Detailed Description
Students study a basic overview of human body systems and disease,
and learn to identify, anatomy, physiology and pathology of the body.
This knowledge is essential in an office administration - medical
role and allows for better communication and understanding of patient
conditions in a clinical practice. Students identify and discuss
the shape, structure, and functions of the human body systems. They
examine deviations from normal healthy functions to illness, and
disease processes within the human body. Emphasis is placed on the
interrelationship of structure and function and on the human body as
a living, homeostatic organism.
Through the review of case studies, power point lectures,
collaborative discussions and chats students cover topics such as;
inflammation, infection, blood, the immune, cardiovascular,
lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine,
musculoskeletal, and nervous systems. Additionally eye, ear,
genetic, developmental, childhood, and mental health diseases and
disorders are also discussed.
Program Context
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Office Administration -Medical |
Program Coordinator: Sharon Tiraborrelli |
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Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes
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By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the
ability to identify diseases and disorders and how they can affect
the functioning of the human body.
To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated
the ability to:
1. Identify basic anatomy and physiology with respect to
structure and function.
2. Discuss the physical signs, symptoms and medical tests for
common and rare diseases.
3. Examine the impact of aging and trauma for each body system.
4. Discuss genetic, developmental, childhood, and mental health
illnesses and disorders.
5. Identify different defence mechanisms, triggers and healing
processes with respect to injury and disease within the
human body.
6. Examine various causes and predisposition factors related to
human disease.
7. Discuss the complexity of cancer with respect to the growth,
development, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of
the various types of cancer.
8. Collaborate effectively with peers in various group
activities.
9. Research a disease or disorder in order to determine the
possible causes, who it affects, the signs, symptoms,
prognosis,treatment, and cure if any.
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Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:
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In-class Evaluation:
Test #1 .............. 20%
Test #2 .............. 20%
Test #3 .............. 20%
Test #4 .............. 20%
Assignment............. 20%
ATTENDANCE:
Regular attendance is of the utmost importance to the student's
success in this program. If you miss one test you may be able to
write a comprehensive test, at the discretion of the instructor, at
the end of the course only. You may be asked to provide a doctor's
note.
Online Class Evaluation
Online Discussions 20%
Virtual Disease Fair - Assignment 20%
Test 1 15%
Test 2 15%
Test 3 15%
Test 4 15%
TOTAL 100%
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Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities requirements:
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Essential Employability
Skills
Essential Employability Skills emphasized in the course:
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Communication
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Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
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Interpersonal
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Numeracy |
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Information
Management |
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Personal
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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) : Office of the Registrar
Students may apply to receive credit by demonstrating achievement of the course learning outcomes through previous relevant work/life experience, service, self-study and training on the job. This course is eligible for challenge through the following method(s):
Challenge Exam |
Portfolio |
Interview |
Other |
Not Eligible for PLAR |
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Notes: N/A
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Sheridan Policies
All Sheridan policies can be viewed on the Sheridan policy website.
Academic Integrity: The principle of academic integrity requires that all work submitted for evaluation and course credit be the original, unassisted work of the student. Cheating or plagiarism including borrowing, copying, purchasing or collaborating on work, except for group projects arranged and approved by the professor, or otherwise submitting work that is not the student's own, violates this principle and will not be tolerated. Students who have any questions regarding whether or not specific circumstances involve a breach of academic integrity are advised to review the Academic Integrity Policy and procedure and/or discuss them with the professor.
Copyright: A majority of the course lectures and materials provided in class and posted in SLATE are protected by copyright. Use of these materials must comply with the Acceptable Use Policy, Use of Copyright Protected Work Policy and Student Code of Conduct. Students may use, copy and share these materials for learning and/or research purposes provided that the use complies with fair dealing or an exception in the Copyright Act. Permission from the rights holder would be necessary otherwise. Please note that it is prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote. It is also prohibited to reproduce and/or post a work that is not your own or your own work with the intent to assist others in cheating on third-party commercial websites including but not limited to Course Hero or OneNote.
Intellectual Property: Sheridan's Intellectual Property Policy generally applies such that students own their own work. Please be advised that students working with external research and/or industry collaborators may be asked to sign agreements that waive or modify their IP rights. Please refer to Sheridan's IP Policy and Procedure.
Respectful Behaviour: Sheridan is committed to provide a learning environment that supports academic achievement by respecting the dignity, self-esteem and fair treatment of every person engaged in the learning process. Behaviour which is inconsistent with this principle will not be tolerated. Details of Sheridan's policy on Harassment and Discrimination, Academic Integrity and other academic policies are available on the Sheridan policy website.
Accessible Learning: Accessible Learning coordinates academic accommodations for students with disabilities. For more information or to register, please see the Accessible Learning website (Statement added September 2016)
Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Any changes to course curriculum and/or assessment shall adhere to approved Sheridan protocol. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.
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