Allied Health & Medicine

Syllabus

Evans High School

Course Syllabus – Allied Health and Medicine

Healthcare Science Education 

Tami Gordon, RN, BSN, MAT

tami.gordon@ccboe.net

Course Description:

This course is designed to offer students (upperclassmen) the opportunity to become effective and efficient multi-skilled healthcare providers as they develop a working knowledge of various allied health opportunities. Students focusing on a career path in the healthcare field may apply classroom/lab knowledge and skills in the clinical setting as they participate in direct or simulated client care. The curriculum allows instructors to provide options for classroom/student growth opportunities in area(s) of interest to the student. These options may be determined by community need, available resources, and/or student interest, etc. This course was developed according to a basic 50-minute class time frame, but may be adjusted according to local system schedules. Instructors may select which classroom content standards 1-14 best meet his/her individual classroom needs in addition to the required clinical/capstone project to equal total class time available for the course.  

Course Goals:

1. Develop the basic skills and knowledge necessary to apply the principles and competencies performed in the healthcare industry.

2. Develop the ability to perform skills that are associated with the required competencies of the healthcare industry.

3. Master the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant content and skills required for the certification test. Additional testing information will be shared at a later date. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) testing through the National Healthcare Association will take place in the Spring Semester.

4. Develop attitudes and employability skills consistent with those expected of an individual working in the healthcare industry and society in general.

Course Standards:

Course Standard 1 HS-AHM-1 Demonstrate employability skills required by business and industry.

Course Standard 2 HS-AHM-2 Research advanced technical skills in respiratory care. Respiratory Services

Course Standard 3 HS-AHM-3 Analyze advanced technical skills within the imaging services field. Imaging Services

Course Standard 4 HS-AHM-4 Research advanced technical skills in the surgical services field to include nutrition and fluid intake, elimination, and ostomy and wound care. Surgical services

Course Standard HS-AHM-5 Perform advanced technical skills within rehabilitation services. Rehabilitation Services

Course Standard 6 HS-AHM-6 Perform advanced technical skills within pharmaceuticals. Pharmacy Services

Course Standard 7 HS-AHM-7 Perform advanced technical skills within dietary services. Dietary Services Course Standard 8 HS-AHM-8 Research the field of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to include, but not limited to, such practices as chiropractic care, acupuncture, reflexology, massage therapy, homeopathic medicine, aromatherapy, and stress reduction techniques. Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Course Standard 9 HS-AHM-9 Perform advanced technical skills within mental health services. Mental Health Services 

Course Standard 10 HS-AHM-10 Research public health services and epidemiology, utilizing www.cdc.gov as the primary source. Public Health and Epidemiology

Course Standard 11 HS-AHM- Perform advanced technical skills within medical office services. Medical Office Assistant 

Course Standard 12 HS-AHM-12 Perform advanced technical skills within medical laboratory services using simulated equipment based on school, county, and facility protocol. Medical Laboratory Services

Course Standard 13 HS-AHM-13 Perform advanced technical skills within cardiology services. Cardiology Services

Course Standard 14 HS-AHM-14 Perform advanced technical skills within emergency services. Emergency Services

Course Standard 15 HS-AHM-15 Perform advanced technical skills within dentistry services.

Instructional Resources:

A variety of instructional methods are used that include group assignments, discussion, role playing, hands on activities, guest speakers, audiovisual presentation, anatomical models, notebooks, computer technology assignments, and projects.

Textbooks: National Healthcare Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Online Course, additional Medical Assisting resources and content will be provided in the classroom and Google Classroom.

Evaluation:

Methods used in assessing and evaluating students in this course include: written response, oral response, quizzes, tests, teacher observation, performance assessments, and student participation. To pass the course, you must earn a 70.  

Recommended Course Supply Requirements: Subject to change

3 ring binder with clear pockets on the cover (at least 2 inches)

8 dividers 

Page Protectors

Pencils and pens

Color Pencils

Notebook paper

Additional clinical requirements such as uniforms, immunizations and all other requirements will be listed and sent home on a separate form at a later date.    

