classesmay result in a non-satisfactory grade. A late arrival or early departure will constitute absence. Your presence is beneficial to other members of the class. It is an expectation that all students will be punctual. If there are unforeseen circumstances that interfere with your class attendance, please contact the instructor prior to class via email.

Late work is not accepted for a grade. The instructor will inform the class in advance of due dates for assignments. If a student knows in advance that an assignment may be late, email the instructor to make arrangements for submission.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/student-support/accessibility-services/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity

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