Clinical – Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Course

PLAB-1163-001 Clinical – Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

Prerequisites

Corequisites: PLAB 1223 and MLAB 1211

Course Description

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 4 clinic)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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Supplies

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• \ Scrubs (see dress code)
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• \ Amarillo College Picture ID Badge
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• \ Computer

  Student Performance

  \ COURSE OUTCOMES

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  \ 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.

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  \ Specific learning objectives for each section and each laboraotry exercise are distributed as part of the lecture/lab handouts.

  Students Rights and Responsibilities

  Student Rights and Responsibilities

  Log in using the AC Connect Portal

  In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

  If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

  Expected Student Behavior

  \ CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PAGERS
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  \ Cellular telephones and pagers are disruptive. With the exception of emergency personnel (paramedics, EMTs, etc....) cellular telephones must be turned off while working in the laboratory, and pagers must either be turned off or set on vibrate. If you anticipate an emergency during practicum time, you should leave the number of the Student Services Office with your contact. The number is 371-5300.
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  \ DRESS CODE POLICY DURING PHLEBOTOMY ROTATION
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  \ 1.  A white, moisture-proof laboratory coat must be worn at all times in the practicum site. The Amarillo College, Allied Health patch must be attached to the left sleeve of the lab coat.
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  \ 2.  Students will be required to wear scrubs but they can be of any color or print. (no sweat pants or jeans) No T-shirts or sweat shirts will be allowed, unless worn under a scrub top. If the student is in doubt about the suitability of his/her attire, he/she should contact either the MLT Education Coordinator or the MLT Program Director. Students should make sure that clothing is clean and is neat. No tops that have a company logo on them. Hats will be removed upon entering the clinical site and will not be worn when performing the rotation.
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  \ 3.  Shoes should be comfortable, close toed, low-heeled and soft soled nursing shoes or athletic shoes. Shoes should either be white on white, or black. No neon stripes or figures on the shoes please!
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  \ 4.  Student's hair must be clean, secured back off of the face and of a style that is professional in appearance. Hats will not be worn at any time while at the practicum sites.
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  \ 5.  Students may not wear any cologne, perfume or after shave while in the practicum setting.
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  \ 6.  Jewelry should be kept to a minimum. Earrings and bracelets must not be loose or dangling.  No facial piercings are allowed.
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  \ 7.  An Amarillo College picture name tag will be worn at all times while in the practicum facility.
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  \ 8.  Students will maintain good hygiene at all times. Common sense should dictate that all students must shower at least daily, brush their teeth, use deodorant and wear a clean uniform to practicum each day.
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  \ 9.  Occasionally, despite careful work habits, a student will become soiled with a patient’s blood and/or body fluids. Therefore, all students are encouraged to keep an extra set of scrubs/uniforms in their vehicle, so that they can change into clean clothes, without having to take the time to leave the practicum site, run home, and change their clothes.
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  \ 10.  Failure to comply with the dress code will result in dismissal from practicum for that day. The time missed must be made-up prior to the end of that rotation. There will be no excuses made for noncompliance with the dress code.
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  \ SERVICE WORK
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  \ A Medical Laboratory Technology student must not be used to substitute for regular laboratory staff during the hours of his or her assigned practicum rotation.
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  \ 1.  A student may hold a laboratory job outside of the practicum rotation hours, but this service will not be applied or take the place of the assigned rotation hours. In other words, a student may not be paid for work that takes place during the assigned hours for the practicum rotation.
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  \ 2. Service work by students in practicum/clinical facilities, outside of the regular hours assigned for practicum/clinical rotations must not be compulsory.
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  \ 3.  After demonstrating proficiency, students, with qualified supervision, may be permitted to perform actual laboratory procedures. 
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  \ STUDENT INJURIES
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  \ If a student is injured in the clinical/practicum setting, it is his/her responsibility to notify the MLT Education Coordinator (806-354-6060) or Program Director (806-354-6059) IMMEDIATELY. If the student is unable to notify MLT program officials, due to the nature of their injury, then it is the responsibility of the Clinical Supervisor to notify program officials. Injuries include needlesticks, cuts, falls, etc.
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  \ STUDENT LIABILITY AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE All students enrolled in a clinical/practicum course are required to purchase Student Liability/Accident Insurance as part of their fees each semester they are enrolled in practicum. Students must make a copy of their paid tuition/fee receipt which show that the insurance has been purchased, and submit it to the MLT Education Coordinator prior to their first day of clinical/practicum.
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  \ DRUG SCREENING
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  \ Many clinical/practicum facilities require students to submit to, and pass, a drug screen prior to beginning their clinical/practicum rotations. Students may be required to assume all costs associated with the drug screening process
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  \ CELLULAR TELEPHONES AND PAGERS
  \ Cellular telephones and pagers are disruptive during lecture and lab sessions. Cellular telephones and pagers should be turned-off during class time, or set on vibrate or "blink" during class time. If the student anticipates an emergency during class time, they should leave the number for the Student Services Office with their contact. The number is 371-5300.

