PCT 3020 - Clinical

Clock Hours: 311

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Student Learning Outcomes:
Under the supervision of the instructor/preceptor, the student shall have satisfactorily demonstrated the following skills including but not limited to:

All competencies listed under the nursing assistant component
Office skills to complete any assigned paperwork in capacity as a patient care technician
AROM and PROM exercises
Embolic stocking application
Routine urine, sputum, and stool specimen collections
Venipuncture; capillary with special collections
Set up a sterile tray and assist the Physician with minor surgical procedures
Assist with suture or staple removal
EKG placement; interpretation
Indwelling urinary catheter insertion, discontinuance and maintenance
I & O measurement and calculations
Blood glucose testing
Dressing changes
Sitz bath
Wound care assessment
CPR
Ostomy care and appliance use
Enemas
Oxygen use and appliances
Pulse oximetry and incentive spirometry
Heat and cold applications
Discontinuance of peripheral IV’s
Traction and cast care / maintenance
Isolation techniques and precautions; using PPE’s
Orthotic / prosthetic appliance use Phone etiquette
Communication skills
Basic computer skills
Data entry / filing
Scheduling appointments
Pronounce and spell medical terms
Use a medical dictionary / thesaurus
Use of proper communication systems