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CAROLYN STARIHA, MS, RHIA-PROFESSOR

HPRS 2301-Pathophysiology-

Summer 2017 (CRN: 12882)

June 5, 2017-July 30, 2017

Suite 533: Office: 534

713-718-7349

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Health Information Technology Program HPRS 2301-

Pathophysiology Term 6163/CRN: 15503

Summer 2017/8 Weeks (June 5-July 30, 2017)

Syllabus is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor.

Carolyn Stariha, MS, RHIA

Office: Suite 533,

Room: 532 (5th floor)

Telephone: 713-718-7349

Office Hours: Student Conference by appointment.

Class Time:

Weekly online (GoToMeeting)-Mondays (5:30pm-6:30pm-CST)

The syllabus review is scheduled for June 5, 2017at 5:30pm. Students must be in

attendance for this meeting and it will be online on a (GoToMeeting).

Students will meet at the Coleman College in Room 538, 5th floor on

Mondays at 4:30pm for the Midterm Exam, Final Exam, and

Presentations. Individual Presentations will be completed at the

Coleman College at 4:30pm in Room 538 (5th floor). Presentations will

be presented on two Mondays and all students are required to be in

attendance to receive full credit for attendance.

Course Description:

Introduction to the human body and its function, diseases, etiology, and

pathophysiologic nature. Medical complications and manifestations of

disease states are also emphasized

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology HITT 1305; Biology 2401 & 2402

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Course Objectives:

To understand the complexity and levels of organization of the human

body

To understand how the body correlates form and function To understand the physiology of homeostasis

To understand the basic principles of pathology

To understand and appreciate how the body response to medication

SCANS Competencies:

Reading Writing

Speaking

Listening Critical

Thinking

Computer

Literacy

Textbook References:

-Course Connect-(Human Disease-A systemic Approach 8th ed.

(Zelman, Raymond, Holdaway, Dafnis & Mulvihill). The Course

Connect can only be purchased at the HCC-West Loop Book

Store. - Medical Dictionary

Class Requirements:

1. Read the assignments outlined on the attached schedule.

2. Turn in assignments on due dates.

3. Have necessary materials to perform efficiently and effectively in an online class. 4. Participate in group exercises.

5. Participate in GoToMeetings.

Exams:

Exams are multiple-choice, true and false, fill in the blank, matching, and essay (40

– 100 questions). There will be approximately nine exams including the mid- term

and the final. Exams need to be taken on the date assigned. Make-up exams may

not be taken.

Midterm and Final Exams must be taken at the Coleman College on Mondays at

4:30pm in Room 538 (5th floor). Reviewing of previously taken exams are scheduled

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at 3:00pm on the dates of the midterm and final exam. This will be the only time the

exams may be reviewed. .

*****Please note: All assignments are due on the dates stated. Late assignments

will not be accepted. This will result in automatic “F”. Also, exams will be taken as

stated on the syllabus. Once again, there will be submission of late assignments or

exams. Also, assignments will not be accepted if emailed. All assignments must be

submitted via Canvas.

“Houston Community College System seeks to provide equal educational

opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or

handicap. This policy extends to employment, admission, and all programs and

activities supported by the college.”

ADA Statement:

“Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric,

vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must

contact the Disability Services Office at the beginning of the semester.

Faculty is authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the

Disability support services office.” Student needs to provide documents to faculty

at the start of the semester.

Notice: Students who repeat a course for a third or more time may soon face

significant tuition increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and

universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities for

tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal or if you are not

receiving passing grade.

HITT Counselor-David Pereida- 713-718-5060

Academic Dishonesty will not be tolerated. Exams, quizzes, and assignments are

individual assignments unless stated as a group assignment. Plagiarized and

copied papers will be handled in accordance with established HCCS college

policy. Do not copy the work of other professionals.

Student must be knowledgeable in the American Psychological Association

(APA) citing of resources.

Attendance Policy:

Students should not be absent more than three class sessions. Students can be

administratively dropped from the course without notification if attendance or

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course work is not completed. Exceptions to this policy will be up to the

discretion of the instructor. The instructor checks attendance weekly. The

instructor is required to report all absences for all students receiving financial aid

(grants, VA, Social Security, etc.)

