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Phlebotomy Career Training Spring 2011 Course Catalog Phlebotomy Career Training, LLC 28050 Ford Road, Suite C Garden City, MI 48135 Phone: (734) 762-3220 or (313) 575-1214 http://phlebotomycareertraining.com/ Administrator: Nancy L. Kimmel RN, PhD, CHMM Now Offering Courses at Two Locations: School Website: www.phlebotomycareertraining.com Volume 1 Garden City Campus 28050 Ford Road, Suite C Garden City, MI 48135 Brownstown Campus 22762 West Rd Brownstown, MI 48183 © Phlebotomy Career Training, LLC 2011 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Course Schedule 3 Phlebotomy Technician Program 4 Nursing Assistant Program 5 EKG/Telemetry Technician 9 Hazardous Materials Handler 13 IV Technician 16 Cardio Phlebotomy Technician 19 Telemetry Technician 22 Admissions Requirements 24 Grading System, Attendance and Graduation 25 Tuition and Tuition Policies 27 Dress Code 29 Rules of Conduct 30 Complaint Policy Institution’s Complaint Policy State of Michigan Complaint Policy 32 32 33 Institution Policies and Notices 34 General Information and Qualifications 36 Oath of Confidentiality 38 Security Camera Policy 39 3 Course Schedule Programs beginning on January 2012 Phlebotomy Technician Program Garden City Brownstown Certified Nursing Assistant Program Garden City Brownstown EKG Technician Course Brownstown Hazardous Materials Handler Garden City Brownstown Additional Programs IV Technician Garden City Brownstown Begins January 5, 2012 Begins January 5, 2012 Cardio Phlebotomy Garden City Brownstown Begins Feb 12, 2012 Begins Feb 12, 2012 Telemetry Technician Garden City Brownstown Begins Feb 3 , 2012 Begins March 4, 2012 4 Phlebotomy Technician Offered at Garden City and Brownstown Locations Curriculum Organizational Plan Required Courses Clock Hours IVP-001 Introduction to Venipuncture 6 PPA/HIPPA Patient Privacy/HIPPA 2 CP-002 Circulatory Physiology 6 IMT-003 Into Medical Terminology 6 IVP-002 Specimen Collection Lab 6 IVP-003 VP -004 on site 25 draws Advanced Venipuncture 10 34 Type: Certificate Total Class Hours: 70 36 hours are classroom/ 34 hours are allotted for students 25 successful venipunctures Purpose and Scope of Program Our traditional Phlebotomy course consists of 9 weeks, and 36 hours of intensive classroom lecture and lab and 34 hours of drawing blood under the supervision of the instructor. Students are allowed up to 35 draws, 25 which must be successful. Students have up to 6weeks to finish their draws. The school is open 3 days per week during posted hours for students to come in and draw. Students are responsible for bringing their own volunteers. Students must finish within the time allotted to graduate. Students who do not attend draws or are not able to finish within the 6 weeks allotted will be excused from the program and will not receive their certificate of completion. Once the student has completed the third week of class, it is time for them to begin their live draws. We are the only school in Michigan that offers students a full 25 onsite venipunctures. The on site venipunctures at the school are coordinated by Nancy Kimmel. Draw days are from 2:30PM -5:00PM Thursday, Friday and Saturday (days are subject to change) Students will begin their venipunctures by their third week, if they have passed their exams up to that point with a 75% or better. Students will be evaluated in their venipuncture techniques. Students are allowed to miss only 10 venipunctures. If a student misses 10 times they will no longer be able to perform draws and will be excluded from the schools courtesy of helping the student go to a externship. The hospital externships are non paid, they are furnished 5 in order to help develop the students skill in phlebotomy.. Finishing the 25 draws will occur after the student has graduated. The school performs a complimentary function of allowing students to continue to draw and to finish their 25 venipunctures in hopes of helping the students gain experience. Also after graduation, and completion of the draws, the school elects to choose those students who have performed with professionalism and kindness and use of sterile techniques the opportunity to attend a clinical externship with the St. Joseph Hospital. This courtesy offered by the school for each student is based on the availability of the site to accommodate the schools students. Each student has their own personal phlebotomy instructor at their side while they draw blood. That is why our students are preferred for jobs over students from other schools, and why we have over 85% of all our students employed at local hospitals and clinics. The traditional classroom is suggested for those who need the classroom lecture and structured class environment. Students that have completed their 25 draws are eligible to sit for the National Health Career Association exam for Certified Phlebotomy Technician. Once the students have completed their exam, they are then offered clinical externship positions at Oakwood Hospital outpatient labs or at Detroit Biomedical labs, and at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Classes run every six weeks. Classes are small and therefore students are advised to register in advance to procure their seats Grading System The Program course grading system is based on the traditional grading system as follows: 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 75-79 C, <70 Failing. Students are required to earn a minimum grade of C on all tests in the Phlebotomy and a minimum grade of C in all Nursing Assistant Tests or be subject to dismissal. 6 Nursing Assistant Offered at Garden City and Brownstown Locations Curriculum Organizational Plan The only required course is the Michigan Model CNA course, which spans all 105 clock hours. The student is scheduled to have 80 classroom hours and 25 clinical hours. 16 of the classroom hours are lab work conducted in the classroom. Course Objectives The overall objective of this Nurse Aide Training Program is the provision of quality services to residents in long term care facilities by nurse aides who are able to: • Form a relationship, communicate and interact competently on a one-to-one basis with the residents; • Demonstrate sensitivity to residents’ emotional, social, and mental health needs through skillfully directed interactions; • Assist residents in attaining and maintaining functional independence; • Exhibit behavior in support and promotion of residents’ rights; and well being • Demonstrate observational and documentation skills needed in the assessment of resident’s health, physical condition and well-being. __________________________________________________________________ Classroom and Lab Schedule Training Unit Day/Time Weekday Type of Training Unit 1 The Long Term Care Facility Day 1 AM Friday Classroom Contact Hours 2 Unit 2 The Long Term Care Resident Day 1 AM Friday Classroom 3 Unit 3 HIPPA Laws and Resident Rights Unit 4 Nurse Aide as Member of Health Care Team Unit 5 Human Interaction and Therapeutic Communication Unit 6 Infection Control Day 1 AM Friday Classroom 1 Day 1 PM Friday Classroom 1.5 Day 1 PM Friday Classroom 1.5 Day 2 AM Saturday Classroom 1.5 Unit 7 Safety and Emergency Day 2 PM Saturday Classroom 2 7 Procedures Unit 8-1 Introduction to Personal Care Unit 8-2 Oral Hygiene Day 3 AM Friday Classroom 1 Day 3 AM Friday Classroom 1 Unit 8-3 Skin Care Unit 8-4 Hand and Foot Care Unit 8-5 Hair Care & Shaving Unit 8-6 Perineal Care Unit 8-7 Bathing (Partial & full bed bath) Unit 8-8: Dressing and Appearance Unit 9 Care of Resident Environment Unit 8 Lab Skills (Tests Unit 8 lessons and skills) Unit 8 Lab Skills (Tests Unit 8 lessons and skills) Written Test – 100 Questions, Multiple Choice Unit 8 & 9 Lab – (Practicum) Test over skills Unit 8 & 9 Lab – (Practicum) Test over skills Unit 10 Care of Resident with Cognitive Impairment (Alzheimer’s CVA or Mental Retardation) Unit 11: Creating an Environment for Restraint Free Residents/ Legal, ethical, moral review of restraints Unit 12: Vital Signs, Height, Weight Day 3 AM Day 3 AM Day 3 PM Day 3 PM Day 3 PM Friday Friday Friday Friday Friday Classroom Classroom Classroom Classroom Classroom 1.5 0.5 1 1 0.5 Day 3 PM Day 3 PM Day 4 AM Friday Friday Saturday 0.5 1.5 3 Day 4 PM Saturday Classroom Classroom Lab in Classroom Lab in Classroom Day 4 PM Saturday Classroom 1 Day 5 AM Friday 3 Day 5 PM Friday Lab in Classroom Lab in Classroom Day 5 PM Friday Classroom 1 Day 6 AM Saturday Classroom 1.5 Day 6 PM Saturday Classroom 0.5 Unit 13-1: Meeting Nutrition/Hydration Needs Unit 13-2 Understanding Various Residents’ diets Unit 14: Elimination and use of Bed pan, fracture pan, urinal, external catheters; indwelling catheters Unit 15: Restorative and Rehabilitative Care Unit 16: Care of Resident with Developmental disability (1hr) Unit 17 Depression Day 7 AM Friday Classroom 1.5 Day 7 AM Friday Classroom 2.5 Day 7 PM Friday Classroom 4 Day 8 AM Saturday Classroom 3 Day 8 PM Saturday Classroom 1 Day 8 PM Saturday Classroom 2 8 2 4 Unit 18 Death and Dying Unit 19 Care of Resident with Communicable Disease Unit 20 Isolation Procedures Unit 21 Donning and Doffing of PPE/types of masks Unit 22 Care of the Diabetic client Unit 23 Diet/Foot Care/Nail Care/Delayed healing Unit 24 Care of the Resident with Mental Health Problems Unit 25 The suicidal patient; concerns and legal issues Unit 26 Care of the resident with Cardiovascular Disease Unit 27 Care of the resident with Renal Disease/diet/weight/fluids Final Exam 150 multiple choice questions test Thompson Prometric Review of Materials/21 Skill Review Day 8 PM Day 8 PM Saturday Saturday Classroom Classroom 0.5 0.5 Day 9 AM Day 9 AM Friday Friday Classroom Classroom 1.5 1.5 Day 9 PM Friday Saturday Classroom 1.5 Day 9 PM Classroom 1.5 Day 10 AM Saturday Classroom 4 Day 10 PM Saturday Classroom 3 Day 11 AM Friday Classroom 4 Day 11 PM Saturday Classroom 4 Day 12 AM Saturday Classroom 3 Day 12 PM Saturday Classroom 4 Clinical Rotation Schedule Beginning of Week 4 Beginning of third week clinical rotation will begin at Heartland Healthcare Manor, 4701 E Huron River Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48105 734-975-2600 or at Medilodge. 23600 Northline Road Taylor, MI 48180-4620 Clinical Week 1 Friday 3:00-9:00 PM Saturday 3:009:00 PM Week 2 Friday 3-9PM Clinical Rules and Notes Nancy L. Kimmel (RN, PhD, CHMM, Certified Saturday 3-10PM Train the Trainer), will set up clinical sites, dates and times one week in advance. Students will spend 25 total hours in clinical rotation during the two week clinical session. Clinical sessions will be on Friday and Saturday afternoons from 3:00 PM until 9:00PM for each of weeks four and five of class, week five until 10PM. Students are expected to attend 100% of the time in clinical and have to pass their clinical rotation with a 100% grade to comply with the State of Michigan rules and regulations regarding the CNA program. 9 Students will be evaluated and supervised by Nancy L. Kimmel during clinical rotation as well as in classroom and lab. Students are evaluated by their ability to carry out the patient care tasks assigned by the instructor. Patient care tasks may be limited at times due to patient’s needs. For the evaluation of clinical skills, the evaluation tool represents the instructor’s acknowledgment of the student’s competency to perform a clinical task. The Instructor evaluates students one on one and supervise each student individually as well as in pairs when tasks are assigned in pairs. Students are allowed a half an hour for dinner during each clinical session. Clinical rotation is unpaid, and is to help the student gain the necessary skills to perform their duties of a certified nursing assistant. The Institution provides Scrubs, Blood Pressure Cuff/ Stethoscope Combo, Textbook plus Online Access to CNA students at no cost The Institution provides CPR and First Aid to CNA Students at no cost Grading System The Program course grading system is based on the traditional grading system as follows: 90-100 A, 80-89 B, 75-79 C, <75 Failing. Students are required to earn a minimum grade of C on all tests in the Phlebotomy and a minimum grade of C in all Nursing Assistant Tests or be subject to dismissal. Clinical grades: Students must receive 100% in all clinical and labs. 10 EKG/Telemetry Technician Offered at Brownstown Location Two 6 hour classes per week for 5 weeks. 60 class hours. 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM (30 min lunch break included). Course Description This course is designed to instruct and train students on the ability to interpret the resting (and exercise) normal and abnormal EKG, as well as provide an overview of heart anatomy, function and neurophysiology. This course consists of lecture instruction on cardiology, electrocardiography and interpretation of the 12 lead EKG using various multimedia (CD-ROM, software, power point, etc.). In addition, the EKG laboratory experiences and cases studies allow students the opportunity to incorporate the theoretical information into a practical atmosphere. Also, practical EKG questions and analytical thinking problems will be assigned throughout the semester. This Course is similar in content to the course that Physicians and Registered Nurses must complete upon hiring into hospitals. The course helps students to read and interpret ECG Lead Tracings. Students will learn to interpret such rhythms as Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular Tachycardia, Premature Ventricular and Atrial contractions, Type I, II and III heart blocks and many more. In addition students are trained in the mechanism of action regarding the biometabolism of heart medications such as beta blockers, ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers as well as cardiac glycosides. The renin-angiotensen cascade will be studied in relation to how high blood pressure affects the cardiac muscles. The course will cover the entire anatomy and physiology of the heart muscle, and delve into the rhythmicity and excitability of cardiac tissue. Students learn to correlate the different heart medications to specific cardiac rhythms. This course offers more depth of material and training than the National Healthcareer Associations Study Guide for ECG Technician. The NHA was so impressed with the final exam which Professor Kimmel wrote that they approved the program immediately. Professor Kimmel’s undergraduate work was in biochemistry at the University of Michigan. Professor Kimmel’s PhD thesis was dedicated to the toxicology of medications that were cardiac specific. Dr. Kimmel experience as a Registered Nurse includes working in the cardiac care unit, ICU, intermediate intensive care and medical surgical units. Course Objectives The purpose of the EKG/Telemetry Technician Course at Phlebotomy Career Training is to educate and train students in the skills they will need to practice in this field. The primary objectives of this Course are: 1. Review the heart anatomy and cardiac cycle as they relate to the electrical conducting system. 2. Properly prepare a subject for a 12-lead EKG. 11 3. An understanding of cardiac muscle contraction. 4. A comprehensive analysis of the heart’s propagation of an action potential. 5. A comprehensive overview of EKG interpretation involving the recognition of the most common, life threatening and uncommon abnormalities associated with heart muscle failure and cardiac medication adverse reactions. Professor Kimmel states: “This is a very serious course. Students who consider taking this course should have some prior experience in the medical field and direct patient care skills.” This course requires interpretation of actual rhythm strips. Although a telemetry technician’s interpretation will be reviewed by a registered nurse and physician, technicians should be aware that immediate changes in the cardiac rhythm could be fatal. With that said, students should be ready to perform CPR. This is a course that is designed for those with experience in the healthcare field and that have some familiarity with cardiac leads and telemetry. Students should be prepared to purchase a caliper. These can be purchased at any uniform or medical supply store. For the ECG tracings, students should be able to print off the various strips to be interpreted. Students will need the calipers for their final exam. Textbook Huff, J. ECG workout: Exercises in Arrhythmia Interpretation (5th edition). Lippincott Co., 2005 PEP 475/503 Workbook. Grading System Evaluation: Daily Quizzes 15 pts Exam 1 100 pts Exam 2 100 pts Exam 3 100 pts Final Exam 250 pts Total Points 700 pts Due to the nature of this class, all exams have a comprehensive component! Grading Scale 97 — 100 A+ 93 — < 97 A 90 — < 93 A87 — < 90 B+ 83 — < 87 B 80 — < 83 B- 77 — < 80 C+ 73 — < 77 C 70 — < 73 C67 — < 70 D+ 60 — < 63 D< 60 F 12 13 Hazardous Materials Handler Offered at Garden City and Brownstown Locations Course Description 36 hours Class Room Class meets Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM There are twelve hours of lecture, demonstrations, and discussions each week. A Hazardous Materials Handler requires knowledge of management, proper disposal and handling of a variety of hazardous materials encountered in many fields of employment. Students achieving this certification will be able to enter into positions in industry such as waste disposal, municipal water treatment plants, landfill and waste management operations, nuclear power plants, hospital environmental services, janitorial operations at automotive/manufacturing plants, hospitals and schools. This certificate will also help to augment and enhance the safety and performance of those students already employed. Course Rationale To prepare students for the management, handling, packaging and quality control of hazardous materials. Core learning skills: 1. Environmental impact. 2. Air pollution. 3. Water pollution. 4. Hazardous materials. Student Outcomes At the completion of the course, the learner will be taught the skills to: Define environmental technology and explain its role in modern society. 