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  \ Text/Instant Messaging is NOT permitted when lectures and labs are in session.  It is disruptive and disrespectful to fellow students and the course instructor. Students who are caught engaging in either of these will be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to:

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  1. \ Being asked to leave class for the remainder of the day
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  2. \ Mandatory conference with the Assistant Dean of Career and Technical Programs
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  3. \ Conference with the Dean of Students and a permanent entry in the student's official program record
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     \ The ONLY exception that will be made is if the student has discussed the situation with their instructor beforehand, and ONLY for emergency purposes.
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  \ GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
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  \ If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems through the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Program Director (Jan Martin), the Dean of Health Sciences (Mark Rowh), Vice President of of Academic Affairs (Dr Russell Lowery-Hart), and the College President (Dr Paul Matney), IN THAT ORDER.

  Grading Criteria

  Grading Scale: A = 90   100%, B = 80 89%, C = 70 79%, Unsatisfactory = 69% or less
  Students must maintain a 75% or better in each section of this course, which includes: Clinical evaluations, weekly exams, and a final exam, in order to complete the course satisfactorily. 

  Course Grade: The final grade for the course will consists of three parts.

  20%    Clinical Journal – within 24 hours of completion of a clinical rotation the student is required to sign on to AC online and complete a clinical journal entry.  You          must title the entry with your name and the date of rotation.  Then within the body of the journal you must include the facility you went to, the hours, the number of sticks, and how things went.
                                
  25% Clinical Rotations – Included in this category is the average of the student evaluations that are graded by the clinical instructors at the clinical sites.  These forms are found in on AC Online and each student is required to leave one form each time they attend a phlebotomy clinical rotation.  The second part of this grade is completion of the required clinical hours and successful procedures.

  10% Career Center Assignments.  You are required to attend a minimum of 2 Amarillo College Career Center classes.  You will also be required to participate in a mock interview session.

  40% Weekly Exams and Final Exam – There will be weekly exams that cover the chapters that were covered in the Part 1 of this course.  The exam questions will come from the Exam review textbook and there will be 100 questions on each exam.  The final exam is a comprehensive exam that will consists of 200 multiple choice questions

  5% Assignments.  – Each student is required to attend two workshops in the Amarillo College Career center.  After each workshop the student will go to the Career Journal and explain their experience at the career workshop, including what they learned and how they plan to use this new information.

  Attendance

  \ Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend clinical rotations. Attendance is included in the Professionalism grade throughout the course which is a component of the overall grade for this course. Attendance includes arriving for clincals late and leaving early.

  Calendar

  This clinical course consists of approximately 96 clock hours, and a minimum of 100 successful venipunctures.  The number of days and the daily schedule varies according to the clinical assignment.  Each student will receive an individualized clinical rotation schedule.

  Additional Information

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  Syllabus Created on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM

  Last Edited on:

  11/30/-1 12:00 AM