COURSE SYLLABUS
FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION
DAY
OFFICE HOURS
(EST)
Instructor
Amy Hall Vernon
Monday
12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Phone Number
407-261-3971
Tuesday
1:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Herzing e-mail
[email protected]
Wednesday
08:00 am – 04:00 pm
Thursday
12:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Instructional Delivery Method
Class Location
On Campus
Orlando
Semester
Spring Term B
Course Code
PT 260
Course Title:
Professional Issues
Discussion of topics related to the physical therapy profession, including current healthcare and physical
therapy trends, Medicare Prospective Payment System (PPS), research, evidence-based practice, licensure,
and other legal and ethical aspects that influence current physical therapist assistant practice will be covered.
Course
Description
2 Semester Credit Hours
Credit Hours
Contact Hours
Study Time
Lecture Hours
Laboratory Hours
Internship/Externship/
Clinical/Practicum Hours
Total Contact Hours
30
0
0
30
Lecture, Lab, or Internship/Externship/Clinical/Practicum hours as indicated on the syllabus represent
scheduled hours spent engaged in learning activities. Students should expect to spend a minimum of two
additional hours engaged in learning activities outside of class for each one hour identified as lecture;
students should expect to spend one hour engaged in learning activities outside of class for each two hours
of scheduled laboratory time. Learning activities outside of class support the achievement of one or more
course learning objectives and may be spent reading textbook material, completing homework assignments,
preparing for lab assignments, engaged in drill and practice exercises, working on case studies, completing
workbook activities, or conducting library research. Additional study time outside of scheduled
Internship/Externship/Clinical hours is typically not expected.
The total amount of time that students spend engaged in learning activities is consistent, regardless of
instructional delivery method. For example, students enrolled a three credit lecture course should expect to
spend 45 hours in scheduled class time and an additional 90 hours engaged in learning activities outside of
the classroom. Online or blended students should expect to spend the equivalent total of 135 hours engaged
in learning activities if they are enrolled in the same course.
Determination of the amount of time that a student should expect to spend engaged in learning activities is
based upon faculty judgment regarding the average student. The amount of time spent engaged in learning
activities is expected to vary among students, based upon previous knowledge of the content, learning style,
learning ability, difficulty of the course, and student motivation.
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The timeframes provided below are estimates based upon the average student.
Guide to
Student
Engagement
in Learning
Activities
Course
Length
Lower level reading (10-20 pages)
Higher level reading (10-20 pages)
Construction of 1 page paper (250 words)
Development of 10 minute speech
Watch video lecture
Read, research and respond to discussion board posting
Preparation for unit examination
1 hour
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
1 hour
1 hour
2 hours
8 Weeks
PT 251: Neurological Patient Care
Prerequisites
PT 220: Orthopedic Patient Care
PT 210: Clinical Practicum Preparation
Co-requisites
PT 240: Patient Care for Special Populations
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
Course
Learning
Objectives
CAPTE
Competencies
1.
2.
3.
Apply principles of legal, ethical, and safe practice as related to patient care and fiscal management.
(3-Applying)
Develop a plan for personal career development and lifelong learning. (3-Applying)
Utilize volunteerism, advocacy, and leadership skills through participation in professional and/or
community organizations. (3-Applying)
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Analyze the impact of accurate and timely documentation on billing and reimbursement.
2. Differentiate when clarification of the Plan of Care with the physical therapist would be necessary.
3. Analyze when interventions are stopped due to patient status changes.
4. Assess challenges within the PT/PTA relationship.
5. Identify the role of PTAs in discharge planning or follow up with patients.
6. Select examples of when the Plan of Care or direction to perform an intervention is beyond the
scope of a physical therapist assistant, and describe the corresponding action steps.
7. Differentiate between legal, ethical, and safe practice standards.
8. Analyze the importance of abiding by legal, ethical, and safe practice standards.
9. Describe the role of healthcare literature in the physical therapist assistant practice.
10. Discuss ways to improve awareness of social responsibility, citizenship, and advocacy including
participation in community and service organizations and activities.
11. Identify personal aspiration for career development and lifelong learning opportunities.
12. Discuss the importance of the involvement of qualified physical therapist assistants in the clinical
education of physical therapist assistant students.
13. Assess current level of preparedness for the National Physical Therapy Assistant Exam.
14. Identify areas of academic weakness in preparation for the National Physical Therapy Assistant
Exam including, but not limited to, neuromuscular, musculoskeletal, therapeutic modalities,
equipment and devices, pathologies, and safety.
15. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders including but not limited to interprofessional team
members, consumers, payers, and policymakers.
16. Judge, when appropriate, how to report suspected cases of fraud and abuse in the physical therapy
profession.
17. Analyze behavior that is fraudulent, abusive, consistent with ethical standards, and consistent with
the APTA’s Values Based Behavior for the PTA.
18. Formulate a plan that increases provision of patient centered interprofessional collaborative care.
Program Learning Outcome
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Objective Supported
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Program
Learning
Outcomes
Supported
Required
Textbook(s)
1. Demonstrate safe and effective technical skills during the provision of
physical therapy within the scope of an entry-level physical therapy assistant.
3. Articulate effective and culturally inclusive communication to establish
relationships with diverse patients and team members.
1, 2
3
Giles, S. (2010) Physical therapist assistant exam: the complete study guide.Scarborough, MN:
Scorebuilders.
O’Sullivan, S., &Siegelman, R. (2013). PTA Examination Review and Study Guide. Evanston, IL: TherapyEd.
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TOPICS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Unit
1
Unit
2
3/7/17
3/14/17
Topic(s): Review syllabi, Test Taking Tips/National Exam
Strategy
Reading: Scorebuilders 3 - 43
Assignment(s) (Ag):
1. Pretest Mock – 3/14
2. MS Review – 3/14
3. MS Practice Questions – 3/14
4. Basecamp Muscoloskeletal – 3/14
Assessment(s) (As):
1. Debate A – 3/14
2. Assignment #1: Interactions and
Communications – 3/14
3. Pretest Test Assessment – 3/14
Topic(s): Debate A, Health Insurance, MS Review, Quiz,
Review
Reading: Musculoskeletal system, Basecamp reading,
APTA website: http://www.apta.org/Payment/
Assignment(s):
1. NS Practice Questions –3/21
2. NS Review – 3/21
3. Basecamp Neuromuscular – 3/21
Assessment(s):
1. Assignment #2: Personal Development Plan
3/21
2. Debate B - 3/21
Course
Learning
Objective
Supported
1, 2, 3, 4, 5,
6, 14, 15
Points
Possible
Debate –
7%
DUE
DATE
Next
Tuesday
Basecamp
– 2%
Practice
Questions –
1.6%
Assign 1 –
3%
11, 14
Debate –
7%
Next
Tuesday
Basecamp
– 2%
Practice
Questions –
1.6%
Daily Quiz –
2%
Assign 2 –
2%
Unit
3
Unit
4
3/21/17
3/28/17
Topic(s): Debate B, Risk Management/Ethics, NS:
Review, Quiz, and Review
Reading: Neuromuscular and nervous system, basecamp
Assignment(s):
1. Basecamp Cardiopulmonary – 3/28
7, 8, 12, 14,
15, 16, 17
Topic(s): Midterm
Assignment(s):
1. Basecamp Non-systems - 4/4
2. Equipment/Modalities Practice Questions – 4/4
3. E/M Review – 4/4
Assessment(s):
1. Midterm – 3/28
2. Assignment #3: Fraud and Abuse – 4/4
3. Midterm Test Assessment – 4/4
4. Debate C – 4/4
14
Pretest
Assessment
– 1%
Basecamp
– 2%
Next
Tuesday
Debate –
7%
Next
Tuesday
Basecamp
– 2%
Practice
Questions –
1.6%
Daily Quiz –
2%
Unit
5
4/4/17
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Topic(s): Debate C, Teaching and Learning Styles,
APTA, Equipment: Review, Quiz and Review
Reading: Read Equipment and Devices; Therapeutic
Modalities
1. Other Systems Practice Questions Practice
Questions – 4/11
2. Other Systems Review – 4/11
9, 14, 15
Assign 3 –
3%
Debate –
7%
Next
Tuesday
Basecamp
– 2%
Last Date of Revision
TOPICS AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Course
Learning
Objective
Supported
Basecamp Other Systems – (do before 30 day
subscription is finished)
Assessment(s):
1. Assignment #4: Communication - 4/11
2. Debate D – 4/11
3.