Absences / Tardies:

Excellent, prompt attendance is vital to your success in this course. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements for any missed work and to complete it within the specified time limit set by school policy

Classroom Routine:           

1. Student must be seated in his/her assigned seat when the tardy bell rings, with your paper, pen, pencil, notebook/computer/tablet/etc.

2. Student begins / completes assigned induction for the day.

3. All assignments must be turned in on the day they are due. Points will be deducted per school and CTAE department policy.

4. Students must remain seated at his/her desk until the bell rings. 

5. Students must clean up his/her desk or lab area before leaving the classroom. Please don’t leave a mess!!! 

6. In the absence of the instructor, a current or emergency lesson plan will be available for the substitute. Remind may be used to inform students of lesson plans.

7. Students will use personal technology devices only for class related activities during class. 

Employability Skills:

This class will be operated similar to the way a healthcare facility or other type business may operate. Work ethic skills are extremely important in any work setting and are crucial in the healthcare industry. Each student will be observed throughout the year for “employability skills”. Employability will be assessed by your instructor on a regular basis, as well as randomly when needed.  You will start out with 100 points as your employability grade each week. You will lose points if found in violation of one of the safety, classroom, or work ethic rules. Poor employees lose points and may not keep their job (or in your case, you can lose the ability to choose your clinical sites or attend clinical rotations, etc.). 

Examples of some actions that would cause one to lose points:

1. Abusing equipment – 20 points

2. Being in lab area without permission – 10 points

3. Not performing duty assignments – 10 points

4. Unauthorized cell phone use– 20 points

5. Dress code/ID violations – 20 points

6. Any unprofessional/unacceptable behavior while in clinical setting - 20 points 

Evaluation:

1. Tests/Competencies/Employability Skills       60%                                                                                                    

  2.   Quizzes/Daily Work               40%

Semester exams count as 20% of final grade.

You represent the Healthcare Science Technology Education Program at Evans High School. Your actions outside this classroom must be appropriate.  Any misconduct will be handled in accordance with Columbia County’s code of conduct policies including dismissal from the program. The instructor reserves the right to change or modify the syllabus as deemed necessary with appropriate notification.

I have read the Healthcare Science Department’s rules, routine, procedures, and syllabus.  Signing this page constitutes that I understand the course content, class rules, routine, and consequences and that I am willing to  

abide by the departmental guidelines.

Student Signature: __________________________________Date:___________ 

Student Name Printed ______________________________________________   

Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________Date:___________ 

CELL PHONE AND PERSONAL ELECTRONICS CLASS RULES

Students must keep electronic devices such as cell phones turned off and put away. Airpods, earbuds and headsets are not permitted in the school building. In accordance with school policy, failure to follow the county policy will result in disciplinary actions.

We will use a variety of educational, presentation, and online tools throughout the year.

School laptops will be provided and personal laptops can be brought in with permission as needed.

The smart phone, while a great asset to our lives, is a distraction in the classroom. Social media, selfies, games, texting, and listening to music are too tempting for most students to resist. Students need to be able to focus on learning and engaging with each other and me during a lesson without the distraction of their phones.

Parents: please review this policy with your child, and sign and return this letter the first week of school. I will post a copy of this letter to the class website for future reference.

Parent’s Signature: __________________________________________________________________________

Student’s Signature: _________________________________________________________________________

Clinical Contract

EVANS HIGH SCHOOL CLINICAL CONTRACT 2023-2024

COLUMBIA COUNTY HEALTHCARE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Name_______________________________________ Grade/Section_____________________

This contract is to be strictly observed at all times during your clinical rotation.

• In the medical profession, a system of ethics exists that is observed and practiced by all medical personnel. 

1. I will make it my responsibility to KNOW, UNDERSTAND, and ADHERE to the guidelines of this contract in order to assure the health and well-being of each patient.

• Invariably the people with whom we deal are in different stages of ill health, which creates in each of them a different outlook.  They become anxious, nervous, and quite often impatient.  The afflicted require the best use of our technical and human-relations skills.

2. I will make every effort to be courteous, efficient, and accurate when helping patients through this stressful time in their lives.

