Transcript Maxwell Healthcare Parent Orientation

Healthcare Science Technology Education
PARENT ORIENTATION
2016-2017
Instructors:
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Linda Fisher, RN, BSN, MN
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Monica Collins, RN, BSN, MSN
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Barbara Hoag, MT (ASCP)
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Genia Saulmon, RN, BSN, MSN
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Katie Pontalti, RN, BSN
Support Staff:
 Karen
Folkard
 Marsha
Baggett
 Linda
Bell
 Emily
Latone/LaVonna Groce
Administrative Staff
 Dr.
Jeff Hall- School Principal
 Dr.
Vickie Hoffman-
Assistant Principal
 Brian
Stiltner-
Assistant Principal
Maxwell High School of Technology
Counselors
Dr. LaVonna Groce
Mrs. Emily Latone
Requirements for Dual Enrollment
at Gwinnett Technical College
Ms. Jennifer Morse,
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Contact her at:
 [email protected] or
 Phone: 770-962-7580 Ext 6917
 Direct Line: 770-962-6917
Move On When Ready
(MOWR)
1.
Complete GTC admissions online application by Thursday,
August 25, 2016
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College Course of Study/Classes
Healthcare Assistant Certificate (concentration Allied Health)
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Intro to Healthcare ALHS 1040- 3 credit hours (ALL
CLASSES)
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Anatomy and Physiology ALHS 1011- 5 credit hours (ALL
CLASSES)
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Emergency Medical Responder EMSP 101 (Collins class
only)- 4 credit hours
All students receive 8 credit hours except Collins’ students
can receive 12 credit hours plus an opportunity to take online
Medical Terminology class for extra credit and certificate
MOWR
2.
Complete MOWR Funding Application from GaFutures.org and
submit a screenshot to GTC showing that it is pending high
school approval. Deadline: Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
3.
Take the COMPASS/now called ACCUPLACER Exam at Maxwell and
meet the minimum Diploma level score requirements: Deadline:
Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
4.
Submit your signed student participation agreement form:
Deadline: Wednesday, October 12, 2016
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Given to students after they pass COMPASS/ACCUPLACER
Exam
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MUST be signed by students, parent and high school counselor
in order to be accepted.
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FOR TEXT UPDATES, JOIN REMIND 101 CLASS BY TESTING
“@MOWRMAX” to 81010
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STUDENTS MUST CHECK GTC EMAIL FREQUENTLY
Pathways
Introduction
To
Healthcare
Science
Allied Health
EKG Focus
Essentials of
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Healthcare
Science
(Anatomy &
Physiology)
Emergency
Medical
Responder
(EMR)
Certified
Nursing
Assistant (CNA)
First Semester
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takes Introduction to
Healthcare Science except for Allied
Health-EKG class
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is a pre-requisite to the other courses
student’s performance first semester
could initiate a change of placement for
second semester
First Semester AKS
Topics this semester include:
 Anatomy and Physiology
 All classes receive two Board of Regents
(BOR) Science credit in Essentials of
Healthcare and Anatomy and Physiology.
 Communication and Teamwork Skills
 Career Exploration
 CPR BLS Healthcare Provider certification
opportunity- in collaboration with Gwinnett
Medical Center;
 Opportunities for First Aid Certification and
 Bloodborne Pathogen certification.
(Healthcare Fee $50 was due last week to
pay for those certifications)
 Healthcare delivery system models (private
vs public vs government) and the role of
health professional within each model
First Semester AKS
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Employability skills
 Work Ready Program
 Resume writing
 Mock Interviews with professionals in the
healthcare field
 Dining Etiquette
 Focus on soft skills (time management, +
attitude, team player, communication skills)
Ethical and legal responsibilities
Ethical practices with respect to cultural, social and
ethnic differences
Safety standards
Patient care skills such as taking vital signs
Medical Terminology
Infection Control
First Semester
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You are guaranteed a spot in one of the
Healthcare Science classes
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You are not guaranteed a spot in CNA or
EMR class. You can’t request a specific
instructor. Students must be distributed
somewhat evenly between classrooms.