Points
Possible
DUE
DATE
Practice
Questions –
1.6%
Daily Quiz –
2%
Assign 4 –
2%
Unit
6
Unit
7
Unit
8
4/11/17
4/18/17
4/25/17
4/26/17
Topic(s): Debate D, Laws and Rules, Other Systems:
Review, Quiz, and Review
Reading: Read Other Systems
1. Safety and Protection/PR/Research– 4/18
2. S/P, PR, R Review – 4/18
Assessment(s):
1. Assignment #5: Laws and Rules – 4/18
2. Debate E - 4/18
Topic(s): Final/Retake
Assessment(s): Final
14
Basecamp
Review
Rational for Answers
Debate
Daily Quizzes
National Exam Practice Tests
Final
Totals
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Daily Quiz –
2%
10, 14, 18
Assignments
Next
Tuesday
Practice
Questions –
1.6%
Topic(s): Debate E, Safety and Professional Roles:
Review, quiz, and review,
Reading: Read Safety and Professional Roles
Teaching/Learning; Evidence Based Practice
Assessment(s):
1. Assignment #6 – Volunteer Hours – 4/25
2. Portfolio Due (fill out resume, immunization
documents, CPR, self-assessment, generic
abilities, skills list, clinical exposure chart,
volunteer hours (if completed), participation log
for SAPTA – 4/25
Grade Summary
Professionalism
Midterm
7, 8, 14
Midterm
Assessment
– 1%
Debate –
7%
Assign 5 –
2%
Debate –
7%
Next
Tuesday
Practice
Questions –
1.6%
Daily Quiz –
2%
Assign #6 –
1%
12%
Points
3%
15%
10%
12%
4%
7%
16%
10%
12%
12%
100%
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Letter Grade
Quality
Points
Percentage Range
A
4.00
90.00-100.00
B
3.00
80.00-89.99
C
2.00
76.00-79.99
F
0.00
75.99 or below
POLICIES
University policies, such as attendance philosophy, notification of absences, extenuating circumstances, accommodation
requests, academic dishonesty, grading and grading symbols, and student conduct are included in the University catalog. Students
should reference the catalog for the complete listing of policies.
Note: In some cases, program and/or course specific information may be appended to the syllabus. In these instances,
students must consider the syllabus to be inclusive of any appended information, and as such, students must adhere to
all course requirements as described in the document in its entirety.
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PTA Appendices
General Policies for PTA:
Please refer to PTA Student Handbook for details on University and Program Policies. Students are expected to adhere to the
policies and procedures of Herzing University at all times.
The student will:
1. Actively participate in class.
2. Organize ideas in a logical and purposeful way, using effective verbal and nonverbal skills to explain those ideas in a
variety of oral communication interactions.
3. Articulate ideas or problems.
4. Produce appropriately written documents that are legible, grammatical correct and accurate
5. Use appropriate problem-solving methods
6. Demonstrate professional behavior by coming to class on time, being prepared and assuming responsibility for
learning.
7. Demonstrate understanding and use of attentive, effective, and respectful listening behaviors in oral communications
situations.
8. Demonstrate analysis of information to support a chosen viewpoint with attention to consequences.
9. Treat others with respect and dignity, recognizing and accepting individual and cultural differences.
Participation and Professionalism
Students are expected to display behavior consistent with the ethical standards of professionalism and participation, according
to the APTA, the PT-PTA profession and Herzing University PRICE Model. Over the course of the term, you will be able to earn
points in this category by engaging in the following professionalism skills (these are examples, but not limited to):
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
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On time for class/events
Notification of absences
Appropriate dress for class/lab/presentations (have lab clothing daily)
Assignments turned in by due date/time
Preparation for class demonstrated by an ability to answer instructor, classmates and guest lecturers questions
Participation in class discussion, activities, group activities, assignments
Respectable communication with classmates, patients, and or instructors
Participation in keeping lab and classroom clean
Teaching Methods
Lecture, discussion, role play, assigned readings, videos, demonstrations, laboratory practice, case studies, guest speakers,
assignments, quizzes, journaling, group assignments, and debates may be used as teaching methods in this class.
Didactic vs. Lab Courses
In all classes that have a lab component, both the lab portion of the class as well as the didactic portion of the class must be
passed with a 76% in order to pass the entire class. Students who fail to pass either the didactic or the lab sections will receive
an "F" for the class and will need to retake the class again to proceed in the PTA curriculum.
Immunizations
Verification of immunization history on the health form including Hepatitis B immunization series and a current TB/PPD is
required of all students enrolled in PTA core classes. Additional verification of the status of a student’s health may be required
during the program if deemed necessary to meet safety requirements. TB tests/PPD must be kept current annually from the start
date of the program to the completion of the final clinical. Documentation for all immunizations and pre-clinical requirements
must be up to date with the ACCE at all times. Failure to meet these requirements will result in the student’s inability to
participate in the class, field trip, or clinical, and any related assignments directly related to the class/field trip/clinical. It is the
student’s responsibility to ensure that all immunizations are up to date.