1. List and describe the primary federal agencies involved in environmental protection. 2. Briefly describe the history of the environmental movement in the United States. 3. Describe the relationship between human population growth and environmental impact. 4. Define the following terms; organisms, environment, ecology, biosphere, ecosystem, biomes, community, species, population, habitat, niche, succession, climax community, food chain, food web, trophic level, producers, consumers, decomposers, and ecological pyramids. 5. Illustrate the concepts of bioaccumulation and bioamplification. 6. Describe the problems associated with the following ecological concerns; acid deposition, ozone depletion, global warming, and species loss including habitat destruction. 7. List the key points addressed by the National Environmental Policy Act. 14 8. Outline the steps involved in the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). 9. Describe the relationships which exist between public health and environmental technology. 10. List the responsibilities of public sanitarians. 11. List and describe the various types of diseases and give examples of each type. 12. Describe the social ecology of disease. 13. Describe the various technologies involved in arthropod and rodent control. 14. Describe the basic criteria for food and milk sanitation. 15. Define air pollution and list the various categories of air pollutants. 16. List and describe the various processes which produce air pollutants. 17. List the various categories of air pollutants and describe the characteristics, sources, and effects of each category. 18. Describe the effects of air pollutants on human health and the environment. 19. Describe the relationship which exists between air pollutants and meteorological conditions. 20. List and describe the techniques involved in management of atmospheric resources. 21. List and describe the key components of the Clean Air Act. 22. Define water pollution and describe the scope of this environmental problem. 23. Define point and nonpoint water pollution and give examples of each. 24. List and describe the sources of water pollution. 25. Define the following properties of water; temperature, transparency, color, turbidity, odor, velocity of flow, pH, conductivity, acidity, alkalinity, dissolved gases, dissolved ions, organic compounds, solids, salinity, coliform count, and biochemical oxygen demand. 26. List the categories of water pollutants and describe the characteristics of each category. 27. Draw and label a diagram of the oxygen sag curve. 28. Describe the causes and effects of cultural eutrophication. 29. Define the following terms; unsaturated zone, saturated zone, water table, capillary fringe, unconfined aquifer, confining bed, confining aquifer, and porosity. 30. Describe the causes and effect of ground water contamination. 31. List and describe the sources of ocean pollution. 32. List and describe the techniques involved in management of water resources. 33. List and describe the key components of the Water Pollution Control Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act. 34. Outline the current status of hazardous materials management in the United States. 35. Describe the characteristics associated with land pollution. 36. List and describe the categories of hazardous materials. 37. Describe the code used to identify hazardous materials. 38. Describe the process of nuclear fission. 39. Outline the steps involved in the nuclear fuel cycle. 40. Define the following terms; roentgen, roentgen equivalent man, radiation absorbed dose, and curie. 41. Describe the hazards associated with pesticides, dioxins, polychlorinated biphenyls, toxic metals, and radioactive materials. 15 42. Define the following terms; toxicology, toxic effects, toxicity, toxicologists, toxin, toxicant, dose, exposure, acute toxicity, and chronic toxicity. 43. List and describe the factors that determine the toxicity of a substance. 44. Describe the relative toxicity associated with the following standards: LOAEL, NOAEL, LD50, LC50, TD50, and TC50. 45. Describe how toxic materials affect the organ systems of the human body. 46. List and describe the two theories of cancer formation. 47. Define the following terms; carcinogenicity, cancer, carcinogen, mutations, mutagen, mutagenicity, teratogen, and teratogenicity. 48. Describe how epidemiological data is generated. 49. Define the following terms: risk, risk management, risk assessment, risk/benefit analysis, and safe. 50. Describe the principles associated with risk assessment. 51. Define solid waste and describe the scope of the problem in the United States. Methods of Evaluation: Required textbook Hazardous Materials Management, Blackman, 5th Ed, Lewis Publishing Assessment and Evaluation Four tests of 100 points each will be given during the course. These tests will include multiple choice and essay questions. Four quizzes will also be given during the course. Students are expected to attend class except in cases of sickness, emergencies, or excused absences. Grades will be determined on the basis of individual student performance on examinations, assignments and laboratory exercises. A total of 450 points may be earned with points distributed as follows: Test 1 (covers Chapters 1-5) Test 2 (covers Chapters 6-10) Test 3 (covers Chapters 11-15) Test 4 Final Homework assignments 100 points 100 points 100 points 100 points 50 points Letter grades will be assigned as follows: A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% - Less than 70% is failing Attendance requirements Students are required to attend class on time and be present at all lectures for successful completion of the course. 16 IV Technician Offered at Garden City and Brownstown Locations Meeting times: 8AM-2:30PM Beginning May 2nd, 2011 Course Description This is a 6 hour course designed to help the medical healthcare provider/student refresh their knowledge of IV insertion and help strengthen their techniques of intravenous insertion. Prerequisites for this course are as follows: Students should be currently enrolled in the phlebotomy class or cardio phlebotomy class at Phlebotomy Career Training or if attending from outside of the school, students should be in the medical field with prior IV insertion knowledge, such as but not limited to the following professions; EMT, Para medic, RN, MD, Intern, Medical Assistant, Dentist or Pharmacist. Supplies: all supplies are included in this course. The student is only required to bring a notebook and pen or pencil for notes. Course Goals At the completion of this course the student will be able to describe and discuss: 1. Legal aspects of intravenous insertion and flushing Basic fluid and electrolyte balance and therapy including types of intravenous fluids Indications (reasons) for intravenous fluids Basic indications and methods of infusion of blood and blood products Anatomy and physiology related to venipuncture sites Patient care (including psychological preparation) before, during, and after venous therapy 2. At the completion of the course the student will be able to identify: Procedure for administration of correct intravenous therapy according to the "Five Rights" Equipment for initiation and maintenance of peripheral intravenous fluid therapy Equipment for adding intravenous fluids to an existing intravenous access devices Equipment for regulating the flow of intravenous fluids 3. At the completion of the course the student will be able to demonstrate competency in: Preparing and giving intravenous fluids according to the "Five Rights" Inserting a peripheral venous access device Adding intravenous fluids to an existing saline-lock venous access Regulating the flow of intravenous fluids 17 COURSE CONTENT I. Instruction (6 hours) A. Legal aspects related to intravenous insertion and flushing B. Basic principles of intravenous insertion and flushing C. Various types of intravenous solutions D. Indications for use of intravenous fluid therapy E. Safety, hazards and complications related to venipuncture F. Safety, hazards and complications related to intravenous fluid therapy, including local and systemic reactions G. Standard treatment of local and systemic reactions, including extravasation of I.V. fluids H. Standards of care for observation and assessment of patients before, during and after venipuncture and flushing I. Psychological aspects of intravenous insertions, including preparation of the patient for procedures II. Laboratory Theory Instruction (3 hours) A. Review of Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), safety, and infection control principles and practices B. Types of access instruments for peripheral venipuncture C. Types of delivery systems and related equipment for intravenous therapy D. Anatomy and physiology of venipuncture sites E. Selection of appropriate venipuncture sites for intravenous therapy F. Preparation of equipment for intravenous therapy G. Techniques for venipuncture for insertion of a venous access device; includes i. Preparation and immobilization of site ii. Insertion of