• Patients/Clients/Residents will often gain confidence in us and share their innermost thoughts.  We also come to know a great deal about a patient from hearing reports and reading charts.

3. I understand that discussing:

   1. Confidential information which includes patient or family history, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan of a specifically named patient with other students, friends, or family is in violation of the “sacred trust of confidentiality” and the HIPAA law.  Violations can result in large monetary fines or imprisonment.  I will uphold the patient’s right to privacy.

(Cases will be discussed on a “need to know” basis for instructional enhancement only.) 

County Dress Code for all clinical students in the medical office/hospital setting

4. I will wear:

   1. The school approved uniform ONLY! It will be clean, neat & wrinkle-free. Undergarments must not be visible. Students can purchase the approved uniform for medical assisting from Scrubs of Evans during the specified time period only.  Scrub pricing will be available at the beginning of the school year. I further understand that I am expected to wear the uniform the entire school day.  I will not keep the uniform in my car, locker, etc. 

   2. The issued name badge/ ID with reel or clip at ALL times is an essential part of the uniform. Students may NOT attend clinical without this proper ID visible. All IDs will be attached to the uniform with the school approved badge reel.  

   3. Shoes for Allied Health must be clean solid black tennis shoes (all shoes must be approved by the instructor). Hair, natural colors only (no green, blue, pink, etc.). Hair MUST be pulled up into a ponytail or worn short…off the collar and MUST be kept out of the eyes and off the face. No spiked hair or Mohawks!

   4. Cosmetics in moderation. No bright or dark makeup or fragrances of any kind. 

   5. No visible tattoos. 

   6. No more than one piercing per ear is allowed in the lower lobe (Ears ONLY).  Only small stud earrings are allowed. NO large earring holes with gauges allowed. NO piercings allowed in the ear cartilage. Students may NOT attend clinical sites with earrings in any area except lower ear lobe. Males are not authorized to wear any earrings. 

   7. Males must be clean-shaven before arriving for clinical rotations. No facial hair of any kind is allowed. 

   8. No chewing gum during clinical rotations.  

   9. NO nose piercings (or other facial piercings) allowed. A clear spacer may be used.

   10. A watch with a second hand is required. A watch and earrings are the only approved jewelry (no necklaces, bracelets, etc.) I also understand that I should always have a pen with me when going to clinical rotations.

   11. Nails will be worn short, not extending beyond the finger tips WITHOUT nail polish (this includes clear coat)! No artificial nails of any type allowed. Students may NOT attend clinical with nail polish or fingernail modifications of any type. 

Transportation to clinical sites 

5. I understand that transportation will be provided to Doctor’s Hospital in a county bus for Allied Health.  If other clinical sites are used I understand that I will have to provide my own transportation and required driving forms provided to me by my instructor. I will report to my assigned rotation site in a timely manner.  Time will be allotted for travel to and from school.  I further understand that:

   1. No carpooling is allowed under county policy (Private vehicle forms must be signed).

   2. I cannot drive outside a 15-mile radius of the school by personal vehicle. *exceptions may be allowed on a case by case basis

   3. I will “CALL-IN '' if I am unable to attend clinical.  I will speak to my instructor or leave a voicemail message at least 1 hour prior to the absence. Text messages are not acceptable!

   4. I will not make appointments during clinical time if at all possible.

   5. All tardies will be handled in accordance with school policy. Make-up work will be determined by the instructor.

   6. Smoking/vaping is not permitted during clinical travel.

   7. I will follow proper sign-in procedures for each site.  I will not sign in for others. I will keep my sign-in sheet accurate and neat.  I understand that clinical hours may be used as “volunteer hours”.

   8. I DO NOT have permission to make stops of any kind on my way to or from clinical rotations.  (Examples: Gas stations, restaurants, home)

6. I will not visit other units or departments without permission and purpose.

7. I will not leave the unit without checking with the person in charge.  Out of courtesy, I will notify the person in charge before I leave the area. I will then report to one of the healthcare instructors if at the hospital.

8. I will not take or make personal calls at the nursing stations or in other departments. Cell phone use is prohibited except for instructor communication in an emergency.

