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088900HSTE III Practicum in Health Science – Pharmacology2012-1013Instructor: Laura White, BSN, RN, CVRN-BCE-Mail Address: lwhite@Conference Periods – NonePhone: 940-369-4879Tutorials: by appointmentCourse DescriptionPharmacologyThis integrated occupational course will provide an overview of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of prescription and nonprescription medications.? Course content will emphasize drug classifications, drug action, drug administration, ethical and legal issues, and safety.?? Students will develop an understanding of pharmaceuticals and its impact on the health care industry.? Career options in pharmacy will also be explored. Upon completion of the course, students will have a basic understand of pharmacology and may be eligible to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). Information will be provided about how to register for the exam towards the end of the school year, prior to graduation. (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Health Science Technology Education)Certifications and LicensingCPhT – Certified Pharmacy TechnicianUpon graduation, students that desire to become a pharmacy technician will have the opportunity to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). In order to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), the student must pass the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), provided by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Once a pharmacy technician has passed the exam, the designation of CPhT may be used. The PTCE is strictly voluntary but highly recommended if the student wishes to be a pharmacy technician as the State of Texas Pharmacy Board requires certification.PartnershipsThis class has support from the following industry partners:Community pharmacies throughout the North Texas areaDenton Regional Medical CenterPresbyterian Hospital of DentonMayhill HospitalSenior PortfoliosEach student will be required to create a personal professional portfolio. Personal skills and knowledge, as well as, successful completion of advanced credit via universities, community college and professional exams will be maintained. This professional documentation will prove to be useful throughout your lifetime.Material & FeesTextbook: The Pharmacy Technician: Foundations and Practices, by Mike Johnston, CPhT (classroom set) Students may purchase their own copy from or other sites.Supplemental material provided by instructors.Fees: The total fee associated with this class is $66.00 which includes the Advanced Technology Complex administrative fee of $3.00 and course lab fee of $10.00, and $53.00 for the accompanying workbook and lab manual. Please see ATC administrative staff regarding any questions about fees. (Optional) Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination – The current fee is $129.00Materials: Students will also be responsible for the following supplies needed for class: plain calculator (not a graphing or text calculator), spiral note book-college ruled, a composition notebook, 3 ring binder, black pens, pencils, a 2GB jump drive, 4 packets of note cards (400 cards total). Extra credit (will be given once per 6 weeks for bringing any one (1) of the following items (no more than one item per 6 weeks) to class for use: 1 box facial tissue, 1 medium bottle of antibacterial hand gel, 1 tub of disinfectant wipesGrading PolicyEach six-week period, your grades will be weighted as follows:Daily Work, Activities, and Notebook20%Quizzes25% Tests/Exams, Project and Reports35%Classroom Professionalism20%A final exam worth 20% of the semester grade will be administered at the end of each semester per school board policy.COURSE REQUIREMENTS:Daily Work – You will be required to complete daily work as assigned by your instructor. Daily work will include but is not limited to completion of study guides, vocabulary terms, reinforcement sheets and group activities. Homework and workbook assignments will be assigned during some units of studies.Make-Up Work – After an absence, it is the STUDENT’s responsibility to make arrangements for make-up work on the day he/she returns to school. If a student is absent on the day an assignment is given, the time frame for the make-up work to be turned in is the number of blocks absent plus one block, unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. Pop quizzes cannot be made up. If a student is absent upon the day a project or homework assignment is due, it is the STUDENT’s responsibility to turn it in on the day they return to school. Late Work – No late work will be accepted, except under special circumstance discussed with and prior arrangements have been made with the instructor. On rare occasions, assignments may be turned in late. These assignments, if turned in late, will have a 15 point deduction on the first late day, with an additional 10 points for each day after that. These assignments will not be accepted after one week, unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.Independent Studies – At times you will be required to complete projects that require independent study. Completion of independent studies are self-paced, and ultimately