appropriate device using both direct and indirect techniques H. Techniques of intravenous line establishment, including on-going fluids and saline lock devices III. Practice Sessions: Required Skills A. Practice on intravenous mannequin arms i. Selection and preparation of equipment for venipuncture ii. Establishment of intravenous line iii. Venipuncture and establishment of a saline lock; of continuing fluid therapy B. Demonstration of competency on a mannequin of the above practiced skills C. Demonstration of clinical competency in the performance of 3 successful venipunctures i. Selection and preparation of equipment for venipuncture ii. Establishment of an intravenous therapy line Iii. Venipuncture and establishment of a saline lock D. Practice independently, or with requested teacher supervision, in preparation for testing of IV skills 18 NOTICE: Laboratory tests will be conducted after the practice sessions. Intravenous therapy skills will be tested in a return demonstration format. The student will be expected to perform the skill with 100% accuracy. SAMPLE SKILL TEST FLUSHING A PERIPHERAL INTERMITTENT INFUSION DEVICE (Saline Lock) PART E PROCEDURAL ELEMENTS Prepare syringe and needleless spike. Carry out routine medication procedure to ensure "Five rights". Assess saline lock site for tenderness, redness, and swelling. Prepare the injection port. Flush lock with 1.5 cc of normal saline without introducing contaminant. Palpate for distention/distortion of vein. Document flush on medication record: Flush saline lock with 1-2 ml saline q shift I.V. Practice Calculations and Review 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. What are some reasons that people need an I.V. access How many mL are needed to flush a port? Describe how you would go about flushing a triple port line to draw blood? What are the needle gauges used for I.V.s What is the gauge of needle used to give blood? What is the drip rate for a K.O. I.V. (keep open) You are required to hang a bag of 0.9 NS. The order reads that you are to run the bag over 8 hours. What is the Drip rate? 8. Explain the difference between Isotonic/hypotonic and hypertonic solutions 9. Within the scope of your practice what is the only IV solution that you could possibly hang? 10. Explain why you need to check on an IV site every 15 to 30 minutes. 19 Cardio Phlebotomy Technician Program Offered at Garden City and Brownstown Locations Course Title: Cardio-Phlebotomy Technician Instructor: Nancy L Kimmel R.N. Ph.D. CHMM Office Location: If at Brownstown: 22672 West Rd. Brownstown, MI 48183 Class Start: Thursday, April 21st from 5:00pm-9:30pm Division: Laboratory/Medical Technology E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: (313) 575-1214/ (734) 762-3220 or www.PhlebotomyCareerTraining.com Course Description Prerequisites: Students should have a high school diploma or a GED. Course Description 60 hours Class Room Phlebotomy is the study of skin puncture and venipuncture for the purpose of collecting blood for laboratory testing. The course includes principles of proper phlebotomy technique, specimen processing, patient care, maintenance and use of equipment, recordkeeping and basic principles of anatomy and physiology, disease process, therapeutic communication, hazardous materials management, and patient assessment. Students will learn to insert I.V.’s , trouble shoot I.V.’s, and also how to place a twelve lead E.C.G. as well as operator the E.C.G. machine. Students are eligible to sit for the National Health Careers Association Test for Certified Phlebotomy Technician. Students enrolling in this program usually have some prior medical experience in working directly with patients. Course Goals 1. Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal 2. Precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin punctures, butterfly needles. 3. Specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, proper patient identification. 4. Labeling of specimens and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing and accessioning. 5. Laboratory for experiences in basic phlebotomy procedures. Conducted onsite at hospital and at various medical offices in the surrounding Metro Detroit Area. 6. Infection control principles. 20 7. HIPPA /OSHA laws 8. Hazardous materials/exposure/disposal procedures/protection/donning, doffing of personal protective equipment 9. Pain assessment 10. Therapeutic communication, patient care 11. Lab test assessment 12. Clinical Hand washing/medical asepsis technique 13. Sterile fields 14. IV insertion workshop 15. Diabetes with glucometer testing/Vital signs (blood pressure, pulse and respiration) 16. ECG lead placement 17. Liability and tort law 18. Anatomy and physiology of the arm 19. Epidermal layers of the skin 20. Never to draw sites 21. Elderly skin changes and immunity 22. Immunization and Viral pathogens Course Rationale This course will meet the academic needs of students preparing for a career in phlebotomy or medical laboratory technology. Theory of phlebotomy and related subjects as well as learning experiences needed to develop basic phlebotomy skills are provided, and therapeutic interaction, patient assessment and skill at interpreting lab tests to patient status. Student are given a login access code to the schools blackboard site for all reading assignments and tests Course Content Diabetes In-service with Glucometer Testing 1. Pathophysiology of blood pressure medications and insulin. 2. Intramuscular injections 3. Fluids and electrolyte imbalance 4. Subcutaneous injection techniques 5. Intra dermal injection techniques. 6. Pathophysiology of Diabetes 7. Diabetic Diet Management EKG/ECG Lead Placement/training on machine operation, patient safety I.V. Insertion & Fluids In-service 1. Intravenous line insertion 2. IV solutions, hypotonic, hypertonic, isotonic 21 3. Extravasation and Sub Q I.V. troubleshooting Students are required to attend and participate in three scheduled Saturday laboratory sessions throughout the semester. Missed laboratories cannot be made up. A grade of "0" will be given for all missed laboratories. Assessment and Evaluation Grades will be determined on the basis of individual student performance on examinations, assignments and laboratory exercises. A total of 450 points may be earned with points distributed as follows: Test 1 (covers Course Notes 1-4 and Lab 1) Test 2 (covers Course Notes 5-8 and Lab 2) Test 3 (covers Course Notes 9-12 and Lab 3) Laboratory activities (3 @ 20 points each) Lab practical Final examination 50 points 50 points 50 points 60 points 20 points 200 points Letter grades will be assigned as follows: A = 90-100% B = 80-89% C = 70-79% - Less than 70% is failing 22 TELEMETRY TECHNICIAN Offered at Garden City and Brownstown Locations Also Offered On-line Course Description Instructor: Nancy L. Kimmel RN, PhD, CHMM, CPI, CNAT This is a 24 hour course that is offered online or in class. All students will need calipers to take this course. The purpose of this course is to train students to read and interpret 22 types of cardiac lead tracings produced from 12 and five lead monitors. Certified by the National Healthcareer Association, the ECG with Telemetry encompasses topics such as the anatomy and physiology of the heart, etiology of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, pharmacology of various heart and blood pressure medications. The Telemetry online course covers biomedical mechanisms of a twelve lead ECG, over twenty different cardiac rhythms and arrhythmias. A cardiac rhythm that is most important for any telemetry technician to recognize is that of a myocardial infarction. A person suffering from a myocardial infarction, depending on the location of the area of ischemia, complains of some of the following symptoms; sweating, chest pain (described as a crushing feeling), pain radiating in the interior of the left arm, jaw pain (dull ache), trouble breathing, (dyspnea), nausea and or vomiting. Not everyone who sustains a myocardial infarction has the same symptoms or all the symptoms. The most telling sign of a myocardial infarction on an electrocardiogram are the widened QRS complexes, flattened or depressed ST segment and depressed or elevated T waves. When learning to interpret ECG’s (electrocardiograms) students are first trained to understand the anatomy of the heart and the heart’s electrical conduction pathway. Once the students are able to demonstrate their ability to diagram and explain this pathway they are next taught how to read the lead tracing grid that all electrocardiograms are traced on. The students who learn to interpret electrocardiogram rhythms are acutely responsible for what they interpret. Although a registered nurse and or physician are ultimately responsible for the final interpretation, the telemetry technician is the first responder when noticing any rhythm that could be considered fatal or life threatening. Therefore, it is very important for the telemetry technician to be adept at reading and interpreting the lead tracings especially the actual lead tracing of a dangerous cardiac rhythm. Course Prerequisites (Online or in Class) Students seeking to enroll in this course must have previous medical background as an RN, C.N.A., , Paramedic, EMT or Medical Assistant. It is very difficult for the layperson to master this course in one month or in three days without guided instruction. Therefore it benefits the student to have some medical background in patient care as well as anatomy and physiology. 