Practicum - Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist Syllabus for 2020-2021
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Kari Lopez (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

<p>k0462235@actx.edu</p>

Phone

Phone number not available

Office Location

<p>Allied Health Office 137</p>

Office Hours

contact for Summer hours or scheduling

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

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Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

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Course

PLAB-1164-001 Practicum - Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

Prerequisites

Corequisites: PLAB 1223

Course Description

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(1 sem hr; 7 practicum)

Class Type

Clinical

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Supplies

Supplies include the following: 

  • Scrubs (see dress code)
  • Amarillo College Picture ID Badge
  • Computer
  • Internet access
  • Moisture/fluid resistant lab coat
  • Facial shields
  • Sharpies
  • Pens/pencils/paper

Student Performance

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.

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

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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

 DRESS CODE POLICY DURING PHLEBOTOMY ROTATION
1.  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.
2.  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!
3.  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.
4.  Students may not wear any cologne, perfume or after shave while in the practicum setting.
5.  Jewelry should be kept to a minimum. Earrings and bracelets must not be loose or dangling.  No facial piercings are allowed.
6.  An Amarillo College picture name tag will be worn at all times while in the practicum facility.
7.  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.
8.  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.
9.  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.
 
SERVICE WORK
A Phlebotomy student must not be used to substitute for regular laboratory staff during the hours of his or her assigned practicum rotation.
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.
2. Service work by students in practicum/clinical facilities, outside of the regular hours assigned for practicum/clinical rotations must not be compulsory.
3.  After demonstrating proficiency, students, with qualified supervision, may be permitted to perform actual laboratory procedures. 
 
STUDENT INJURIES
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.
 
  

Student Conduct at the Clinical Sites

  1. The student will at all times during their clinical rotation conduct themselves in a professional manner.
  2. The student should be at the clinical sites during their scheduled time only.   If the student is in a clinical shift that ends at midnight and the hospital phlebotomy staff allows the student to stay past their scheduled time, the instructor must be notified by email the following day.
  3. During clinical rotations the student will follow the direction of the phlebotomists and supervisors of the participating facility. Any misconduct will result in the student being dismissed from the particular clinical rotation and it will be counted as a missed clinical.  If a student is asked to leave a clinical site and not return they will be dismissed from the course and will not be able to successfully complete the course.
  4. The student should at no time fraternize with the instructors at the clinical sites during the course of this class.
  5. While at the clinical setting the student should not participate in gossip, or use fowl language. Arguing with the any personnel in the facility is unacceptable, and the student will be dismissed from the course.  The student is not allowed to read magazines or newspapers during their clinical rotation.  Many times the workload allows the student to study, so it is encouraged that the student takes all phlebotomy textbooks and study questions to the rotations.
  6. A No Smoking Policy is in effect for BSA, and NWTH, (including JO Wyatt and WCC).  The student is not allowed to arrive at the clinical setting with the smell of tobacco smoke on them.  The student is not allowed to smoke at any time during the rotation or anywhere on the facility grounds.
  7. Cell phones are absolutely NOT ALLOWED at the clinical sites.  You will be asked to leave the facility if you carry a cell phone with you during the rotation.
  8. REMEMBER that at all times, we are guests in the clinical facilities and we can be asked to leave at any time for any reason.
 
DRUG SCREENING
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
 

 

CELL PHONES
Cell phones are disruptive and unprofessional.  You are not allowed to have your cell phone with you during clinical rotations.

 Students who are caught engaging in either of these will be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to:

  1. Being asked to leave class for the remainder of the day
  2. Mandatory conference with the Assistant Dean of Career and Technical Programs
  3. Conference with the Dean of Students and a permanent entry in the student's official program record

    The ONLY exception that will be made is if the student has discussed the situation with their instructor beforehand, and ONLY for emergency purposes.

GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
 

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, the Dean of Health Sciences, Vice President of of Academic Affairs, and the College President, IN THAT ORDER.

Grading Criteria

GRADING AND EVALUATION
  1. Successful completion of a total of 100 phlebotomy procedures  (1 point each).
  2. Fulfillment of all competencies, as noted on the Venipuncture Competency Evaluation Form, with an average competency score of no less than 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. 25 competencies scored for a possible total of 100 points.
 
A total accumulative point system is used for this course. A total accumulative point system means that all of the potential points awarded for various tasks/activities, within a given course, are added together to derive the total number of points possible in that course. A student can calculate his/her grade at any time, utilizing the following information: The total number of points possible for each course should be added together, and then the total number of points the students has earned should be added and compared to the grading scale, below. For example, the total number of points possible for this course is 200, therefore the grading scale used for this course is as follows:
 
A = 90.0% - 100.0% of the total points possible for this course = 180 - 200 points
B = 80.0% - 89.9% of the total points possible for this course = 160 - 179 points
C = 70.0% - 79.9% of the total points possible for this course = 140 - 159 points
F = 69.9% or less of the total points possible for this course = < 139 points
NOTE: A grade of 'D' is not possible
 
VENIPUNCTURE COMPETENCY EVALUATION FORM
The Venipuncture Competency Evaluation Form (see example attached) contains 25 basic competencies that are considered essential to the practice of phlebotomy. The student will receive a score according to their ability to perform each task. A student who has mastered a task, will receive a score of four (4), for that particular task. A student who is considered competent, but needs more practice on that task, will receive a score of two (2) for that particular task. A student who has not achieved competency, at any level, will receive a score of zero (0) for that particular task. Students must receive an overall, average score of no less than 2.0, in order to pass this course. Additionally, the number of points that the student receives on each of the 25 tasks will be utilized to compute the final grade in this course.
 

Clincal Rotations must be made up is missed and 10% of the grade for the makeup policy will be deducted for a missed clinical.

INCOMPLETES
Incompletes are granted only for emergency situations such as hospitalization of the student just prior to the final exam, serious injury to the student on the day of the final exam, etc. Incompletes will not be granted for situations involving vacation plans, transportation difficulties, appointments, etc. Students who need to request an incomplete must do so prior to the scheduled time of the final exam with appropriate documentation given to the instructor.

DROPPING/WITHDRAWING FROM CLASSES
No administrative drops/withdrawals will be initiated by program officials.  It is the responsibility of each student to drop or withdraw from a course. Students can drop a course via WebAdvisor, and must do so prior to the last day to drop/withdraw as posted on the Amarillo College Master Calendar. Students should be aware that failure to attend class does NOT result in being automatically dropped from a course, and WILL result in a grade of “F”. 

Students should be advised that they may repeat a MLAB course only one time, and may repeat no more than two courses while enrolled in the program. The term “repeat” shall be interpreted to mean re-enrollment following withdrawal, drop or an unsatisfactory grade from a class. Students who are forced to completely withdraw from the college during a given semester may re-apply for admission to the program. Once the student has actually begun the program, he/she must complete all MLAB major courses within 36 months.

 

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.

Calendar

Each student will receive an individualized clinical rotation schedule.

Additional Information

Amarillo College and Community Resources for Students in Need

Syllabus Created on:

10/07/20 11:32 AM

Last Edited on:

10/07/20 11:32 AM