Clinical Practicum Class Syllabus
Course Description: Practicum is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, and communicate effectively. Students should recognize that quality health care depends on the ability to work well with others.
Course Goals: The student will demonstrate professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry; verbal and non-verbal communication in a clear, concise, and effective manner; and exhibit the ability to cooperate, contribute, and collaborate as a member of a team. Students will apply mathematics, science, English language arts, and social sciences in health science. They will interpret data from various sources in formulating conclusions; compile information from a variety of sources to create a technical report; plan, prepare, and deliver a presentation; examine the environmental factors that affect homeostasis; relate anatomical structure to physiological functions; and distinguish atypical anatomy and physiology in the human body systems. Students will use verbal and non-verbal communication skills and are expected to accurately report information according to facility policies and procedures; and demonstrate therapeutic communication skills to provide quality care. The students will implement the knowledge and skills of a health care professional necessary to acquire and retain employment. The student is expected to: demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology and skills related to the health care of an individual; develop new problem-solving strategies based on previous knowledge and skills; and evaluate performance for continuous improvement and advancement in health care. They will identify individual ethical and legal behavior standards according to professional regulatory agencies; and research case studies related to unethical behavior in the health care industry. The students will apply principles of infection control and body mechanics in all aspects of the health care industry. Students will identify knowledge and skills that are transferable among health science professions; and research career pathways pertaining to the health care industry.
Clinical Rotation Opportunities:
Dentistry
Veterinary Medicine
Cardiology
Emergency Room
Day Surgery
Respiratory Care
Radiology/Imaging
Wound Care
Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation
Renal/Oncology
Newborn Nursery
Medical/Surgical
Laboratory
Students shall be awarded two credits for successful completion of this course.