Courses of Study : Career Tech: Health Science

General Patient Care
Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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1 ) Assist in admission, discharge, and transfer of patient.

Health Science (2015)
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2 ) Implement basic patient care with direct supervision.

Examples: bathing, catheter care, apply anti-embolism stockings or TED hose, bedmaking, and assisting with ADLs

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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3 ) Monitor, record, and accurately measure intake and output.

Health Science (2015)
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4 ) Monitor and record functions related to digestion.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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5 ) Monitor and record vital signs and patient assessment utilizing manual and electronic methods.

Examples: blood pressure, pulse, apical pulse, apical-radial deficit, respirations, pulse oximetry, and weight (standing, wheelchair, or bed scales)

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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Lesson Plans: 1
6 ) Implement infection control guidelines including isolation techniques.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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7 ) Demonstrate principles of body mechanics in safely moving, lifting, and transferring patients to reduce risks of injury to patient and worker.

Health Science (2015)
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Patient Care Technician
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8 ) Assist patients with orthotic or prosthetic devices.

•  Hearing aids, dentures, and artificial extremities
Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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9 ) Demonstrate safe Range of Motion (ROM) exercises.

Health Science (2015)
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Patient Care Technician
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10 ) Assist with restorative rehabilitation activities.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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11 ) Prioritize patient care based on patient needs.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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12 ) Monitor environmental safety of patients.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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13 ) Implement safety procedures when using medical supplies and equipment.

Examples: lock hospital beds, lock wheelchairs, raise stretcher and bed side rails, and apply safety belts

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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14 ) Demonstrate skills required for certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid utilizing current standards.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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Lesson Plans: 1
15 ) Simulate technical skills required for safe patient care as implemented by a Patient Care Technician.

Patient Care Related to Phlebotomy through Simulation
Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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16 ) Identify site specific anatomy related to venipuncture.

Health Science (2015)
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17 ) Discuss steps and guidelines necessary to prepare a patient for blood collection.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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18 ) Review the requisition for testing requirement and patient identity.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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19 ) Verify patient compliance with testing requirements.

Examples: fasting, medication, and basal state

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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20 ) Identify proper equipment and supplies and assemble equipment for basic venipuncture.

Examples: Evacuated Tube Systems (ETS), syringes, winged blood collection sets, needles, sharp containers, evacuated collection tubes, transfer devices, tourniquets, PPE, gauze pads and bandages, slides, and marking pens

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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21 ) Classify the types of evacuated tubes by color code, the anticoagulants, and additives present, any special characteristics and purpose of each.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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22 ) Explain the phlebotomy procedures to be performed.

Health Science (2015)
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23 ) Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), effective hand sanitization procedures, adhere to infection control, and safety policies and procedures.

Health Science (2015)
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24 ) Demonstrate proper procedure for capillary blood tests based on age and condition of patient.

Health Science (2015)
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25 ) Perform venipuncture steps in correct order utilizing simulation.

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26 ) Identify problematic patient signs and symptoms throughout collection such as syncope, diaphoresis, nausea, and seizure.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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27 ) Recognize common complications from primary sample collections such as lack of blood flow, hematoma, petechiae, and nerve injury.

Health Science (2015)
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28 ) Discuss the preparation of a peripheral blood smear and collecting a blood culture.

Health Science (2015)
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29 ) Discuss communication challenges of blood collection with pediatric and geriatric patients.

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30 ) Perform proper disposal of biohazardous materials and sharps objects set forth by OSHA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Health Science (2015)
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31 ) Demonstrate patient safety throughout the simulated collection process.

Health Science (2015)
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32 ) Simulate procedures required for processing, handling, transporting, and reporting special and routine specimen collection as implemented by a Patient Care Technician.

Patient Care Related to Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) and Cardiac Monitoring through Simulation
Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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33 ) Prepare the patient for cardiac monitoring and verify patient understanding.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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34 ) Demonstrate set-up and preparation of patient for ECG/EKG or cardiac monitoring.

Examples: 3-lead ECG/EKG, 5-lead ECG/EKG, 12-lead ECG/EKG, Holter monitoring, Stress testing, and Telemetry monitoring

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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35 ) Identify and resolve artifacts from the ECG/EKG tracing.

Examples: wandering baseline, somatic, and electrical

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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36 ) Identify waveforms of a cardiac cycle for symmetry, direction, and amplitude to include P waves, QRS complexes, ST segments, and T waves.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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37 ) Calculate heart rate from the ECG/EKG tracing using various methods.

Examples: 6-second method, Rate to Rate (R to R), and sequencing

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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38 ) Measure a patient's heart conduction from the ECG/EKG tracing to include PR-interval, QRS duration, and QT-interval.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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39 ) Identify the major classifications of arrhythmias from the ECG/EKG tracing.

Examples: sinus, atrial, ventricular, junctional

Health Science (2015)
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40 ) Compare and contrast various rhythms by evaluating manual or digital rhythm strips.

Examples: normal sinus rhythm, bradycardia, tachycardia, and asystole

Health Science (2015)
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41 ) Identify the major variances to waveforms related to ischemia, injury, or infarction.

Health Science (2015)
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42 ) Identify the proper response to life threatening dysrhythmias.

Health Science (2015)
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43 ) Simulate procedures required for ECG/EKG or cardiac monitoring as implemented by a Patient Care Technician.

Essential Workforce Skills and Professionalism
Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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44 ) Exhibit critical thinking and problem solving skills to locate, analyze, and apply information within an employment situation.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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45 ) Model workforce readiness skills required for success in the workplace.

Examples: punctuality, time management, organization, integrity, honesty, accountability, dependability, and respect for diversity

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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46 ) Exhibit a professional image through good personal hygiene, professional dress, behavior, attitude, and language.

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47 ) Understand the need for flexibility, accepting additional responsibility, willingness to adapt to change, and being a team player.

Health Science (2015)
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48 ) Demonstrate integrity related to client privacy and client confidentiality.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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49 ) Communicate professionally and appropriately through listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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50 ) Demonstrate and maintain policies and protocols of the healthcare facility.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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51 ) Understand regulations regarding operation standards.

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
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52 ) Identify and describe the national regulatory agencies for quality assurance and healthcare.

Examples: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA), College of American Pathologists (CAP), National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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53 ) Adhere to regulations regarding workplace safety such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).

Health Science (2015)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Patient Care Technician
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54 ) Demonstrate and maintain confidentiality and privacy to include Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.