Houston Community College
Coleman Campus for Health Sciences
Health Care Career Academy
Spring 2015
CRN 50969/50970 (16 wks)
Instructor: Monica Chavez, MSW
Contact information: [email protected] ph.713-718-7362 Suite:424
CRN: 50970 (T/TH 3:30p-5:30p) & 50969 (MW 11:30p-1:30p)
Class Room: 466 Coleman College Campus
Office Hours: Friday 8:00a-4:00p
Catalog Description: TECM 1303-Technical Calculations for Health Sciences Credit 3 (2 Lecture,
2 Lab)
Prerequisite:
Dual credit,High school graduate or GED and acceptance into program.
Course Description: Specific mathematical calculations required by business, industry, and health
occupations as it relates to Health Science.
Learning Outcomes: Solve technical math problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and
division; convert between whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals; perform calculations
involving percent, ratios, and proportions; and convert numbers to different units of measurement
(standard and/or metric) by:
1. Demonstrate Basic Math Review
1.1 Define the key terms that relate to basic mathematical calculations
1.2 Calculate basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
1.3 Calculate multiplication of exponents
1.4 Perform mathematical sentences using the order of operating theory
2. Demonstrate Roman numerals and Military Time
2.1 Define the key terms that relate to Roman numerals and military time
2.2 Demonstrate how to convert Arabic numerals into Roman numerals
2.3 Convert times from 12-hour clock to a 24-hour clock, and vice versa.
3. Demonstrate use of Fractions
3.1 Define the key terms that relate to fractions.
3.2 Identify situations in health care that benefit the use of fractions
3.3 Perform the following mathematical operations involving fractions with : addition,
subtraction, multiplication and division
4. Demonstrate use of Word Problems, Percentages, and Decimals
4.1 Define the key terms that relate to word problems, percentages, and decimals
4.2 Identify key terms in a word problem and compute the problem
4.3 Identify situations in health care that benefit from using percentages and decimals
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4.4 Manipulate decimal & percentage computations
4.5 Convert numbers between their fraction, decimal, and percentage forms
5. Demonstrate use of Ratios and Proportions
5.1 Define the key terms related to Ratios and Proportions
5.2Identify the proper way to set up ratios
5.3 List proportions found in the health care field
5.4 Demonstrate how to solve for “X”
5.5 Use medication formulas to solve word problems
6. Understand and demonstrate the Metric System
6.1 Identify the key prefixes and word roots related to the metric system
6.2 Convert between base unit metric measurements
6.3 Solve proportional problems
6.4 Calculate mass and volume medication problems
7. Understand the U.S. Customary Units & the Apothecary System
7.1 Define the key terms related to U. S. Customary & the Apothecary System
7.2 Identify base measurement units used in the apothecary system
7.3 Calculate equivalent measurements between the U. S. Customary & the Apothecary
System
8. Understand and demonstrate Application of Measurement and Dose Conversion
8.1 Define the key terms that relate to measurement and dose conversion
8.2 Identify common abbreviations in health care field
8.3 Interpret basic physician orders
8.4 Use the appropriate equivalents to solve conversion problems using the metric,
apothecary, and U.S. Customary systems
9. Demonstrate the use of Graphs
9.1 Define the key terms related to graphs as a tool of organization
9.2 Discuss how tools can be used in health care fields
9.3 Transcribe information on the correct chart
9.4Create line, bar and circle graphs
Course Textbooks:
Required Texts:
Saunder’s Math Skills for Health Professionals
Hickey
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Elsevier Saunders
Attendance Policy:
Refer to the Houston Community College System college catalog
0 Day -100%
1 Day-90%
2 Day-80%
3 Day-70%
4 Day- Administrative Withdrawal
All health care career students will refer to the HCC Student Handbook for specific policies
regarding this program.
Pagers / Cell Phones:
During classroom sessions and clinical, pagers and/or cell phones are not permitted.
Grading Scale:
90 – 100
80 – 89
75 – 79
69 – 74
A
B
C
D
4 Points
3 Points
2 Points
1 Points
69-below
F
0 Points
Grading Policies:
Eagle Online
Homework Packets
Exams
Final Exam
Attendance
15%
15%
20%
40%
10%
Exams:
These tests may consist of multiple choice, true/false, completion and /or short answer questions.
A grade of “C” must be maintained in order to remain in the program or proceed into the next
semester.
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Student Access and Success:
The Student Success center is available to all students and programs. If a student has a score on an exam
that is below a grade of “C” then he or she may be told to go see advisor Blackshear for consultation. The
student must set up their own appointment for seeking assistance with “The Center” for tutoring or advice
to manage their studies and courses.
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 respective College at the beginning of each semester. Faculty is authorized to provide only the
accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office.” If you have any questions, please
contact the Disability Counselor at Coleman.
Early Alert Syllabus Statement
The Houston Community College Early Alert program has been established to assist in the overall
effort to retain students who are at risk of failing, withdrawing, or dropping a course. This process
requires instructional faculty and student support staff to identify students who are performing poorly
as early as possible and provide relevant support services to help students overcome their
deficiencies. A student is identified when an instructor notices academic or personal difficulties that
affect student’s academic performance. The possible problem (s) could be tardiness, missed/failed test
scores, excessive absences, or a number of other circumstances. Once a referral is made counselors
will then contact students to discuss the issues and possible solutions to their academic difficulties.
HCCS course materials/student records will be maintained for five years. HCCS will not allow
records released to anyone unless specifically granted by the student.
Syllabus is subject to change.
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TECM 1303
Technical Calculations for Health Sciences
Student/Instructor Agreement
Student Responsibilities:
1. Adhere to all Health Care Career Academy Policies and Procedures as outlined in class
syllabus and HCCS student handbook.
2. Attendance policies of HCCS will be strictly enforced in this program. Non-compliance
may result in dismissal from this program.
3. Actively participate in lecture and skills sessions.
4. Avoid any disruptive or abusive behavior while in the learning sessions, and while in the
college facilities or its affiliates.
5. Be courteous and respectful to the instructors and guest lecturers.
6. Assist the instructors as directed.
7. Read the course textbook as assigned. Use either a medical dictionary or use internet
application.
8. Be responsible for the course objectives as discussed in the class.
9. A final grade of 75% or higher is required to pass any class in this program.
10. It is the student’s responsibility to sign a contract for every class that he/she attends in
this program. The student’s signature will verify that he/she has read the syllabus and
understands what is expected in this class/program. The course contract can be obtained
from the course content section of each course.
11. Complete all classroom assignments for grading on agreed date, and time. There is no
grace period for turning homework or exam (take home) in late.
12. Turn in all paperwork/assignments on time. There is no grace period. No assignment will
be accepted late. If Homework is not turned in by the hour agreed upon then the student
will receive a zero for the assignment. Homework assignments must be turned in through
use of Eagle Online and through use of student HCC email address.
13. When the student is absent, it is the student’s responsibility to communicate with the
instructor before class starts to obtain information from previous class.
14. You will be responsible for scheduling your tutorial session with Student Success
Center.
15. Follow the “chain of command” regarding questions or problems.
16. Academic dishonesty is grounds for immediate dismissal. If found cheating on homework
assignment or exam you will receive a zero as the grade.
17. No smoking or use of tobacco products in class, only in designated areas.
18. Any student who is late 14 minutes or less for class will be counted as tardy.
19. Any student who is more than 15 minutes late for class will be counted as absent.
20. A student must be on time for all exams. There is no grace period when an exam is
administered. 10 points will be subtracted from a student’s exam grade for tardiness
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(1 minute-14 minutes late). If the student is 15 minutes or more late to the exam/final or
absent then he/she will receive a grade of zero. There are no make ups given for any reason
for either chapter exams or final exams.
21. Tutoring is mandatory for any grade below 74. You are responsible for scheduling your
tutorial session.
Instructor Responsibilities:
1. Be helpful, courteous, and impartial during the class.
2. The instructor will grade all course materials in a timely fashion, review them when
possible.
3. The instructor will be available before or after class to discuss any questions related to
lectures, homework or exams.
4. The instructor will enter grades in www.jupiter.com for student information and progress.
This is discussed individually by making an appointment with the instructor.
5. The instructor will protect the confidentiality of the student’s progress.
6. The instructor will provide positive reinforcement for the student during learning process.
7. The instructor will be prepared for the class.
8. The course syllabus is provided through Eagle Online through HCC. The computer lab is
available on HCC Coleman campus and hours of operation are posted on online.
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HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEMS
COLEMAN HEALTH SCIENCE CAMPUS
HEALTH CARE CAREER ACADEMY
STUDENT CONTRACT
TECM 1303 Technical Calculations for Health Sciences
I, ___________________________________, hereby certify that I have read the course
(Print your name)
syllabus. I understand all the rules and regulation printed in the syllabus and will adhere
to these expectations. I understand what is expected of me throughout the term of this
course. I understand that Academic Dishonesty, cheating, is grounds for immediate
dismissal from the entire program.
_______________________
Date
_________________________________________
Student’s Signature
_________________________________________
Student’s ID Number
_______________________
Date
_________________________________________
Instructor’s Signature
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