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The
student will participate as an intern in University
Health Services. In this capacity, the student will
continue to learn, practice, and refine most aspects
of their professional development. Emphasis is given
to developing skills in clinical thinking and doctor/patient
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The Institution-wide learning goals define the common
ground that unites the programs within the university.
They are purposefully broad so that the various colleges
and schools can continue to develop their unique identities
through varying ways in which the goals are met.
- Effective Communication
Graduates will demonstrate effective verbal, non-verbal,
and written communication skills in a wide variety
of contexts, including collaborative activities.
- Self Directed and Lifelong Learning
Graduates will be aware of the limits of one’s
personal knowledge and experience and have an intellectual
interest in scholarly and creative endeavors. Graduates
will actively set appropriate learning goals, pursue
them, and apply the knowledge gained.
- Ethical Reasoning
Graduates will demonstrate a willingness to recognize
the values of others while maintaining one’s
own integrity, and act ethically and professionally
in all endeavors.
- Individuals, Communities and Cultures
Graduates will demonstrate awareness and sensitivity
to the cultural and health practices of individuals
and communities. Graduates will be able to identify
appropriate health related resources.
- Service to the Community
Graduates will understand and value the benefits of service
to the community.
- Influence of Mind, Body and Spirit on Health
Graduates will recognize the inter-relationship of the
mind, body and spirit and the influence of extrinsic
factors on an individual’s health.
- Critical Thought and Knowledge Acquisition
Graduates will acquire, appraise and apply scientific
information. Graduates will contextually organize and
synthesize relevant information to address an issue
or problem.
- Competence in one's Discipline
Graduates will demonstrate competence of appropriate
depth and scope for one's discipline.
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The student will be able to:
- Elicit a complete and clinically significant history/update
from assigned patients.
- Develop a relevant differential diagnosis based on the
clinical presentation and history.
- Perform a complete physical examination on a patient
related to the differential diagnosis.
- Be able to assign appropriate ICD-9 codes.
- Produce patient records in a detailed, accurate and
timely manner.
- Assign appropriate CPT codes for services rendered.
- Prepare and present a report of findings to a patient.
- Apply cognitive and non-cognitive interactive skills
in patient education and communication.
- Develop and apply clinical rationale in case management
of patients.
- Develop and present a narrative report based on an analysis
of subjective and objective findings of an assigned patient.
- Develop and present an oral case summary based on objective
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A. Required Text(s):
None
B. Recommended Text(s):
- ChiroCode Institute, ChiroCode Desk Book 2006.
14th Annual Edition
- American Medical Association, CPT 2006, Current Procedural
Terminology Standard Ed
- American Medical Association, Physician ICD-9-CM
2006. 9th revision
C. Required Materials for Lab:
- X-ray marking kit
- Examination equipment
- Black pen
- Professional attire
- Clinical Internship class notes: T5, T6
- Clipboard
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- Maintain regular patient visits per treatment plan.
- Elicit and record a patient history on all assigned
new patients.
- Complete a comprehensive history and CTL exam on all
assigned T1 students.
- Complete a focused physical exam on assigned patients.
- Complete a case summary on assigned patients.
- Formulate a diagnosis and assign appropriate ICD-9 diagnostic
codes.
- Develop a treatment plan on assigned patients.
- Consult with assigned supervisor to review case and
and approve treatment plan.
- Prepare and present a report of findings to each assigned
patient.
- Perform all necessary patient care as approved by faculty
mentor.
- Prepare fee tickets with appropriate CPT codes for services
rendered.
- Reevaluate patient and revise treatment plan with supervisor
approval, as necessary.
- Prepare patient progress report based on treatment goals
and outcomes assessment.
- Produce and maintain accurate and timely patient records
using appropriate SOAP format using the computer templates
provided.
- Maintain organized and complete files on all assigned
patients.
- Consult with faculty mentor as necessary to review cases,
treatment protocols and doctor/patient interaction and
communication skills.
- Consult with assigned faculty mentor for review of intern
goals and evaluations.
- Small group assignments
- Prepare a written narrative for an assigned patient.
- Present an oral case study.
- Prepare peer evaluations of case studies.
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is required for all class sessions and scheduled
UHS shifts. |
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This
is a pass/fail course. To pass, the student must complete
the following requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of all assignments as listed
above.
- Satisfactory evaluations from faculty mentor related
to clinical skills and performance.
- Adherence to all rules and guidelines in the clinic
handbook.
- Satisfactory completion and performance on all written
and oral quizzes and examinations.
- Satisfactory completion of all assigned patient files.
- Achieving a minimum of 60 patient visits and 40 adjustments
between Clinical Internships 1 and 2.
Guaranteed grades are as follows:
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n/a |
| B = |
n/a |
| C = |
n/a |
| D = |
n/a |
| F = |
n/a
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COGNITIVE DOMAIN
Demonstrate clinical
thinking skills in all intern/patient interactions. Understand
how to assign appropriate ICD-9 and CPT codes.
Conditions:
Enter conditions here.
PSYCHOMOTOR DOMAIN
Perform case relevant
tests and procedures with skill and competency to elicit clinically
significant responses from University Health patients as assigned.
AFFECTIVE DOMAIN
Apply professional
and ethical principles of doctor/patient interaction. Show
appropriate and compassionate responses during history interview,
examination and report of findings to patients. Demonstrate
ability to answer patient's questions with clarity and understanding.
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| Weekly
Calendar of Learning Objectives |
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Dates |
Topics/Learning
objectives |
| Week 1 |
May
3 |
Review of syllabus and class requirements; Highlight
of due dates; review of assignments.
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| Week 2 |
May
10 |
CPT Procedure codes
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| Week 3 |
May
17 |
CPT
procedure codes |
| Week 4 |
May
24 |
ICD-9
Diagnostic coding |
| Week 5 |
May
31 |
Coding
Continued |
| Week 6 |
June
7 |
Heathly Heart Screening
Discuss Narratives
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| Week 7 |
June
14 |
MIDTERMS - No Lecture. Attend regular clinic
shifts.
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| Week 8 |
June
21 |
Discuss case presentations and narratives
Narratives due to clinic
supervisors by 5pm
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| Week 9 |
June
28 |
Case
Presentations |
| Week 10 |
July
5 |
Case Presentations
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| Week 11 |
July
12 |
Case
presentations |
| Week 12 |
July
19 |
Case
presentations |
| Week 13 |
July
26 |
Case Presentations
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FINAL
EXAMS - No lecture. Clinic shifts run through Thursday,
Aug 9th |
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Please Note
This schedule of lecture and lab topics and quizzes and exams
may be changed during the course of the trimester as circumstances
require. Whenever possible, such changes will be announced
in class before the date and time in question. You are responsible
for anything that transpires during lectures and labs, even
when you are unable to attend. In the event that you miss
a class session, make sure you check with a classmate about
any announcements or schedule changes which may have been
made. Makeup exams are allowed only according to the policies
described in the current student handbook, which is available
in the Student Affairs office. |
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Maintained by Katie Burns
Ryan, DC
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Last updated: August 1,
2006 |
