CLINICAL INTERNSHIP SYLLABUS
Mrs. Jan Douglas
V 204
School Year: 2017-2017
Course Title: Clinical Internship
Units of Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Health Science Education, Medical Therapeutics, and/or Rehabilitation Careers and Teacher approval, good attendance, B+ or greater in one of the following courses: Medical Therapeutics, or Rehabilitation Careers and transportation to be able to travel to and from the clinical site.
Grade Level: 12th
Course Description: Students may choose to complete a clinical internship after completing Medical Therapeutics, or Forensic Science. The internships are designed to be completed in a hospital, nursing home, rehab center, medical office, or other health care facility.
Curriculum Standards/Learning Expectations: Standards listed below.
Topics Covered: The clinical internship may be completed in a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation center, medical office, or other health care facility.
Medical Terminology, written & verbal
Mathematical functions
Anatomy & Physiology related to body systems & function
Communication Skills
Patient Interview
Patient Documentation
Health Care Services
Patient quality assurance
Employability Skills
Assess & Adapt to changing situations allowed by facility
Patient care procedures
Confidentiality
Legal & Ethical Issues
Patient Rights
OHSA/Standard Precautions
Body Mechanics
Equipment Safety
Facility Safety Policy & Procedures
Collecting Patient Data
Patient Care Plans
Short term and long term goals
Patient Care Skills
Resources:
Into to Medical Terminology for Health Professions 3rd edition, Thompson/Delmar
Medical Assisting & Clinical Competencies 4th edition, Delmar
Educational Videos
Educational Software Computer Lab
Course Requirements:
Scrubs, transportation, Paper, Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, 2” note book
I will notify the class in advance if additional equipment is need.
Student Expectation:
1. Be prepared for class
2. Be on time and in your seat when the bell rings
3. Be respectful to others/Follow school rules
4. Turn in work organized, completed & on time
5. Be responsible for yourself
Grades – Grades will be determined by:
1. Daily Clinical Log: 25%
2. Monthly Hours: 25% (See attached Rubric for required hours)
3. Clinical Evaluation: 25%
4. Clinical Summary Report: 25%
Conferences: A required parent conference with Mrs. Douglas will need to be scheduled prior to beginning at the clinical site.
Make-up Sessions: Due to the difficulty in scheduling clinical sites with the directors it is strongly advised to attend EVERY assigned clinical date. Most times make up is not possible and it will affect your grade.
Fees:
The HOSA Club is an important part of the Health Science curriculum. The dues are $20. The dues have to be paid in order for the student to compete in the regional, state and national competitions. Please make payment either in cash or money order. Please send payment no later than September 1st.
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP HOURS REQUIREMENTS
MONTH HOURS FOR THE MONTH HOURS TO DATE
AUGUST 20 20
SEPTEMBER 24 44
OCTOBER 20 64
NOVEMBER 20 84
DECEMBER 6 90
JANUARY 24 114
FEBRUARY 24 138
MARCH 18 156
APRIL 24 180
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Jan Douglas
Health Science Education Instructor
Germantown High School
HOSA Advisor
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP
2015 – 2016 COURSE STANDARDS
1) Accurately read, interpret, and demonstrate adherence to safety guidelines appropriate for the roles and responsibilities of an employee of a healthcare facility. Listen to safety instructions and be able to explain why certain rules apply. Demonstrate safety techniques and follow all applicable facility policies and procedures (such as Standard Precautions) related to the clinical placement. Based on placement, document completion of training topics on the appropriate work-based learning (WBL) and work site forms. (TN Reading 2, 3, 4, 6; TN Writing 4)
2) Develop a personalized student-learning plan, in accordance with approved policies, to address the methods for practicing and demonstrating each of the skills identified in the pre-requisite health science course standards. Relate how each skill applies to a placement in a healthcare setting, and document day-to-day applications. Participate in ongoing review and communications around progress of plan with Health Science WBL Coordinator. (TN Reading 1, 2, 3, 4, 9; TN Writing 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)
3) Observe and analyze organizational culture and practices. For example, analyze how to interact with supervisors, clients, and co-workers, and how to recognize and address health, safety, and sustainability issues. Seek information from supervisors and other employees about appropriate methods of pursuing employment in the industry, and determine what knowledge, skills, and educational credentials are required. (TN Reading 2, 9)
4) Apply learning experiences from clinical placement to review and update an education and career pathways plan based on the knowledge and feedback acquired. Proactively identify areas of strength and opportunities for professional growth, encourage and act on feedback from peers, supervisors, and customers, and seek and use resources and support to improve skills. (TN Reading 4)
5) Identify and ask significant questions to solve student-identified challenges or areas of improvement in the workplace. Use inductive and deductive reasoning methods to recognize faulty reasoning, and to understand problems and alternative solutions.
