Virginia Mason
Patient Care Technician
Course Syllabus
Second Quarter Clinical
Course Title:Patient Care Technician Clinical
Course Number:PCT 102
InstructorCarolyn Dunstone
Contact Information:
Human Resources
Contact Information:Lee Forshey
206-728-8826
Carol Altschul
206-341-0981
Clinical Locations:VirginiaMasonMedicalCenter
1100 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98111
Seattle Vocational Institute
2120 So. Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98144
Room 601
Type of Course:Vocational
Course Length:74 hours
Lab hours:15 hours BLS/CPR training, HIV/AIDS education
56 hours on-site facility with
patients
3 hours lab follow-up
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the continuation of the Patient Care Technician Program at VirginiaMasonMedicalCenter, combining technical instruction with workplace basic training. It offers the student 56 hours of on-the-job experience and supervised training providing direct patient care, applying the clinical nursing skills acquired in the previous class.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Through the use of the supervised on-the-job practical application, the student will demonstrate knowledge and competency in basic clinical nursing skills as applied to the care of inpatient adults, in accordance with minimum entry-level industry standards in the application of:
- Legal and ethical standards
- Communication skills
- Safety protocols
- Asepsis and infection control
- Knowledge of abnormal signs and symptoms
- Observation, reporting and recording skills
- Basic restorative skills
- Patient care skills
- Basic technical skills
10.Specimen collection
PREREQUISITES:Patient Care Technician 101
REQUIRED TEXT:Textbook for Nursing Assistants: A Humanistic
Approach to Caregiving
Pamela J. Carter; Susan Lewsen
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
- Legal and ethical standards
- Communication skills
- Safety protocols
- Asepsis and infection control
- Knowledge of abnormal signs and symptoms
- Observation, reporting and recording skills
- Basic technical skills
- Basic restorative skills
- Patient care skills
10.Specimen collection
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Externship work experience, discussion, patient interaction, hands-on patient care under the supervision of a licensed instructor.
METHODS OF TESTING/EVALUATION:
Punctuality:20%
Professionalism/Work Ethics:20%
Communication with other staff/patients:20%
Skill Competency40%
Virginia Mason
Patient Care Technician
Curriculum Outline
June 13-14, 2005
- 7-hour AIDS course (certification)
- CPR/BLS certification; EKG training; mock code; preparation for clinical experience
Group A: Monday through Thursday
June 20-23, 2005
- Day 1: Orientation (2 hours) (does not count as clinical time)
- Day 2: shadow PCT on the unit (8 hours)
- Day 3: assume care of one patient and practice skills with preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical instructor (8 hours)
- Day 4: assume care of two patients and practice skills with preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical instructor (8 hours)
June 27-30, 2005
- Days 1-4 assume care of at least two patients and practice skills with preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical instructor (32 hours)
- Total clinical hours: 56 hours
Group B: Tuesday through Friday
July 5-8, 2005
- Day 1: Orientation (2 hours) (does not count as clinical time)
- Day 2: shadow PCT on the unit (8 hours)
- Day 3: assume care of one patient and practice skills with preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical instructor (8 hours)
- Day 4: assume care of two patients and practice skills with preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical instructor (8 hours)
July 12-15, 2005
- Days 1-4 assume care of at least two patients and practice skills with preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical instructor (32 hours)
- Total clinical hours: 56 hours
August 1, 2005
- Practice test and skills review 3-hour lab
August 5, 2005
- WA State NA-C examination
Revised 05/19/05CLN
SEATTLECENTRALCOMMUNITY COLLEGE
VirginiaMasonMedicalCenter
Evaluation Form Interpersonal Relations/Professional Characteristics
Procedure / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / CommentsEstablishes rapport with patients
Interacts well with staff
Communicates clearly & tactfully
Listens attentively & follows instructions
Demonstrates initiative and interest
Is prompt and reliable
Is well-groomed and appropriately dressed
Demonstrates integrity and maintains ethical standards
Is willing to accept responsibilities
Performs within professional limitations, asking for help when appropriate
Use the following numerical scores for rating this portion. Please include any comments when giving scores of 1 and 2 or 4 and 5. Total of scores must average 3.
1 = Did not meet standards
2 = Could use improvements
3 = Meets standards
4 = Exceeds standards
5 = Outstanding performance
Student Signature ______Date ______
Evaluator Signature ______Date ______
SEATTLECENTRALCOMMUNITY COLLEGE
VirginiaMasonMedicalCenter
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
SUMMARY EVALUATION RECORD
Student______Instructor______
I authorize this evaluation and other student information maintained by SouthSeattleCommunity College and/or the Human Resources Department of Virginia Mason Medical Center to be released for purposes of employment, out-of-state certification, additional schooling and similar reasons as deemed appropriate by the college faculty and/or hospital administration. No information regarding personal information (home phone, address, etc.) will be given out.
I understand that the information generally requested includes attendance, attitude, grade average, clinical evaluations and general ability to perform necessary skills.
Factors Consideredfor Employment / Needs Development / Average / Above Average / Superior / Comments
Dress Code Compliance
Punctuality
Commitment
Ability to Follow Instructions
Academic Performance
Dependability
Organizational Skills
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Initiative and Self Development
Reaction to Criticism
Clinical Skills
Potential Employability
Student Signature ______Date ______
Instructor signature______Date ______