Southern Arkansas University Tech
Career Academy – Health Science Technology Education
Course Descriptions & Syllabus
SAU Tech Mission Statement
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a comprehensive 2 year college committed to providing quality educational programs to meet the needs of its service area. Within its resources, the college accomplishes its mission through technical career programs, transfer curricula, developmental education, and administrative, student and community services.
SAU Tech Assessment Philosophy
Southern Arkansas University Tech has developed a program to assess the learning outcomes of its students to assure that the college is achieving its mission. The assessment program is designed to measure the level of skills and competence gained by students at the program and course levels as well as within the general education curriculum for all associate degree students. Assessment activities are performed in a manner of ways including placement exams prior to enrollment, program level goals and objectives, and classroom assessment techniques. Faculty identifies desired student learning outcomes on the program and classroom level and then assesses through various methodologies how well those outcomes have been achieved. The college uses the data obtained from assessment measures to improve student academic achievement and the instructional methodologies delivered by the institution.
Instructor Information Jessica Young, LPN
Office phone: (870)574-4473
Office: Business Building #108
E-mail – [email protected]
Course Name –Introduction to Medical Professions
Course Description – This is a 1 semester (fall) course designed for students who are preparing for a career in the health profession. Upon completion students will have knowledge of medical history and events, healthcare systems and professions, nutrition and health. Students will be able to understand professionalism, ethics and legalities relating to health occupations. Students earn 1 college credit hour for this course.
Course Name – Medical Procedures
Course Description – This is a 1 semester (fall) course designed for students who are preparing for a career in health professions. This course addresses basic medical procedures required for healthcare workers. Upon completion students will have skills to successfully measure vital signs, become CPR certified, and have knowledge of safety and environmental concerns, procedures for infection control, medical math, charting and abbreviations. Students receive 1 college credit hour for this course.
Course Name – Nurse Assistant Training Program
Course Description – This is a 1 semester (spring) course designed for students who are preparing for a career in health professions. This course will follow the nurse assistant training program guidelines which are aligned by the Arkansas Department of Human Services Office of Long Term Care.
DHS Office of LTC course requirements – Students must have 90 clock hours training under an approved training program and licensed instructor. This training will include theory, clinical lab simulations and clinical observation. Students must maintain a 70% grade average. No modification can be done on any exams or quizzes for this course. Students must have a TB card from a local health unit before clinical begin.
Learning materials/supplies for CNA class- watch with second hand, 1 set of royal blue scrubs (solid color – no prints), 1 pair of athletic (non-canvas) shoes. Notice this is a spring semester class so all supplies are not needed until we return from Christmas break.
Learning Assessments – Students will be evaluated using the following methods of evaluation: comprehensive written exams, research projects, class/daily work, daily attitude and participation in class, group projects, clinical skills assessment, & clinical practicum.
Course Name – Human Anatomy & Physiology
Course Description –This is a comprehensive 2 semester course designed for students who are preparing for a career in health professions. This course will provide the background science information needed for the understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Upon completion students will have knowledge of all body systems, basic chemistry and microbiology. They will be able to recognize normal as well as abnormal signs relating to health and illness.
Course Name – Medical Terminology
Course Description – This is a 1 semester (spring) course designed for students who are preparing for a career in health professions. Upon completion students will have knowledge and be proficient in the language used in the health care profession. Areas of study include fundamental word structures, terminology to diagnostic and imaging procedures, and general medical terms for the body systems. Students earn 1 college credit hour for this course.
Learning/Class materials needed for all above courses: 3 ring binder (1 will do for all medical classes), notebook paper, pen/pencil (NO orange ink please).
Learning Assessment for above courses – Students will be evaluated using the following methods of evaluation: comprehensive written exams, research projects, class/daily work, group projects, class participation, skills assessments
Grading: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69 (No concurrent college credit given for grades below 70%)
F <60
Grading Scale – Same as above courses.
*Make up work for ALL courses – if you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to get your missed work. You will have the same number of days to do make up work as the number of days you were absent – ex: absent 1 day, have 1 day to turn in work; absent 2 days, have 2 days to turn in work, etc…..Missing more than 9 days will prevent you from receiving college credit. While you will continue to be allowed in the class, and will continue to receive high school credit, you will forfeit your college credit for excessive absences. The college will send an official letter to your home when/if this occurs.
Class Rules –
1. All SAU Tech Career Academy students will abide by the Camden Fairview School District Possession/Use of Cellular Phones a/o Other Electronic Communication Devices. A copy of this policy will be available to all non CFSD students
2. Computers are for class work only. You must have permission to access computers
3. Do not touch medical models or equipment unless instructed to do so
4. No rude or obscene gestures or language
5. Respect yourself and others
6. Clean your desk area when you leave everyday
7. Bring required materials to work everyday
8. Listen and follow directions
9. You must do your own work
10. Do not leave class without permission
11. Try to keep noise to a minimum – This is not a “typical” high school classroom, but the classes around us are quiet and we don’t want to disturb.
12. Quiet in hallways to and from class
13. Do not stand in road when waiting on the bus
14. 5 times tardy will count as 1 absence
15. Do not leave class through double glass doors
16. Bottled water is the only allowable beverage; no food.
Consequences of rules violations -
1st = warning from teacher - written
2nd = notifying home school and parent
3rd = conference with instructor and Career Academy
Director. At his time the decision will be made on whether to allow you to remain participating in career academy classes.
