Program: Healthcare Specialist

CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM: 3

LECTURE HOURS MINIMUM: 3

ONLY JUNIORS CAN JOIN THIS CLASS

THIS IS  A FALL ONLY CLASS!! CHECK WITH MS. HOVERMALE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS!

 THIS IS ALSO A DOUBLE BLOCK CLASS!!! - PLEASE CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULE FOR THIS ARRANGEMENT

What is it?  

This course gives an introduction to the health care system and the different jobs available, especially for people just starting. It covers how health care has developed over time, how health care services are organized, and the legal and ethical rules that must be followed. Students will also learn about different healthcare careers. They’ll have chances to explore these careers through homework, observations, and interviews. 

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Health Care System – Built through research and policy, delivered by hospitals and clinics, organized into public and private systems.
   
   

2. Trends – Telehealth, team care, tech use, and focus on patient outcomes.
   
   

3. Ethics & Law – Respect privacy, get consent, follow rules, avoid malpractice.
   
   

4. Medical Terms – Use word parts (like cardio = heart) to understand terms.
   
   

5. Human Body – Made of systems (like heart, lungs, brain); grows from baby to adult.
   
   

6. Success Skills – Be healthy, professional, and always keep learning.
   
   

7. Safety – Use safe lifting, prevent infection, and follow safety rules.
   
   

8. Communication – Be respectful, clear, and culturally aware.
   
   

9. Documentation – Record everything clearly for legal and care purposes.
   
   

10. Careers – Many options (nurse, doctor, assistant); each needs specific training.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Know how healthcare works today
  
  

• Understand patient rights & legal rules
  
  

• Learn basic medical terms
  
  

• Know how the body is organized & works
  
  

• Understand human growth stages
  
  

• Use safe body movements (body mechanics)
  
  

• Follow infection control rules
  
  

• Stay safe in the workplace
  
  

• Live healthy & manage stress
  
  

• Keep learning and improving
  
  

• Be professional at all times
  
  

• Respect each patient as a person
  
  

• Communicate clearly & respectfully
  
  

• Write and share patient info correctly
  
  

• Learn about different healthcare careers
  
  

• Get CPR and basic life support training

DATE OF LAST REVISION FOR THESE STANDARDS: FALL 2019

PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist

CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM: 0.5

LECTURE HOURS MINIMUM: 0.25

LAB HOURS MINIMUM: 0.5

FALL ONLY!!! - CHECK WITH MS. HOVERMALE FOR MORE DETAILS

THIS CLASS GOES INCLUDED WITH THE FORMER CLASS (HLHS 100)

What is it?

Teaches students when and how to do CPR on adults, children, and infants, alone or with someone else. Students also learn how to safely use an AED (defibrillator).

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Recognize heart or breathing emergencies
   
   

2. Open the airway and help with breathing
   
   

3. Clear a blocked airway (adult, child, infant)
   
   

4. Do CPR alone or with someone (all ages)
   
   

5. Use an AED safely and correctly

COURSE OFFERINGS:

• Do 1- and 2-person CPR (adult, child, infant)
  
  

• Help someone who is choking (awake or unconscious)
  
  

• Use an AED (adult and child)
  
  

• Use a pocket mask (all ages)
  
  

• Use a bag-valve mask (with/without oxygen)
  
  

• Use jaw thrust to open airway
  
  

• Know basic resuscitation tools
  
  

• Understand how to keep your heart healthy
  
  

• Know signs of heart attack
  
  

• Know signs of stroke

DATE OF LAST REVISION OF THESE STANDARDS: FALL 2018

PREREQUISITES: A grade of a "C" or higher in ENGL 093 Intro to College Writing and

ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College

OR ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing

OR ENGL 075 Requisite Integrated Reading

JUNIORS ONLY CLASS!!

DOUBLE BLOCK CLASS - CLEAR SCHEDULE FOR THIS ARRANGEMENT!

ALSO A SPRING-ONLY CLASS - CHECK WITH MS. HOVERMALE FOR MORE INFORMATION

CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM: 3

LECTURE HOURS MINIMUM: 3

What is it?

 This course covers essential terms for allied health professionals and provides basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, lab procedures, special procedures, and pharmacology. It teaches Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms, focusing on building a strong medical vocabulary, including meanings, spelling, and pronunciation. It also includes medical abbreviations, signs, and symbols.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Show how to use a medical dictionary.
   