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Healthcare Science Program requires all
students to have insurance
Absences/Tardies
Bring a written note, signed by your parent,
when you return. (Maxwell needs a copy as
well as your Home School.) If no note has been
received in 5 days the absence will be
unexcused and any grade(s) will result in a
zero.
 The student has 5 days to make up work.
 All make-up work will be done before or after
class, not during class time.
 3 tardies= 1 absence
 5 tardies=ISS
 1 day missed at Maxwell= 3 days missed at
your home school
 Refer to the Maxwell Handbook for any further
questions located at www.maxwellhigh.com
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Allied Health Pathway
Introduction to Healthcare
Science
Essentials of
Healthcare Science
Allied Health
Allied Health Pathway
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Ms. Fisher, Ms. Pontalti
BOR Science credit in A&P &
Essentials of Healthcare
If you want to be considered for
CNA, EMR or Job Shadowing, you
must have CPR certification. There
may be spots at end of first
semester, so the student must have
paid the Healthcare Fee in order to
be considered.
What do I learn in this pathway?
Allied Health Careers
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Certified Nursing Assistant
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Registered Nurse
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Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Anesthetist
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
Allied Health Careers
Radiology
 Medical Diagnostics
 Physical Therapy/Rehab
 Pharmacy
 Dentistry
 Forensics
 Cardiology
 Medical Office
 Nursing
 Physicians
 Allied Health
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Job Shadowing
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Optional for Allied Health Pathway
Students must make initial contact with site
MUST be CPR Healthcare Provider certified!
Must have paid the fee to get CPR
certification card.
Must be approved by instructor
Transportation is the responsibility of
parent/student
Must be unpaid
Behavior and Academic Requirements
Certified Nursing Assistant Pathway
Genia Saulmon, RN, BSN, MSN
Certified Nursing Assistant Pathway
Introduction to Healthcare
Science
Essentials of
Healthcare Science
Patient Care
Fundamentals (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Careers
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Certified Nursing Assistant
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Registered Nurse
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Nurse Practitioner
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Nurse Anesthetist
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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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Physician/Surgeon
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Physician Assistant
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Other – would like to learn basic skills
Georgia Medical Care Foundation
Requirements
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In order for students to be eligible for
certification, the program and teachers
must be approved by Georgia Medical
Care Foundation (our state agency for
the Regulation of Nursing Assistants).
Students ride on Instructor’s Nursing
license, so must be able to be
professional, follow directions, not
argue, and show safe and effective skills
and judgments .
Mandated number of classroom hours
Mandated number of clinical hours
Mandated curriculum (75 or better)
Prescribed testing guidelines
Clinical Site Requirements
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Immunizations must be current, incl. influenza
TB test
Random Drug Screen- 24 hour rule
Criminal Background Check (no “in-progress” MIP or
criminal cases)
Social Security Number (No Tax ID)
Liability Insurance (2016- $20.00) and Medical
Insurance (OR MUST PURCHASE) – Must give copy of
card
Must be 17 years or older by January 1, 2017 in
order to go to GMC and Delmar Gardens - facility
rule and cannot be bypassed. This is an AMAZING
opportunity for students. Very strict dress,
behavior, attendance, and professionalism
policies.
School Requirements for
Clinical
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Attendance mandatory
No discipline referrals in current year and less than 3 last
year, under 5 unexcused absences or tardies last year
Pass all skill assessments; with 100% on Vital signs and PPE,
and normal vital sign values
GPA above 2.4 and keep grade of 75 in all HSTE classes and
in employability. Rigorous class and MUCH MORE DIFFICULT
than community CNA course
Ability to work independently and as team
Intent to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (which
includes paying the required State of GA CNA testing fee
(appr. $122) if student does not meet testing criteria,
money is NON-REFUNDABLE.
State tester comes to Maxwell at end of year for testing,
they get their actual Certifications before the end of the
year, and they get listed on the State Registry. 2016 =
100% pass rate! 2017 =
Requirements for CNA
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Must purchase scrubs (appr. $35.00/per set. Need 2
sets.)
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Must purchase on your own solid white, non-porous
clinical shoes, watch with second hand and black
stethoscope
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Hair must be a ‘natural’ color and worn secured out of
the face and off the collar
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No visible body piercing or tattoos. One small stud
type of earring in each lower lobe is acceptable.