9. I will not take food to work areas.

10. I will follow directions from the clinical coordinator immediately without question while in the clinical setting.  I will do only those tasks that I have been trained to do according to my scope of training.

11. I will not discuss my private life while in the presence of patients or health care workers.

12. If an accident/incident occurs while in clinical, I will report it immediately to my instructor and file the necessary incident report as directed.

13. I will respect and properly care for all equipment and supplies.

14. I will address ALL persons with the utmost respect. (Refer to #2)

15. I will complete and understand the “Self-Study” PRIOR to my assigned clinical rotations.  If I am unable to do so, I will discuss this with my instructor.  I understand that self-studies are done so that I will acquire a “Base Knowledge” of the assigned area.

16. I will collect information in order to complete a weekly “Learning Log”.  

17. I will acquire an “Evaluation” at the end of each clinical rotation. 

18. I intend to arrange the priorities in my life in order to make this a learning experience that will benefit me greatly in my future health career.  I understand that assertiveness is appropriate, but aggressiveness is not appropriate.  Self-motivation is important.

19. If I feel that I cannot meet the expectations of this contract, I will request a conference with my instructor immediately.  

20. By signing this contract, I state that I am in good physical and sound mental condition to carry out all duties & assignments. TB tests and/or chest x-ray results, complete record of childhood immunizations, flu shot documentation, and COVID vaccination may need to be provided to the clinical instructor before attending any clinical rotations.  

21. I understand that if I break this contract, disciplinary measures will be taken and expulsion from the program may occur.  I understand that I remain under SCHOOL RULES/POLICIES during clinical and that all Columbia County Healthcare Science teachers have authority over me. 

22. I DO NOT have any previous criminal history or school system infractions of which my instructor is unaware. Future infractions such as ISS / OSS will affect clinical class participation. Past or future criminal arrests of any kind make participation in the clinical program impossible.   

23. Background checks will be conducted on each student at no cost by the Board of Education.

24. I understand that all clinical sites mandate a drug test on all persons using their facility.  Drug test participation and the fee of the test is the responsibility of the student. Random drug testing may be done at any time during the school year at the students expense. I understand that if I fail a drug test that I will be removed from the clinical program and that further disciplinary action/criminal charges may occur.

Student’s signature/date

_________________________________________

Parent’s signature/date

_________________________________________

Revised August 2023

Columbia County Healthcare Science Technology Education RELEASE STATEMENT

Student Name (Last, First) ______________________________________________________                          

1. I have read the Clinical Contract and understand that all rules must be followed by the above-named student. As parent/guardian of this individual, I will offer encouragement and support for successful completion of this program.

2. Students MUST have a flu vaccine prior to any clinical rotation. Documentation will be required of all required immunizations and drug testing prior to clinical rotations.  Please be advised that clinical sites may require COVID vaccination as well as others at your own expense. Doctor’s Hospital does accept a COVID vaccination waiver that will be provided by the instructor if needed.

3. I give my child permission to practice the following skills in the clinical lab at EHS (parents please initial giving consent for each skill):

1. Finger stick blood sugar skills                                                            

________

2. Phlebotomy skills We will not practice venipuncture on actual people in the lab at school. A phlebotomy arm with actual needles will be used.             

3. _________

4. Suturing skills (we will not practice suturing on actual people in the lab at school)

                        __________

5. Perform EKG (electrocardiogram). We will practice EKG’s on each other. __________

4. Acknowledging that Infection Control and Skill Mastery are required prior to clinical and that all necessary barriers (gloves, masks, gowns, etc.) are available. Please choose if you will, or will not agree to allow the student to transport and/or obtain (by drawing blood using the appropriate needle / lancet / lab container) laboratory specimens.

I will allow my child to obtain and/or transport specimens. 

Parent Initial Here _________________

5. As legal guardian of this student, I am aware of Columbia County’s transportation policy and will abide by the regulations therein.  Please find a copy on www.ccboe.net. A copy of my son's/daughter’s driver’s license and insurance coverage will be kept on file.

  ___________________________________________________  

  Parent/Guardian Signature / Date