I will be available before class (if you let me know) and after class. I can also meet in person with you in my office on the West Campus. Please feel free to email me, or I will provide a link to Remind so that you can text me.
If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
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.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
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.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
MDCA-1164-001 Practicum - Clinical
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.
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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.
(1 sem hr; 7 practicum)
Clinical
None
Two Pair of approved gray scrubs (Steel Gray in color) Suggest Wonderwink brand in pewter
Clean walking shoes that have a minimal design. No open toe.
Stethoscope
Watch with second hand
Notepad
Clinical Badge
Notebook for Practicum Paperwork
Pen
Medical Assisting Practicum
The nature of the practicum is such that students are involved in the direct delivery of patient care. The primary purpose of any course is to provide education for the students. However, when direct patient care is involved in the learning experience, the safety and well-being of patients are also of absolute concern.
If, in the instructor’s professional judgment, a student is unable to provide care to patients, and if this deficit is such that it cannot be remedied in the given practicum time, the student will be removed from the practicum setting, will receive an unsatisfactory grade and will not be permitted to take the National Exam.
Instructional content in the Medical Assisting Practicum course will focus on clinical procedures utilized within the medical offices. Major components will include emergency medical care, the physical exam, basic pharmacology, and administration of medication. Students will participate in a work-based clinical externship within a medical office or equivalent healthcare facility. Due to healthcare industry standards, exemplary attendance is mandatory. All content standards and objectives must be mastered before students are eligible to attain established credentials and/or industry validation. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in hands-on activities to develop an understanding of course concepts. Teachers will provide each student with real-world learning opportunities and instruction related to the study of medical assisting.
Learning Objectives:
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.
The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of practicum eligibility requirements, conform to professional standards for healthcare workers, comply with required health regulations including proof of CPR and immunization status. They will wear proper clinical attire, report to practicum site on time and ready to work.
The student will:
1. notify the practicum site and the instructor if they are going to be absent or late.
2. conform to policies regarding the performance of skills and scope of responsibility/practice.
3. correctly and safely perform entry-level procedures under the supervision of an instructor or practicum site preceptor.
4. request assistance or clarification as needed.
5. organize and effectively manage time
6. accurately and efficiently complete documentation required for practicum
7. participate in practicum evaluation process
Student performance grade will be based in part, on evaluations from the practicum sites
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".
Students will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times while at the practicum site.
If the student is at the practicum site not in complete clean uniform including proper shoes and Amarillo College name tag, the student will be sent home and not receive credit for that clinical day. Multiple offenses will cause the student to receive a failing grade.
All of the hours missed must be made up! This can cause you to get an incomplete in the course and cause you to set your schedule of classes behind.
While at the practicum site the student will refrain from becoming involved in any gossip or discussions of personal life.
If for any reason the student is reprimanded at the practicum site, the student will have to meet with the instructor/practicum coordinator to find a solution.
Remember this is a privilege to be allowed this training in working facilities.
You are a guest and must remember to act like one.
Put your best foot forward and leave a good impression.
No grades will be rounded
No grades will be dropped
Grade of 90 to 100 is “A”
Grade of 80 to 89.9 is “B”
Grade of 70 to 79.9 is “C”
Grade below 69.9 is “F”
A grade of “F” is not passing in this course and the course must be repeated to complete the program.
Grades are weighted as follows:
Resume 20%
Weekly assignments 30%
Clinical Evaluations 50%
Students must be ON TIME to clinical and must return from scheduled breaks at the designated time. Tardiness or being absent from the clinical site may be grounds for failure of the course.
The instructor and the proctor at the clinical site have the right at any time to ask you to leave class or clinical; if the occurs you will be counted as ABSENT for the day.
You are required to obtain 160 hrs of practicum experience for this course.
To meet this requirement you must attend all practicum site days without being late.
In the event that you need additional financial or other resources, please visit www.actx.edu/resources .
Amarillo College is dedicated to your success.
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