Grading Policy:

Individual Project……………………………………..5%

Critical Thinking Assignments (2)……………………2%

Course Connect Assignments………………………...3%

Exams (including a Take Home Final) ………………30% Mid-term and Final Exam……………………………60%

Grading Scale:

A 90-100 B 80-89 C 75-79

74-Below (F)

The letter grade of “D” cannot be earned in the Health Information Technology

Program. Student must make a 75 or above in order to pass the class.

All assignm ents need a cover sheet. Students need to include the following

information: Student ’s name, assignment title, course name & number ,

date due, and instructor ’s name. Also, all assignments need a work cited page.

References must be cited according to APA guidelines. If citing is incorrect then

the student will lose points.

INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS:

Each student will be responsible for presenting a 10-15-minute presentation on a

disease(s). The student will email the instructor of the topic which he/she wants to do

research (see page 16 of the syllabus) on by June 11, 2017. The instructor will then

notify the student of the approved topic, and the student can begin the research. If the

student does not select the topic then one will be selected for the student. All

selections must be approved by the instructor. The student will submit a 5 (five)

page paper discussing about selected topic. The disease will be chosen from a list of

diseases provided by the instructor. The typed paper must be double spaced and

must include a cover sheet and a works cited page. The coversheet and the works

cited page may not be counted toward the five pages of the research paper. The

It is the responsibility of the student to formally withdraw from a class not the

instructor.

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student must have at least 4 references and only 2 references may be from the

internet. When presenting your topic you must discuss the description of the disease,

pathology, signs and symptoms, patient screening, etiology, clinical diagnosis,

treatment, prognosis, and prevention. Do not turn in a presentation from the

internet. Also, a PowerPoint presentation is not a typed report. All presentations

must have two visual aids. Visual may include posters, handouts, etc. Students

can use a PowerPoint to present the information. I do not want students to

read a PowerPoint or their report but to present the information. Once again,

students need to be prepared to present the information in their own words.

The student must present the class with a short quiz to test the student’s knowledge

and listening skills. The quiz needs to have no less than 10 questions. The quiz

needs to be typed and given to all students.

This assignment will be presented in class at the Coleman College at 4:30pm on two

Mondays. The student will be graded on summary content, content of classroom

presentation, familiarity with subject matter, clarity of subject matter to audience,

content of typed report, and visual aid. Students should not stand in front of the

class and read their report. Be familiar with subject matter and present

information to your classmates in your own words. Student need to dress

professionally when presenting. These presentations are designed to build upon and

supplement information presented in class lectures, discussions, and required

textbook readings. Thus, additional library research and reading will be required

for the presentation. Do not wait to the last minute to complete this project.

Submit report via Canvas online only.

EXAMS:

Students will take an exam weekly. There will be approximately 9 exams and this

includes the Mid-term and Final Exam. The Mid-term exam will cover Lessons 1-

3 and the Final exam will cover Lessons 4-7. The mid-term exam and final

exam will be taken at the Coleman College.

CRITICAL THINKING PROJECT:

Students will be assigned a critical thinking projects two (2) times the semester.

The critical thinking projects will consist of case studies.

COURSE CONNECT:

All assignments must be completed in the course connect.

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COURSE SCHEDULE

Date Topic Reading Assignment

All assignments must be submitted via Canvas online. Emailed assignments will not

be accepted. Absolutely no late submission of assignments or exams. This

includes the midterm and final exams.

All assignments will be open on Mondays and close on Sunday.