6) Analyze patient quality assurance methods used by clinical sites. Solve problems using systems thinking, e.g., by understanding problems in terms of complex processes and environments. Identify key components and relationships that enable, influence, and produce outcomes. (TN Reading 3, 7, 8)
7) Review the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) concepts and investigate methods to assure confidentiality within the healthcare setting. Employ techniques to ensure the client/patient’s rights are maintained.
8) Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior when engaging in all worksite activities, including the use of tools and materials, documentation of hours, handling of money, billing of clients, sharing of information, and completion of all personnel-related forms. Identify an actual or potential work site ethical issue and construct an argumentative essay outlining how to the issue should be resolved, including claims and counterclaims with relevant data to support conclusions. (TN Reading 4; TN Writing 1, 4, 8)
9) Articulate ideas effectively in written personal communications with supervisors, coworkers, and customers using appropriate medical terminology and revising as necessary. Verbally articulate ideas effectively in interpersonal communications with supervisors, coworkers, and customers. Develop and deliver messages effectively in oral presentations. Demonstrate effective listening skills, attending to the meaning and intention of communication, and accurately paraphrasing what has been heard. Communicate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds who may also speak languages other than English, using foreign language skills and facility resources as appropriate. (TN Reading 3, 4, 9; TN Writing 4, 5)
10) Work effectively as a member of a team and address conflict with sensitivity and respect for diverse points of view. Demonstrate understanding of one’s own impact and build on different perspectives to strengthen joint efforts. Demonstrate leadership where appropriate to collaborate on workplace tasks. Effectively employ meeting management strategies, such as agenda setting, time keeping, and meeting facilitation strategies, and list action items to identify and schedule next steps.
11) Access information efficiently, using sources appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Distinguish between credible and non-credible sources, including the difference between advertising and legitimate research. Evaluate information for usefulness, bias, and accuracy, and question information that may not originate from credible sources. Demonstrate the ability to organize and manage information effectively and efficiently. Demonstrate ethical and legal use of information, including adherence to all rules and regulations related to sharing of protected information. (TN Reading 2, 3, 4, 9; TN Writing 4, 8, 9)
12) Use appropriate technology in the classroom or clinical setting for information search and retrieval, synchronous and asynchronous communications, multimedia presentations, document production, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and information management. Use social networking and online collaboration tools such as shared documents and web conferencing to create, integrate, and manage information in group projects. (TN Reading 2, 9; TN Writing 6, 9)
13) Access and manage online communication and information, such as electronic medical records, using multiple digital devices such as laptop computers, tablets, smart phones, etc. Demonstrate adherence to all rules and regulations related to the use of electronic tools and the Internet, including appropriate protection of passcodes and adherence to all security protocols. (TN Reading 3, 7, 8, 9; TN Writing 6, 9)
14) Complete tasks as directed with supervision, knowing when to ask questions or request guidance. Exhibit resourcefulness and initiative in taking on new tasks and solving problems independently as appropriate to the workplace setting. Demonstrate how to learn and exhibit personal agency in identifying and achieving instrumental and ultimate learning objectives. Demonstrate curiosity to learn more about the tasks, workplace, and/or industry. Explore deeper content independently and request opportunities for professional development. Demonstrate self-efficacy and confidence in one's ability to succeed in specific situations. (TN Reading 3, 4; TN Writing 8, 9)
15) Exhibit professionalism and respect when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, and customers. Demonstrate reliability and responsibility in attendance and in following through on assigned tasks, and provide timely communication with supervisor(s) when circumstances change. Understand and adhere to appropriate workplace non-discrimination standards on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any characteristic of a person or group unrelated to the workplace. Respect cultural differences and work effectively with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
16) Exhibit flexibility by (a) adapting to varied roles, jobs responsibilities, schedules and contexts; (b) working effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities; and (c) dealing positively with praise, setbacks, and constructive criticism.
