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HSC3110 Spring 2022, 0W62: Medical Self Assessment

Department of Health Sciences, College of Health Professions and Sciences

Course Syllabus

3 Credit Hours

Table of Contents

Instructor Contact Information 

  • Instructor: Laura Dawson, M.S. OTR/L, MBA-Healthcare Management
  • Office Location: remote
  • Office Hours: Google Meets or Zoom, by appointment, send email to schedule.
  • Digital Contact: laura.dawson@ucf.edu

Course Information

  • Term: Spring 2022
  • Course Number & Section: HSC 3110, Section 0W62
  • Course Name: Medical Self Assessment
  • Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
  • Class Location: Online
  • Course Modality: Web-based (W)

Enrollment Requirements 

Course Prerequisites (if applicable): Sophomore Standing

Course Description

University Course Catalog Description:  Development of clinical skills and understanding of one's health to encourage active participation of individuals in their own health care.

This Medical Self-Assessment course is a study and exploration of wellness. Students will learn to assess their own health behaviors, facilitate the improvement of health habits, mitigate risk factors, and understand the barriers to healthy living.  Upon examining these concepts about wellness, students will be empowered to promote healthy living in their communities and as future healthcare professionals.

Course Materials and Resources

Required Materials/Resources

Connect Core Concepts in Health, Big Edition, 17th Edition
Insel, Paul; Roth, Walton; Insel, Claire
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Copyright year: © 2022 
ISBN: 978-1-266-62222-9

Digital Course Materials purchased through Webcourses/UCF:

By placing your digital course materials on Webcourses@UCF, the UCF Campus Store and the publisher of your textbooks have discounted your course materials to bring you the lowest price available.  To take advantage of this discounted rate, you will need to Opt-In to have the cost of these materials billed to your UCF Student Account under a fee called “Digital Course Materials”.  This means you can access the course materials today, and will not have to pay for them until the UCF fee payment deadline on your UCF Student Account.   The Opt-In deadline is this Friday of the first week of class at 11:59pm. 

UCF Student Account Office will bill you at the discounted price as a “Digital Course Material” fee for this course.   

It is recommended that you Opt-In as these materials are required to complete the course. You can choose to Opt-In on the first day of class, right within UCF Webcourses. Be sure to Opt-In before the deadline of Friday, January 14, 2021 at 11:59pm for Spring 2022 courses to have access to your course materials at the discounted price.  If you do not Opt-In or miss the deadline, you will have to purchase your materials at the UCF Campus Store or other vendor at a significantly higher rate.

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Define key terms and concepts related to medical health and wellness.
  • Be able to search, find, organize, and evaluate information related to personal wellness.
  • Discuss how you will take responsibility for your own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Demonstrate how your self-reflection will make you a more empathetic competent future health professional.
  • Ability to identify the risk factors for infections/chronic diseases and discuss prevention strategies for these diseases.
  • Recognize key trends in health and wellness and apply them to healthcare related issues.
  • Describe how the choices you make now will impact your future health.
  • Be able to collect, assemble, organize, and distribute information related to wellness.
  • Recognize race-related and socio-economical trends in health and the social determinants that influence health disparities.

  • Career Readiness Objectives:  This course will provide you knowledge and skills related to these NACE Competencies:

    Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Exercise sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. The individual is able to obtain, interpret, and use knowledge, facts, and data in this process, and may demonstrate originality and inventiveness.

    Communication: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms to persons inside and outside of the organization. The individual has public speaking skills; is able to express ideas to others; and can write/edit memos, letters, and complex technical reports clearly and effectively.

    Professionalism/Work ethic:  Demonstrate personal accountability and effective work habits, e.g., punctuality, working productively with others, and time workload management, and understand the impact of non-verbal communication on professional work image. The individual demonstrates integrity and ethical behavior, acts responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind, and is able to learn from his/her mistakes.

    These skills will help prepare you in securing internship or employment opportunities.  This is also a great opportunity to take what you are learning in this class and see how it will help you in your chosen career! 

    You can learn more about these competencies and how to include them in your resume at UCF Career Services:  career.ucf.edu or 407.823.2361.