23 Course Schedule Online: One month from time of purchase (student is required to put in a maximum of 24 hours of study time.) In Class: Three day course consisting of eight hour days typically from 85:30PM with a half hour for lunch. Day 1 Introduction to the Cardiovascular System a. Anatomy and physiology of the heart b. Medications that affect the heart c. Cardiac abnormalities Day 2 Beginning the Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation a. Tracing the electrical activity of the heart b. Reading P, QRS, ST, PR intervals c. Interpreting the strip Day 3 Cardiac Rhythms a. Normal sinus rhythms b. Ventricular rhythms c. Atrial rhythms d. All other rhythms including Torsade de points Students are required to attend and participate in three scheduled Saturday laboratory sessions throughout the semester. Missed laboratories cannot be made up. A grade of "0" will be given for all missed laboratories. Course Details The students will be emailed a login in code for the website and those in class will be given the login code as well as the printed version of the online materials as a study guide. They will login in under Courses and click on the Telemetry Course. There, they will enter their password. Students will have access to the website and the contents for six weeks. After one month the student will be required to contact their instructor Nancy Kimmel to obtain the final exam. The exam can be sent via their e-mail, U.S mail or fax. All exams are to be returned to instructor within five working days after receipt. Students are requested to call instructor for preference of exam delivery method either by phone: 313-826-2381 or by e-mail: [email protected] Grading: There is one final exam. Students are required to score 80% or better to pass. Successful students will receive a certificate as a Telemetry Technician and a letter of course completion from the Institution. With this certification, students are eligible to work in cardiology offices and hospitals as ECG technicians and Telemetry Technicians. Students will then be eligible to take their National Certification for EKG Technician. The national exam is $105. This is not included in the course fee. The National Healthcareer Association is the benchmark in certification of medical healthcare professionals. The website of the NHA can be visited at www.nhanow.com Phlebotomy Career Training is an NHA approved school. 24 Admissions Requirements Please review each separate program to determine any additional prerequisites which apply to admission to that Program. 1. Education: Proof of High School graduation or GED although for the C.N.A. program, the student needs only to have completed the 6th grade.. a. Official transcript of high school record is mandatory. All applicants must have evidence of High School diploma or GED. 2. no criminal record 25 Grading System, Attendance and Graduation Grading Scale A distinct grading scale is specified for each Program above. Grades Notification Grades are not posted but will be available approximately 72 hours after the test administration or at the time designated by the Instructor. Grades Challenges If a student wishes to challenge a grade, the student must provide a written explanation to the Instructor, which must state in detail the reasons for the challenge. The written challenge must be delivered to the Instructor within five (5) business days after the test results are made known, or the right to file a challenge is deemed waived. Students may request a hearing or consultation with the Instructor on the challenge, but do not have a right to such proceedings. Such requests will ordinarily be denied, but may be granted in the discretion of the Instructor. The Instructor’s decision on the challenge will be final and binding on the student. The student will continue in the Program during the pendency of any challenge. Attendance Required Students are required to be on time for each class. Any absence or absences from a class that total more than 10 minutes shall be considered a total absence from that class. C.N.A. students must have 100% class and clinical attendance or they shall be dropped from the program. It is up to the jurisdiction of the instructor if they can attend the next course for makeup days. There are no makeup days once a C.N.A. program begins. Tardiness and Absences A student must give the Instructor immediate notice that he or she will be more than ten minutes late to class once it becomes apparent that the student will be tardy. The student must thereafter provide a written and signed explanation for the tardiness. A student who has suffered more than two unexcused tardies or absences for a class during a single session will be subject to dismissal from the Program. Program dismissal based on tardiness or absences is reviewed on a case by case basis by the Institution, which makes the decision in its sole discretion. The following are acceptable absences from a class: a student’s own illness, serious injury, hospitalization, or surgery; serious illness in the student’s immediate family; or death of a family member. In each case appropriate documentation (e.g., doctor’s note, obituary) must be delivered to the Instructor within 48 hours after the absence. All absences will be kept in the student file by the Institution. The Instructor may grant other reasons (of similar gravity) for an acceptable absence, in the sole discretion of the Instructor. Academic Probation: There is no academic probation for the C.N.A. program or any of the other offered programs. Academic Integrity 26 Academic dishonesty is defined by the Institution as: “dishonesty in quizzes, tests or assignments; claiming credit for work not done or done by others; hindering the academic work of other students; misrepresenting academic or professional qualifications within or without the school; and nondisclosure or misrepresentation in filling out applications or other school records." Credits for Previous Education or Training No credits for any previous education or training are applied to the requirements to complete any course or Program offered by the Institution. Equipment All equipment for Program training is located at the Institution premises. All equipment necessary for laboratory or clinical work is located at the health care facility where the lab or clinical is conducted. Students will not be required to bring or pay for equipment used during Program instruction or clinical. No equipment used at any facility is located separate from that particular facility. Graduation Each student who successfully receives a final grade of C, for C.N.A.’s a 75% is required on all all written tests to pass or better and successfully completes all courses will be eligible for graduation. Clock hours earned at the Institution are not credit hours and will not be transferable to an accredited college or university. Placement The Institution does not provide job placement services for students. 27 Tuition and Tuition Policies Tuition Program Phlebotomy Technician Tuition $950 Certified Nursing Assistant $1,200 EKG /Telemetry Technician $1,600 Hazardous Materials Technician $925 Cardio Phlebotomy Technician $1,250 Telemetry Technician $399 I.V. Technician $175 Tuition Payment Tuition is due and payable in full prior to the first day of class for each Program. This rule applies even if a student pays for Tuition in whole or part by a Tuition Loan. The Institution is pleased to offer Deferred Payments for its Phlebotomy Technician and Certified Nursing Assistant Programs. For those Programs only, the student may pay one-half prior to the first day of class, and the remaining Tuition prior to the end of the first week of class. All payments must be made in US dollars and good funds. Personal checks are accepted. Payment maybe made by the following credit cards: Visa, Master Card, Debit cards, Discover. A student who fails to make proper and timely payment will be dropped from the Program, and will not be eligible for a refund. All payments must be paid in collectible funds and US dollars. Tuition Refund Policy All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if the applicant is rejected by the Institution before enrollment. An application fee of not more than $25.00 may be retained by the Institution if the applicant is denied admission to the Institution. All tuition and fees paid by the applicant shall be refunded if requested within three business days after signing a contract with the Institution. All refunds made under this Policy shall be returned to the applicant or student within 30 days. A student is not entitled to a refund after the