17) Manage time and projects effectively by (a) setting goals; (b) developing and using a system for prioritizing, planning and managing daily work; (c) persisting in the face of challenges; and (d) seeking assistance and adjusting plans to adapt to changing circumstances. Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy appropriate to the task. Demonstrate accountability to supervisors, coworkers, and customers by delivering work to agreed-upon standards; accepting constructive criticism; completing designated projects on time; and exhibiting pride in workmanship.
18) Update the Health Science student portfolio that illustrates mastery of skills and knowledge outlined in the Health Science pre-requisite course standards and applied in the Clinical Internship experience. Compile artifacts and similar work products reflecting thoughtful assessment and evaluation of the progression against goals in the personal growth plan. Artifacts may include:
_Career and professional development plan
_Resume
_Documentation of clinical hours at each site
_List of responsibilities undertaken throughout the placement
_Examples of materials developed and used throughout the placement
_Periodic journal entries reflecting on tasks and activities
_Supervisor evaluations and observations
_Approved WBL forms
_WBL coordinator evaluations and observations
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP HOURS REQUIREMENTS
MONTH HOURS FOR THE MONTH HOURS TO DATE
AUGUST 20 20
SEPTEMBER 24 44
OCTOBER 20 64
NOVEMBER 20 84
DECEMBER 6 90
JANUARY 24 114
FEBRUARY 24 138
MARCH 18 156
APRIL 24 180
Mrs. Jan Douglas
V 204
School Year: 2017-2017
Course Title: Clinical Internship
Units of Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Health Science Education, Medical Therapeutics, and/or Rehabilitation Careers and Teacher approval, good attendance, B+ or greater in one of the following courses: Medical Therapeutics, or Rehabilitation Careers and transportation to be able to travel to and from the clinical site.
Grade Level: 12th
Course Description: Students may choose to complete a clinical internship after completing Medical Therapeutics, or Forensic Science. The internships are designed to be completed in a hospital, nursing home, rehab center, medical office, or other health care facility.
Curriculum Standards/Learning Expectations: Standards listed below.
Topics Covered: The clinical internship may be completed in a hospital, nursing home, rehabilitation center, medical office, or other health care facility.
Medical Terminology, written & verbal
Mathematical functions
Anatomy & Physiology related to body systems & function
Communication Skills
Patient Interview
Patient Documentation
Health Care Services
Patient quality assurance
Employability Skills
Assess & Adapt to changing situations allowed by facility
Patient care procedures
Confidentiality
Legal & Ethical Issues
Patient Rights
OHSA/Standard Precautions
Body Mechanics
Equipment Safety
Facility Safety Policy & Procedures
Collecting Patient Data
Patient Care Plans
Short term and long term goals
Patient Care Skills
Resources:
Into to Medical Terminology for Health Professions 3rd edition, Thompson/Delmar
Medical Assisting & Clinical Competencies 4th edition, Delmar
Educational Videos
Educational Software Computer Lab
Course Requirements:
Scrubs, transportation, Paper, Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, 2” note book
I will notify the class in advance if additional equipment is need.
Student Expectation:
1. Be prepared for class
2. Be on time and in your seat when the bell rings
3. Be respectful to others/Follow school rules
4. Turn in work organized, completed & on time
5. Be responsible for yourself
Grades – Grades will be determined by:
1. Daily Clinical Log: 25%
2. Monthly Hours: 25% (See attached Rubric for required hours)
3. Clinical Evaluation: 25%
4. Clinical Summary Report: 25%
Conferences: A required parent conference with Mrs. Douglas will need to be scheduled prior to beginning at the clinical site.
