ALHS 1040 Syllabus
Subject Code
ALHS
Course Number
1040
Course Title
Introduction to Healthcare
Prerequisites
Diploma program admission language competency or successful completion of required English and reading learning support courses with a grade of C* or higher
Corequisites
Terms Offered
Offered every semester
Credit Hours
(2-3-3)
Course Description
The course introduces a grouping of fundamental principles, practices, and issues common in the healthcare profession. In addition to the essential skills, students explore various delivery systems and related issues. Topics include basic life support/CPR, basic emergency care/first aid and triage, vital signs, infection control/blood and air-borne pathogens. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.
Course Outcomes
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Infection control/blood and air-borne pathogens
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Order
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Description
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1
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Differentiate the roles, standards and guidelines for the following agencies: Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA); and Federal Drug Administration (FDA).
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2
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Describe the characteristics of each link of the infection chain.
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3
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Define blood/air-borne pathogens.
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4
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Identify exposure risks related to health occupations.
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5
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Demonstrate pre and post exposure precautions to include handwashing, gloving (sterile/nonsterile, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
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6
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Describe causative agent, symptoms, occurrence, reservoir, mode of transmission, incubation period, period of communicability, prevention and control measures of the following diseases: Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, all types of Hepatitis (A,B,C,), Tuberculosis, Meningitis, antibiotic resistant microbes and Herpes Viruses.
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7
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Differentiate forms of immunity.
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Vital signs
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Order
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1
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Demonstrate proficiency in obtaining and documenting blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and height.
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2
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Describe factors that affect vital signs including normal and abnormal values.
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Basic emergency care/first aid and triage
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Description
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1
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A course from an accredited agency (American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, American Red Cross) leading to certification in First Aid is acceptable in lieu of the following recommended outline.
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2
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Perform initial assessment.
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3
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Demonstrate various techniques for control of bleeding.
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4
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Describe first aid for various types of shock.
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5
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Apply bandages and splints.
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6
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Describe assessment and treatment of burns, poisoning, seizures, insect stings/bites, heat and cold exposure, syncope.
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Basic life support/CPR
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Order
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Description
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1
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Acquire certification in CPR for Healthcare Providers (including 2 person CPR) by a certified instructor from American Heart Association or American Red Cross (or) CPR-PRO For the Professional Rescuer from the American Health and Safety Institute.
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Preparing for the world of Work
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1
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Preparing for the world of work; review of desirable characteristics of employees, review of resume’ writing; review of managing a personal budget
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