Course Activities

This is a web-based ("W") course which means that all the content, assessments, and communication will be delivered using Webcourses. The time commitment for this course will be approximately 9 hours per week which is the standard set for a 3 credit hour course. You will be responsible for assigned readings, discussions, assignments, quizzes, and examinations.

As for all web-based classes, reliable internet access, time management and communication are critical to your successfully completing this class with a good grade. As you enter each week, simply follow the assigned tasks and complete the assessments on or before the due dates.  I would encourage you to aim to complete assignments prior to the due date to allow for potential technical difficulties and life's emergencies that may occur.

Course tasks will include:

    1. Assigned readings from the textbook and/or the internet
    2. Discussion Thread Postings
    3. Quizzes
    4. Exams
    5. Papers/other activities

Extra credit is NOT provided in this class.  No plus or minus grades will be given in this class.

Activity Submissions

All assignment will be submitted via Webcourses@UCF. Submission directors for each assignment are clearly noted in the assignment instructions for each activity.

Preferred format for all papers/writings is the APA style.  Guidelines for this format can be found here:  https://apastyle.apa.org/

Attendance and Participation

While there is no “attendance” required in this class, I recommend that you set a specific day/time that you work on this course each week to avoid missing assignments or falling behind. This class moves at a rapid pace and covers a lot of material. Therefore, pace yourself and keep up with the readings so that you can complete the assignments in a timely fashion. You do not want to fall behind in this class. Otherwise, it may be impossible for you to catch up and pass the class. The Webcourses server may experience downtimes or become inaccessible for routine maintenance; therefore, you should NOT work at the last minute in case there are computer failures or technical difficulties with the system. It is YOUR responsibility to manage your time and have access to a stable computer with a reliable internet connection. Emailing the professor on Friday evening with an internet issue is considered the last minute since you have all week to take these items. Taking quizzes/ exams as early in the week as possible is very important.

Make-up Exams and Assignments

Per university policy, you are allowed to submit make-up work (or an equivalent, alternate assignment) for authorized university-sponsored activities, religious observances, or legal obligations (such as jury duty). If this participation conflicts with your course assignments, I will offer a reasonable opportunity for you to complete missed assignments and/or exams. The make-up assignment and grading scale will be equivalent to the missed assignment and its grading scale. In the case of an authorized university activity, it is your responsibility to show me a signed copy of the Program Verification Form for which you will be absent, prior to the due date for the assignment that will be missed. In any of these cases, please contact me ahead of time to notify me of upcoming needs.

In addition, if you know ahead of time that you will need an extension for an assignment I will accommodate reasonable requests if received, and approved, PRIOR to the due date of the assignment.  Otherwise, no late work will be accepted.

PLEASE NOTE: Late work is NOT accepted.  No make-up exams or quizzes will be given without prior notification to the instructor.  Late assignments will not be accepted except in documented medical or family emergencies.  It is YOUR responsibility to make sure that you use a computer and internet connection that is stable and reliable for your online work. This is an online class so you must have access to a reliable computer and internet access. Also, please make sure you submit all assignments using Word or in a text format. If I am unable to open your assignment, I will not be able to grade it.  

Assessment and Grading Procedures

The table shows the weight distribution for each assignment.

Assignment

Points 

Activities and Assignments

380 points

Quizzes

270 points

Exams

150 points

Personal Health Plan

100 points

Total

900 points

 

Letter Grade

Percent

A

90-100%

(810-900 points)

B

80-89%
(720-809 points)

C

70-79%
(630-719 points)

D

60-69%
(540-629 points)

F

59% or below
(<539 points)

Consult the latest Undergraduate or Graduate catalog for regulations and procedures regarding grading such as Incomplete grades, grade changes, and grade forgiveness.

Course Schedule

Course Schedule.

University Services and Resources

Academic Services and Resources

A list of available academic support and learning services is available at UCF Student Services. Click on "Academic Support and Learning Services" on the right-hand side to filter.  

Non-Academic Services and Resources

A list of non-academic support and services is also available at UCF Student Services. Click on "Support" on the right-hand side to filter.  

If you are a UCF Online student, please consult the UCF Online Student Guidelines for more information about your access to non-academic services.