Make-up Sessions: Due to the difficulty in scheduling clinical sites with the directors it is strongly advised to attend EVERY assigned clinical date. Most times make up is not possible and it will affect your grade.
Fees:
The HOSA Club is an important part of the Health Science curriculum. The dues are $20. The dues have to be paid in order for the student to compete in the regional, state and national competitions. Please make payment either in cash or money order. Please send payment no later than September 1st.
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP HOURS REQUIREMENTS
MONTH HOURS FOR THE MONTH HOURS TO DATE
AUGUST 20 20
SEPTEMBER 24 44
OCTOBER 20 64
NOVEMBER 20 84
DECEMBER 6 90
JANUARY 24 114
FEBRUARY 24 138
MARCH 18 156
APRIL 24 180
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Jan Douglas
Health Science Education Instructor
Germantown High School
HOSA Advisor
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP
2015 – 2016 COURSE STANDARDS
1) Accurately read, interpret, and demonstrate adherence to safety guidelines appropriate for the roles and responsibilities of an employee of a healthcare facility. Listen to safety instructions and be able to explain why certain rules apply. Demonstrate safety techniques and follow all applicable facility policies and procedures (such as Standard Precautions) related to the clinical placement. Based on placement, document completion of training topics on the appropriate work-based learning (WBL) and work site forms. (TN Reading 2, 3, 4, 6; TN Writing 4)
2) Develop a personalized student-learning plan, in accordance with approved policies, to address the methods for practicing and demonstrating each of the skills identified in the pre-requisite health science course standards. Relate how each skill applies to a placement in a healthcare setting, and document day-to-day applications. Participate in ongoing review and communications around progress of plan with Health Science WBL Coordinator. (TN Reading 1, 2, 3, 4, 9; TN Writing 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9)
3) Observe and analyze organizational culture and practices. For example, analyze how to interact with supervisors, clients, and co-workers, and how to recognize and address health, safety, and sustainability issues. Seek information from supervisors and other employees about appropriate methods of pursuing employment in the industry, and determine what knowledge, skills, and educational credentials are required. (TN Reading 2, 9)
4) Apply learning experiences from clinical placement to review and update an education and career pathways plan based on the knowledge and feedback acquired. Proactively identify areas of strength and opportunities for professional growth, encourage and act on feedback from peers, supervisors, and customers, and seek and use resources and support to improve skills. (TN Reading 4)
5) Identify and ask significant questions to solve student-identified challenges or areas of improvement in the workplace. Use inductive and deductive reasoning methods to recognize faulty reasoning, and to understand problems and alternative solutions.
6) Analyze patient quality assurance methods used by clinical sites. Solve problems using systems thinking, e.g., by understanding problems in terms of complex processes and environments. Identify key components and relationships that enable, influence, and produce outcomes. (TN Reading 3, 7, 8)
7) Review the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) concepts and investigate methods to assure confidentiality within the healthcare setting. Employ techniques to ensure the client/patient’s rights are maintained.
8) Demonstrate integrity and ethical behavior when engaging in all worksite activities, including the use of tools and materials, documentation of hours, handling of money, billing of clients, sharing of information, and completion of all personnel-related forms. Identify an actual or potential work site ethical issue and construct an argumentative essay outlining how to the issue should be resolved, including claims and counterclaims with relevant data to support conclusions. (TN Reading 4; TN Writing 1, 4, 8)
9) Articulate ideas effectively in written personal communications with supervisors, coworkers, and customers using appropriate medical terminology and revising as necessary. Verbally articulate ideas effectively in interpersonal communications with supervisors, coworkers, and customers. Develop and deliver messages effectively in oral presentations. Demonstrate effective listening skills, attending to the meaning and intention of communication, and accurately paraphrasing what has been heard. Communicate effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds who may also speak languages other than English, using foreign language skills and facility resources as appropriate. (TN Reading 3, 4, 9; TN Writing 4, 5)
10) Work effectively as a member of a team and address conflict with sensitivity and respect for diverse points of view. Demonstrate understanding of one’s own impact and build on different perspectives to strengthen joint efforts. Demonstrate leadership where appropriate to collaborate on workplace tasks. Effectively employ meeting management strategies, such as agenda setting, time keeping, and meeting facilitation strategies, and list action items to identify and schedule next steps.
