SPAN 0020. Spanish for the Healthcare Professions
Units: 3
Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 2 or three years of high school Spanish with grade(s) of "C" or better
Hours: 54 lecture
Intermediate course in Spanish designed for students whose professional careers and personal interest take them to the healthcare field. Course enables students to convey conversations with Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Students develop basic and intermediate skills in the target language to carry on medical/nursing functions or tasks. Helpful for students who have a basic knowledge of Spanish whose goal is to apply the target language to a healthcare setting. (CSU)
SPAN 0020 - Spanish for the Healthcare Professions
http://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/span-0020/
Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of SPAN 2 or three years of high school Spanish with grade(s) of "C" or better Hours: 54 lecture Description: Intermediate course in Spanish designed for students whose professional careers and personal interest take them to the healthcare field. Course enables students to convey conversations with Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Students develop basic and intermediate skills in the target language to carry on medical/nursing functions or tasks. Helpful for students who have a basic knowledge of Spanish whose goal is to apply the target language to a healthcare setting. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Recognize and paraphrase intermediate level Spanish spoken at regular conversational speed in a healthcare setting. Produce accurate pronunciation with grammatically correct sentences in intermediate level conversations in a healthcare setting. Explain what is read in any medical diagnosis, health plan, prescription, etc. Compose short notes and short reports relating to patient’s healthcare using appropriate syntax. Demonstrate knowledge of medical practice, folk practice, dietary habits, and family relations of the Spanish-speaking world, and how this may impact healthcare professional's interactions with Spanish-speaking patients and their families. Course Content Outline I. Language skills needed for communicating with patients A. Basic pronunciation and intonation skills in Spanish B. Accentuation/ phonetic stress C. Greetings and departures D. Vocabulary related to numbers, days of the week, months, and telling time E. Parts of the body, external and internal organs F. Translate simple sentences from English into Spanish G. Formulate questions and learn to give appropriate answers H. Specialized vocabulary related to hospital equipment and healthcare practices I. Vocabulary related to food and nutrition J. Translate pharmaceutical terms from English to Spanish II. Hispanic values and customs A. Common foods and their nutritional composition B. Family structure and the roles of family members C. Traditional health beliefs and practices D. Effect of religion on health beliefs E. Predominant cultural values (e.g., courtesy, dignity, acceptance of suffering) F. Significance of common verbal and nonverbal communications III. Simple grammar including: A. Gender and plural of nouns B. Adjective and noun agreement C. Conjugation of most common regular and irregular verbs in the present tense D. Formation of questions and answers E. Formation and usage of idiomatic expressions F. Usage and placement of direct, indirect, and reflexive pronouns G. Use of special command forms to show respect Course Objectives Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Communicate directly with their Spanish-speaking patients and develop a better patient-practitioner relationship; 2. Evaluate symptoms and medical history as explained by Spanish-speaking patients in order to assess and choose the appropriate treatment to meet the patient’s needs; 3. Understand cultural values such as courtesy and family roles in order to promote more comfortable conversations; 4. Explain to patients and to their Spanish-speaking family members the prescribed diagnoses and treatments; 5. Recognize and become more familiar with the diet habits in Spanish-speaking homes in order to explain special diet needs; 6. Translate basic events related to the patient for other healthcare workers, including physicians, who are non-Spanish speaking; 7. Analyze terms and phrases in Spanish to evaluate the patient’s current condition; 8. Question the patient, and family members or other Spanish-speaking persons who may accompany the patient, about the symptoms and events leading up to the current situation; 9. Categorize the information from the patient, family members, or other sources into relevant and non-relevant data that are important to understanding the patient's situation; 10. Develop and communicate a plan of action for the patient to follow after leaving the medical facility; and 11. Assess follow-up meetings and information for the patient in order to evaluate his/her progress and communicate future healthcare instructions to the patient and family members. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reports Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. The following example was taking out of a Spanish for Healthcare textbook. “Read the following dialogue between a nurse and a patient and fill out the patient’s chart based on the conversation.” 2. Read the article entitled “It Pays to Know What’s in a Name” by Patrick Osio and determine the names of these new Latino babies based on the information provided. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Working in pairs, interview your partner and ask the questions listed below to find out the information requested about her/him. Use the adjectives in the vocabulary list provided and decide whether you need to use ser or estar to ask your question. Follow the model and use the formal forms (usted) in this exercise.2 2. Working in pairs, write and act out a conversation between a nurse and a patient that is just regaining consciousness. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
BI 0020 - Foundations and Framing
http://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/bi-0020/
Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as CET 20 Hours: 108 (36 lecture, 72 laboratory) Description: Fundamentals of construction foundation and framing techniques involving layout and construction to include, establishing elevations, site preparation, types of foundation forms, rebar and bolt installation, concrete placement techniques for slab on grade, cast in place (CIP), and pre-cast installations, structural steel, various types of floor systems, and applicable code requirements specific to the above. Introduction to California Green Technology and "Net Zero Energy" policies and sustainability practices for residential, commercial, and industrial construction. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 36 Laboratory 72 By Arrangement Contact Hours 108 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proper safety procedures and ergonomic working standards. Compare and contrast types of foundation forms. Demonstrate foundation layout techniques. Course Content Outline I. Safety A. Tools 1. Hand Tools 2. Power Tools B. Equipment 1. Generators 2. Rotor Hammers 3. Power Towel C. On site 1. Ladders 2. Scaffolds 3. Form Installation 4. Clothing / Footwear II. Site Preparation A. Survey Equipment 1. Builders Level 2. Transit 3. Auto Level 4. Laser Level B. Site Layout 1. Rough Layout 2. Batter Boards 3. Caulking for Excavation C. Types of Foundations & relationships to California Green Technology and "Net Zero Energy" policies 1. Slabs Traditional and ICF a) Code requirements b) Forming and Preparation (1) Forming Techniques (2) Rock (3) Vapor Barrier (4) Wire Mesh c) Bolt Placement (1) Anchor Bolts (2) Hold Down Bolts d) Pouring 2. Lumber and ICF characteristics a) Lumber sizes b) Lumber grading (1) Grain patterns (2) Knots (3) Defects c) Pricing d) ICF bulk sizes 3. Stem Wall Traditional and ICF a) Code Requirements b) Forming Techniques (1) Steel Requirements and Placement c) Bolt Placement (1) Anchor Bolts (2) Hold Down Bolts D. Insulated Concrete Forming 1. Code Requirements 2. Forming Techniques 3. Bolt Placement E. Concrete Placement 1. Estimating Concrete 2. Placement 3. Finishing Techniques F. Floor Systems 1. Conventional Wood Floors a) Code Requirement b) Span Table c) Construction Techniques 2. Manufactured Lumber Floors a) Code Requirements b) Span Table c) Construction Techniques Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Describe and demonstrate the proper safe usage of tools and equipment and practices utilized in the construction industry; predict and evaluate common safety hazards. 2. Describe and compare floor foundations and pre-cast and evaluate the advantages of each. 3. Discuss methods of concrete estimating. 4. Describe and compare lumber grades and grading for the construction industry. 5. Discuss current building codes applicable to residential construction both conventional and insulated block forming relative to California Green Technology and "Net Zero Energy" policies.” 6. Discuss the future of construction utilizing sustainable building practices. 7. Use math skills to layout and build a foundation and rough frame. 8. Solve arithmetic function including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages as related to construction topics. 9. Demonstrate fluency in reading a set of plans and understanding the installation process for sub-trades including, structural steel, light gauge metal framing, dry mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. 10. Identify and develop materials list. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Practice safe usage of tools and equipment utilized in the construction industry; 2. Demonstrate the use of construction math to evaluate materials needed from a set of plans. 3. Design a foundation system utilizing concrete forms to adhere to current code requirements. 4. Estimate the amounts of concrete needed for distinct types of foundations. 5. Compare and contrast floor systems and evaluate the advantages of each. 6. Compare four lumber grades (select structural, select 1&2, economy) and evaluate the standards for acceptance. 7. Construct a foundation and framing system project utilizing metal studs and structural steel applications according to standard practices of the trade and adhering to applicable building code requirements. 8. Identify methods of quality control, moisture protection, waterproofing (including testing) and assurances. Methods of Evaluation Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read assigned pages in textbook and be prepared to discuss the procedure for pouring concrete slabs. 2. Construct a drawing of two different floor systems as described in the readings and be prepared to discuss in class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Layout and square a foundation per plan requirements as described in lecture. 2. Calculate the amount of concrete needed from foundation plan. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Construct a foundation and floor system project. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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