the students responsibility.Professional Performance Grade – Due to the nature of this class, you are now regarded as future professionals. Therefore, each six-week period you will receive a quiz grade based on your ability to perform as a professional. You will be given a rubric detailing expected professional behaviors including but not limited to wearing the proper dress code, attitude in class, following rules, coming to class prepared, anizationsHOSA – Health Occupations Students of AmericaHealth Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is a powerful and fun co-curricular program with student led activities designed to develop future leaders for the health care system. This student organization is endorsed by the United States Department of Education as an integral part of Health Science Technology Education for knowledge, skill and leadership development for students pursuing health careers. Students have the opportunity to develop leadership skills, compete in various events at HOSA conferences, and apply for scholarships.Students have the opportunity to join HOSA at the individual’s home campus.NTHS - National Technical Honor SocietyStudents at the ATC have the opportunity to be a part of the National Honor Society. NTHS goals are to honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership. To be a part of this organization you must meet the following criteria: 1. Student must have a 3.0 GPA. 2. Be a member of an ATC organization. 3. Letter of Recommendation from an instructor. 4. Have good attendance.Classroom Expectations and RulesCLASSROOM MANAGEMENT:All policies in the STUDENT HANDBOOK will be followed.Students will sit in assigned seats and be held responsible for equipment and furniture at their workstation.Be in your seat with needed supplies when tardy bell rings and place backpacks under tables or chairs.When leaving class, clean work area and push chair under table.No food, drink, or gum will be allowed in the classroom.No computer games or outside CDs or disks allowed in the classroom.Cell phones are not to be turned on or visible during the school day.All cell phones or other electronic devices are ABSOLUTELY NOT allowed during any testing or quizzes. If found during this time, it will be taken away, turned into administration, and a zero given.INTERNET RULES:Students will not enter chat rooms unless specifically authorized by the teacher for classroom use.Students will not enter morally questionable areas. (If a student should accidentally encounter an area of which they are unsure, the teacher should be immediately notified to assist in making the decision. This would include, but is not limited to, vulgar language and/or pictures that are in appropriate.)Students will not print from Internet except by teacher permission.Students will not use the Internet without permission from the teacher.Students are not allowed to download from the Internet without permission from the teacher.Students will not use e-mail, incoming or outgoing, unless it is specifically for the class and with the teacher's permission.Outline of ClassScope and Sequence for HSTE III Practicum (Scope and Sequence for Pharmacology available on Website):Preparation for PracticumCommunicationTeamwork/TeambuildingEthical and Legal ResponsibilitiesAnatomy and Physiology/PathophysiologyMulti-Competent Health Care WorkerCareer Preparation and EmployabilityPharmacology Unit I Fundamentals of PharmacologyHistory of PharmacyThe Professional Pharmacy TechnicianCommunication and the CustomerPharmacy Law and EthicsTerminology and Abbreviations Unit II Community and Institutional Pharmacy Retail PharmacyHealth-System PharmacyTechnology in the PharmacyInventory Management and Health Insurance BillingIntroduction of CompoundingIntroduction to Sterile Procedures Unit III Pharmacy Calculations Basic Math SkillsMeasurement SystemsDosage CalculationsConcentrations and DilutionsAlligationsParenteral CalculationsDosage Formulations and Administration Unit IV PharmacologyThe Body and DrugsDrug ClassificationsThe SkinEyes and EarsThe Gastrointestinal systemThe Musculoskeletal SystemThe Respiratory SystemThe Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Lymph SystemThe Immune SystemThe Renal SystemThe Endocrine SystemThe Reproductive SystemThe Nervous System Unit V Special Topics Pediatric and Neonatal PatientsGeriatric PatientsBiopharmaceuticalsCOURSE LENGTH:Two (2) SemestersClassroom TEKS§130.205. Practicum in Health Science (Two to Three Credits). (a) General requirements. This course is recommended for students in Grades 11-12. Recommended prerequisites: Health Science and Biology. (b) Introduction. (1) The 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. (2) 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. (3) The health science industry is comprised of diagnostic, therapeutic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems that function individually and collaboratively to provide comprehensive health care. Students should identify the employment opportunities, technology, and safety requirements of each system. Students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a health science career through further education and employment. (4) Professional integrity in the health science industry is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities. Students are expected to employ their ethical and legal responsibilities and limitations and understand the implications of their actions. (c) Knowledge and skills. (1) The student applies mathematics, science, English language arts, and social sciences in health science. The student is expected to: (A) interpret data from various sources in formulating conclusions; (B) compile information from a variety of sources to create a technical report; (C) plan, prepare, and deliver a presentation; (D) examine the environmental factors that affect homeostasis; (E) relate anatomical structure to physiological functions; (F) distinguish atypical anatomy and physiology in the human body systems; (G) implement scientific methods in preparing clinical case studies; and (H) compare and contrast health issues in the global society. (2) The student uses verbal and non-verbal communication skills. The student is expected to: (A) accurately describe and report information, according to facility policy, observations, and procedures; (B) demonstrate therapeutic communication skills to provide quality care; and (C) employ therapeutic measures to minimize communication barriers. (3) The student implements the knowledge and skills of a health science professional necessary to acquire and retain employment. The student is expected to: (A) demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology and skills related to the health care of an individual; (B) research academic requirements for professional advancement such as certification, licensure, registration, continuing education, and advanced degrees; (C) describe the steps necessary for entrepreneurship in a free enterprise system; (D) develop new problem-solving strategies based on previous knowledge and skills; and (E) evaluate performance for continuous improvement and advancement in health science. (4) The student employs ethical behavior standards and legal responsibilities. The student is expected to: (A) appraise individual ethical and legal behavior standards according to professional regulatory agencies; (B) integrate legal and ethical behavior standards such as Patient Bill of Rights, Advanced Directives, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act into the scope of practice; and (C) critique court cases related to professional liability and ethics. (5) The student analyzes the role of a health science team member. The student is expected to: (A) participate in team teaching and conflict management such as peer mediation, problem solving, and negotiation skills; (B) refine consensus-building techniques; and (C) engage in leadership opportunities in the community. (6) The student employs a safe environment to prevent hazardous situations. The student is expected to: (A) integrate regulatory standards such as standard precautions and safe patient handling; (B) respond to emergencies consistent with the student's level of training such as fire and disaster drills; (C) evaluate hazardous materials according to the material safety data sheets; and 9 (D) apply principles of infection control and body mechanics in all aspects of the health science industry. (7) The student explores the knowledge and skill levels necessary for advancing in the health science professions. The student is expected to: (A) interpret knowledge and skills that are transferable among health science professions; (B) plan academic achievement for advancement in the health science industry; and (C) analyze emerging technologies in the health science industry. (8) The student implements skills in monitoring individual health status during therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. The student is expected to: (A) describe pre-procedural preparations; (B) observe therapeutic or diagnostic procedures; (C) identify care indicators of health status; and (D) record health status according to facility protocol. (9) The student documents technical knowledge and skills. The student is expected to: (A) update a professional portfolio to include: (i) technical skill competencies; (ii) licensures or certifications; (iii) awards and scholarships; (iv) extended learning experiences such as community service and active participation in career and technical student organizations and professional organizations; (v) abstract of technical competencies mastered during the practicum; (vi) resumé; (vii) samples of work; and (viii) evaluation from the practicum supervisor; and (B) present the portfolio to all interested stakeholders such as in a poster presentation.Parent SignaturePlease sign the following sheet and return to your teacher. A signature indicates that you have read the course policies and understand them. Student Name _________________________________________________________________________Student Signature ______________________________________________________________________Parent Name __________________________________________________________________________Parent Signature _______________________________________________________________________Date ____________________________________ ................
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