Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 09/22/98
HCE272 19986-20056	LAB	1 Credit(s)	4.75 Period(s)
Practicum: Patient Care Technician
Designed to provide clinical experience in the medical facility. Emphasis on application of advanced patient-care skills. Includes incorporation of new skills into a work assignment and development of working relationships in an expanded role. Prerequisites: Permission of program coordinator.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
HCE272   19986-20056	Practicum: Patient Care Technician

1.	Apply proper techniques of safe patient-care practices to all performed procedures. (I)
2.	Perform glucose point-of-care testing using semi-automated equipment. (II)
3.	Apply correct sterile technique when performing dressing changes.
4.	Perform catheterization using proper technique on male and female patients. (IV)
5.	Perform phlebotomy procedures using proper techniques. (VIII)
6.	Perform standard electrocardiograms (EKGs) and prepare data for review by the medical practitioner. (IX)
7.	Apply ethical guidelines and legal concepts to clinical behavior.
8.	Demonstrate effective communication techniques. (VIII)
9.	Establish cooperative working relationships with health care team members. (IX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
HCE272   19986-20056	Practicum: Patient Care Technician

I. Safe Patient-Care Practices A. Preparation B. Patient identification C. Explanation of procedure D. Performed in reasonable length of time E. Patient privacy, safety, and comfort F. Standard precautions G. Aseptic techniques H. Results 1. Record 2. Report II. Glucose Testing A. Procedure B. Normal and abnormal values C. Maintenance of equipment D. Quality control III. Wound Care A. Procedure B. Selection of supplies C. Assessments IV. Catheterization A. Procedures B. Selection of equipment V. Phlebotomy A. Procedure B. Equipment C. Paperwork VI. Standard EKG A. Procedure B. Lead placement C. EKG report D. Paperwork VII. Ethics and Legalities A. Patient's rights B. Confidentiality 1. Patient information 2. Medical records C. Medical legal concepts D. Professional behavior VIII. Communication Techniques A. Patient/Family Members 1. Aware of cultural diversity 2. Use of appropriate terminology 3. Verbal and nonverbal cues B. Therapeutic techniques C. Management of difficult situations 1. Impaired 2. Confused 3. Angry and emotionally stressed D. Patient information E. Documentation IX. Working Relationships A. Team concepts B. Initiative and responsibility C. Time management and prioritizing D. Problem solving techniques

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