Discussion

 

This weeks assignment is a graded assignment and required. You are to record yourself answering the questions in the video. 

The recording requirements are as follows.

1. You must face the camera directly during the entire video. The camera must be on your face as you are talking. The web cam will serve as a proxy for the patient; hence, you should talk directly into the web cam as it is the patient.

2. This video is of you talking to the patient and should show you from the shoulders up.

3. You must present a professional demeanor in the video and use terminology that is appropriate for the target audience.

4. You must be professionally dressed.

5. You may have note cards you refer to, but you should be comfortable enough with the information to provide a concise and accurate response.

6. All questions must be answered.  

7.The video may not exceed 7 minutes.

8. Once you have recorded the video, post your recording in the discussion board for others to watch. The video must be posted by Wednesday before 11:59pm. 

You must post your video before you can view the discussion threads.  

Response Instructions  

After posting your video, review 3 other students videos and analyze their communication style and the information provided. Respond to their post by addressing the following items. 

1.Provide constructive feedback on what the student did well when communicating with the patient.

2.Provide constructive feedback on how the student can improve their communication with the patient.

3.Provide constructive feedback on what information the student forgot to provide to the patient.

4.Provide constructive feedback on the accuracy of the information provided to the patient.

It is best that you use the above sentences as headings in each of your replies and then provide your response to each item. This will clearly identify that you have addressed all 4 categories. Your responses must be in complete sentences, use proper grammar and sentence structure. They must be professional and kind. Posts identified to be unprofessional, mean, or inappropriate in any manner will result in a grade of zero provided for the entire assignment.

All 3 replies must be completed by Saturday at 11:59pm. Replies must be posted as a reply to the discussion board post. Do not post them as a comment to the video. Replies posted as a comment to the video will not be graded. 

Students are required to read the rubric in its entirety for each graded discussion assignment. The requirements change slightly for each graded discussion assignment.  To read the rubric click on the 3 dots in the upper right hand corner of this assignment and then click on “show rubric”. 

 

Module 5 Discussion Board Assignment- Graded Assignment

Module 5 Discussion Board Assignment- Graded Assignment

Criteria Ratings Pts Rubic

This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Video Content1. Provides 1 or more correct diagnoses. 2 points
2. Correctly includes one or more labs and/or diagnostic tests needed to confirm the diagnosis 2 points
3. Correctly describes the pathogenesis which explains the patients condition. 2 points
4. Provides patient education appropriate to the scenario. 2 points
5. The video may not be longer than 7 minutes.
6. Items which are presented that start after the seven-minute mark will not be graded nor will they receive credit. In this instance points will be deducted for missing content.
7. Items which start before the seven-minute mark and end after the seven-minute mark will not receive credit. In this instance points will be deducted for missing content.

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8 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVideo PresentationThis is an all or nothing grade. All items must be achieved to receive credit for this section. If one or more items are missing a zero will be assigned for this section of the rubric. Partial credit will not be awarded.
1. Professionally dressed.
2. Presented a professional demeanor.
3. Verbiage and terminology were appropriate to use with a patient.
4. Video is of the student facing the camera directly from the shoulders up.

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8 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse CriteriaProvides a response for all four areas below for 3 students posts. Each area is an all or nothing grade. An answer must be provided for each item on all 3 posts to receive credit for the item. If one item is missing from one or more posts credit will not be granted for the item. Therefore, students who only post 1 or 2 responses will receive a zero for this section of the rubric.

1. Provides constructive feedback on what the student did well when communicating with the patient. 10 points
2. Provides constructive feedback on how the student can improve their communication with the patient. 10 points
3. Provides constructive feedback on what information the student forgot to provide to the patient. 10 points
4. Provides constructive feedback on the accuracy of the information provided to the patient. 10 points

If one or more posts contain feedback which is deemed to be unprofessional, cruel, unkind, mean or in any way inappropriate a zero will be assigned for the entire assignment. Partial credit will not be awarded.

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40 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDue DateEach item below is an all or nothing grade. The time frames must be met to receive full credit for each item below. If the time frame is not met or there is one or more missing responses a zero will be assigned for the respective area below. Partial credit will not be given.

1. Posts video before Wednesday at 11:59pm. 10 points
2. Responds to all 3 posts before Saturday at 11:59pm. 10 points

Once the Saturday due date has passed no further submissions will be permitted and the assignment grade will be based the submitted information.

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20 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar/APAEach item below is worth 6 points. The presence of one or more errors seen in any item will result in 3 points being deducted for the respective item. If all responses are missing citations or references, zero points will be assigned for respective item below.

1. Written responses are completed using correct grammar, sentence structure and syntax. 6 points
2. Provides one professional reference, per response, which supports the constructive feedback provided. 6 points
3. References are written using the most current edition of the APA manual. 6 points
4. Each response includes an APA citation. 6 points

The video post does not require references or citations.

When using references to write each response, students should synthesize their reading and use paraphrase verbiage for their posts. The use of one or more quotes, in one or more responses, will result in a grade of zero for the entire section of the rubric. Partial credit will not be provided.

Do not reference the course lectures. Six points will be deducted for referencing one or more of the course lectures.

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24 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOther InstructionsStudents are required to submit a video. Students who do not submit a video will receive a zero for the entire assignment. Credit for any other submitted work will not be given when a video is not submitted.

Late assignments are not accepted and will be assigned a grade of zero.

Replies must be posted as a reply to the discussion board post. Do not post them as a comment to the video. Replies posted as a comment to the video will not be graded.

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0 pts

Total Points: 100

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