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No artificial nails-or polish (NO ACRYLIC, GEL, NAIL
WRAPS, ETC), natural, short nails only
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Non-Heavy, and natural appearing make-up only
…Requirements for CNA
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Commitment of 1 – 1.5 hours reading, studying,
practicing skills every single day
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Pass Healthcare Provider BLS certification at
Maxwell to be considered (Healthcare fee of $50
was due last week)
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If student does not follow requirements; or grade
OR employability falls below 75 first semester,
student will be transferred to Allied Health and a
student on the waiting list will come into the
program
Requirements for CNA
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Students are taking care of real human beings
and making quick critical thinking decisions and
judgements. Due to the liability and legal
issues; we cannot take students that are on
medications that alter or impair judgment,
reasoning, personality or demeanor.
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Will always be with a CNA – they are instructed
to NEVER be alone with a patient.
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Students come to Maxwell and ride a bus to and
from clinical during class time.
Requirements for CNA
 Will
do all duties of the CNA
and be exposed to ALL
things the CNA encounters –
such as angry patients,
body fluids, feces, mouths,
feet, naked bodies, genital
care, and infectious agents
(Saulmon rule of 100% pass
rate for PPE skill to keep
your child safe).
Emergency Medical Responder Pathway
Monica Collins, RN, BSN, MSN
Emergency Medical Responder
Pathway
Introduction to Healthcare
Science
Essentials of
Healthcare Science
Emergency Medical
Responder
Emergency Services Careers
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Emergency Medical Responders (previously
called First Responders), EMT, Paramedics
 Gwinnett
County Fire and Emergency
Services –cross trained as a firefighter and
EMT/Paramedic
Intensive Care Unit Staff
 Anesthesiology/Respiratory Therapist/ CRNA
 Disaster Preparedness/ Disaster Response
Teams
 Emergency Room Personnel
 Trauma Nursing
 ER Doctor
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Gwinnett Technical College Trauma Day
Student at Gwinnett Fairgrounds in Full Uniform
Eddie Goolsby graduated in 2012. He is now employed as a
Paramedic/Firefighter at Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services. He
did the Gwinnett Fire Explorer program on Thursdays after school
and took my EMR class to later apply to Gwinnett Fire Academy.
Students at Fire Station #20
EMR Certification Requirements
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Students will have an opportunity to certify as an EMR
through the National Registry of Emergency Medical
Technicians (www.nremt.org)
https://www.nremt.org/nremt/about/reg_1st_history.asp
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Must have BLS healthcare provider CPR certification
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Must have no record of felony convictions per NREMT
certification guidelines
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Must have a SSN per NREMT guidelines
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State of Georgia does not LICENSE EMR’s; If a student can
find employment, they can be employed under direction of
Medical Doctor; Grady has posted jobs for EMR’s in the past.
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This is a stepping stone for many students to either to apply
to Fire Academy or apply to study in the medical fieldnursing/medical school/or other.
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Difficult exam to pass – Skill Exam- must pass to qualify to
test for written exam. National Pass Rate 69% last year.
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Students are learning life saving skills to use in the field when
they maybe the FIRST RESPONDERS!
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Maxwell EMR Pass Rate:
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Skill Exam: 100% pass rate 2015 and 2016
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Written Exam: 71% 2015; 69% 2016
Criteria for testing is more difficult this year
EMR Certification Requirements
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Must maintain a 75% average and demonstrate
successful competence in EMR skills in the class
before certifying
Class Attendance is mandatory and must have a
95% or better attendance during 2nd semester.
Can only miss one EXCUSED skill practice session
when scheduled for GTC or Fire Station #20.
Collaboration between Gwinnett County Fire and
Emergency Services and Gwinnett Technical
College Emergency Services Department
Skill training with EMT/Paramedics at Fire
Station #20 during second semester as well as
Gwinnett Technical College Emergency Services
program
Emergency Medical Responder
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Fees: Healthcare Fee $50 pays for CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen
certification and textbooks, disposable supplies for classes, etc.
 BLS CPR Healthcare Provider Certification
 www.mypaymentsplus.com was due on Friday, August 12th.