Week 1:Introduction to Course-

Lesson I –(June 5-June 11, 2017)

Ch. 1, 2, & 3-Introduction to Disease,

Immunity and Disease, Infectious Disease

Exam-Covers (Lesson 1) Read Ch. 1-3

Week 2:Lesson 2-(June 12-June 18, 2017)

Ch. 4, 5, & 6-Cancer, Heredity and Disease, Diseases and Disorders of the

Cardiovascular System

Exam-Covers (Lesson 2)

Read Ch. 4-6

Week 3:Lesson 3-(June 19-June 25, 2017)

Ch. 7, 8, & 9-Diseases and Disorders of the Blood, Diseases and Disorders of the

Respiratory System, Diseases and Disorders of the Gastrointestinal System Exam- Covers (Lesson 3)

Read Ch. 7-9

The orientation for the class is schedule on Monday-June 5, 2017 at 5:30pm-

CST online. Information for the gotomeeting registration and log-in is listed

below: https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/6037606747632198657

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Week 4: Lesson 4-(June 26-July 2, 2017)

Mid-term Exam (Lesson 1-3-Ch. 1-9)-will be taken at the Coleman College on June 26, 2017 (Monday) at 4:30pm in Room 538, 5

th

Ch. 10 & 11-Disease and Disorders of the Urinary System, Diseases and Disorders

of the Reproductive System Exam-Covers (Lesson 4)

Read Ch. 10 & 11

Week 5: Lesson 5-(July 3-July 9, 2017)

Ch. 12 & 13-Diseases and Disorders of the Endocrine System, Diseases and

Disorders of the Nervous System

Exams-Covers (Lesson 5) Read Ch. 12 & 13

Critical Thinking Project 1

Take Home Final Exam

Week 6: Lesson 6-July 10-July 16, 2017

Ch. 14 & 15-Diseases and Disorders of the Eye and Ear/Mental Disorders

Exam –Covers (Lesson 6)

Read Ch. 14 & 15

Individual Projects-Coleman College-July 10, 2017 @ 4:30pm

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Week 7: Lesson 7-July 17-July 23, 2017

Ch. 16-17 and Appendices B

Exam-Covers (Lesson 7)

Critical Thinking Project 2

Read Ch. 16-17 and Appendices B.

Individual Projects-Coleman College-July 17, 2017 4:30pm

Final Exam Review

Week 8: Final Exam-July 24, 2017 at 4:30pm at the Coleman College in Room

538, 5th floor.

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Health Information Technology

HPRS 2301

Pathophysiology

Individual Projects

Please select a topic that you want to complete your individual research assignment

and email it to the instructor by June, 11, 2017. If the instructor does not get the email

request from the student then the instructor will select the topic for the student. Only

one student per topic.

1. Leukemia

2. Lead Poisoning

3. Prematurity/Conjoined Twins

4. Multiple Sclerosis

5. Acquired immunodeficiency Syndrome/ Human Immunodeficiency

Virus

6. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

7. Rheumatoid Arthritis

8. Gigantism, Acromegaly, Hypopituitarism, Dwafism

9. Diabetes

10. Malignant Cancer (Student decides)

11. Heart Transplant and Ventricular Shunt

Procedures

12. Rosacea, Acne, Shingles, Impetigo, Malignant Melanoma

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13. Plantar Fasciitis, Ganglion, Torn Meniscus, Scoliosis

14. Osteoarthritis

15. Lyme Disease , Bursitis, Osteomyelitis, Gout

16. Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia and Rickets

17. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gastric and Duodenal Peptic Ulcers,

Acute Appendicitis

18. Diverticulosis, Cholelithiasis, Cirrhosis of the Liver

19. Common Cold/Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Pharyngitis, Laryngitis,

Nasal Polyps

20. Pulmonary Embolism, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Bronchitis

21. Asthma, Tuberculosis, Pneumonia

22. Arteriosclerosis, Aneurysms, Rheumatic Fever

23. Emboli, Varicose Veins, Raynaud Disease, Anemias

24. Leukemia

25. Renal Failure

26. Polycystic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome,

Pyelonephritis, Renal Calculi

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27. Endometriosis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Menopause

28. Cervical Cancer, Breast Cancer

29. Cerebrovascular Accident, Transient Ischemic Attack, Parkinson Disease

30. Paraplegia and Quadriplegia

31. Epilepsy, Bell Palsy

32. Brain Tumors

33. Meningitis, Encephalitis, Guillain –Barre Syndrome -

34. Burns, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

35. Alzheimer Disease, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive

Disorder _______________________________