Practicum IV Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Mark Rowh (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063546070Office Location
West Campus Allied Health 151AOffice Hours
Course Information
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Course
NMTT-2366-001 Practicum IV
Prerequisites
NMTT 2266
Course Description
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(3 sem hrs; 24 practicum)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
\ Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT: Technology and Techniques, 6th Edition, Christian
\\ Practical Mathematics in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Wells
\\ Review of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 3rd Edition, Steves
\\ NMTT Program Clinical/Student Handbook
Supplies
\ 1. Burgundy wine-colored scrubs with the Allied Health Ensignia sewn onto the left upper sleeve area
\\ 2. White, long-sleeved lab coat with the Allied Health Ensignia sewn onto the left upper sleeve area
\\ 3. Pro
Student Performance
Course Description (WECM): Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
End-of-Course Outcomes (WECM): 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.
According to the Master Educational Plan of the NMTT Program, the students will:
Engage in Professional Research Methods
Maintain/operate departmental equipment.
Maintain/operate auxiliary equipment.
Provide proper and appropriate patient care as needed.
Communicate effectively with medical staff, patients and their families.
Provide safe/sanitary conditions for patients using OSHA and Standard Precautions.
Obtain pertinent patient history for each exam and check indications/contraindications.
Prepare patients properly for imaging.
Select/administer the appropriate radiopharmaceutical by the proper route.
Prepare imaging equipment, computer, auxiliary equipment and acquire images per protocol.
Evaluate/process computer-generated data.
Prepare patient to perform cardiac monitoring and stress testing.
Prepare/administer interventional pharmacologic agents.
Obtain samples for non-imaging studies.
Calculate/evaluate results for non-imaging studies.
Interpret the physician’s orders to ensure optimal patient exam outcomes.
Utilize appropriate radiation safety standards through time/distance/shielding principles.
Perform daily QC measures on instrumentation as prescribed.
Perform patient competency procedures per syllabus with passing grade of 74.5 (C) or better.
Pass clinical supervisor’s performance of student evaluations per syllabus with C or better.
Pass faculty evaluation of student performance per syllabus with C or better.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
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Expected Student Behavior
\ Please refer to the Students Rights and Responsibilities publication of Amarillo College for behavioral expectations. Additionally, students are required to follow all guidelines provided in the Clinical and Student Handbooks. Students must follow all policies governing the medical affiliates of which they are assigned.
\\ Attendance Policy
\\ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. (refer to Clinical Handbook).
\\ Students with Disabilities
\\ Student must make formal arrangements through disability Services in the event that they require special arrangements to meet course requirements (Phone: 345-5639).
\\ Grievance Procedure
\\ Students should make a professional attempt to resolve problems with their clinical supervisors and instructors first. In the event that problems cannot be solved, proper appeal procedures are as follows:
\\ Clinical supervisor, Instructor, Program Director, Dean of Health Sciences Division, Vice President of Academic Affairs, College President-In that order.
\\ Students Rights and Responsibilities
\\ It is the student’s responsibility to refer to the Students Rights & Responsibilities publication of Amarillo College
\\ The publication is available on the Amarillo College Web site, or a printed version may be obtained in Student Services.
\\ Students are expected to adhere to all policies/regulations of each individual medical affiliate and expected to maintain professional standards at all times.
\\ Students must refer to the Code of Ethics of the NMTCB and the Standards of Ethics of the ARRT credentialing bodies at all times.
\\ Students are expected to be familiar with all information located in the Clinical Handbook.
\\ Electronic Devices
\\ Cell phones and other personal electronic devices are distractions in the learning environment and may cause performance errors.
\\ Students may not carry cell phones or other personal electronic devices during clinical hours. These devices must be turned off during assigned clinical hours and put away, because they may cause distractions during the patient care activities.
\\ Texting is not allowed during assigned clinical hours.
\\ Personal phone calls are discouraged, but in the event that you must receive an emergency phone call, the affiliate departmental numbers are located on the clinical schedules.
Grading Criteria
Required Competencies/Evaluations
The following activities will be scored for course credit:
- One (1) clinical procedure/patient competency every week for a total of 14 (exempt 1st/16th week)
- Three (3) clinical supervisor evaluations per semester (due at end of each rotation)
- One (1) faculty evaluation at end of semester
Final Grade Evaluation
A= 94.5-100 C=74.5-84.4
B=84.5-94.4 F=less than 74.5
The final course grade will be computed as follows:
- Clinical procedures/patient competencies will constitute 30% of the final grade.
- Clinical supervisor evaluations will constitute 30% of the final grade.
- Faculty evaluations will count 30% of the final grade.
- Research Paper will count 10% of the final grade. Student will receive the grading rubric for this project.
- Final grade point deductions will occur as indicated for not following rules/regulations of the Clinical Handbook.
- A grade of ‘F’ will be assigned for failure to perform all clinical hours missed.
- A grade of "F" will be given for not completing all of the required course objectives.
Attendance
ATTENDANCE POLICY "Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class." (see Attendance in your Clinical Handbook)
Calendar
Students will perform 360 clock hours of clinical time during this semester. Students will attend the clinical assignements that are noted on the Master Clinical Schedule.
COURSE OUTLINE
- Patient Competency 1 (due no later than 9-06-13)
- Patient Competency 2 (due no later than 9-13-13)
- Reasearch Paper-Introduction Section due 9-17-13.
- Patient Competency 3 (due no later than 9-20-13)
- Patient Competency 4 (due no later than 9-27-13)
- Patient Competency 5 (due no later than 10-04-13)
- Patient Competency 6 (due no later than 10-11-13)
- Patient Competency 7 (due no later than 10-18-13)
- Research Paper-Review of Literature due 10-22-13.
- Patient Competency 8 (due no later than 10-25-13)
- Patient Competency 9 (due no later than 11-01-13)
- Patient Competency 10 (due no later than 11-08-13)
- Research Paper-Conclusion Section due 11-12-13.
- Patient Competency 11 (due no later than 11-15-13)
- Patient Competency 12 (due no later than 11-22-13)
- Patient Competency 13 (due no later than 11-29-13)
- Research Paper-Final/Completed Paper due 12-03-13
- Patient Competency 14 (due no later than 12-06-13)
*1st Clinical Supervisor Evaluation Due 9-27-13*
*2nd Clinical Supervisor Evaluation Due 11-01-13*
*3rd Clinical Supervisor Evaluation Due 12-06-13*
*ALL CLINICAL PAPERWORK TO BE TURNED IN NO LATER THAN Tuesday, 12-06-13*
NOTE: End of semester one-on-one interviews will occur with faculty on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, starting at 9am. All clinical paperwork must be turned in, and all clinical makeup hours must be completed before the interviews.
Additional Information
Students will perform prescribed clinical hours as indicated on the Master Practicum Schedule, at the times and locations stated.
Students must wear dosimetry badges at all times.
Students must use syringe shields as stated within the Clinical Handbook.
The Clinical Handbook contains the governing guidelines that students must follow.
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Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM