| Practicum in Health Science Diagnostic (Two Credits) | |||
| The Practicum in Health Science course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. | |||
| 1st nine weeks | 2nd nine weeks | 3rd nine weeks | 4th nine weeks |
| Unit(s): 1,2,3,4,5,6 | Unit(s): 7,8,9,10,11 | Unit(s): 12,13,14,15,16 | Unit(s): 17 |
Introduction: 1 week
Unit 1: 1 week Role of the EKG Technician and Scope of practice
Unit 2: 1 1/2 week Basic Patient Care Skills
Unit 3: 1 1/2week Anatomy & Physiology & Common Cardiovascular Diseases & Disorders
Unit 4: 1 week Introduction to EKG Technology & Applications
Unit 5: 1 week Basic EKG Procedures
Unit 6: 1 week EKG Adaptations and Troubleshooting | Unit 7: 1 week The Cardiac Conduction System and EKG Tracings
Unit 8: 1 week Overview of Rhythm Interpretation
Unit 9: 1 week Emergency Situations
Review & Test: 2 weeks Completing EKG Tests and review for certification exam
Unit 10: 1 week Role of a Phlebotomist and Scope of practice Unit 11: 2 weeks Safety & Compliance | Unit 12: 1 week Cardiovascular system, Communication, Infection Control Review
Unit 13: 1 week Patient Preparation
Unit 14: 2 week Routine Blood Collections
Unit 15: 1 week Special Collections
Unit 16: 1 week Processing Specimens
Review: 4 weeks Completing blood draws and review for certification exam | Review & Test: 2-4 weeks Completing blood draws and review for certification exam
Unit 17: 6-8 weeks Employability skills Development of Career Portfolio • Student Cover Letter, • Job Application • Resume • Interviews • Volunteer Work • CTSO • Professional Organizations |
Required Project: Communication Practice Role playing | Required Project: Patient Education with EKG | Required Project: Urinalysis | Required Project: Career Road Map |
Additional Activities: Role of a EKG Tech Essay /writing assignment Demonstration of donning and doffing PPE | Additional Activities: Role of a Phlebotomist Essay /writing assignment | Additional Activities: Blood smear | Additional Activities: Career Portfolio |
| Found in Main Curriculum... | |||
Employability Skills: Teamwork-Communication Skills | Employability Skills: Professionalism | Employability Skills: Self Management | Employability Skills: Job Seeking Skills |
