Instructor Contact

Wanda T. Ziemba

• Canvas Inbox is preferred.
• Email: wziemba@ccsf.edu
• CCSF Phone: (415) 561-1818
• Office Hours: Monday - 10:00 - 12:00 (Zoom),  Wednesday: 10:00 - 12:00 (Zoom); Thursday by appointment
• Office Location: Zoom 
• I will respond to all course email within 48 hours Monday-Friday, exclusive of school holidays. Once the course begins, I prefer to get messages through the Canvas "Inbox". I will not be available on Sunday mornings.
• You can visit my  CCSF instructional website outside of Canvas(Links to an external site.)

Communication Plan

• I will respond to your messages within 48 hours during the work week (Monday-Friday) excluding holidays or if you are notified otherwise.
• Your work will be reviewed and I will comment on it within 48 hours of the due date unless you are informed otherwise. Please note that you will receive private comments on your discussion posts, your course journal entries, and your project and final exams. Your weekly quizzes also contain feedback for your own self-assessment. In most cases, I will include textbook pages for you to re-review for missed questions. 
• I will participate in the weekly discussions, but will not respond to each individual student. You will receive private comments on your discussion posts.
• If you do not log in to the course,  you will receive a message from our early alert system "Starfish" to remind you to come back to the course. It is best to keep up as the semester goes quickly and because life happens!

Building Community

The heart of this class is the discussion forum. Each week you and your classmates will analyze and discuss the issues that come up in the material this week. Each time this class is offered, I am humbled by the thoughtfulness of all of you, your posts, and your responses to each other inform my understanding of the topics. We learn from each other, from our varied experiences, from our different world views. I look forward to participating in discussions with you.

Instructor Announcements 

The instructor will post announcements on the “Instructor Announcements” page in Canvas throughout the semester. Canvas notifies students according to their preferred  Notification Preferences  as soon as the instructor creates an Announcement. 

Q&A Discussion

• A “Q&A Discussion” is available on the home page as a quick link. The Q&A Discussion is for you to ask for the assistance of your classmates or the instructor.

An introduction to the various types of computer systems and their use in health care. Instruction will include word processing, spreadsheets, presentation materials, databases, the Internet, and the Health Information Exchange. Importance of data accuracy, consistency, completeness, letter and memo presentation, and data security are emphasized.

Official Course Outline of Record

Prerequisites/corequisites/advisories

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Describe the three types of computers commonly found in the health care setting, identify the parts of a system, and differentiate devices and systems.
2. Analyze computer use in the healthcare setting related to data security, privacy, and confidentiality.
3. Create healthcare-related business documents and reports.
4. Use a variety of software applications effectively in a health care setting.
5. Design spreadsheets to present data in pivot tables and charts for clinical and financial reports.

CAHIIM AS Degree Competencies

Class Meetings

This is a Face-to-Face class. Attendance is required.

Course Web Site

Students will use the Canvas Learning Management system  [for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work, sharing resources, and viewing grades].  I can help with the course material and with some Canvas issues. But, if you need help uploading an assignment or with the mechanics of Canvas, Canvas help is the number to call.

For 24/7 help with Canvas, call 1-833-249-3993.

You can visit my CCSF instructional website outside of Canvas     Instructional Site (Links to an external site.)

Textbooks

• OPTIONAL TEXTBOOK:  Microsoft Office Step by Step, ISBN 978-073569923

Field Trips

There are no field trips associated with this class

Canvas

Students will use the Canvas Learning Management system  [for assignment instructions, submitting assignments, viewing classmates' work, sharing resources, and viewing grades].  I can help with the course material and with some Canvas issues. But, if you need help uploading an assignment or with the mechanics of Canvas, Canvas help is the number to call.

For 24/7 help with Canvas, call 1-833-249-3993

Zoom Video Conferencing

If you wish to meet with either instructor and you are unable to come to campus. We can meet in my Zoom room. 

Required Software

• Adobe Reader (Links to an external site.) Links to an external site.
• Update your browser(Links to an external site.)If you are a MAC user, you must complete assignments on a PC. Either use the library resources, borrow a PC, or do your assignments in the class or lab.Links to an external site.

Important Dates

• Day Class Begins: 01/17/2023  [Find the following dates in the Instructional Calendar or in the online Schedule of Classes by hovering over the deadlines link next to your class listing.]
• Day Class Ends: 05/16/2023
• Last Day to Add without instructor's approval: 02/03/2023
• Last Day to Drop with a refund: 01/27/2023
• Last Day to Drop without a 'W' symbol: 02/03/2023
• Last Day to Opt for Pass/No Pass: 02/16/2023
• Last Day to Drop with a W or apply for leave of absence: 03/02/2023
• Final Exam Date: TBD

Dropping Policy

The Health Information Technology and Medical Assisting Programs follow the CCSF official attendance policies.  (Links to an external site.)  (Links to an external site.)  While one can generally continue an online course from any location, you may have a planned absence where communication may be difficult. Please notify your instructor so we can consider options. I would not want to drop you from the course by mistake. Your success in this course is very important to me.

“No-Shows”: Students are required to attend the lecture portion of the class. Lab may be completed in your own. However, it is the student’s responsibility to log on to the course site at least once a week. Students who do not log in and complete the orientation assignments before the close of the first week of class will be dropped from the course.

