Practicum II Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Cynthia Manchester (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
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Course
DMSO-1267-001 Practicum II
Prerequisites
DMSO 1266
Course Description
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.
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Hours
(2 sem hrs; 18 practicum)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Educational Foundation, SCAN (Sonography Clinical Assessment Notebook)
Supplies
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- \ Gray-colored scrubs with Allied Health patch sewn onto left upper sleeve area \
- \ Professional, comfortable shoes (mostly white) \
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White, long-sleeved lab coat with Allied Health patch sewn onto the left upper
Student Performance
\ Course Description: Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.
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\\ End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
\\ Students will be evaluated on professional qualities: conduct and behavior, patient/sonographer interaction, patient and sonographer safety, employee functions. Student is expected to follow dress code of clinical site, ie, hair, fingernails, tattoo visibility, etc.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
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Expected Student Behavior
\ Grievance Policy
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\\ If a student has a concern with the course instructor, the following due process protocol will apply. The student will follow the protocol steps in the order shown.
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\\ 1. Make every effort to resolve the concern directly with the course instructor. The instructor should be contacted by the student before the conclusion of the course.
\\ 2. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the course instructor, the student should seek satisfaction from the director of radiography within one week of the student instructor meeting.
\\ 3. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the director of radiography, the student should seek satisfaction from the Dean of Health Sciences within one week of the student supervisor meeting.
\\ 4. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the Dean of Health Sciences, the student should seek satisfaction from the Vice-President and Dean of Instruction within one week of the student - Dean meeting.
\\ 5. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the Vice-President and Dean of Instruction, the student should seek satisfaction from the college President within one week of the student-Vice-President meeting.
\\ 6. If the concern cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the student after meeting with the President, the student should seek satisfaction from the college Board of Regents at the next regular meeting of the Regents. The decision of the Regents will be final.
Grading Criteria
\ FINAL GRADE EVALUATION
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\ The following grade scale applies throughout this clinical course for all activities:
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\ A = 92 - 100
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\ B = 83 - 91
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\ C = 75 - 82
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\ F = 74 or below
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\ A grade of "D" is not possible in this course.\
\\ Clinical site preceptors will evaluate each student, and grade them with the SCAN notebook.
\\ Student is expected to maintain a log of clinical experiences and complete all documentation demonstrating proficiency for all assigned clinical competencies.
\\ SCAN for Student Clinical Evaluation
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\\ Using the SCAN notebook for clinical evaluation allows you, the sonographer, to continually track your present status, as well as your progress as you are able to spend more and more time with actual scanning, observing and assisting with the sonography patients.
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\\ Grading rubric consists of:
\\ Evaluation from proctor of 5, 4, 3, 2, or 1:
\\ 5 = A
\\ 4= B
\\ 3= C
\\ 2 or 1= not acceptable
\\ Please note in your first year of the Sonography program, you are not expected to make 5’s, as you are still learning, and in the initial stages of becoming a well trained sonographer, with many things to remember in regard to image manipulation to obtain the highest quality image possible.
\\ The instructor reserves the right to add additional evaluations of student in lab setting.
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\\ If you have any questions in regard to the grading criteria, please feel free to contact your instructor. Thank you.
Attendance
\ ATTENDANCE POLICY
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\ A student who plans to successfully complete all competency requirements for this clinical course must also plan to attend clinical assignments on a regular and timely basis and complete all activities with a final score of not less than 75 percent. Excessive absences and/or tardy arrivals may jeopardize the potential for learning in this course.Calendar
\ Week 1 -5- Introduction to Clinic
\\ Week 6 -15-- Clinical rotation TBA
Additional Information
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Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM