HHS Careers: Introduction to Observation

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Describe the educational requirements, roles, and responsibilities of healthcare professionals across multiple healthcare domains.
• Analyze personal strengths, values, and interests in relation to a range of allied health and healthcare professions.
• Explain legal and ethical issues that impact professional practice within healthcare settings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of professionalism expectations and workplace behaviors required in healthcare environments.
• Apply effective written and verbal communication skills appropriate for healthcare professionals and interdisciplinary teams.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Discussion Posts (8) - Weekly discussion responses	160 points
Exams (2) - Midterm & Final	200 points
Observation - Completion & submission	200 points
Capstone Project - Final presentation/project	150 points

The total points for the course are 710 points.

Letter Grade Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
≥ 93.0%	A
90.0-92.9%	A-
87.0-89.9%	B+
83.0-86.9%	B
80.0-82.9%	B-
77.0-79.9%	C+
73.0-76.9%	C
70.0-72.9%	C-
60.0-69.9%	D
<60.0%	F

Attendance/Participation:

Students enrolled in any Human Health Sciences (HHS) course follow the “A” Means Excellence Attendance Policy. To earn an “A” in any HHS course, students must have no more than three unexcused absences (those that do not involve a verified illness, family emergency, religious observance, or University sponsored event) throughout the term. Missing class more than three times without an excuse does not reflect the level of engagement and effort expected for an “A.”

Active participation in discussions and activities is expected.

Late submissions will incur a penalty unless prior arrangements are made.

Exit tickets are part of class participation and cannot be made up when class is missed.

Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students will not be graded for attendance; however, class activities will take place without announcement and cannot be made up without a documented excuse.

Student athletes must make prior arrangements in advance for any conflicts with their schedule and due dates for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

Louise Simmers, M. Ed, B. S. N. Karen Simmers-Nartker, B. B. A. Sharon Simmers-Kobelak, and Janet Fuller. 2022. DHO Health Science, 9th Edition. South Melbourne, VIC, Australia: Cengage Learning.