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Health Science Theory & Lab

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"Heroes of Healthcare"

 

Instructor: Horace McCorvey, MHsc.  Phone:  682-867-9572 Email: hmccorve@aisd.net

 

9:30 – 11:00

11:15-12:45

1:45-3:15

3:25-4:55

A-Day

2nd

3rd

4th/5th

 

Health Science Theory & Lab

Health Science Theory & Lab

B-Day

8th/9th

10th/11th

 

Health Science Theory & Lab

Conference

Conference

 

Course Overview:

Through classroom, laboratory, and simulation experiences, students will learn and apply the skills of a health science professional, including perform vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator, environmental protection, safety in the healthcare environment, and admission/transfer/discharge procedures. They will learn to perform skills specific to a health science professional such as medical assistant, dental assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, phlebotomy technician, and pharmacy technician.

Materials needed:

All students will need the following supplies:

    1. Wide-ruled spiral notebook that is the color for your class (Red, Blue or Green).  
    2. Pencils (for Scantron exams)
    3. 1 Colored Marker for your class color.
    4. Smart Phone with the following apps installed:
      1. Medical Terms (Free) by Medical Group Soft.
      2. Barcode Scanner
      3. Remind.com app.
    5. Scrubs – Scrubs will be the only authorized attire for the course except on specially designated days. Students will need to purchase scrubs for class. The only authorized color is burgundy/wine.  Embroidery of the CTC logo is optional and can only be obtained from the contract agency PRN Uniforms. The cost for embroidery is $10.  First day to wear scrubs will be determined by the program.

Textbooks

Garza and Becan-McBride.  Phlebotomy Handbook: Specimen Collection from Basic to Advanced: Ninth Edition.  ISBN: 0-13-3144566

Ellis, Karen. EKG Plain and Simple. Fifth Edition (or Fourth). ISBN: 0-13-452505-1

Simmers, Louise. Simmers DHO Health Science: 8th Edition. ISBN: 1-305-50951-X

NOTE: Individual textbooks will NOT be issued to students.  A “class set” is available in the room and online versions will be made available to students.  Students are encouraged to purchase recent or used copies of textbooks

Grading:

Grades will be a reflection of mastery. Your grade will be determined by the accumulation of points.

  • Daily grades will count once
  • Tests will count twice
  • Lab/Projects will count three times.

Grading Scale:

A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
F = 69 or below

Academic Dishonesty:

A student found to have engaged in academic dishonesty shall be subject to grade penalties on assignments or tests and disciplinary penalties in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct (SCoC).  Academic dishonesty includes cheating or copying the work of another student, plagiarism, and unauthorized communication between students during an examination.  The determination that a student has engaged in academic dishonesty shall be based on the judgement of the classroom teacher or another supervising professional employee, taking into consideration written materials, observation, or information from students.  In the Student Code of Conduct Academic Dishonesty is defined as a Group 2 Misbehavior.  The range of corrective actions include, but are not limited to a zero on class assignments.

Certification Exam Expectations

 Phlebotomy Certification:

In order to qualify to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam, students will need to meet the following criteria:

  • Students will maintain an overall average, in Health Science Theory & Lab, of 70 or higher.
  • Students will achieve an average score of 75 or higher beginning on the 3rd practice exam.  (If the student is unable to reach the score of 75 by the 4th exam, a consultation will be made with the assigned instructor to consider options).
    • Consultation will include a discussion with the teacher to find out where the barriers to achievement are and what further instruction or tutoring is needed to help increase practice test scores.
    • If after consultation, a 75 or better cannot be reached by the 5th practice exam, the student will be ineligible to sit for the exam.
  • Students must meet the hands-on requirements, at the latest, 2 weeks prior to registration for the certification exam.
    • CPT Hands-on Requirement: Completion of 30 successful venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks.

EKG Technician Certification:

  • In order to qualify to take the Certified EKG Technician Exam, students will need to meet the following criteria:
    • Students will maintain a minimum average in Health Science Theory & Lab, of 75 or higher.
    • Students will achieve an average score of 75 or higher beginning on the 3rd practice exam.  (If the student is unable to reach the score of 75 by the 4th exam, a consultation will be made with the assigned instructor to consider options).
      • Consultation will include a discussion with the teacher to find out where the barriers to achievement are and what further instruction or tutoring is needed to help increase practice test scores.
      • If after consultation, a 75 or better cannot be reached by the 5th practice exam, the student will be ineligible to sit for the exam.
    • Students must meet the hands-on requirements, at the latest, 2 weeks prior to registration for the certification exam.
      • CET Hands-on requirement: Completion of 10 successful EKG strips

 

Classroom Rules and Procedures

Health Science Theory and Lab

 

Procedures for entering the classroom.