   

2. Use prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms to create medical terms.
   
   

3. Define medical terms.
   
   

4. Identify organs in body systems and their functions.
   
   

5. Use medical abbreviations, signs, and symbols correctly.
   
   

6. Define common diseases and conditions.
   
   

7. Identify common procedures, treatments, and diagnostic tests.
   
   

8. Spell medical terms correctly.
   
   

9. Pronounce medical terms.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Basic elements of a medical word
  
  

• Suffixes: surgical, diagnostic, symptomatic, related, adjective, noun, diminutive, singular, plural
  
  

• Prefixes
  
  

• Body structure and system abbreviations and function symbols
  
  

• Diagnostic and procedural terms
  
  

• Body systems to include:
  
  

• Integumentary system
  
  

• Genitourinary system
  
  

• Gastrointestinal system
  
  

• Female reproductive system
  
  

• Respiratory system
  
  

• Endocrine system
  
  

• Cardiovascular system
  
  

• Nervous system
  
  

• Blood, lymph, immune system
  
  

• Special senses
  
  

• Musculoskeletal system

DATE OF LAST REVISION FOR THESE STANDARDS: SPRING 2019

PREREQUISITES: Regulations per the Indiana Department of Health and Program Chair Approval

PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist

CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM: 3

LECTURE HOURS MINIMUM: 3

LAB HOURS MINIMUM: 2

CLINICAL - HEALTH SCIENCES HOURS MINIMUM: 3

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MINIMUM: 128

SENIOR CLASS ONLY!!

TRIPLE BLOCK SCHEDULE - CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES FOR THIS ARRANGEMENT! 

FALL ONLY CLASS - CONTACT MS. HOVERMALE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS!

What is it?

This course prepares individuals to work as nursing assistants, teaching the basic skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to provide care in nursing homes, hospitals, and home health settings under the supervision of licensed nurses. It covers the health care system, job opportunities, health care teams, and legal and ethical issues. The course also includes training in infection control, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and COVID-19 prevention. After completing the course, students can apply to take the Indiana Department of Health certification exam for nursing assistants. The course meets Indiana's minimum training standards for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). 

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand the role of a nursing assistant in health care.
   
   

2. Show basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to give quality care.
   
   

3. Use proper communication as a nursing assistant.
   
   

4. Follow Indiana standards when giving resident care.
   
   

5. Understand legal and ethical responsibilities as part of the health care team.
   
   

6. Use basic math in patient care.
   
   

7. Follow infection control rules, PPE use, and visitation guidelines during training and clinical practice.
   
   

COURSE CONTENT:

This course includes the Certified Nursing Assistant curriculum required by the Indiana Department of Health. While Ivy Tech helps students prepare, it cannot guarantee passing the certification exam. The course includes exam prep to build a strong foundation for success.

 Certification Exam:
All students must take the certification exam by the last day of the course. The exam fee is included at the start as a consumable fee. Since the exam is required, not taking it will result in a final grade no higher than a C. See the Course Addendum for details.

DATE OF LAST REVISION FOR THESE STANDARDS: FALL 2023

PREREQUISITES: A grade of "C' or higher in ENGL 093 Introduction to College Writing and

 ENGL 083 Reading Strategies for College

OR ENGL 095 Integrated Reading and Writing

OR ENGL 075 Co Requisite Integrated Reading

PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist

CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM: 3

LECTURE HOURS MINIMUM: 3

THIS IS A SENIORS-ONLY CLASS!

THIS CLASS IS ONLY OFFERED IN THE SPRING - CONTACT MS. HOVERMALE FOR QUESTIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION

NOTICE: THIS IS A TRIPLE BLOCK CLASS!! PLEASE CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULE FOR THIS ARRANGEMENT!

What is it?

This course gives an overview of law and ethics for allied health professionals working in different healthcare settings. Topics include the legal system, scope of practice, patient care standards, professional conduct, public responsibilities, documentation, employment laws, important federal and state laws, ethical guidelines, and bioethical issues. Students will learn about their legal and ethical responsibilities to themselves, their patients, and their employers. 

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Explain how laws, ethics, and professional standards guide healthcare workers in different settings (like hospitals, clinics, and emergency services).
   
   

2. Compare ethics, bioethics, and the law—how they’re similar and different.
   
   

3. Describe how the U.S. legal system works in relation to healthcare.
   
   

4. Explain the healthcare system today, including different types of practices and how professionals get licensed or certified.
   
   

5. Support the legal rights of doctors and patients under federal and state law.
   
   

6. Identify key laws about hiring, safety, patient privacy, and public reporting that affect healthcare workers.
   
   

7. Explain what doctors are legally required to report and their responsibilities under laws like the Good Samaritan law.
   