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2017- Psychomotor skills exam performed via licensed
EMT/Paramedics/RN/MD through NREMT at Gwinnett Fire
Academy due in February; Testing in May 2016; Fee maybe
applicable.
2017- $65 application fee for cognitive exam due in March; Testing in
May 2017
 2017- $35.00 testing and seat fee at Pearson Vue
 NREMT Testing Fees must be pre-paid and are non-refundable if
the student does not meet testing criteria ($95.00+).
 Students will be required to purchase EMT professional dress for offsite skill training; scrubs or uniform required in ALL HC classes daily
 Polo $35 approximately- ordered in class in September
 Optional T-shirt approximately $20.00
 EMT pants- students can purchase online or at Army Navy Store in
Snellville
 Purchase stethoscope; watch with second hand
 Athletic or EMT style boot for footwear; no open toed shoes
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EMR Polo -Required
EMR T-Shirt (Optional)
Student Interviews for CNA Pathways;
Interviews are in progress now.
EMR Pathway students need to submit an
application and a parent signed EMR
agreement and acknowledgement form
by Friday, August 18, 2017
CNA Interviews
Dress professionally; Bring resume.
Arrive on time (10 minutes early).
If you are late—it will be noted! If you are a no-show, you
may not reschedule for another time.
Interview question form- PINK handout- must be filled out
and turned in at least 1 day before your scheduled
interview (not the day of).
Interview sign up CLOSED on Tuesday, August 16th.
Can only be scheduled to interview with one of these
program instructors. Sign up in Ms. Saulmon or Ms. Collins
class. Can’t interview for both programs.
HOSA
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Health Occupation Students of America
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Leadership and competition opportunities
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Officers for AM session and PM session will campaign and be
elected by other HOSA members; Officers selected in
August/September by classmates
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Officers conduct meetings during class time to discuss
competitions, community volunteer projects and fundraising
activities
HOSA Fall Rally
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Georgia Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia- all day field trip- Friday,
October 14, 2016 $42.00/unlimited rides and rally
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Regional Competitions at Maxwell in January 2017
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Georgia State Competitions in over 60 competitions including
Medical Terminology, Medical Spelling, EMT, CPR, HOSA bowl just
to name a few.
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March 2017 in Atlanta at Marriott Marquis
Quinn House Community Service
Project
Healthcare Science Fees
Healthcare Science Fees to pay on
www.mypaymentsplus.com
 Healthcare Science –Maxwell Tech- includes CPR
certification $50.00
 Work Ready Program Donation- Maxwell Tech
$10.00
 HOSA Membership- Maxwell Tech (This is a
student organization for Healthcare Science). If
you are going to participate in HOSA you must
pay membership dues- $25.00
 Maxwell Parking Permit (optional) MUST pay if
you drive to Maxwell $35.00/ $2.00 per day
Characteristics for Success
 Students must be self-motivated and able to
work with little supervision in lab settings.
 Students should have an interest in Science and
Math and be proficient in those areas.
 Students should be responsible, dependable,
honest and able to get along well with
everyone.
 Interest in helping people and willingness to
work directly with individuals.
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills
are essential.
 Attendance is mandatory for those participating
in the Certified Nursing Assistant and the EMR
option during second semester.
FAQ
 How
do I select a pathway for
my child?
 What if my child does not have
a Social Security number?
 Will all students who take
Certified Nursing Assistant and
EMR pathway be certified?
 My child wants to be a nurse,
do they have to take Certified
Nursing Assistant pathway?
Parent Portal Access
 Very IMPORTANT
 Parents need to have access to
keep up with student’s progress
in class.
 Must get access through your
student’s home school.
 Keep phone numbers and address
updated PLEASE!
Maxwell High School
Open House
August 25, 2016
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Same presentation as tonight
but parents are welcome to
come if they would like to visit
the classroom and teachers.
FINAL NOTE
Your student will have many
opportunities that they can take
advantage of including but not limited
to:
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Dual Enrollment Credit
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Certification/Career Opportunities
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Community Service Opportunities
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Involvement in Student Organization
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Competitions in Healthcare/ Possible Scholarships
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Leadership Opportunities