Grade Questions
If you have a concern about a grade, you must discuss it with your instructor within one week from the time that the assignment
has been graded or it will not be eligible for review.
Changes to the Syllabus
Please note, this syllabus is subject to change. A syllabus is an initial course guideline. Your instructor may adjust or alter
scheduled activities, deliverables, and class policies in accordance with the Herzing Undergraduate Catalogue
http://www.herzing.edu/files/herzing-university-undergraduate-catalog.pdf to increase student learning. Your instructor posts all
syllabus changes on blackboard and discusses them in class. It is the student’s responsibility to attend class and be attentive to
all blackboard communication.
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Please verify that you have read the syllabi by going into Blackboard and answering “true” to the following statement:
I have carefully read the syllabus and agree to abide by all classroom polices.
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Assignments/Assessments/Miscellaneous
National Exam Review Questions – TherapyEd
Students must successfully complete 75 questions from the Other Systems: Metabolic and Endocrine, Gastrointestinal,
Genitourinary and Nonsystem domains from TherapyEd’s PTA Examination Review and Study Guide before the end of the
term. Please select all categories and all types of reasoning. Please keep randomized turned on. Students will turn in a
printout or email a screenshot of their performance to the primary instructor prior to finals. Students must pass the generated
exam with a 76% to receive credit for the questions. Students may generate multiple exams. Students may use any resource to
pass the exam. The grade received on the printout/email will be inputted into the gradecenter on Blackboard. Although it is not
required to take all questions from each sections, it is highly recommended that students take all the questions in each section in
order to better prepare for the National Exam and final for the class.
Assignments (1-7)
15%
All assignments must be turned in no later than the beginning of the scheduled class time on the due date. Do not leave
assignments under office doors. Any assignment turned in after the due date time will be accepted until the end of the PTA
scheduled class day of that date but will be lowered one complete grade. Assignments submitted after the end of the PTA
scheduled class day will not be accepted and the student will receive a “0.”
Assignment #1:
PT/PTA Interactions and Communication in Patient Care Assessment
(3%)
Throughout the course of the term, students will discuss PT/PTA interactions and communication in patient care.
Students will be required to submit a 1-2 page paper using the case study provided in the classroom section of
Blackboard that addresses the following topics:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Best Treatment Practices for this patient
When clarification of the POC with the PT would be necessary when treating this patient
Any patient status changes that would result in stopping intervention
Describe ways in which the PTA would participate in the discharge planning of a patient
Discuss when the POC or an intervention is beyond the scope of a PTA, and/or possible action steps to
address these specific for this patient.
Discuss how to best communicate the above mentioned areas with the PT in order to maintain a good
relationship with the PT. What might be some barriers to this relationship?
Formulate a plan on how you as a PTA can increase provision of patient centered interprofessional
collaborative care for this patient.
The individual will be graded on their ability to discuss and elaborate on the above topics.
Assignment #2:
(2%)
Personal Development Plan – Write a paragraph describing your weak areas. List 2-3 specific strategies that will be
employedto work on these areas. You must list at least 3 courses total that you would like to attend as part of this
plan. Be very specific (ie research course titles) on which courses you will attend by which date. Utilize the APTA
website and other resources for information on available continuing education courses.
Ex. Decreased skills in documentation
Strategies:
1. Take APTA’s documentation class
2. Have respected peer review documentation notes and have them give me feedback
3. Review documentation textbook.
Ex. More experience in Pediatrics
Strategies:
1. I will attend Leslie Adler’s “Hypotonicity for the Child with CP” course.
2. I will earn certifications in NDT by 2020.
Assignment #3:
Fraud and Abuse
(3%)
Submit assignment #3 using Blackboard. You will attach the assignment using Safe Assign.
After reading the following scenario, answer the following questions using a short answer/essay format.
You are a senior PT in an outpatient facility that contracts with the county government. You treat county workers, with
reimbursement provided by a third-party payer. When you have a patient who has a work-related injury, you send the
initial evaluation--including your diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care--to the insurance company's case coordinator.
Based on the information you provided, the insurance company sets a global fee for treating the patient. Your clinic
manager tells you the number of patient visits covered by the global fee, per the clinic's fee schedule, and strongly
encourages you to try to discharge the patient within that number of visits.