Policy Statements

Professionalism

The purposes of this policy are to promote excellence and integrity in all of our activities; to assure that all persons are treated with respect, dignity, and courtesy; and to promote constructive communication and collaborative work Professionalism includes demonstrating excellence, integrity, respect, compassion, accountability and responsibility for one’s behavior.  

Students must be cognizant that they are representatives of the Health Sciences Department and ultimately the University of Central Florida.  Therefore, students must maintain professionalism at all times and will conduct themselves in a professional manner in all of their interactions with UCF faculty and staff, members of the public and the University community and with each other.  This includes all communications not limited to in-person interactions, emails, telephone calls, conference calls, virtual meetings, memos or text messages.  

I expect each student to uphold the UCF Creed

Integrity - I will practice and defend academic and personal honesty.

Scholarship- I will cherish and honor learning as a fundamental purpose of my membership in the UCF community.

Community - I will promote an open and supportive campus environment by respecting the rights and contributions of every individual.

Creativity - I will use my talents to enrich the human experience.

Excellence - I will strive toward the highest standards of performance in any endeavor I undertake.

Rules/Protocols of Communication:
When communicating please keep the following in mind:

  • Before posting in a forum, always make sure your posting has no grammar, punctuation or spelling errors. You may do this by copying and pasting the text into Microsoft Word, and pasting it back to the posting area.
  • If you would like to send me email, please add the following to the subject line: "<course prefix>: <Student's last name, first name>". Since I get a variety of email each day, I do not read all emails I receive. By having this heading in the subject line, I will read your email immediately.
  • No shorthand notation or acronyms (such as "TTYL", " LOL", or "IMO") may be used at any time for this course. I feel it is unprofessional to use and is ambiguous for those unfamiliar with the acronym.

Email (Knightsmail) Policy:
In this class our official mode of communication is through email located inside Webcourses. All communication between student and instructor and between student and student should be respectful and professional. It is the student's responsibility to check the "coursemail" tool frequently. You may also wish to create a Knight's Email account at www.knightsemail.ucf.edu for separate official communication from the university.

As of 2009, Knightsmail is the only official student email at UCF. Class rosters list Knightsmail addresses rather than external email addresses, and all official class communications will be sent only to the Knightsmail addresses. Students are responsible for checking their Knightsmail accounts regularly. See www.knightsemail.ucf.edufor further information.

Diversity and Title IX

One way to promote a safe and caring classroom community is to encourage each student's unique voice, perspective, and presence. The following diversity statement gives professors language for explaining how students' contributions will be valued:

The University of Central Florida considers the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff to be a strength and critical to its educational mission. UCF expects every member of the university community to contribute to an inclusive and respectful culture for all in its classrooms, work environments, and at campus events. Dimensions of diversity can include sex, race, age, national origin, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, intellectual and physical ability, sexual orientation, income, faith and non-faith perspectives, socio-economic class, political ideology, education, primary language, family status, military experience, cognitive style, and communication style. The individual intersection of these experiences and characteristics must be valued in our community.

Title IX prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual misconduct, sexual violence, sexual harassment, and retaliation. If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find resources available to support the victim, including confidential resources and information concerning reporting options at www.shield.ucf.edu and http://cares.sdes.ucf.edu/.

If there are aspects of the design, instruction, and/or experiences within this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or accurate assessment of achievement, please notify the instructor as soon as possible and/or contact Student Accessibility Services.

For more information on diversity and inclusion, Title IX, accessibility, or UCF’s complaint processes contact:

Title IX – OIE - http://oie.ucf.edu/ & askanadvocate@ucf.edu

Disability Accommodation – Student Accessibility Services - http://sas.sdes.ucf.edu/ & sas@ucf.edu

Diversity and Inclusion Training and Events – www.diversity.ucf.edu

Student Bias Grievances – Just Knights response team - http://jkrt.sdes.ucf.edu/

UCF Compliance and Ethics Office - http://compliance.ucf.edu/ & complianceandethics@ucf.edu

 

Academic Integrity

Students should familiarize themselves with UCF’s Rules of Conduct. According to Section 1, "Academic Misconduct," students are prohibited from engaging in:

