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HSC3110.CW65: Medical Self Assessment

Department of Health Sciences

College of Health Professions and Sciences

3.0 Credit Hours

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Instructor Contact Information 

  • Instructor: Dr. A'Naja Newsome, PhD, CEP
  • Office Hours: Tuesdays 10am - 12pm; Wednesdays 9am-12pm by advanced appointment 

 

Course Information

  • Term: Summer 2023
  • Course Number & Section: HSC 3110 section 65
  • Course Name: Medical Self Assessment
  • Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours
  • Class Location: Online
  • Course Modality: Web-based (W)

Enrollment Requirements 

Course Prerequisites: 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 Textbook:

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:

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 Friday, May 21, 2023 at 11:59pm. 

UCF Student Account Office will bill you at the discounted price as a “Digital Course Material” fee for this course on May 24, 2023.

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 during the first week of classes in webcourses 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 another 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. Students who wait until the last minute (e.g., Friday at 11:55 pm) to submit assignments tend to experience technical difficulties. I would encourage you to complete assignments prior to the due date to allow for potential technical difficulties and life's emergencies that may occur. I will not accept any assignments submitted via email after the due date.

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

Activity Submissions

All assignments must be submitted via Webcourses@UCF. Submission directions for each assignment are clearly noted in the assignment instructions for each activity. Students are encouraged to review the assigned rubric to ensure they complete all required components of an assignment. Assignments should be uploaded as a PDF or word document when appropriate. Assignments that cannot be opened will not be graded.

APA style formatting is required for all papers/writings. Assignments should be submitted with an appropriate cover page and a references list when appropriate. Guidelines for this format can be found here:  https://apastyle.apa.org/.

Attendance/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@UCF 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 complete these items. There is no penalty for completing an assignment early.

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, you must submit a request for an extension in writing at least three (3) days in advance. The make-up assignment and grading scale will be equivalent to the missed assignment and its grading scale. In the case of authorized university activity, it is your responsibility to submit a signed copy of the Program Verification Form for which you will miss the due date for an assignment. Keep in mind that this is an online course with assignments that are available for several weeks at a time, so requests for extensions or special accommodations are not guaranteed.

PLEASE NOTE: Late work will NOT be accepted except in officially documented emergencies involving you or an immediate family member. In the event of unforeseeable emergencies, it is the student’s responsibility (not the instructor) to communicate in writing regarding missed assignments and requests for make-up accommodations as soon as it is safe and reasonable to do so, but no later than 48 hours of the missed assignment. This communication must include formal documentation of the emergency and will be reviewed for validity.

Assessment and Grading Procedures

Point Distribution and Grade Breakdown for HSC 3110

Category

Points or %

Activities and Assignments

160 points

Quizzes

250 points

Exams

150 points

Personal Health Plan

100 points

Total

660 points

 

Letter Grade

Percent

A

90-100% (594-660 points)

B

80-89% (528-593 points)

C

70-79% (462-527 points)

D

60-69% (396-461 points)

F

59% or below (<396 points)

Consult the latest Undergraduate or Graduate catalog for regulations and procedures regarding grading, such as Incomplete grades, grade changes, and grade forgiveness. Students who submit high-quality work on or before the deadline will earn a good grade in this course.

PLEASE NOTE: An “A” equates to EXCELLENT performance and is earned based on the evaluation of the work submitted, not simply a student’s desire to “get an A.” Please refrain from emailing me to inquire about rounding up, completing extra work, or redoing an assignment for a higher grade. I will not respond to these requests. I rarely round up or curve grades unless I deem it appropriate for the entire class. 

Course Schedule

Summer 2023 Course Schedule

University Services and Resources

Academic Services and Resources

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Non-Academic Services and Resources

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