11) Access information efficiently, using sources appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Distinguish between credible and non-credible sources, including the difference between advertising and legitimate research. Evaluate information for usefulness, bias, and accuracy, and question information that may not originate from credible sources. Demonstrate the ability to organize and manage information effectively and efficiently. Demonstrate ethical and legal use of information, including adherence to all rules and regulations related to sharing of protected information. (TN Reading 2, 3, 4, 9; TN Writing 4, 8, 9)
12) Use appropriate technology in the classroom or clinical setting for information search and retrieval, synchronous and asynchronous communications, multimedia presentations, document production, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and information management. Use social networking and online collaboration tools such as shared documents and web conferencing to create, integrate, and manage information in group projects. (TN Reading 2, 9; TN Writing 6, 9)
13) Access and manage online communication and information, such as electronic medical records, using multiple digital devices such as laptop computers, tablets, smart phones, etc. Demonstrate adherence to all rules and regulations related to the use of electronic tools and the Internet, including appropriate protection of passcodes and adherence to all security protocols. (TN Reading 3, 7, 8, 9; TN Writing 6, 9)
14) Complete tasks as directed with supervision, knowing when to ask questions or request guidance. Exhibit resourcefulness and initiative in taking on new tasks and solving problems independently as appropriate to the workplace setting. Demonstrate how to learn and exhibit personal agency in identifying and achieving instrumental and ultimate learning objectives. Demonstrate curiosity to learn more about the tasks, workplace, and/or industry. Explore deeper content independently and request opportunities for professional development. Demonstrate self-efficacy and confidence in one's ability to succeed in specific situations. (TN Reading 3, 4; TN Writing 8, 9)
15) Exhibit professionalism and respect when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, and customers. Demonstrate reliability and responsibility in attendance and in following through on assigned tasks, and provide timely communication with supervisor(s) when circumstances change. Understand and adhere to appropriate workplace non-discrimination standards on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any characteristic of a person or group unrelated to the workplace. Respect cultural differences and work effectively with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
16) Exhibit flexibility by (a) adapting to varied roles, jobs responsibilities, schedules and contexts; (b) working effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities; and (c) dealing positively with praise, setbacks, and constructive criticism.
17) Manage time and projects effectively by (a) setting goals; (b) developing and using a system for prioritizing, planning and managing daily work; (c) persisting in the face of challenges; and (d) seeking assistance and adjusting plans to adapt to changing circumstances. Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy appropriate to the task. Demonstrate accountability to supervisors, coworkers, and customers by delivering work to agreed-upon standards; accepting constructive criticism; completing designated projects on time; and exhibiting pride in workmanship.
18) Update the Health Science student portfolio that illustrates mastery of skills and knowledge outlined in the Health Science pre-requisite course standards and applied in the Clinical Internship experience. Compile artifacts and similar work products reflecting thoughtful assessment and evaluation of the progression against goals in the personal growth plan. Artifacts may include:
_Career and professional development plan
_Resume
_Documentation of clinical hours at each site
_List of responsibilities undertaken throughout the placement
_Examples of materials developed and used throughout the placement
_Periodic journal entries reflecting on tasks and activities
_Supervisor evaluations and observations
_Approved WBL forms
_WBL coordinator evaluations and observations
CLINICAL INTERNSHIP HOURS REQUIREMENTS
MONTH HOURS FOR THE MONTH HOURS TO DATE
AUGUST 20 20
SEPTEMBER 24 44
OCTOBER 20 64
NOVEMBER 20 84
DECEMBER 6 90
JANUARY 24 114
FEBRUARY 24 138
MARCH 18 156
APRIL 24 180