Title: Patient Care Technician (14051-III)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Understanding Pain Management Protocols
  Explain the science of physiological and mental pain.
  Describe the diagnostic tools used in developing pain management plans.
  Describe pain treatment options available to various populations of patients.
  Describe the effects of opioid dependency on the human body systems.
  Explain the mechanism and physical effects of opioids on the human body.
  Explain the use of opioids in practice settings, the role of opioids in pain management, and risk factors associated with the use of the medication.
  Describe the withdrawal and tapering side effects of opioid use.
  Describe storage and disposal options for opioids.
  Explain community resources for education about opioid use.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Introducing the Healthcare System
  Summarize major developments in healthcare history.
  Differentiate among the types of health insurance.
  Differentiate among the types of medical care delivery systems.
  Differentiate between the scope and roles of the Virginia Department of Health Professions (DHP) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
  Examine the effect of health informatics on the healthcare industry and on the individual.
Identifying the Roles and Responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician (PCT)
  Describe the scope of practice of a patient care technician (PCT).
  Maintain Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification for healthcare providers.
  Adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding protected health information.
  Communicate with other healthcare professionals using appropriate medical terminology.
  Describe the organizational structure in a healthcare setting.
  Use effective communication to interact with a patient/client, a patient's/client’s family, and other members of the healthcare team.
  Adhere to regulations regarding operational standards.
Examining Ethical and Legal Issues
  Examine legal and ethical concerns pertaining to medical care.
  Examine concepts of care relating to ethnic, religious/spiritual, cultural, and personal preferences.
  Describe the roles of professionalism, including legal and ethical boundaries, for a PCT.
  Implement the Five Rights of Delegation.
Understanding Medical Terminology and Documentations
  Identify word parts and medical terminology.
  Define abbreviations and medical terms.
  Demonstrate accurate documentation.
Opioid Abuse Prevention Education
  Opioid Abuse Prevention Education PPT.pdf
  Opioid Resources for Teachers
Practicing Infection Prevention Techniques
  Explain the importance of Standard Precautions and transmission-based precautions.
  Differentiate between Standard Precautions and transmission-based precautions.
  Explain concepts related to medical and surgical asepsis.
  Demonstrate aseptic technique and sterile technique.
Practicing Safety Protocols
  Define types of abuse and neglect.
  Report suspected abuse and neglect per facility policy.
  Follow regulatory agencies' patient/client safety guidelines.
  Use proper body mechanics when performing job functions.
  Monitor environmental safety.
  Respond to emergency situations.
  Follow procedures for identifying patients/clients.
  Report work-related accidents according to facility policy.
Understanding Basic Anatomy and Physiology
  Identify the body systems.
  Identify the body cavities and the organs within these cavities.
  Identify the parts and functions of a cell.
  Identify the tissues within the body.
  Identify the major structures and functions of the endocrine system.
  Describe the major disorders of the endocrine system.
  Identify the major structures and functions of the circulatory system.
  Describe the major disorders of the circulatory system.
  Identify the major structures and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
  Describe the major disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
  Identify the major structures and functions of the gastrointestinal system, including the oral cavity.
  Describe the major disorders of the gastrointestinal system.
  Identify the major structures and functions of the reproductive system.
  Describe the major disorders of the reproductive system.
  Identify the major structures and functions of the urinary system.
  Describe the major disorders of the urinary system.
  Identify the major structures and functions of the respiratory system.
  Describe the major disorders of the respiratory system.
  Identify the major structures and functions of the nervous system.
  Describe the major disorders of the nervous system.
  Identify the major structures and functions of the sensory system.
  Describe the major disorders of the eye, ear, and other sensory organs.
  Identify the major structures and functions of the integumentary system.
  Describe the major disorders of the integumentary system.
  Describe the major stages of growth and developmental abilities.
  Describe the effects of the aging process on major body systems.
  Identify the psychosocial problems associated with the older adult.
  Identify needs related to death and dying.
Demonstrating Medical Procedures and Patient Care and Comfort Measures
  Obtain vital signs.
  Obtain patient/client height and weight.
  Report changes in a patient/client’s condition.
  Demonstrate methods of pain management.
  Assist with basic patient/client care.
  Monitor intake and output.
  Provide emotional support for patients/clients and their families.
  Assist the patient/client in admission, discharge, and/or transfer per facility policy.
  Follow the nursing care plan or restorative plan of care.
  Remove peripheral IVs.
  Perform postmortem care.
Preventing Medical Complications
  Perform passive range of motion (ROM) for the patient.
  Maintain skin integrity.
  Apply antiembolic devices.
  Assist a patient/client with coughing and deep-breathing exercises.
  Assist a patient/client with incentive spirometry.
  Assist with reapplication of oxygen therapy.
  Assist with wound care.
  Assist with ostomy care per facility policy.
  Report edema.
Understanding the Role of the Electrocardiogram (ECG)
  Identify the steps required for obtaining a cardiac monitoring procedure.
  Identify ECG recordings and abnormal rhythms.
  Describe troubleshooting and maintenance of cardiac monitoring devices.
Understanding Phlebotomy and Related Procedures
  Describe basic human anatomy and physiology in relation to phlebotomy.
  Identify the steps in laboratory specimen collection.
  Respond to complications of phlebotomy.
  Identify the steps in laboratory problems and making corrections.
  Demonstrate specimen collection procedures appropriate to the patient.
  Explain the order of the draw for tubes.
  Demonstrate the collection, handling, and processing of laboratory procedures.
Describing the Opioid Crisis
  Describe the history and current state of the opioid crisis in the United States.
  Describe the history and current state of the opioid crisis in Virginia.
  Define the pharmacological components and common uses of opioids.
Examining the Key Factors of Drug Addiction
  Examine the science of addiction.
  Explain prevention and early intervention strategies.
  Identify addiction and its behavioral elements, as defined by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
  Describe the treatment models of addiction therapy.
  Describe the medication management antidote used to prevent fatal opioid overdoses.
Working with Patients and Caregivers
  Describe key communication topics involving opioids for patients.
  Describe communication topics for caregivers and family members.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8303 Student Competency Record_Copyright 2020.xlsx
  8303 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8303-Credentials-Sequences-Clusters.pdf
  8303 Acknowledgments and Copyright Information.pdf