ME 284: Process of Disease I
Based on 2022 MAERB standards and guidelines for the Medical Assisting Educational Programs. Students should be able to complete the following competencies:
- Identify or define certain diseases according to the body system
- Identify the populations at risk for certain diseases
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of various diseases
- State the prognosis or outcome
- Relay the possible treatments
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
- Utilize technological resources to research and interpret information ethically
Cognitive (Knowledge)
I.C.6 Identify the structure and function of the human body across the life span.
I.C.8 Identify common pathology related to each body system including:
a. signs
b. symptoms
c. etiology
V.C.17 Discuss the theories of:
a. Maslow
b. Erickson
c. Kubler-Ross
Affective
I.A.1 Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Human Diseases: A Systemic Approach; Eighth Edition; Mark Zelman, author; Pearson Ebook
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Missed Tests/Quizzes: Tests to be given periodically throughout the quarter will be announced. (The instructor reserves the right to test unannounced on lectured material.) Test that are missed must be made up within one week of returning to class. Students will be permitted to make up one missed test. The time/date of the makeup must be approved by the instructor.
Incomplete Policy: If there is an appropriate and documented reason that you are unable to complete a class you may be eligible for an “Incomplete” final grade. To be eligible for an incomplete you must be passing the class at the time of the final. If you receive an Incomplete, you need to make arrangements with the instructor to complete your outstanding work as soon as possible. Should an Incomplete remain unchanged past one year of the original course start date, it will automatically change to a failing grade.
Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as outlined, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.
Student Evaluation: Points will be accumulated for assignments and tests that are given during the quarter. A final exam will consist of 100 points and must be taken to complete the course.
| Disease Presentations (5 total) | 50 points per chapter | 200 |
| Tests (6 total) | 100 points | 600 |
| GE Assignment | 100 points | 100 |
| Final Examination (Ch. 7/8 Test) | 200 points | 200 |
| Total Points Possible | 1000 |
Grading Scales
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = below 60%
For medical assistant students in order for he/she to pass the class must receive an average of 70% or above in the given course AND obtain an average score on all competency evaluations within the given course. CAAHEP accreditation requires 100% of all medical assisting graduates pass 100% of all competencies.
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Week |
Chapter |
Assignment |
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Week 1 |
Syllabus/Course Overview Book Download Chapter 1 Lecture |
Read Chapter 1 Complete Vocabulary Worksheet |
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Week 2 |
Complete Chapter 1 Lecture and Review; Chapter 1 Test Begin Chapter 2 Lecture
**No School Friday, April 10th** |
Chapter 1 Test Read Chapter 2 – Begin Study Guide Disease Profile Assignments – Chapter 2 |
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Week 3 |
Complete Chapter 2 Lecture; Disease Presentations – Chapter 2; Study Guide Review
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Chapter 2 Test |
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Week 4 |
Chapter 3 Lecture; GE Assignment |
Disease Profile Assignments – Chapter 3 Read Chapter 3 *GE Assignment* Due 05/04/2020 Begin “Conference Packet” |
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Week 5 |
Conference Packet Work; Disease Profile Presentation – Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Lecture |
Read Chapter 4 and begin Study Guide Disease Profile Assignments – Chapter 4 |
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Week 6 |
Complete Chapter 4 Lecture Disease Profile Presentation – Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Lecture |
GE Assignment Due 5/4/2020 Chapter 4 Test Read Chapter 5 and begin Study Guide Disease Profile Assignments – Chapter 5 |
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Week 7 |
Complete Chapter 5 Lecture Disease Profile Presentation – Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Lecture |
Chapter 5 Test Read Chapter 6 and begin Study Guide Disease Profile Assignments – Chapter 6 |
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Week 8 |
Complete Chapter 6 Lecture Disease Presentations - Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Lecture |
Chapter 6 Test Read Chapter 7 and begin Study Guide Read Chapter 8 and begin Study Guide Disease Profile - Chapter 7 |
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Week 9 |
*Memorial Day – No School* Complete Chapter 7 Lecture Chapter 8 Lecture |
Complete Chapter 7 and 8 Study Guide Disease Profile Assignment – Chapter 8 |
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Week 10 |
Final Exam |
Chapter 7 and 8 Test |
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