WEEK	TOPIC(S)
1	Introduction; Health Care Specialists and Medical Specialists (1 hour) Health Care Standards v. the Standard of Care (1 hour) Medical Terminology (1 hour)
2	Medical Research for the lawsuit (2 hours) Medical Terminology (1 hour)
3	Medical Practice Acts in Tennessee (1 hour) Laws Affecting Health Care Facilities (1.5 hours) Medical Terminology (.5 hour)
4	The Insurance Maze (1.5 hours) Health Care Provider Organizations (1 hour) Medical Terminology (.5 hour)
5	Orientation to the Medical Record (1.5 hours) Obtaining Copies of Medical Records (1 hour) Medical Terminology (.5 hour)
6	Health Care Provider Computer Systems (1 hour) The Life Cycle of the Doctor's Order (1 hour) Use of Medical Records in Pre-trial Litigation (.5 hour) Medical Terminology (.5 hour)
7	Introduction to the Analysis of Medical Records (3 hours)
8	Analysis of Medical Records, continued (3 hours)
9	Chronological Analysis of Medical Records (3 hours)
10	Chronological Analysis of Medical Records, continued (3 hours)
11	Preparations for the Medical-oriented Medical Deposition (3 hours)
12	The Medical Deposition: A Live Enactment (3 hours)
13	Medical Project Presentations (3 hours)
14	Medical Trial Exhibits (3 hours)
15	Final Examination

The student should:

1. Demonstrate a complete and thorough understanding of legal ethics. I, III, V
2. Understand the legal concept of the practice of medicine. I, II, III, IV
3. Identify and differentiate the governmental bodies that regulate health care in Tennessee. II, V
4. Understand the legal concept of the practice of nursing. I, II, III
5. Understand the purpose of a medical records summary. II, III
6. Demonstrate how to prepare a medical records summary. I, II, III, IV, V
7. Demonstrate how to prepare a medical trial exhibit. I, II, III, IV, V
8. Develop a medical vocabulary. I, II, III, IV
9. Demonstrate how to acquire medical records. I, II, III
10. Understand the relationship between law and medicine. I, II, III, IV
11. Understand the life cycle of the doctor's order. II, III, IV
12. Demonstrate the ability to find statutory law relating to medical practice acts. III, IV, V
13. Distinguish between health care standards and the “reasonable person” standard of care. III
14. Understand how to prepare for a medical lawsuit. II, III
15. Continue developing a legal vocabulary. I, II, III, IV, V

The student will:

1. Practice elements of the work ethic such as professionalism, preparedness, punctuality, honesty, cooperation, dependability, contribution, effectiveness, good manners, etc. Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome, Transitional Strategy
   
   
2. Refine reading skills and expand legal vocabularies through completion of weekly guided reading exercises that allows more effective communication with lawyers and legal professionals. Communication Outcome, Transitional Outcome
   
   
3. Strengthen research skills by orienting to the medical library and to Internet sources of medical information. Technological Literacy Outcome, Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning Strategy
   
   
4. Examine ethical issues related to legal representation, unauthorized practice of law, confidentiality, duty of legal professional to provide legal services, etc. Social/Behavioral Sciences Outcome, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning Strategy
   
   
5. Listen to guest speakers from the legal community to learn the demands for legal assistants who possess basic knowledge of legal topics in the work world. Transitional Strategy
   
   
6. Develop investigative skills using the Internet, library, and governmental agency resources to find relevant information. Technological Literacy Outcome, Transitional Strategy, Active Learning Strategy
   
   
7. Develop analytical skills using the medical record to find, prioritize, and organize relevant information. Technological Literacy Outcome, Active Learning Strategy

The student should be able to:

1. Identify the laws in Tennessee that pertain to the practice of medicine and heath care. (B, C, L, N)
2. Learn the different heath care specialist and medical specialties. (B, C, D, E, H, L, M)
3. Learn basic medical terminology, including but not limited to body systems terminology, surgical and medical procedures, medical instruments and machines, diagnostic and laboratory abbreviations and basic pharmacology. (E, F, G, H, K, L, N)
4. Identify and differentiate between the basic types of health care provider organizations such as hospitals, trauma centers, long-term care facilities, physician offices, and assisted living facilities. (C, J, L)
5. Be able to obtain, read, organize and analyze the basic medical record. (A, F, G, H, I, N, O)

1. Testing Procedures:
   Students are evaluated primarily on the basis of tests. The instructor will provide full details the first week of class via a syllabus supplement.
   
   
2. Laboratory Expectations:
   Students will work in small groups to research an assigned topic then make a class presentation on that topic. These may include the education, training, and practice of nurses, physicians' assistants, medical doctors, osteopathic doctors, pharmacists, chiropractors, or podiatrists; the function of JCAHO, and other topics
   
   
3. Field Work:
   Students will complete several out-of-class skills projects. These may include:
   • Medical Research
   • Analysis of Medical Records
   • Analysis of Medical Depositions
   • Preparation of Trial Exhibits
   • Chronological Analysis of Medical Records and Events
   
   
4. Other Evaluation Methods:
   1. Class participation, group work, and homework will also comprise the final grade for the course. The instructor will provide full details the first week of class via a syllabus supplement.
   2. All tests and papers will be graded for spelling and English usage in addition to content and format.
   3. Any student encountering academic difficulty during the term is strongly encouraged to meet with the instructor to discuss options and solutions.
   
   
5. Grading Scale:  

   A	93-100
   B+	88- 92
   B	83- 87
   C+	78- 82
   C	73- 77
   D	65- 72
   F	64 and below

1. Attendance Policy:
   Pellissippi State Technical Community College expects students to attend all scheduled instructional activities. As a minimum, students in all courses must be present for at least 75 percent of the scheduled class meetings in order to receive credit for the course. (Pellissippi State Catalog)
   
   
2. Academic Dishonesty:
   Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Students guilty of academic misconduct, either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular Pellissippi State procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course. (Pellissippi State Catalog)
   
   
3. Computer Usage Guidelines:
   College-owned or -operated computing resources are provided for use by students of Pellissippi State. All students are responsible for the usage of Pellissippi State's computing resources in an effective, efficient, ethical and lawful manner.
   
   
4. Accommodation for Disabilities:
   If you need accommodations because of a disability, if you have emergency medial information to share, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform the instructor immediately. Please see the instructor privately after class or in his/her office. Students must present a current accommodation plan from a staff member in Services for Students with Disabilities (SSWD) in order to receive accommodations in this course. Services for Students with Disabilities may be contacted by going to Goins 127 or 131 or by phone: 694-6751 (Voice/TTY) or 539-7153.
   
   
5. Late Work:
   Late papers will not be accepted nor will make-up tests be given without specific approval of the instructor.