Course Syllabus
COURSE OVERVIEW
The course is organized into three sections:
1. Getting Started - mentions the overarching goals, CME disclosures, and provides a pre-quiz,
2. Workplace Health Promotion - provides a snapshot of approaching wellness in the workplace from a public health perspective.
3. Putting Wellness into Practice – short overview of healthy lifestyle behaviors and stress management practices that can be applied in the workplace and the impact of wellness champions in worksites. A post-quiz is available at the end of the module.
Course Delivery: Online, teleconferencing
Course Material: All course materials are included in the Canvas course
Course Textbook/Materials: Online
Course Organization
This course is organized into three learning modules, found on the course menu under the section “Modules.” Upon completion of the quiz, you will receive a respective number of IFDP credits and/or CME credit hours.
Technical Requirements:
- Internet access - preferably high speed (for accessing Canvas)
- TTUHSC El Paso e-mail
- Microsoft Office (download from TTUHSC El Paso eRaider)
- WebEx (download from TTUHSC El Paso eRaider)
- Adobe Reader (download from Adobe.com)
- Flash Player (download from Adobe Flash Player)
- Audio and video playing capabilities (for watching/listening to course content)
- Web camera and microphone (for synchronous virtual meetings)
- PDF app (scanning of hand written documentation for graded assignments)
Technical Skill Requirements:
- Using a word processor
- Using email for communication, attaching documents in email
- Internet search engines and browsers
- Familiarity with Canvas
Assignments and Grading:
- For each module or session/topic in the course, you will complete a Self-Check Quiz. You must score 80% on each quiz. You will have three attempts for each quiz.
- IFDP participants are required to create and present a 10-minute oral presentation via teleconference (date: mid-December 2021; TBD)
Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism
TTUHSC EP Institutional Student Handbook: Code of Professional and Academic Conduct 2020-2021
https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/_documents/Institutional-Handbook-2020-2021.pdf ; pages 17-20.
“Academic dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, and any act designed to give unfair academic advantage to the learner (such as, but not limited to, submission of essentially the same assignment for two courses without the prior permission of the instructor) or the attempt to commit such an act. If a learner is involved in any form of academic misconduct and is proven that the action took place, the instructor may initiate a disciplinary action.
Special Needs (TTUHSC EP HSCEP OP: 77.14, Students with Disabilities (https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/77/op7714.pdf ) also HSCEP OP: Online and Distance Education https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/59/op5902.pdf)
Any student who, because of a disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet the course requirements should contact the instructor as soon as possible to make any necessary arrangements. Students should present appropriate verification from Student Disability Services during the instructor’s office hours. TTUHSC EP Office of Academic and Disability Support Services, Hector Noriega, MA, Assistant Director for Academic and Disability Support Services, hector.noriega@ttuhsc.edu, 915-215-6018.
Religious Observances (TTUHSC EP HSCEP OP: 77.12, Religious Holy Day Observance and Need for Student Absence (https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/opp/_documents/77/op7712.pdf)
"Religious holy day" means a holy day observed by a religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Texas Tax Code §11.20.A learner who intends to observe a religious holy day should make that intention known in writing to the instructor prior to the absence. A learner who is absent from classes for the observance of a religious holy day shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment scheduled for that day within a reasonable time after the absence.
Instructor’s Expectations
You will be expected to log into the Canvas course regularly to be aware of possible announcements/reminders and to pace your progress in the course. Course participants are expected to maintain an online environment conducive to learning, which includes “netiquette” (Internet etiquette). The following site includes basic rules for Online Discussion Netiquette. Ensure that your e-mail messages, discussion board postings, and other electronic communications are thoughtful. Diverse opinions we welcome in this course. The following are prohibited:
- making offensive remarks in e-mail or the discussion board
- using inappropriate language or discussing inappropriate topics online
- spamming
- hacking,
- using TTUHSC El Paso or Canvas e-mail or discussion board for commercial purposes
- using all caps (considered shouting in online communications)
- cyber-bullying or online harassment of any type
Disclosure
This syllabus is intended to give the participant guidance in what is covered during the IFDP 19 and will be followed as closely as possible. However, the OFD reserves the right to modify, supplement and make changes as the program needs arise or change.
Communication Plan
- You may expect a reply from the instructor within two business days.
- Please use the Canvas course message tool or the TTUHSC El Paso email system for all communication.
Technical Difficulties
- Online Help
- Computer problems
- Server problems
- Lost/corrupt/disappeared files
Technical Support
- TTUHSC EP Canvas/IT support
https://elpaso.ttuhsc.edu/som/curriculum/itresources.aspx
- Contact Help Desk
- Hours and Contact Info
Telephone
Call 915-215-4111
Option 1: Helpdesk
Option 2: Classroom Technology
Option 3: EMR
Submit your question to elp.helpdesk@ttuhsc.edu
Provide as much detail as possible.
Walk-in
CSB Basement, Rm B-08A
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
MEB 2nd floor, Rm 2160
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Workplace Wellness Mini-Course Contact Information :
| Instructor: | David Briones, M.D. |
| Professor, Department of Psychiatry Director of Wellness Initiatives |
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| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso |
| Co-Instructor: | Audrey Sienkiewicz, M.P.H., M.S.E.T. |
| Associate Director, University Faculty Wellness Program Office of Faculty Affairs | |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso | |
| Office: | 800 N Mesa Street, Suite 350, El Paso, Texas 79902 |
| Office Phone: | 915.215.4506 |
| Email: | asienkie@ttuhsc.edu |
Additional Support:
Office hours: By appointment at ElPasoFacultyDevelopment@ttuhsc.edu
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Support |
Name/Family Name |
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eLearning Innovation Team (Lead Analysts) |
Raul Alvarez Lopez, BS Marco A. Rodriguez, MS, MEd |
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Administrative Support |
Consuelo Rosales, BS |
consuelo.rosales@ttuhsc.edu |