Career Academy – Health Science Technology Education
Course Descriptions & Syllabus
SAU Tech Mission Statement
Southern Arkansas University Tech is a comprehensive 2 year college committed to providing quality educational programs to meet the needs of its service area. Within its resources, the college accomplishes its mission through technical career programs, transfer curricula, developmental education, and administrative, student and community services.
SAU Tech Assessment Philosophy
Southern Arkansas University Tech has developed a program to assess the learning outcomes of its students to assure that the college is achieving its mission. The assessment program is designed to measure the level of skills and competence gained by students at the program and course levels as well as within the general education curriculum for all associate degree students. Assessment activities are performed in a manner of ways including placement exams prior to enrollment, program level goals and objectives, and classroom assessment techniques. Faculty identifies desired student learning outcomes on the program and classroom level and then assesses through various methodologies how well those outcomes have been achieved. The college uses the data obtained from assessment measures to improve student academic achievement and the instructional methodologies delivered by the institution.
Instructor Information Jessica Young, LPN
Office phone: (870)574-4473
Office: Business Building #108
E-mail – [email protected]
Course Name –Introduction to Medical Professions
Course Description – This is a 1 semester (fall) course designed for students who are preparing for a career in the health profession. Upon completion students will have knowledge of medical history and events, healthcare systems and professions, nutrition and health. Students will be able to understand professionalism, ethics and legalities relating to health occupations. Students earn 1 college credit hour for this course.
Course Name – Medical Procedures
Course Description – This is a 1 semester (fall) course designed for students who are preparing for a career in health professions. This course addresses basic medical procedures required for healthcare workers. Upon completion students will have skills to successfully measure vital signs, become CPR certified, and have knowledge of safety and environmental concerns, procedures for infection control, medical math, charting and abbreviations. Students receive 1 college credit hour for this course.
Course Name – Nurse Assistant Training Program
Course Description – This is a 1 semester (spring) course designed for students who are preparing for a career in health professions. This course will follow the nurse assistant training program guidelines which are aligned by the Arkansas Department of Human Services Office of Long Term Care.
DHS Office of LTC course requirements – Students must have 90 clock hours training under an approved training program and licensed instructor. This training will include theory, clinical lab simulations and clinical observation. Students must maintain a 70% grade average. No modification can be done on any exams or quizzes for this course. Students must have a TB card from a local health unit before clinical begin.
Learning materials/supplies for CNA class- watch with second hand, 1 set of royal blue scrubs (solid color – no prints), 1 pair of athletic (non-canvas) shoes. Notice this is a spring semester class so all supplies are not needed until we return from Christmas break.
Learning Assessments – Students will be evaluated using the following methods of evaluation: comprehensive written exams, research projects, class/daily work, daily attitude and participation in class, group projects, clinical skills assessment, & clinical practicum.
Course Name – Human Anatomy & Physiology
Course Description –This is a comprehensive 2 semester course designed for students who are preparing for a career in health professions. This course will provide the background science information needed for the understanding of the structure and function of the human body. Upon completion students will have knowledge of all body systems, basic chemistry and microbiology. They will be able to recognize normal as well as abnormal signs relating to health and illness.
Course Name – Medical Terminology
Course Description – This is a 1 semester (spring) course designed for students who are preparing for a career in health professions. Upon completion students will have knowledge and be proficient in the language used in the health care profession. Areas of study include fundamental word structures, terminology to diagnostic and imaging procedures, and general medical terms for the body systems. Students earn 1 college credit hour for this course.
Learning/Class materials needed for all above courses: 3 ring binder (1 will do for all medical classes), notebook paper, pen/pencil (NO orange ink please).
Learning Assessment for above courses – Students will be evaluated using the following methods of evaluation: comprehensive written exams, research projects, class/daily work, group projects, class participation, skills assessments
Grading: A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69 (No concurrent college credit given for grades below 70%)
F <60
Grading Scale – Same as above courses.
*Make up work for ALL courses – if you are absent it is YOUR responsibility to get your missed work. You will have the same number of days to do make up work as the number of days you were absent – ex: absent 1 day, have 1 day to turn in work; absent 2 days, have 2 days to turn in work, etc…..Missing more than 9 days will prevent you from receiving college credit. While you will continue to be allowed in the class, and will continue to receive high school credit, you will forfeit your college credit for excessive absences. The college will send an official letter to your home when/if this occurs.
Class Rules –
1. All SAU Tech Career Academy students will abide by the Camden Fairview School District Possession/Use of Cellular Phones a/o Other Electronic Communication Devices. A copy of this policy will be available to all non CFSD students
2. Computers are for class work only. You must have permission to access computers
3. Do not touch medical models or equipment unless instructed to do so
4. No rude or obscene gestures or language
5. Respect yourself and others
6. Clean your desk area when you leave everyday
7. Bring required materials to work everyday
8. Listen and follow directions
9. You must do your own work
10. Do not leave class without permission
11. Try to keep noise to a minimum – This is not a “typical” high school classroom, but the classes around us are quiet and we don’t want to disturb.
12. Quiet in hallways to and from class
13. Do not stand in road when waiting on the bus
14. 5 times tardy will count as 1 absence
15. Do not leave class through double glass doors
16. Bottled water is the only allowable beverage; no food.
Consequences of rules violations -
1st = warning from teacher - written
2nd = notifying home school and parent
3rd = conference with instructor and Career Academy
Director. At his time the decision will be made on whether to allow you to remain participating in career academy classes.