  1. Enter quietly.
  2. Come with all supplies READY.
  3. Know your class color (Red Team, Blue Team or Green Team).
  4. Cell phones are NOT allowed in the classroom or lab! Cell phones will be placed in the designated cell phone area in the classroom immediately upon entry into the class. Cell phones will be released back to you on breaks, lunch and at the end of class.  Your ringer must be turned OFF when stowing your cell phone.  Any violation of the cell phone policy will result in confiscation of the cell phone and turn in to the front office.
  5. Upon entering the class, find the DEFIBRILLATOR (Bell Work) on the board or the overhead video and begin working on it. You will have 10 minutes after the start time for the class to turn in your bell work.  Turn in your bell work in the correct folder that corresponds to your team color.   Bell work may or may not be counted for a grade.  Bell work turned in AFTER 10 minutes will have 15 points counted off.

 NOTE: During online instruction, your DEFIBRILLATOR will be posted to Canvas

If you are late.

  1. You are late if you enter the class AFTER the class’ start time.
  2. Quietly join the activity that is in progress.
  3. Turn in your defibrillator (bell work) before time is up. Being late will not excuse you from meeting the turn-in time.

If you are absent.

  1. It is your responsibility to make-up any assignments or tests in a timely manner.
  2. If you are absent, you need to email me at hmccorve@aisd.net to check for assignments or log onto Canvas.
  3. If you have an excused absence, you will have the number of days you were absent plus one additional day to make up all of the assignments you missed.

Turning in Assignments

  1. All classroom work will have your NAME, STUDENT ID, DATE and CLASS PERIOD.
  2. The student will mark a COLORED X or dot in the upper right-hand corner of all written assignments, quizzes and tests. The dot or X will be your class color.
  3. Turn all assignments into the correct color folder/notebook for your class.
  4. If you finish early, return to your seat quietly. DO NOT DISTURB OTHERS.

LATE TURN IN.  Any assignment that is turned in after the due date can have a maximum score of 70.

Getting My Attention/ Getting Your Attention

There may be times when I may need to get everyone’s undivided attention so that I may give directions, explanations, answer group question, etc. or if the noise level gets too loud. When I need everyone to stop talking and pay attention, I will say “Your attention please,” and raise my hand.  When you see my hand raised, you will stop what you are doing, be quiet, and place all eyes on me.  Students will then raise their hand to show other students that I have called for everyone’s attention.

To get my attention:

    1. Raise your hand  and wait until called upon.
    2. DO NOT INTERRUPT or speak out…. Raise your hand!

Procedure for the end of class and class dismissal.

  1. There are no bells at the CTC
  2. Class is not over until you are dismissed by me.
  3. On most days, the last 10-20 minutes of class will be reserved for student questions, comments, and feedback. This time will be used to allow students to inquire about their grades, missed assignments, other concerns.  This is NOT your RIGHT!  All class time is class time.

 

When we have a visitor.

  1. Do not speak or interact with a visitor unless the visitor addresses you directly.

Restroom Policy

  1. Electronic devices will not leave the classroom. If you need to use the restroom, raise your hand with 1 finger to get my attention to let me know that you need to use the restroom.  You will be given a hall pass.  Your cell phone will NOT be returned to you unless the hall pass is returned. 
  2. You will not be allowed to go to the restroom in the first 10 minutes or within the last 10 minutes of the close of class unless it is an emergency.

Mac’s “Big 6” and Other Rules

  1. Classroom Rules are posted in the classroom. These are the “cardinal” rules for Mr. Mac’s class.
    • When I am talking, you are NOT. No talking while I am talking!
    • Respect your classmates and teacher
    • Follow directions the first time they are given. Pay attention to detail
    • Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself.
    • No swearing, teasing or name calling
    • Come to class with all of your supplies prepared to work.

Grooming Standards

    • Fingernails will be a single, solid color. Glitter and multi-colored fingernails will NOT be allowed when conduction patient care activities (labs).  Excessively long curved or pointed fingernails will NOT be worn.
    • Hair will be kept neat and cannot “hang from the head” when conducting patient care.
    • Students with excessive tattoos on arms will wear long sleeves to cover tattoos.
    • Hoodies, hats, head scarves (except for religious or medical purposes), or other non-medical head covering are not allowed anywhere in the Health Science Program.
    • Scrubs should be clean, neat and ironed every day of wear
    • Open toe shoes, sandals and flip flops are no allowed. Crocs ARE authorized for wear.

Consequences

Everything we do in life has consequences. The choices that YOU make will determine what happens to you in life.  This is what can happen to you if you choose to violate the classroom rules and the general rules for ethical behavior in healthcare.

1st Time:  Warning (Noted in your file)

2nd Time: Written record and/or call to your parent.

3rd Time: Referral to AP.

4th Time: Recommendation for removal from CTC Program*

*Depending of the nature of the offense, you may be directly removed from the course before going through all steps.

 

REMEMBER: The Career Technical Center is designed to provide you with a PROFESSIONAL work certification!  I expect students to behave like the mature and focused adults that you are.  If you cannot act in a respectful, obedient and constructive manner, I reserve the right to expel you from this course at ANY TIME!  Classroom disruption will NOT BE TOLERATED.

Course Summary:

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