Course Syllabus

 

 

COURSE IDENTIFICATION

 

Course Prefix/Number:                                                                          ALHE-103

Course Title:                                                                                          Rehabilitation/Restorative Aide

Division:                                                                                                Allied Health

Program:                                                                                                Vocational

Credit Hours:                                                                                         2

Initiation/Revised Date:                                                                         Fall 2005

 

 

CLASSIFICATION OF INSTRUCTION

 

Vocational

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

The manual was designed to be a supplement to a 2 credit course, Rehabilitation Aide.  This course deals with

The different types of rehabilitation team members, including Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech

Language Pathologist and Nursing.  It provides excellent information as needed for implementing a successful rehabilitation aide program.  It provides a reference for diagnosis, protocol and precautions.

 

This course is not intended to replace a registered or licensed professional, who has additional training, beyond this course.  Increased training can be facilitated by utilizing professional therapist in your facility.

This course is presented with the goal of improving the quality of Resident care by providing information, hands-on activities and training to the Certified Nursing Assistant.

 

PREREQUISITES AND/OR COREQUISITES

 

Must have a Certified Nurse Aide Certificate in the State of Kansas.

 

TEXTS 

Delmar, “Restorative Care:  Fundamentals for Certified Nursing Assistants”, Acello, Barbara.

 

 

COURSE OUTCOMES :

 

Upon completion of this course, the student should:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy of rehabilitation.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of  resource information regarding aging, the disease process, and basic anatomy.
  3. Demonstrate hands-on experience with exercises, protocol and precautions, as needed for a Rehabilitation Aide Program.
  4. Demonstrate verbal presentation and written paper  presentation.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of opportunities to develop caregiver skills of empathy, interest and concern towards the disabled

 

COURSE COMPETENCIES

 

At the completion of the course, the student should:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophy of rehabilitation.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of  resource information regarding aging, the disease process, and basic anatomy.
  3. Demonstrate hands-on experience with exercises, protocol and precautions, as needed for a Rehabilitation Aide Program.
  4. Demonstrate verbal presentation and written paper  presentation.
  5. Demonstrate an understanding of opportunities to develop caregiver skills of empathy, interest and concern towards the disabled

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

This course will be taught in seven sessions.  The course will use the assigned book, beginning the first session with introductions, syllabus discussions, assignments, and responsibilities for the completion of the class.  Class work will begin in the first session, at the front of the book.  The course will proceed through the book, with completion of all of the chapters.  It is the responsibility of the student to prepare as needed, prior to class.  The final session will include completion of the material, as needed, final test, inservice presentations, practicum activities and discussion regarding symptom’s activity.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

 

Lectures, hands-on activities, videos, lab, paper and presentations

        

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS AND METHOD OF EVALUATION

 

Must attend all classes.  Paper and presentations-100 points, Practicum/lab activity (two)-40 points,

Symptoms activity (three)-60 points and Final Exam is 300 points.

 

GRADING SCALE                        

     A=        450-500

     B=        400-449

     C=        350-399

     D=        300-349

     F           <300 points

 

Attendance Policy

 

Absences that occur due to students participating in official college activities are excused except in those cases where outside bodies, such as the State Board of Nursing, have requirements for minimum class minutes for each student. Students who are excused will be given reasonable opportunity to make up any missed work or receive substitute assignments from the instructor and should not be penalized for the absence.  Proper procedure should be followed in notifying faculty in advance of the student’s planned participation in the event.  Ultimately it is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor in advance of the planned absence.

 

Unless students are participating in a school activity or are excused by the instructor, they are expected to attend class.  If a student’s absences exceed one-hundred (100) minutes per credit hour for the course or, in the case of on-line or other non-traditional courses, the student is inactive for one-eighth of the total course duration, the instructor has the right, but is not required, to withdraw a student from the course.  Once the student has been dropped for excessive absences, the registrar’s office will send a letter to the student, stating that he or she has been dropped.  A student may petition the chief academic officer for reinstatement by submitting a letter stating valid reasons for the absences within one week of the registrar’s notification.  If the student is reinstated into the class, the instructor and the registrar will be notified. 

 

Academic Integrity

NCCC expects every student to demonstrate ethical behavior with regard to academic pursuits.  Academic integrity in coursework is a specific requirement.  Definitions, examples, and possible consequences for violations of Academic Integrity, as well as the appeals process, can be found in the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and/or Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.

 

Cell Phone Policy

 

Student cell phones and pagers must be turned off during class times. Faculty may approve an exception for special circumstances.

 

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT GAIN

Pre- and post tests will be administered to determine student gain or lack thereof.

Both student and instructor will analyze student gain at the conclusion of the course.

 

Note:

Information and statements in this document are subject to change at the discretion of NCCC.  Changes will be published in writing and made available to students.

 

NOTE: If you are a student with a disability who may need accommodation(s) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please notify the Director of Advising and Counseling, Chanute Campus, Student Union, 620-431-2820 ext 280 or the Dean, Ottawa Campus, 785-242-2607 ext 312, as soon as possible.  You will need to bring your documentation for review in order to determine reasonable accommodations, and then we can assist you in arranging any necessary accommodations.