end of three business days following the student’s payment of Tuition. The student will be responsible for payment of the entire Tuition even if the student has not yet paid in full or obtained a tuition loan. A student terminated for bad conduct, failure to make a deferred payment or disciplinary reasons is not eligible for a refund. The Institution does not reimburse Program Costs incurred by the student. Program Costs 28 Students must pay the following costs specified for their respective courses while they are attending each such course or program. All Programs and Courses (except Hazardous Materials Technician) Students enrolled in these Courses are required to wear navy blue scrubs to each class, and white tennis shoes/nursing shoes (non-slip). Students must also bring the following to each class: a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, calculator, a watch with second hand, and a box of latex gloves (non-latex if the student may have a latex allergy). Students are required to have a white knee length lab coat for clinical site rotation. Students must also pay for their own medical testing that is required for each course: TB, Measles, Mumps Rubella and Varicella (titers). EKG /Telemetry Technician and Patient Care Technician Caliper $10-15 Hazardous Materials Technician Sharpie marker Notebook Casual attire Calculator Cardio Phlebotomy Technician 1. Sharpie marker 2. Blood pressure cuff with stethoscope 3. Calipers 29 Dress Code Clothing Students are required to wear navy blue scrubs to each class,for the C.N.A. class, burgundy scrubs will be provided to the students, white tennis shoes, a watch with second hand and they are to bring a box of latex gloves (non-latex if they think that they may have a latex allergy). Students are required to have a white knee length lab coat for clinical site rotation. The student must furnish these clothes and other required items at the student’s cost. A white lab coat, white cover jacket or white sweater is permitted and may be worn over the uniform. Students attending the Hazardous Materials Handler Program may wear casual clothes in compliance with the policy stated below. General attire for women. When permitted to be worn, dresses must be mid knee length; pantsuit top must cover the buttocks. White hose must be worn with dress uniform. White stockings or hose may be worn with pantsuits. Stockings and/or anklets may not be worn with a dress uniform. Shoes must be white leather with enclosed heel and toe. General attire for men. Dress in a manner respecting their chosen profession and other professionals. Adhere to requirements at clinical sites. Male students shall be clean shaven to class and clinical, or if sporting a beard or mustache shall have them properly groomed and trimmed Uniforms and Accessories No uniforms (except professional uniforms as specified above) are permitted on campus. The only acceptable jewelry consists of a plain wedding band, watch, stud earring (no loops). No visible body piercing, multiple earrings, or decorative pins on uniforms are permitted. Personal Appearance a. Perfume, shaving creams, heavy makeup, tobacco odor or offensive body odor are not permitted in any clinical or classroom area. b. Hair must be neat and off the collar with no adornments worn. c. Beards and mustaches must be clean, short, and neatly trimmed, or clean shaven. d. Fingernails must be clean and short with no polish. Artificial are not permitted. e. All visible tattoos are to be covered. f. Gum chewing is not permitted. g. Visible piercings are not allowed. Enforcement Students will be asked to leave if the dress code is violated and will receive an unexcused absence. All violations subject the student to disciplinary action under the Rules of Conduct. 30 Rules of Conduct General Rules of Conduct The Institution maintains these general rules of conduct with the purpose of maintaining an orderly and professional atmosphere at its school and clinical, and for the protection of its students. The following Rules of Conduct apply at all times while a student is attending a Program course class, is on site at the Institution facility, or is present at a health care affiliate for a clinical, lab or other purpose: 1. Students shall conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, and shall obey the rules and regulations of the Institution or a health care affiliate. 2. Due to HIPPA laws and other patient privacy acts, students shall at no time discuss any patient’s illness, condition or health care information, or identify or disclose a patient’s name or other identifying information in the course of discussing clinical procedures, except as is necessary to provide health services during a clinical. Students shall not identify or disclose a patient’s name when discussing any clinical procedures conducted as to that patient during a course except as is required by a course instructor. 3. Students shall treat all equipment with care, and shall use said equipment in the manner that it is intended. 4. Students must understand the nature of the Program they are attending and the seriousness of the invasive procedures they will be asked to undertake. Students acknowledge that they will be sufficiently prepared with knowledge of the disease process, blood borne pathogens and universal precautions prior to clinical rotation. Students shall notify their instructor if in fact they do not feel ready to participate in clinical rotation. 5. Students acknowledge that they will use care, be gentle and kind with all patients, respecting them and treating them with dignity at all times. 6. Students will comply with the Dress Code. Disciplinary Policy The following offenses are among those considered by health care affiliates to be serious enough to warrant immediate sanctions up to and including discharge. The Institution also considers these offenses serious and, as students in health occupations, students will be held to these same disciplinary policies, as stated below. On-Site Prohibited Offenses Students are prohibited from committing any of the following offenses while attending a Program course class, on site at the Institution facility, or present at a health care affiliate for a clinical, lab or other purpose: • Theft or attempted theft of property that does not belong to the student. • Actual or attempted physical violence against anyone. • Leaving a classroom or clinical site without permission. • Direct insubordination; refusal to do assigned duties. • Use of illicit drugs or being under the influence of illegal drugs. • Use of intoxicating beverages or public intoxication 31 • Disclosure of confidential information through any means. • Immoral actions that depart from general standards of decency in the community. • Cheating on an exam or clinical work, or other acts of academic dishonesty. • Verbal or written unprofessional and/or profane language. • Intentionally falsifying records. • Endangering fellow workers, patients, or students through violation of safety rules or committing generally recognized unsafe acts. • Deliberate damage to, or deliberate defacing of, the property of the Institution, a health care affiliate or others. • Harassment of any kind directed at any student, patient, or other person. • Deliberate false reports that any of the Rules of General Conduct or Disciplinary Rules have been violated. • Improper interference with the work of other students or workers. • Failure to comply with the policies or rules of the Institution or a health care facility. • All other equally serious offenses. Off-Site Prohibited Offenses Any student who commits any of the following offenses after enrolling at the Institution on or off site is subject to the disciplinary actions described below: • Conviction for committing a felony. • Publicly disparaging the Institution or its personnel, a student or an affiliated health facility or its personnel. • Aiding and abetting any on-site prohibited offenses. Disciplinary Action Failure by a student to comply with any of the above Rules of General Conduct or violation of the Disciplinary Rules may result in sanctions up to and including dismissal from the Program(s) they are attending. The severity and timing of any sanction shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Institution. A student’s attendance at Program courses or clinical may be immediately and temporarily suspended while the sanction is determined. A student accused of a disciplinary violation may submit a signed and dated written statement (not exceeding three typewritten pages in 12 point type) in his or her defense to the Institution at its address above no later than three calendar days after being advised of the infraction. A student shall be promptly advised by phone or in writing (after the Institution is advised of the infraction or receives the student’s statement) of whether and what sanction shall be imposed, which decision shall be final and not subject to appeal within the Institution. Failure to follow facility or program policy and procedure may result in one or more of the disciplinary actions or sanctions: • Written warning by the Director, instructor and /or supervisor. • Suspension from classes or clinical • Immediate dismissal if behavior is still not corrected by the next grading period. A dismissed or suspended student shall have no right to a tuition refund of any kind. 32 Complaint Policy Institution’s Complaint Policy The following Institution Complaint Policy is established to address the complaint or concerns of any student who has a complaint about the Institution’s conduct of its Program courses; clinical or labs; administration of its Programs; actions with respect to the payment or crediting of tuition; disciplinary decisions; the conduct of other students or persons at a clinical; or any other matter pertaining to the Institution. 1. The complaining student may, but is not required to, speak with the Director regarding the controversy to attempt an informal resolution of the student’s complaint. 2. A student who wishes to file a formal complaint with the Institution must obtain a formal Complaint form from the administrative office of the Institution. The student must complete the form, fill in all required information on the form, and sign and date the Complaint form. Anonymous complaints will not be accepted or investigated. 3. A properly completed Complaint form must be delivered to the Institution administrative offices by mail or hand delivery. The Institution will provide a signed receipt upon request by the complaining student. The Institution reserves the right to deny receipt of the Complaint if it has not received the form and has not provided a receipt. 4. The Institution may, at its election, make a summary determination accepting or rejecting the Complaint without a formal investigation, or it may ask the complaining student for additional information. 5. The Institution will conduct a prompt investigation of the Complaint; this process will ordinarily take about 14 days, but may take longer in the discretion of the Institution. The Institution will make a reasonable effort to review any documents provided with the Complaint or to interview any witnesses named by the complaining student. 6. A complaining student requesting anonymity from the person accused must expressly state that request on the Complaint. If this is not done, the complaining student’s identity may be revealed to the subject(s) of the complaint or named witnesses. A request for anonymity may adversely impact the Institution’s ability to fully investigate the complaint and may lead to rejection of the complaint for that reason, in whole or in part. 7. A student will be promptly notified of the Institution’s decision following conclusion of its investigation. There is no right of appeal of the Institution’s decision within the Institution. A student may request reconsideration of the decision in writing, but the Institution is not required to respond to any such request. 33 State of Michigan Complaint Policy NOTICE: The State of Michigan has enacted a Complaint Policy entitling each student of the Institution to file a complaint with the for any violation of the Proprietary School Act, MCL 395.101 et seq., or any regulations promulg Proprietary Schools Section Licensing Division, Bureau of Commercial Services MI Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs POBox 30714, Lansing MI 48909 (Mailing Address) 2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, MI 48864 (Overnight Mailing Address) ated under that Act. A student is encouraged but not legally required to attempt to resolve any complaints with the Institution first. Any student who does not wish to file a Complaint with the Institution or disagrees with any decision the Institution has made regarding his or her Complaint may file a Complaint with MDELEG. Any complaints the student has that are filed with the Institution and/or are not resolved with the Institution may be addressed through the Proprietary School Section website at www.michiganps.net, under the “Forms and Resources” tab, and then the Complaint tab. A student may also present the complaint by a writing mailed or delivered to: The Institution must legally abide by any decision of Proprietary School Section regarding any student complaints, and cannot take action adverse to a student merely by reason of that student filing a complaint with Proprietary School Section against the Institution. Proprietary School Section Licensing Division, Bureau of Commercial Services MI Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs POBox 30714, Lansing MI 48909 (Mailing Address) 2501 Woodlake Circle, Okemos, MI 48864 (Overnight Mailing Address) 34 Institution Policies and Notices Ownership Notice Phlebotomy Career Training is owned by Phlebotomy Career Training, LLC, 28050 Ford Road, Suite C, Garden City, MI 48135. Nancy L. Kimmel, RN, PhD, CHM owns this entity and is the primary contact for this owner. Curriculum Requirements Program curriculum is designed to instruct students as to the material requirements of all ethical and practice standards applicable to the health care profession, including but not limited to the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics stated below. Americans with Disability Notice In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation will be provided to students with documented disabilities on a case-by-case basis. The Office of Disabled Student Services handles requests for special accommodation. Students must register with that Office, and provide appropriate documentation to the Institution before any academic adjustment will be provided. Qualified students with special needs should see the instructor as soon as possible. Equal Opportunity Notice No person shall be excluded from, or discriminated against, in admission to the Institution or in obtaining the advantages, privileges, and courses of study offered by the Institution on account of race, color, sex, handicap, religion, or national origin. Health Risks 1. Changes in student health must be reported to the Director. 2. Changes in student health that must be reported include but are not limited to pregnancy, debilitating injuries, and infectious diseases. 3. The Institution reserves the right to require a student to complete an “Acceptance of Risk” form in cases of pregnancy, health risks, or communicable diseases. The form will state that the student is safe to function in the clinical setting, contain other assurances as are required by the Institution, and be signed by the student and health care provider. 4. All costs of testing, diagnosis, and treatment of any infectious and/or communicable disease contracted while acting as a caregiver in clinical experiences will be the responsibility of the student. 5. Any injury in the clinical area sustained by the student due to improper procedure will be the responsibility of the student to cover the cost for any medical treatment. Changes to Policy and/or Curriculum Requirements Due to the dynamic nature and demands attendant to conducting an educational program regarding the nursing profession, the Institution reserves the right to change specific policies and/or educational requirements to enhance and update the curriculum design for its Programs. The Institution will give students notice of these revisions within a reasonable time after such revisions are finalized. According to PA 148 of 1943, as amended, any modification of the 35 student’s application and contract, as contained the in the catalog, shall be agreed to, in writing, by all parties. Professional Courtesy Students are expected to be on time for class and stay till the end of class. Please, no food or drinks (other than water bottles) in class. Also, please take care of your personal needs before the beginning of class. Students are expected to show professional courtesy towards fellow students (i.e., no feet on chairs or pack packs in the way of others) at all times. Cell phones cannot be used for calculations in class at any time. Please bring a calculator to class daily. Cell Phone Usage The use of cell phones, pagers, or other electronic devices in the classroom will not be tolerated. Using cell phones, pagers, or other electronic devices in the classroom is disruptive student behavior that interferes with the educational process of other students or prevents faculty or staff from performing their professional responsibilities. Misuse of Computers Computers in classrooms or laboratories are to be used by students for educational purposes only. Misuse or unauthorized use of Institution computers is prohibited. Criminal Background Checks If criminal background checks are required by clinical affiliates, the student shall be notified of this requirement prior to enrollment. The check must be completed within the first week of class. The school will perform all background checks for a fee of $15.00. It shall be the student's responsibility to make timely arrangements for the background check and to pay all costs associated with such checks. The clinical affiliate sets eligibility standards