Health
Science-Clinical Rotations
Course
Syllabus
Instructor: Mrs.
Mary Cantu
956/580-5300
ext. 1374 Room 235/lab
Office
Hours: 10:00-11:00 am. [email protected]
Tutoring available Monday and Thursday
4:15-4:45 pm. or by appt.
Textbook: DHO-Diversified Health
Occupations 8th Ed: Simmers
Certified
Clinical Medical Assistant Study Guide
Prerequisite: Completion
of Principles of Health Science, HS Committee interview and teacher approval
Required supplies:
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Two
Nursing scrubs with patch
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TB
screen (hospital required) Due
date: October 1, 2016 ( no exceptions)
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Hepatitis
B (hospital required) Due date: December 1, 2016 ( no exceptions)
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Note
pad, pen, watch, white leather shoes for hospital
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A
simple watch with no jewelry or charms
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Copy
of current vaccinations ( hospital required)
Due date October 1, 2016
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Flu
shot ( hospital required) Due date:
October 1, 2016 ( no exceptions)
Course Outline:
The
Health Science Clinical Rotations course is designed to provide for the
development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of
health careers. The course will be taught using different methodologies such as
clinical rotation and career preparation learning. Students will have hands-on experiences by clinical rotation
education at Rio Grande Regional Hospital; and the career preparation learning
through the development of a professional portfolio following the guidelines of
the National Consortium of Health Science Education. Clinical Certified Medical
Assistant Certification will be issued upon passing of the required exam in
May.
Topics include:
History
of health care and health care systems Careers
in health care
Leadership and Communication Ethical
/ Legal Issues
Employability
Skills / Professionalism Cultural
Diversity
Human growth and development Body systems
and function
Prevention of Disease and Infection Control CPR/BLS/AED
Safety / Government Regulations Vital Signs/Nursing skills
Grading Policy:
40% grade: Daily
Grade (daily assignments, participation, and quizzes)
60% grade: Tests,
Labs, and Major projects
As per SISD
policy, any missed work is the student’s responsibility. You will be responsible for obtaining any
missed assignments, notes or handouts. You will have the opportunity to make up
missed work at the rate of one day for one day missed. If you are absent but had prior notice of an
assignment, the assignment is due on the first day back. Any work that is late may be accepted and
given a maximum grade of 70.
Class Participation Rules:
1. Be in your seat when
the bell rings. I will dismiss the class.
2.
HSTE
assignments are the only work
to be done in class. Any other
assignments will be picked up.
3.
When
a visitor is in the room, please show courtesy and respect.
4.
You
will be responsible for obtaining any missed assignments, notes / handouts, at
the hanging files in class. Current
events may acceptable as extra credit; however, you must make prior arrangements
with me.
5.
Students
will be required to be prompt and wear a pressed uniform (scrubs), watch and
clean shoes. Hospital dress code will
be strictly enforced including no piercing and markings, nail polish or
jewelry.
6.
Students
not conforming to these expectations will need to report to ISS and will receive a “0” for that day’s clinical rotation grade.
(This includes being late)
7.
No
food or drinks in the classroom or HST lab except water.
8.
Your
behavior AT ALL TIMES should reflect
credit to you and our school.
9.
The use of Cell phones
is strictly prohibited. A cell phone
during Clinical Rotation IS NOT permitted and will result in IMMEDIATE
dismissal of the program and /or the Clinical Rotation at Rio Grande Regional
Hospital.
10.
Completion of the Professional Clinical Portfolio is a
requirement to pass this class.
Health
Science
ACKOWLEDGMENT
OF RULES
I have read and understand these rules and
agree to abide by them. I will do my
best to uphold these requirements in
order to avoid being dismissed from the program and/or the clinical rotation at
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
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Print Student Name Student Signature DATE
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Print Parent/Guardian Name
Parent/Guardian Signature DATE
Leadership
Activities:
Health
Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is the student organization that
provides leadership development on the local, area, state, and national
level. Participation enables the student
to grow personally and to network with other students in a method similar to a
professional organization. HOSA provides
opportunities to learn citizenship and participate in community service
projects. HOSA is co-curricular and some leadership activities will be
conducted within the classroom setting.
Membership
is optional but highly recommended for HST
students.
Cost
for HOSA membership:
Dues: $30 (includes national, state and local dues)
Uniform:
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Ladies: Navy blue skirt/pant suit, white blouse, dark
hosiery, closed shoe
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Gentlemen: Navy blue suit, white collared shirt, maroon
tie, dress shoe
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Please
log in to www.hosa.org for competitive events
and guidelines.
It is the policy of Sharyland ISD not to
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in
its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of
1972; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
LABORATORY
SAFETY GUIDELINES AND CONTRACT
Rules for a safe laboratory environment:
A. Student MUST pass safety and infection control exam
prior to performing skills.
B.
Eating, drinking, or the application of cosmetics is
strictly prohibited in the laboratory.
C.
Sitting or lying on clinical beds/wheelchairs is
strictly prohibited unless practicing for skills test.
D.
Computers will ONLY be used for clinical research/reports
with permission.
E.
Open toed shoes are not permitted during lab practical
and clinical rotations.
F.
All personal belongings (purses and backpacks) must be
kept away from the work surface to prevent germ transmission, cheating, and cell
phone use
G.
Tie back long hair during lab practicals.
H.
Keep hands away from the face at all times.
I.
Personal protective equipment will be worn when
necessary.
J.
If gloves become soiled, change immediately
K.
Always wash hands after removing gloves.
L.
DO NOT put pencils or pens in your mouth.
M.
Cover and protect exposed wounds.
N.
Locate all fire extinguishers in the laboratory.
O.
Disinfect the work space before and after each
investigation. Use the 10% bleach solution for disinfectant if biohazards were
used.
P.
Handle all equipment, supplies and biohazards with
EXTREME CAUTION!
Q.
Notify the instructor immediately of any incidents in
lab or hospital.
R.
Place all materials in the appropriate containers upon
completion of the laboratory investigation.
S.
Materials, supplies and biohazards must NEVER leave the
laboratory workspace.
T.
If there is a drill, turn off all electrical equipment
in use, and exit in an orderly fashion. (follow school procedures)
I have read and agree to follow the
above safety guidelines.
I agree to report any accident or injury
to the instructor immediately.
I will never use any equipment or
supplies without obtaining permission from the instructor.
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Student Signature
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I have read
and reviewed the above guidelines with my child.
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Parent Signature
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Blood/Body Fluid Consent
Form
Dear Parent:
Your son or daughter is presently
enrolled in the Health Science Clinical Rotations course. Students enrolled in this course will be
using a variety of clinical equipment and supplies as used in the medical
setting. In order to fully understand
the human functions, some laboratory investigations will include using
simulated body fluids and/or their own body fluids for analysis. Please note that fluids will not be shared
and safety rules will be strictly enforced.
The student must attend a safety demonstration and pass a written safety
exam in order to participate in these laboratory investigations. Before the students use any equipment, an
attached contract must be signed and returned before the end of the second week
from issuing this form.
_____ My son / daughter, ________________________________ has
my consent to participate in the HSTE laboratory investigations using simulated
and/or personal body fluids. (blood
glucose analysis, blood typing, urinalysis, etc.)
_____ MY son/
daughter, __________________________ does not have my consent to participate in
the HSTE laboratory investigations using simulated and / or personal body
fluids.
_________________________________ ___________
Parent Signature Date
Delicate Topic Discussion
Consent Form
Dear Parent:
As part of the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills objectives, the Health Science classes will discuss
sensitive topics such as: Sexually
Transmitted Diseases, consequences from lack of responsible sexuality,
consequences of abortions, rape prevention, AIDS, how to cope with death and
dying, substance abuse and prevention, and other ethical topics that are part
of everyday scenarios in a clinical setting.
Since these topics are of a delicate nature, we ask to have your consent
to have your child participate in the lectures and discussions.
My child, _______________________________
(circle) HAS / DOES NOT HAVE my permission to participate in any and all class
discussions involving delicate topics related to the overall objectives of the
lesson in any Health Science Technology class.
___________________________ __________________
Parent Signature Date