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Course: 14SP-HIS-170-G101-CLINICAL PRACTICUM I > Section: Syllabus

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Clinical Practicum I

Course Syllabus

COURSE INFORMATION

Semester: Spring 2014

Course Number: HIS 170

Credit Hours: [3] Lecture: [3] Lab: [0]

Class time and location: Online/Assigned Clinical Hours

Course begins: January 13^th, 2014

Course ends: May 16^th, 2014

Proctoring dates: May 8^th – 16^th, 2014

You will find a calendar for course activities by clicking the Syllabus button in the course menu.

Instructor: Rebecca Waldo

Office: Lincoln Hall, room 307

Phone: 417-447-6644

Email: waldor@otc.edu

Because of privacy regulations, faculty, staff, and students must use their @otc.edu account for all email communications. Be sure to check your OTC email account regularly for important messages.

Response Time

You can expect a response to any communications within 36 hours except on weekends, holidays, and during official college closures. Please know that I will respond as quickly as possible. Life does happen and may slow my response. I will try to keep the class informed of any communication issues via the Announcements page.

Important: Upon entering this online course, you have acknowledged reading, understanding, and agreeing to comply with OTC’s online course requirements. Because your success in any OTC online course depends upon your compliance with these requirements, you are encouraged to review the document again and to ask any questions you may have about those requirements before proceeding in your online course.

Prerequisites

HIS 130 Introduction to Audiometry

Textbook

No textbooks required.

Required Materials

Lab coat and blue and red pens. You may also want to keep batteries for your otoscope handy.

Computer Requirements

Students taking online courses at OTC must have access to a computer that meets OTC's Computer Requirements for Online Courses. If you have any questions about these computer requirements, please email helpdesk@otc.edu.

The Firefox web browser is recommended for use with Blackboard. Make sure you are using the most recent version of any browser. AOL, MSN, and some versions of Internet Explorer are not compatible with Blackboard and are not recommended.

Course Rationale

This practicum will provide students the opportunity to understand and apply the concepts learned from previous course work.  Students will develop a protocol for appropriate patient/client referral to other health care specialists and members of the hearing health care team i.e. audiologists, speech pathologists, and otolaryngologists.  The successful student will identify the various HIS dispensing models and their impact on the local community.

Catalog Description

This course provides students with an opportunity to observe and gain practical experience in assessment, fitting and troubleshooting in a hearing instrument practitioner’s office or in the OTC Simulation Center.  Students perform duties under the supervision of a licensed hearing instrument specialist or other appropriate hearing professional.

Course Objectives

1. The student will demonstrate the ability to collect pertinent clinical data ad determine the necessity for a hearing health care plan.
2. The student will demonstrate the ability to accurately perform air and bone conduction tests.
3. The student will interpret case history and test results.
4. The student will demonstrate the ability to protect patients from infection.
5. The student will demonstrate the ability to properly record in the patient’s medical record and communicated effectively and professionally with patients and other caregivers.
6. The student will demonstrate professionalism by adherence to the following attributes and criteria.

Course assignments and exams are aligned to, and assess the student's mastery of these core objectives.

Grading Scale

This course follows the OTC Allied Health grading guidelines:

A = 90 to 100%

B = 80 to 89%

C = 75 to 79%

D = 60 to 75%

F = 0 to 59%

Please note that you will need to have a “C” (75%) or better to pass this course.

COURSE CONTENT

This course contains modules, each consisting of some or all of the following components:

- Reading: You will find instructions for reading course content in Blackboard.
- Individual Assignments: You will find instructions for assignments you will complete individually and submit in Blackboard.
- Proctored Event: It is the policy of the College that each online course offering include one proctored event and that each student registered must participate in that event. More information about proctored assessments is provided later in this syllabus.

Directions for completing course assignments are provided in the Lessons area of this Blackboard site.

Course Navigation

The buttons in the course menu provide access to content areas, such as:

- Announcements: Includes updates and reminders for the course.
- Faculty: Describes the instructor's background and includes contact information.
- Syllabus: Explains the course objectives, grading criteria, online student responsibilities, and final exam information for proctoring.
- Calendar: Displays upcoming due dates and important events for all courses.
- Lessons: Provides notes and assignment information to prepare students for assignments.
- Discussions: Involves students in responding to questions and replying to classmates.
- Dropbox: Provides a submission area for course assignments.
- Grades: Displays instructor feedback and grades. If you see an exclamation mark for an assignment, it means the assignment has been submitted and will be reviewed by the instructor. If you see a score for an assignment, you can click on it to read feedback from your instructor.
- Resources: Offers online resources and other information for online learning and this course.
- Tools: Includes email and interactive features.

If you have difficulty using Blackboard, please contact OTC Online at online@otc.edu.

Grading

Assignments in this course are divided into these general categories, which carry the following weight in your final grade calculations:

Category | Weight
Individual assignments | 60%
Final exam | 40%

You are treated as a professional in the course. Reading the directions and grading criteria (rubrics) provided for each assignment is the key to understanding how you will be graded. Following those directions and rubrics is the key to doing well.