   

8. Describe how to reduce legal risks and stay within legal limits in healthcare.
   
   

9. Explain how to properly handle and document medical records.
   
   

10. Use what you’ve learned to discuss ethical issues in healthcare.
    
    

11. Describe how risk is managed in healthcare, including key principles and concerns.
    
    

12. Explain HIPAA rules about patient privacy, data security, and healthcare transactions.
    
    

COURSE CONTENT:

• Ethics and how decisions are made
  
  

• Professional behavior rules
  
  

• Types of healthcare practices
  
  

• Insurance types (HMO, PPO, EPO)
  
  

• Getting licensed and certified
  
  

• What healthcare workers are allowed to do
  
  

• Doctor rights and duties
  
  

• Patient rights and responsibilities
  
  

• Giving and getting permission (consent)
  
  

• Basics of the U.S. legal system
  
  

• Where laws come from
  
  

• How court trials work
  
  

• Being responsible and acting professionally
  
  

• Mistakes (malpractice and negligence)
  
  

• Legal duties like reporting abuse or disease
  
  

• Laws to protect patients and billing rules
  
  

• Patient safety rules
  
  

• Privacy laws (HIPAA)
  
  

• Sharing private info properly
  
  

• Job and workplace laws
  
  

• Health and safety rules at work
  
  

• Rules about medicine and drugs
  
  

• Laws on genetics and pregnancy testing
  
  

• Reproductive health options
  
  

• What counts as life and death
  
  

• Fair access to healthcare
  
  

• Saving money in healthcare
  
  

• Medicare, Medicaid, and hospital payments
  
  

• Rights of older adults
  
  

• Living wills and end-of-life choices
  
  

• Hospice and comfort care
  
  

• Managing pain
  
  

• Helping in emergencies (Good Samaritan laws)
  
  

• Keeping and handling medical records

DATE OF LAST REVISION FOR THESE STANDARDS: SPRING 2019

PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist

CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM: 3

LECTURE HOURS MINIMUM: 3

THIS IS A SPRING ONLY CLASS! - CONTACT MS. HOVERMALE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS

THIS IS ALSO A SENIORS-ONLY CLASS!!

NOTICE: THIS IS A TRIPLE BLOCK CLASS!! PLEASE CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULE FOR THIS ARRANGEMENT!

What is it?

This course introduces students to dementia and how to care for people with the condition. It covers understanding the disease, treating patients with respect, medical care, clear communication, creating a safe environment, involving family, and planning fun, meaningful activities. The course meets all Indiana Department of Health requirements for long-term care workers.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Understand what dementia is and how it gets worse over time.
   
   

2. Learn about current ways to treat dementia.
   
   

3. See how unmet needs can affect a person’s behavior.
   
   

4. Learn how to make the environment safe for someone with dementia.
   
   

5. Find ways to involve family and caregivers in the person’s care.
   
   

6. Learn how to plan activities and care that are meaningful to the person.
   
   

7. Use the right ways to talk and communicate with someone who has dementia.
   
   

COURSE CONTENT:

• Basics of Alzheimer’s and dementia
  
  

• Stages of dementia
  
  

• Person-centered care approach
  
  

• How to communicate with people who have dementia
  
  

• Understanding and preventing challenging behaviors
  
  

• Choosing the right activities for people with dementia
  
  

DATE OF LAST REVISION FOR THESE STANDARDS: FALL 2023

PREREQUISITES: HLHS 101 Medical Terminology

PROGRAM: Healthcare Specialist

CREDIT HOURS MINIMUM: 3

LECTURE HOURS MINIMUM: 2

LAB HOURS MINIMUM: 2

SPRING ONLY CLASS - CONTACT MS. HOVERMALE FOR FUTHER INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS

THIS CLASS IS ALSO SENIORS ONLY!!

NOTICE: THIS IS A TRIPLE BLOCK CLASS!! PLEASE CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULE FOR THIS ARRANGEMENT!

What is it?

This course covers the history, challenges, and adoption of Electronic Health Records (EHRs). Students will learn how EHRs are used in real healthcare settings through readings, labs, and case studies. They will understand how EHRs impact healthcare workflows. After completing the course, students can take the NHA Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) exam.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1. Access and manage patient information in the EHR system.
   
   

2. Manage EHR database, update software, and maintain files.
   
   

3. Use devices (scanners, fax, etc.) with EHR software to share patient data.
   
   

4. Use clinical vocabularies and follow patient safety rules for abbreviations.
   
   

5. Create insurance verifications, patient statements, and encounter forms.
   
   

6. Enter codes and billing info from medical records into the EHR and post payments.
   
   

7. Know how to find codes in ICD, CPT, and HCPCS manuals.
   
   

8. Review charts for proper documentation and ensure compliance.
   
   

9. Follow HIPAA rules and facility policies regarding medical records.
   
   

10. Create reports for clinical and financial purposes (e.g., aging reports).
    
    

11. Maintain data on patient care and hospital usage for audits.
    
    

12. Provide ongoing training and support for EHR software users.
    
    

13. Manage office tasks like scheduling and patient registration within EHR.
    
    

14. Use privileges to develop clinical templates from searchable data.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Software and equipment use
  
  

• Operating applications
  
  

• Practice management
  
  

• Insurance and billing
  
  

• Charting patient information
  
  

• Following regulations
  
  

• Creating reports

DATE OF LAST REVISION  FOR THESE STANDARDS:  FALL 2018