Healthcare Science Technology Education PARENT ORIENTATION 2016-2017

1. WELCOME Healthcare Science Technology Education PARENT ORIENTATION 2016-2017

2. Instructors: • Linda Fisher, RN, BSN, MN • Monica Collins, RN, BSN, MSN • Barbara Hoag, MT (ASCP) • Genia Saulmon, RN, BSN, MSN • Katie Pontalti, RN, BSN Support Staff: • Karen Folkard • Marsha Baggett • Linda Bell • Emily Latone/LaVonnaGroce

3. Administrative Staff • Dr. Jeff Hall- School Principal • Dr. Vickie Hoffman- Assistant Principal • Brian Stiltner- Assistant Principal

4. Maxwell High School of Technology Counselors Dr. LaVonna Groce Mrs. Emily Latone

5. Requirements for Dual Enrollment at Gwinnett Technical College Ms. Jennifer Morse, Dual Enrollment Coordinator Contact her at: • JMorse@gwinnetttech.edu or • Phone: 770-962-7580 Ext 6917 • Direct Line: 770-962-6917

6. Move On When Ready (MOWR) • Complete GTC admissions online application by Thursday, August 25, 2016 • College Course of Study/Classes Healthcare Assistant Certificate (concentration Allied Health) • Intro to Healthcare ALHS 1040- 3 credit hours (ALL CLASSES) • Anatomy and Physiology ALHS 1011- 5 credit hours (ALL CLASSES) • 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

7. MOWR • 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. • Take the COMPASS/now called ACCUPLACER Exam at Maxwell and meet the minimum Diploma level score requirements: Deadline: Wednesday, October 12, 2016. • Submit your signed student participation agreement form: Deadline: Wednesday, October 12, 2016 • Given to students after they pass COMPASS/ACCUPLACER Exam • MUST be signed by students, parent and high school counselor in order to be accepted. • FOR TEXT UPDATES, JOIN REMIND 101 CLASS BY TESTING “@MOWRMAX” to 81010 • STUDENTS MUST CHECK GTC EMAIL FREQUENTLY

8. Pathways Essentials of Healthcare Science (Anatomy & Physiology) Introduction To Healthcare Science To Allied Health Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) EKG Focus

9. First Semester • Everyone takes Introduction to Healthcare Science except for Allied Health-EKG class • It is a pre-requisite to the other courses • A student’s performance first semester could initiate a change of placement for second semester

10. 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

11. First Semester AKS • 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

12. First Semester • You are guaranteed a spot in one of the Healthcare Science classes • 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. • Healthcare Science Program requires all students to have insurance

13. 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

14. Allied Health Pathway Introduction to Healthcare Science Essentials of Healthcare Science Allied Health

15. Allied Health Pathway • 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?

16. Allied Health Careers • Certified Nursing Assistant • Licensed Practical Nurse • Registered Nurse • Nurse Practitioner • Nurse Anesthetist • Clinical Nurse Specialist

17. Allied Health Careers • Radiology • Medical Diagnostics • Physical Therapy/Rehab • Pharmacy • Dentistry • Forensics • Cardiology • Medical Office • Nursing • Physicians • Allied Health

18. Job Shadowing • 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

19. Certified Nursing Assistant PathwayGenia Saulmon, RN, BSN, MSN

20. Certified Nursing Assistant Pathway Introduction to Healthcare Science Essentials of Healthcare Science Patient Care Fundamentals (CNA)

21. Certified Nursing Assistant Careers • Certified Nursing Assistant • Licensed Practical Nurse • Registered Nurse • Nurse Practitioner • Nurse Anesthetist • Clinical Nurse Specialist • Physician/Surgeon • Physician Assistant • Other – would like to learn basic skills

23. Georgia Medical Care Foundation Requirements • 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

24. Clinical Site Requirements • 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.

25. School Requirements for Clinical • 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 =

26. Requirements for CNA • Must purchase scrubs (appr. $35.00/per set. Need 2 sets.) • Must purchase on your own solid white, non-porous clinical shoes, watch with second hand and black stethoscope • Hair must be a ‘natural’ color and worn secured out of the face and off the collar • No visible body piercing or tattoos. One small stud type of earring in each lower lobe is acceptable. • No artificial nails-or polish (NO ACRYLIC, GEL, NAIL WRAPS, ETC), natural, short nails only • Non-Heavy, and natural appearing make-up only

27. …Requirements for CNA • Commitment of 1 – 1.5 hours reading, studying, practicing skills every single day • Pass Healthcare Provider BLS certification at Maxwell to be considered (Healthcare fee of $50 was due last week) • 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

28. Requirements for CNA • 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. • Will always be with a CNA – they are instructed to NEVER be alone with a patient. • Students come to Maxwell and ride a bus to and from clinical during class time.

29. 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).

30. Emergency Medical Responder PathwayMonica Collins, RN, BSN, MSN

31. Emergency Medical Responder Pathway Introduction to Healthcare Science Essentials of Healthcare Science Emergency Medical Responder

32. Emergency Services Careers • 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

33. Gwinnett Technical College Trauma Day

35. 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.

36. Students at Fire Station #20

37. EMR Certification Requirements • 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 • Must have BLS healthcare provider CPR certification • Must have no record of felony convictions per NREMT certification guidelines • Must have a SSN per NREMT guidelines • 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. • This is a stepping stone for many students to either to apply to Fire Academy or apply to study in the medical field-nursing/medical school/or other. • Difficult exam to pass – Skill Exam- must pass to qualify to test for written exam. National Pass Rate 69% last year. • Students are learning life saving skills to use in the field when they maybe the FIRST RESPONDERS! • Maxwell EMR Pass Rate: • Skill Exam: 100% pass rate 2015 and 2016 • Written Exam: 71% 2015; 69% 2016 • Criteria for testing is more difficult this year

38. EMR Certification Requirements • 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

39. Emergency Medical Responder • 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. • 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 off-site 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

40. EMR Polo -Required

41. EMR T-Shirt (Optional)

42. 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

43. CNA InterviewsDress 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.

44. HOSA • Health Occupation Students of America • Leadership and competition opportunities • Officers for AM session and PM session will campaign and be elected by other HOSA members; Officers selected in August/September by classmates • Officers conduct meetings during class time to discuss competitions, community volunteer projects and fundraising activities • HOSA Fall Rally • Georgia Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia- all day field trip- Friday, October 14, 2016 $42.00/unlimited rides and rally • Regional Competitions at Maxwell in January 2017 • Georgia State Competitions in over 60 competitions including Medical Terminology, Medical Spelling, EMT, CPR, HOSA bowl just to name a few. • March 2017 in Atlanta at Marriott Marquis

46. Quinn House Community Service Project

47. 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

48. 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 Assistantand the EMR option during second semester.

49. 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?

50. 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!