Online Class Policies

The following policies are designed to ensure your success in this online course.

Attending Class

Taking an online course is a different style of learning for many people. You may think you will be learning on your own, but you will soon discover many opportunities to work as a team with other students and to communicate with the instructor of your online course. You will find the support you need and have a great learning experience.

Because you do not come on campus and sit in a classroom, attendance is determined by your active participation and communication in the course. Make sure that you log in frequently, participate in your course activities and discussions, and check your OTC email regularly. Students who succeed in online classes keep a schedule just as they would if they were attending class on campus, and they communicate with one another and their instructor frequently. Attendance is vital to your success. Check OTC email and Blackboard at least three times per week.

Meeting Deadlines

Assignments are due by 11:55 p.m., Central Standard Time, on the day specified unless otherwise stated in the course. Plan ahead for the unexpected! You are accountable for staying on the semester schedule should technological or other problems arise. You should immediately communicate with the instructor if an emergency may affect your ability to meet course deadlines.

An online course gives you the flexibility to do your coursework when it best fits your schedule, as long as you meet deadlines set by your instructor. Set aside time in your schedule to participate online and to complete your assignments. You will have frequent deadlines to keep you on track.

Many college students juggle school, work, family, and other life responsibilities all at the same time. If a serious life issue prevents you from staying current in your coursework, contact your instructor as soon as possible and explain your circumstances. The faculty and staff at OTC are committed to your success and are aware that students face challenges. Often, we may be able to help you see a way to deal with your circumstances and still complete your courses.

Accepting Late Work

Late work may be accepted up to one week from the original deadline but may be subject to a grade penalty. Late work submitted more than one week from the original deadline may receive a failing grade. Please let me know before the deadline if you need an extension. I understand that life happens; I just need to know what is going on so I can work with you.

Submitting Work

Make sure you submit coursework according to the directions provided in the course. Here are general guidelines for assignment submission:

- Post discussions threads and replies to the appropriate forum in the Discussions area.
- Submit written assignments and other project deliverables as directed by your instructor. Most common file types received are Microsoft Office .docx, .pptx, .xlsx and Adobe .pdf.
- Complete quizzes and exams as instructed.

Do not email coursework unless you have received prior approval from your instructor.

Receiving Grades and Instructor Feedback

Assignment grades and feedback are provided generally one week (seven days) after the assignment is due and always before an assignment of the same type is due. Unless otherwise stated, grades and feedback will be available via the Grades area of the Blackboard course site.

Communicating with Your Instructor

You have numerous ways of communicating with your instructor: phone, email, the discussion forums, and individual consultations by appointment.

If you have a question about an assignment or class procedure, consider posting it in the appropriate discussion forum so that other members of the class can benefit from it as well.

If you have a personal concern (such as a question about a grade), send a private message to your instructor through the Email button inside the Blackboard course site or through your OTC Webmail account in the MyOTC Portal.

If you would like an individual consultation with your instructor, please use the contact information provided in this syllabus or on the Faculty page within the course to schedule an appointment.

Reminder

Your instructor should be your first point of contact and support for any questions or concerns you have about this online course. If you cannot resolve your questions or concerns through your instructor, you should then contact OTC Online at online@otc.edu  or 417-447-8200.

College Policies and Procedures

The following policies and procedures are required for all courses at OTC.

Email Communication

Because of privacy regulations, College faculty and staff can communicate with students only through OTC email. Therefore, you must use your OTC email account in this course. Check your OTC email account at least three times per week for important messages. (Some online instructors may use Blackboard’s messaging. Check with the instructor’s policy.)

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity represents one of the most essential elements of the teaching and learning process. All members of the OTC community are expected to fulfill their academic obligations through honest and independent effort. By submitting coursework to your instructor as an OTC student, you pledge that the work is truly your own.

Violations of academic integrity -- which include but are not limited to cheating, collusion, plagiarism, and other forms of academic misconduct -- damage your personal character and thwart your instructors' ability to promote your learning. As an OTC student, you are responsible for knowing and following the College's policies and procedures regarding academic integrity. These guidelines and more information related to academic integrity are available in the Student Handbook and in College Policy 5.15.

The College recognizes that academic integrity is complex and can be confusing. Therefore, you are obligated to review these information sources carefully and to seek needed clarification from your instructor concerning questions of collaborative work, citation of sources, or other issues related to academic integrity.

Proctoring Requirement

In an effort to protect the academic integrity of OTC’s online programs, every online course includes a required proctored assessment (exam, speech, presentation, etc.).  Any student who does not participate in the proctored assessment will receive a failing course grade (regardless of the earned grade listed in the gradebook).

Students are encouraged to use OTC facilities as their proctoring locations; however, students that live more than 30 miles of an OTC facility may take their proctored assessment at a pre-approved off-campus location*, or via ProctorU online services**.