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During your annual review, your administrators discuss with you the number of times you did not discharge patients
within the timeframe suggested by the clinic manager. (In each case you felt the patient was best served by making
additional visits.) While these statistics are not supposed to directly affect your review, the discussion gives you pause:
The figures show that your patients had the longest lengths of stay of those of any PT at the facility. Perhaps not
coincidentally, your overall review is not as positive as you had hoped it would be.
After the annual review, you look at your caseload and see that a current patient, Mr Jeffries, is at the end of the
number of visits allotted by the global fee for his care. The previous day you had told him that although he nearly was
ready for discharge, he probably would benefit from additional physical therapy. Mr Jeffries welcomed the opportunity
for additional visits. But now, as you review his case, you are inclined instead to give him a detailed home exercise
program and discharge him.
On his next visit, Mr Jeffries expresses surprise at his imminent discharge and says he doesn't feel quite ready to
manage his complete program on his own. He asks you point-blank the cause of your abrupt turnabout. The question
spurs you to reflect on your motivation for the decision to discharge.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
What does the situation require of you? Is this behavior that is fraudulent or abusive? Is the behavior consistent
with ethical standards, and consistent with the APTA’s Values Based Behavior for the PTA? Why or why not?
Is this an issue of safety?
What ethical principle/s and values may be involved?
Would it be best, for personal or other reasons, for you to remain silent? Why or why not?
Who are the other major stakeholders? Other than the patient and you, who or what else may be affected by this
situation?
What are the consequences of your action or inaction?
Have any laws been broken?
Should this be reported? If the answer is yes, how do you report it and to whom?
Assignment #4:
Communication Assignment
(2%)
This term students are taught how important it is to be a part of the APTA and to be an advocate for the profession. In
order to complete this assignment, please

Demonstrate communication with policy makers such as writing your congressman - Requests will be made by
FPTA/APTA to contact your congressmen for different reasons throughout the year. Please provide proof that you
have participated.
OR

Write a short essay on "what it takes" to be an effective communicator. State how you can and will communicate
effectively with all stakeholders including but not limited to interprofessional team members, consumers, payers,
and policymakers. Be specific about your techniques with each population. State how the techniques differ and
are similar among the different stakeholders.
Assignment #5:
Laws and Rules
Complete the laws and rules homework.
(2%)
Assignment #6:
Summary of volunteer hours and participation in the SAPTA to date
(1%)
Please provide a summary of volunteer hours you have completed to date. Write a paragraph or two discussing the
site(s) at which you volunteered either during this program, or prior to. Also discuss your participation in the SAPTA
and the committees and work you have been involoved in. Emphasize how your role as a volunteer/participant
impacted the event/club and the participants as a whole. Please discuss how these hours have improved your
awareness of social responsibility, citizenship, and advocacy by participating in community and service
organizations and activities. Please note that observation hours, continuing education, and work hours do not count
towards these hours. Volunteer hours must be completed in the health care field. Documentation of 10 volunteer
hours will be due at the end of Clinical Practicum II (PT 281).
Assignment #7:
Test Analysis Form
(2%)
You will fill out an analysis of your performance on the pre-test and the midterm tests. You will fill out the provided form
assessing the questions you get incorrect. Using this form, you will analyze whether you missed the question due to
academic, test taking, or decision making reasons. You will then analyze on the form your strengths and weaknesses
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and how you will work on improving for next time. All forms for each week will be turned prior to entering the next
class.
Scorebuilders Basecamp
10%
Students during weeks 2 – 6 will turn in a screenshot proving that they have completed the week’s assignment in
Scorebuilders Basecamp. Students are required to do the reading for the week, watch the videos, and to take the
exams for the weeks assignment. By printing off the screenshot of the checkmarked sections and your exam score,
you are saying that you have completed the assigned sections.
Facilitation of Review
12%
One of the ways that a student can demonstrate understanding of learning is to be able to show it or teach it to another
student. To that end, you will help others study for the National Exam by creating a review activity for your peers. Time
in each class will be dedicated to prepare for the exam by using YOUR review activities.
Students will be broken into 5 groups. Each group will be assigned to facilitate a review for their classmates to re-teach
the “muddiest areas” in the curriculum identified by previous cohorts. The review should last for around 30 minutes.
