NC-021 - Healthcare Workers I - Claudia Rocío Colville
| Course: | Healthcare Workers I |
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| Professor: | Claudia Rocío Colville |
| Email: | claudia.colville@canyons.edu |
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Introduction
¡Hola! My name is Claudia Rocío Colville, and I will be your Spanish 021 instructor. This is an online class that will have synchronous meetings. Our meetings will focus on practicing with your classmates.
Course Description
Spanish 021 introduces you to the Spanish language in the healthcare field within a cultural context. You will develop your basic Spanish listening, speaking, and oral skills on specific topics related to healthcare professions. This course is taught in Spanish. Not transferable, unlimited repeats.
You will learn how to construct basic phrases to be understood by a Spanish-speaking patient and his/her relatives and friends. Together with these basic language skills, you will learn general cultural and informational background on the diversity of the Hispanic Spanish-speaking communities in Southern California. Medical terminology in Spanish will be taught throughout the session.
What to Expect in this Course
We will use Canvas: it houses announcements, modules, discussions, and grades. The course will be divided into weekly modules. Students are expected to login to Canvas regularly to complete all work. Weekly assessments will be online.
Log into Canvas at http://cv.canyons.edu. Here, you can also access Canvas user guides with helpful tips for navigating and using Canvas. For all Canvas-related issues please call the Canvas Student Support line at (661) 362-3344 during college business hours, or (877) 889-9052 for 24/7 support.
Types of Assessments
There will be weekly assignments, quizzes (these will test oral comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar. Tests will follow a multiple choice, true or false, question/answer, and matching format), role-play activities, and mini-presentations.
Textbook Information
OER (Open Educational Resources) free and high-quality material; the book is not required. All study materials are provided within the content of this online interactive course.
Other Relevant Course Information
Online classes are very successful, especially when students are really determined to get it done and excel in their performances. Learning is directly proportional to login time. Follow this tip, and you will be glad you did.
Additional Resources
Canvas
This course can be accessed on the first day of class via Canvas at https://coc.instructure.com. Log into Canvas using your CanyonsID single sign-on:
- CanyonsID Username is your COC student email address (Ex: username@my.canyons.edu)
- CanyonsID Password is your COC student email password
Please visit the Get to Know Your Online Classroom page for help logging into Canvas and for tips on using Canvas and Zoom. Canvas Chat Support is also available 24/7 for any Canvas related issues.
Online Education
Check out the Online Education website for more information on a variety of topics that can help you be a successful online student such as: exam proctoring, learning styles, computer skills, and tips for student success. If this is your first online course, feel free to take our online learning readiness assessment to assess your skills.
The Learning Center (TLC)
The TLC provides FREE online tutoring resources to COC students!
Academic Accommodation Center (AAC)
College of the Canyons AAC provides educational services and access for eligible students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at COC. A variety of programs and services are available which afford eligible students with disabilities the opportunity to participate fully in all aspects of the college programs and activities through appropriate and reasonable accommodations. For more information on their services visit the Academic Accomodation Center website.
Online Counseling
The Counseling Department offers appointments online. You can schedule an appointment by visiting the Online Counseling website. Counselors can help you map out a plan to reach your educational goals as well as advise you on course selection and registration.
Management of Stress and Mental Health
Often the pressure on our students is very strong, involving academic commitments, relationships, outside jobs and family pressure to name a few. The staff and faculty of College of the Canyons are here to see you succeed academically and care about your emotional and physical health. You can learn more about the broad range of confidential student services, including counseling and mental health services available on campus by visiting the Student Health & Wellness Center in the Student Services Building (across from the bookstore). The phone number is 661-362-3259 that you can call 24/7. You can also e mail for an appointment at StudentHealthCenter@canyons.edu. At the Canyon Country Campus the Health Center will be in the new Student Services Building.
Also, the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number is now 988. All students at COC are encouraged to enter that phone number in their cells. You can call it when you, or someone you know, is having thoughts of suicide or is in severe distress.
You can also now use the Crisis Text Line: Just text "Courage" to 741741. Someone will get back to you immediately. Its free, 24/7, and confidential.
Veterans Resource Center
The College of the Canyons Veterans Resource Center is a department within the Student Services Division at the college, created to help veterans and veteran dependents with applying to College of the Canyons, enrolling in classes, and requesting VA Education or Vocational Benefits. For more information please visit the Veterans Resource Center website, email veterans@canyons.edu or phone (661) 362-3469.
Library
The Library provides live online and in-person research help, access to a full range of e-resources and physical materials that support the curriculum, individual and group study areas, and much more!
Last updated: 10/12/2023 Sub#: 1359