“Withdrawn” Students who were actively engaged in the course and abruptly stop logging on or submitting work will be contacted by the instructor through at least two avenues (CCSF email and canvas in-box at a minimum). If you are facing challenges that may be preventing you from progressing in the course, your instructor may be able to offer suggestions that will support your success. Students who do not respond to the instructor’s contact within seven days of that contact will be dropped from the course.

Pass‐NoPass (P/NP)

You must file for the P/NP option by date listed above. Once you decide to go for P/NP, you cannot change back to a letter grade. If you are taking this course as part of a certificate program, you can probably still take the class P/NP. Check with a counselor to be sure.

Attendance

Students who fail to attend the first class (face-to-face courses) or do not log-in to an online class after the second week and participate in a learning activity will be dropped from the class. It is strongly advised that if you need to miss more than one class/homework deadline in a row that you contact the instructor to avoid being dropped from the class. 

Late Policy

One of the most important professional lessons in Health Information Technology is accountability. In this class as well as in a job, you may find that something occurs that prevents you from meeting an obligation. Contact your instructor as soon as possible to discuss the issue and prepare a plan for how you intend to meet your obligation. These extensions will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Absent any prearrangements with your instructor, there will be no credit for late submissions of any course deliverables (lessons, assignments, discussion forums and quizzes). Due dates for all course deliverables are posted in the Course Calendar. All assignments are accessible for at least one week. Quizzes are open for at least three days. Group projects are open for a longer period of time. There is ample opportunity to work around family, personal and work obligations and schedule the completion of an assignment when convenient.

All students are responsible for monitoring and adhering to the Course Calendar as posted unless prior arrangements have been made with and approved by the instructor. If you know or suspect a problem with timely submission; notify the instructor as soon as possible. Do not wait until days after the due date

As computer access problems can occur, do NOT wait until the last possible minute to take a quiz.  All students should have a "back-up" computer plan in the event of hardware, software or technical difficulties unrelated to the CCSF system. The "back up" computer may be through another reliable source (for example. workplace, public library, and friends). Notifications about any CCSF system downtime will be posted in your announcements. Please be sure your cell number is registered to receive school alerts. Your cell number. if provided to the school, is automatically included unless you have opted out. Review the  San Francisco Community College Campus District Police Department (Links to an external site.)  (Links to an external site.)  web site for more information.

Methods of Evaluation

Each week you will complete graded assignments. There is a Discussion, a Course Journal entry, and a Quiz each week. Quizzes may be taken three times. These assignments can be completed after reading the textbook assignments and the summaries in the content modules. 

Exams

There will be online quizzes throughout the course and an online final exam. The material comes from the textbook, class lectures, and supplemental materials. If an exam is missed, a zero will be recorded as the score. It is your responsibility to take the online exams by the due date. 

Grading Policy

Visit the “Grades” in Canvas to keep track of your grades. I grade [ ADD FREQUENCY HERE]  and post grades and comments on the online Canvas gradebook.

  How do I view my grades, teacher comments, and an assignment rubric as a student?

Grades will be assigned as follows: 

If taking Pass/No Pass, you need at least  70%  of the total class points and complete the midterm exam and the final exam to pass the class.

An “F” grade indicates that a student attended, participated, and completed the course but failed to master the course curriculum.

If you need classroom or testing accommodations because of a disability, or have emergency medical information to share with me, or need special arrangements in case the building needs to be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. My office hours are by appointment either on the Ocean Campus (9-4 p.m., Monday through Friday) or by Zoom video-conferencing.

Students seeking disability-related accommodations are encouraged to also register with Disabled Students Programs and Services located in Room 323 of the Rosenberg Library (415) 452-5481. Please see the  DSPS website  for more information and alternate locations.

Students who register in CCSF classes are required to abide by the  CCSF Student Code of Conduct. Violation of the code is basis for referral to the Student Conduct Coordinator or dismissal from class or from the College. See the Office of Student Affairs.

Collaborating on or copying of tests or homework in whole or in part will be considered an act of academic dishonesty and result in a grade of 0 for that test or assignment. I encourage students to share information and ideas, but not their work. See these links on Plagiarism:

Encourage Academic Integrity and Prevent Plagiarism

Citing Information Sources

Student Expectations 

You will succeed in this course if you meet the following expectations:

• Complete the assigned activities. Please let me know as soon as you can concerning difficulties you may have in getting assignments in on time. 
• Complete the discussion posts and replies within the given window of time. Our discussions are much more vibrant when we all participate!
• Complete the weekly quizzes, the final project, and the final exam on time.
• Think critically about the weekly topics. Is something surprising? Is it new to you? How does it contrast with what you know about XYZ, or how does it compare to ABC? 
• Do your own and your best work. 

Instructor Expectations 

Here is what you can expect of me:

• I will respond to your email or message within 48 hours during the week unless I inform you otherwise.
• I will treat you and your ideas with respect.
• I will grade your course assignments within a week. (If you have posted late work, it may take longer.) Grades on the final project and final exam will be done within a week.
• You will see your grades in the Canvas Gradebook.
• I will work hard to make this a great class.