*All off-campus facilities must be in accordance with the OTC proctoring specifications and must be pre-approved by the course instructor for appropriateness. Examples of off-campus facilities include professional librarians at a public library, high school administrators, testing control or unit education officers at U.S. military bases, or U.S. embassy officials. Examples of unacceptable proctors are relatives, clergy and employers.

**ProctorU services may be used by any online student at their own expense.

OTC’s Proctoring Requirements webpage provides more detailed information concerning non-OTC proctoring locations, allowable proctors, and other relevant testing information.

Standards of Online Student Conduct

Appropriate academic conduct includes doing assigned work, meeting deadlines, participating in online discussions, and completing all the required elements of the course. It also means following these basic rules of netiquette:

- Using proper capitalization, spelling, and grammar.
- Signing your name to all email messages and discussion postings.
- Providing descriptive but concise subject lines.

Furthermore, appropriate academic conduct means maintaining a safe learning environment based on mutual respect and civility. All participants in OTC online courses are expected to behave professionally by adhering to these standards of conduct in the online environment:

- Never transmit or promote content known to be illegal.
- Respect other people's privacy as well as your own.
- Forgive other people's mistakes.
- Never use harassing, threatening, embarrassing, or otherwise abusive language or actions.

Online communication that fails to meet these standards of conduct will be removed from the course. Repeated misconduct may result in being blocked from online discussions, receiving a grade penalty, or being dismissed from the course. Such misconduct in the online environment may also be reported to the College Director of OTC Online and the Dean of Student Development for appropriate action in accordance with the Student Handbook. If you ever feel as though our online classroom is inappropriate or uncomfortable, please first contact your instructor with your concerns.

Copyright Notice

The materials found in this online course are strictly for the use of students enrolled in this course and for purposes associated with this course; they may not be retained or further disseminated. OTC students, faculty, and staff are expected to comply fully with institutional copyright policy as well as all other copyright laws. More information is available in College Policy 2.51.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Any student should notify the instructor immediately if special assistance or devices are needed to accommodate a disability. The College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and makes every effort to ensure disabled persons admitted to the College as students or employed by the College are afforded all the rights and privileges provided to them by state and federal law. To request academic accommodations for a disability, contact the Disability Support Services at 417-447-8189 or disabilityservices@otc.edu. Students are required to provide documentation of disability to Disability Support Services prior to receiving accommodations.

Dropping the Class

You are responsible for understanding the College’s procedures for dropping a class. If you stop participating in this class but do not follow proper procedures for dropping the class, you will receive a failing grade. To drop a class, you must complete the necessary form in Student Services or via the AccessOTC tab in MyOTC. Failure to withdraw properly from classes has a detrimental effect on your grade point average and your future educational goals. The date for the last day to withdraw from a course is listed in the current Academic Calendar available from Academic Affairs.

Administrative Withdrawal from an Online Course

It is the policy of the College that a student will be administratively withdrawn from a course due to lack of attendance in seated classes or nonparticipation in online classes. (Policy 5.36)

An instructor will administratively withdraw a student from class if that student meets either of the following criteria in an online course:

- Does not attend the course for 14 consecutive days without contacting the instructor in a 16-week course, 7 consecutive days in an 8-week course, etc.
  - Federal regulations require a slight change in our definition of attendance in an online course. Students must have logged in and participated in an academically related activity to be counted as attended. Thereby, just “clicking in” does not constitute attendance. Academically related activities may include discussions, quizzes, assignments, etc.
- Does not submit total assignments equating to 20% of total semester assignments (e.g., assignments, discussions, exam, homework, etc.)

Students should be aware that administrative withdrawal for lack of attendance or nonparticipation may reduce the amount of financial aid they receive, delay their graduation or necessitate repayment of aid already received and does not relieve their obligation to pay all tuition and fees due to the College.

Grievance Procedures

Students should always bring any concerns about the course directly to the instructor’s attention. Always give your instructor an opportunity to help you before taking any other action. If your concern cannot be resolved with the instructor, you should send an email documenting your concerns to the following officials:

- Program Director, Dr. Larry Brethower, brethowl@otc.edu
- Dean, Dr. Sherry Taylor, taylors@otc.edu
- OTC Online Department, online@otc.edu

Students having complaints that cannot be readily resolved through normal channels may bring their complaint to the Dean of Student Development, Information Commons 219-G2, 417-447-6966 or greggk@otc.edu.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Ozarks Technical Community College prohibits discrimination and harassment and provides equal opportunities in its admissions, educational programs, activities, and employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, disabilities that include HIV and AIDS, and medical conditions. Bona fide occupational qualifications will be allowed in those instances where age, gender, or physical requirements apply to the appropriate and efficient administration of the position.

Attached Files:
- HIS-170 Spring 2014 Syllabus.pdf
- HIS-170 Spring 2014 Syllabus.rtf