Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE108   19952-19982 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/27/97
HCE108 19952-19982 LAB 1 Credit(s) 4.75 Period(s)
Clinical Practicum II
Designed to provide clinical experience in the medical facility. Emphasis on application of advanced patient-care skills. Prerequisites: HCE106 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE108   19952-19982 Clinical Practicum II
1. Practice social and behavioral skills appropriate to a professional setting. (I)
2. Utilize interpersonal skills to obtain patient information and provide reassurance. (II)
3. Apply proper techniques of ostomy appliance application and appropriate disposal. (III)
4. Perform basic patient care for clients on oxygen therapy. (IV)
5. Perform enemas as directed. (V)
6. Perform catheterization utilizing proper technique on male and female patients. (VI)
7. Use oral and written skills to clearly present medical data to the medical practioner. (VII)
8. Apply proper techniques of safe patient-care practices to all performed procedures. (VIII)
9. Demonstrate a professional commitment to the medical ethic of patient confidentiality. (IX)
10. Establish working rapport with patients, peers, and supervisor. (X)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCE108   19952-19982 Clinical Practicum II
    I. Professional Demeanor
        A. Grooming
        B. Poise
        C. Speech
        D. Language
      II. Interpersonal Skills with Patient
          A. Empathy
          B. Reassurance
          C. Hostility
          D. Discomfort
        III. Ostomy Appliance
            A. Equipment
            B. Application technique
            C. Removal and aseptic disposal
          IV. Oxygen Therapy
              A. Care and maintenance of equipment
              B. Application and removal
              C. Documentation
            V. Enema
                A. Procedure
                B. Precautions
              VI. Patient Catheterization
                  A. Technique
                  B. Equipment
                  C. Purpose
                VII. Communication
                    A. Oral skills
                      1. Patient comments
                      2. General work-related comments
                    B. Written skills
                      1. Data recording in medical record
                      2. Expression of information or opinion
                  VIII. Patient-Care Safety
                      A. Aseptic techniques
                      B. Regulations
                        1. CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act)
                        2. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) requirements
                      C. Protective devices
                      D. Universal precautions
                    IX. Professional Ethics
                        A. Patient confidentiality
                        B. Medical records
                        C. Medical legal concepts
                      X. Patient, Peer, and Supervisory Rapport
                          A. Nondefensive attitude
                          B. Effective listening
                          C. Adaptability
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