for participation in the clinical assignment and evaluates results of the criminal background check. The names of any student excluded from participation at the hospital based on the hospital's eligibility standards shall be provided to the school. The school shall take steps to ensure that the individual does not participate in the clinical program at the affiliate. The institution shall inform students excluded from clinical placement on the basis of a criminal background check of any review or appeal process available pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act or any other law or policy, if any. 36 General Information and Qualifications Governing Authority The Institution is governed by its Director and Administrator, Nancy L. Kimmel RN, PhD, CHMM. The Institution is owned and operated by Phlebotomy Career Training, LLC. “Phlebotomy Career Training” is an assumed name owned by Phlebotomy Career Training, LLC. Instructors Nancy L. Kimmel RN, PhD, CHMM. Nancy L. Kimmel is an Instructor for the Phlebotomy Assistant Program, Nurse Assistant Program, and the clinical programs conducted as to each Program. Nancy L. Kimmel RN, PhD, CHMM is an Instructor for the EKG/Telemetry, Patient Care Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician. She is properly licensed and authorized to instruct the Institution’s Programs. Qualifications of Nancy L. Kimmel RN, PhD, CHMM Licensing and Certificates Registered Nurse; State of Michigan #2236161 Certified Hazardous Materials Manager Certification #11340 May 2002 Train the Trainer Certification Nursing Employment and Activities. Dr. Kimmel has been employed as a Medical/Surgical Nurse (Float), Psychiatric Nurse and Home Care Nurse. She has authored and developed preNursing Tutorials and online nursing tutorials. She has been employed in some or all of these nursing capacities at Oakwood Hospital and Alpha Home Care since 2007. She has been employed as a Phlebotomist or Phlebotomist supervisor for 12 years. Instruction. Dr. Kimmel was formerly an Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University, an Adjunct Professor of Mathematics and Physics at Henry Ford Community College, and served on the Adjunct Faculty in Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University. She has also lectured at the Yazaki Center and Ford Motor Company. Other. Dr. Kimmel is the author of a Book on Education published by U.S. Dept. of Education titled “The Easy Guide to Accredited Degrees through Correspondence.” She is the holder of one registered Patent and has several Patent applications pending. Professor Kimmel’s undergraduate work was in biochemistry at the University of Michigan. Professor Kummel’s PhD thesis was dedicated to the toxicology of medications that were cardiac specific. Dr. Kimmel experience as a Registered Nurse includes working in the cardiac care unit, ICU, intermediate intensive care and medical surgical units. 37 Leslie D. Reynolds, RN Leslie D. Reynolds, RN is an Instructor for the Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Licensed Practical Nurse Programs, and the clinical studies and sessions conducted as to each of these Programs. Qualifications of Leslie D. Reynolds, RN Registered Nurse; State of Michigan #4704187348 Michigan Department of Community Health, Bureau of Health Professions, Train-The-Trainer Nursing Background. Ms. Reynolds’ most recent experience is as a Case Manager supervising s and Home Health Aids, working on case managed patient care, and assorted other duties. She has held this position with Henry Ford Home Healthcare since October 2009. Prior to that position she worked for the Hartford Rehab and Nursing Center as a Staff Development and Infections Control Nurse/Supervisor. She has held other nursing positions with Comfort Care Home Health Services, Heartland Home Health Care, and Children’s Hospital of Michigan, among others. Instruction Background. As noted above, Ms. Reynolds is a certified trainer in Health Care. Some of her positions noted above included training and teaching activities in-service for staff, training nurses in identifying and controlling infectious diseases, and teaching medication regime, signs and symptoms. The last training work was specifically performed for the Visiting Nurses Association of S.E.M. Kelli Acha, RN, BSN Kelli Acha, RN, BSN is an Instructor for the Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Technician, and Licensed Practical Nurse Programs, and the clinical studies and sessions conducted as to each of these Programs. Qualifications of Kelli Acha, RN, BSN Registered Nurse, State of Michigan #4704253198 Nursing Background. Ms. Acha currently works as an Operating Room Nurse at St. John Health System in Madison Heights, MI. She has previously served as a Staff Nurse at the Veteran Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Traverse City, MI, and as an Operating Room Nurse at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2009, and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing at Kaplan University, with an expected graduation date by the end of 2011. Instruction Background. Ms. Acha served as a Clinical Instructor in Nursing at Dorsey School of Business in Madison Heights, teaching the clinical skills required to obtain a position as a Certified Patient Care Technician. Her instruction activities include compliance with State of Michigan requirements, and instructing didactic sessions in physical, biological and psychological subjects for nursing. She previously acted as a Preceptor and Didactic Instructor at Munson Medical Center. 38 Oath of Confidentiality I, _________________________________recognize the importance of absolute confidentiality in the career I have chosen. I pledge my oath that I will never discuss, photocopy, duplicate or disclose matters pertaining to the patients, clients, citizens, children, cooperating program providers, and other persons with whom I work in the course of my academic program at Phlebotomy Career Training. I further pledge my oath of confidentiality to the families of those persons and to any issues connected with them. This oath is binding with the exception that I may use such confidential information for the express purpose of facilitating learning and taking extreme care to remain as discreet as possible while diligently protecting the identity of persons involved. (Additionally, I will have signed parent permission forms for any photographs I take as part of assigned course work.) I pledge to abide by the confidentiality policies of the facility in which I am placed for off campus educational experiences. I realize that any breach of confidentiality is very serious and will result in immediate disciplinary action, including the possibility of dismissal from the program. Since disclosure of confidential information is a legal infraction, that breach will be reported to the management authority where the infraction occurred. That authority may elect to pursue further legal action. _________________________________________________ _________________________ STUDENT Date signed This Catalog is provided at no cost to students. To order a copy or to obtain further information simply send a request to: Phlebotomy Career Training, LLC 28050 Ford Rd, Suite C. Garden City, MI 48135 (734) 762-3220 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 Security Camera Policy The purpose of the security cameras located in classroom or lab is to provide a mechanism to record activity in areas that have a potential for theft, vandalism, facilities misuse, or Conditions of Use violations. The security camera will be limited to uses that do not violate the reasonable expectation of privacy as defined by law and school policy. There will be signs posted that indicate security cameras are in use. Images from lab and classroom will be recorded. The retention of any recorded images will typically be 45 days or fewer unless images are required for a specific investigation. All recorded images from PCT Classroom/labs are securely stored on PCT DVR server and access to recorded or live camera images is limited to select PCT staff. These select PCT staff will receive a copy of this policy and must provide acknowledgment that they have read and understand its contents. Recorded images WILL NOT BE routinely checked and will only be reviewed in the event that the School has a business need to review the recorded images. A business need includes the investigation of theft, vandalism, violation of School policy, state, or federal law. Reviews must also have the prior approval of the staff member’s manager and the Director of the school or his/her designate. Unless required by law, the Director of the school or his/her designee, in consultation with PCT legal liaison, will decide if a review request originating outside of PCT will be honored and with whom the review information can be shared with. Notes: This policy does not apply to cameras deployed for recording lectures. Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _________________________________________ 40