  • Unauthorized assistance: Using or attempting to use unauthorized materials, information or study aids in any academic exercise unless specifically authorized by the instructor of record. The unauthorized possession of examination or course-related material also constitutes cheating.
  • Communication to another through written, visual, electronic, or oral means: The presentation of material which has not been studied or learned, but rather was obtained through someone else’s efforts and used as part of an examination, course assignment, or project.
  • Commercial Use of Academic Material: Selling of course material to another person, student, and/or uploading course material to a third-party vendor without authorization or without the express written permission of the university and the instructor. Course materials include but are not limited to class notes, Instructor’s PowerPoints, course syllabi, tests, quizzes, labs, instruction sheets, homework, study guides, handouts, etc.
  • Falsifying or misrepresenting the student’s own academic work.
  • Plagiarism: Using or appropriating another’s work without any indication of the source, thereby attempting to convey the impression that such work is the student’s own.
  • Multiple Submissions: Submitting the same academic work for credit more than once without the express written permission of the instructor.
  • Helping another violate academic behavior standards.

For more information about Academic Integrity, students may consult The Center for Academic Integrity.

For more information about plagiarism and misuse of sources, see “Defining and Avoiding Plagiarism: The WPA Statement on Best Practices”.

Responses to Academic Dishonesty, Plagiarism, or Cheating

Students should also familiarize themselves with the procedures for academic misconduct in UCF’s student handbook, The Golden Rule. UCF faculty members have a responsibility for students’ education and the value of a UCF degree, and so seek to prevent unethical behavior and when necessary respond to academic misconduct. Penalties can include a failing grade in an assignment or in the course, suspension or expulsion from the university, and/or a "Z Designation" on a student’s official transcript indicating academic dishonesty, where the final grade for this course will be preceded by the letter Z. For more information about the Z Designation, see http://goldenrule.sdes.ucf.edu/zgrade.

Course Accessibility Statement

The University of Central Florida is committed to providing access and inclusion for all persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students with disabilities who need specific access in this course, such as accommodations, should contact the professor as soon as possible to discuss various access options. Students should also connect with Student Accessibility Services (Ferrell Commons, 7F, Room 185, sas@ucf.edu, phone (407) 823-2371). Through Student Accessibility Services, a Course Accessibility Letter may be created and sent to professors, which informs faculty of potential access and accommodations that might be reasonable.

Campus Safety Statement

Fully online course sections (W, V) 

Though most emergency situations are primarily relevant to courses that meet in person, such incidents can also impact online students, either when they are on or near campus to participate in other courses or activities or when their course work is affected by off-campus emergencies. The following policies apply to courses in online modalities.

  • To stay informed about emergency situations, students can sign up to receive UCF text alerts by going to https://my.ucf.edu and logging in. Click on “Student Self Service” located on the left side of the screen in the toolbar, scroll down to the blue “Personal Information” heading on the Student Center screen, click on “UCF Alert”, fill out the information, including e-mail address, cell phone number, and cell phone provider, click “Apply” to save the changes, and then click “OK.”
  • Students with special needs related to emergency situations should speak with their instructors outside of class.

Deployed Active Duty Military Students

Students who are deployed active duty military and/or National Guard personnel and require accommodation should contact their instructors as soon as possible after the semester begins and/or after they receive notification of deployment to make related arrangements.

Copyright

This course may contain copyright protected materials such as audio or video clips, images, text materials, etc. These items are being used with regard to the Fair Use doctrine in order to enhance the learning environment. Please do not copy, duplicate, download or distribute these items. The use of these materials is strictly reserved for this online classroom environment and your use only. All copyright materials are credited to the copyright holder.

Third-Party Software and FERPA

During this course you might have the opportunity to use public online services and/or software applications sometimes called third-party software such as a blog or wiki. While some of these could be required assignments, you need not make any personally identifying information on a public site. Do not post or provide any private information about yourself or your classmates. Where appropriate you may use a pseudonym or nickname. Some written assignments posted publicly may require personal reflection/comments, but the assignments will not require you to disclose any personally identity-sensitive information. If you have any concerns about this, please contact your instructor.

Course Summary:

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