Please choose review formats that will maximize your time to get through the topics in an efficient but thorough
manner. You will use the Topics for Professional Issues Presentation to guide what is in your review. You will not be
able to cover all of the topics listed; however, you will be graded on time management, thoroughness of the review, and
effectiveness of the review. The format of the review is up to you as a group. A review sheet or powerpoint can be
used to help guide the discussion, but is not required.
Assigned Chapters:
Musculoskeletal System
Neuromuscular and Nervous System
Equipment and Devices; Therapeutic Modalities
Safety and Protection; Professional Responsibilities
Other Systems
Explanation of rationale for answers to questions:
4%
Students will be expected to verbally explain (to the instructor and to the class) at random the rationale for the answer
to the quiz questions if called upon in class. The student shall demonstrate full knowledge of the content of the
question, and elaborate on the topic as needed to teach the class. Student is encouraged to demonstrate if applicable.
Grading scale: Excellent explanation/demonstration=5 Good explanation=4 Fair explanation=3 Poor explanation=2
Poor knowledge of subject matter=1 No knowledge of subject matter=0
Debate
7%
In groups of 2-3: present in debate format 1 of 4 topics. You will be assigned a group. You will be assigned in favor of or
against the topic.
Topics:
A. The importance of the involvement of qualified physical therapist assistants in the clinical
education of physical therapist assistant students (ie: Having a PT as a CI versus a PTA as a CI).
B. The ability of PTAs to perform joint mobilizations and sharp debridement in practice
C. The pros and cons of the PTA joining the APTA/FPTA
D. The pros and cons of emphasizing interprofessional collaboration in physical therapy.
E. The benefits and challenges of utilizing Evidence Based Practice during everyday clinical practice
Each debate is allowed 40 minutes:
1. group 1: 5 minutes to present
2. group 2: 5 minutes to present
3. group 1: 3 minute rebuttal
4. group 2: 3 minute rebuttal
5. group 1: 2-3 minutes closing statement
6. group 2: 2-3 minutes closing statement
7. class questions
Each student is expected to speak and should speak equally. Each group will submit documentation of resources and
references (APA format) used to research the topic. The debaters will be responsible for answering all questions asked by the
class and the professor. The total Debate should last no more than 45 minutes to complete. See Debate Rubric for grading.
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National Exam Practice Questions - Blackboard
10%
Students must complete weekly National Exam Practice questions on Blackboard. Students may take the exam as many times
as needed to achieve the desired score. No curving will be given to the quizzes. Students are encouraged to review the results
of the exam, to review material as needed, and then to retake the exam. The exams must be taken by Monday night at midnight
following the week they are assigned.
Weekly Quizzes in Class
16%
Quizzes will be given weekly on National Exam Review, Scorebuilders readings, items on the content lists, as well as general
content covered in class. Quizzes will be on the material from the week before. A student will receive a “0” for that day’s quiz if
the student is unexcused absent or late.
Tests
24%
Pretest
Students will be required to take 3 “Mock” National Exam tests on Blackboard. The Pre-Test will be submitted during the first
week of the term. It will be performed in a 4 hour block utilizing Respondus. It will be graded as complete or incomplete.
Students will not receive a “grade” for this test. It is for assessment purposes only; however, failure to complete the practice test
could result in receiving a “0” on the test section in the grade book.
Students scoring below a 45% on the Pretest will be required to submit a study plan for the National Exam in an individual
meeting with the instructor during the second week of class.
Midterm
12%
A cumulative exam will be given at midterm. Exams must be taken on campus at the assigned time. All tests will be
administered on the scheduled dates. Mock exams MUST BE completed by the posted time and date. No make-ups will be
permitted AFTER the posted date and time during finals week unless pre-approved by the ACCE and Program Director. An
100% will be placed in the gradebook under Midterm and Final Exam once the student receives a passing grade of 60% on the
Midterm. Scores of less than 60% will receive a 0% in the grade book.
Final
12%
A cumulative exam will be given at final. Exams must be taken on campus at the assigned time. All tests will be administered
on the scheduled dates. Mock exams MUST BE completed by the posted time and date. No make-ups will be permitted
AFTER the posted date and time during finals week unless pre-approved by the ACCE and Program Director. An 100% will be
placed in the gradebook under Midterm and Final Exam once the student receives a passing grade of 65% on the Midterm.
Scores of less than 65% will receive a 0% in the grade book.
Retake
A retake exam will be given after the final exam. A score of over 65% on the retake can be used to replace a Midterm or Final
grade of "0." A 100% will be placed in the gradebook for tests over 65% on the Retake for either the midterm or the final.
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