Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: PLAB-1160 (Section: 11, CRN: 93197)
Clinical - Phlebotomy-Phlebotomist 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Eursula Davis
Email davise1@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6364
Office Educational I - Room: 109
Office Hours Thursdays, 1-5 p.m.
Fridays, 8 - Noon
Advising by Appointment, Wednesdays, 1 - 5 p.m. and Thursdays, 8 - Noon
Additional Contact Information Allied Health Administrative Assistant, Donna Wolfe (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872
Course Information
Description A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Used as reference from Pre-requisite course:

Additional Materials/Resources Policy and Procedural Manuals of affiliating clinical facility

Hartman Publishing, Inc.: hartmanonline.com

National Certifying Body for Patient Care Technician: Patient Care Technician Certification | CPCT/A (nhanow.com)
Corequisites/Prerequisites Pre-Requisite: PLAB 1223
Learning Outcomes
  • As outlined in the learning plan, apply theory, concepts and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry
  • Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills while in the clinical setting
  • Demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills utilizing the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry
Program Student Learning Outcomes
  • Exhibits and understanding of the scope of practice for a Patient Care Technician
  • Demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitude to work collaboratively with members of the healthcare team to provide safe and competent patient care withing their scope of practice
  • Demonstrates the knowledge of the ethical, legal and professional principles for the role of the Patient Care Technician
  • Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team in a therapeutic and professional manner
Lecture Topics Outline No lecture topics, just continued work-based learning in the clinical setting
Major Assignments Schedule This is an 8-week course that follows the didactic PLAB 1223 course

Week # 1 (October 21-22): Continued reinforcement of the role of the Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) in the patient care setting. Skills Practice 

Week # 2 (October 28-29): Clinical Orientation and Preparation. Skills Practice

Week # 3 (November 4-5): Clinical rotations as assigned

Week # 4 (November 11-12): Clinical rotations as assigned

Week # 5 (November 18-19): Clinical rotations as assigned

Week # 6 (November 25-26): Clinical rotations as assigned

Week # 7 (December 2-3): Clinical rotations as assigned

Week # 8 (December 9-10): Clinical Evaluations and Preparations for National Certification Exam
Final Exam Date December 9, 2024 - 1:0 PM   Through  December 9, 2024 - 4:0 PM
Grading Scale 90-100 = A        80-89 = B        75-79 = C        60-74 = D        Below 60 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Satisfactory Completion of Skills Checkoff - 25 %
Collaborative Clinical Participation with staff - 25 %
Discussion Board Assignments - 15 %
Other Homework Assignments - 10 %
Professionalism/Attendance - 25 %


Total = 100% and Satisfactory (S) in Clinical 

A Satisfactory (S) in PLAB 1160 Clinical AND A minimum average of 75% in Phlebotomy, PLAB 1223, independent of all other requirements, is necessary to pass the course. If a student receives a grade of 75% or greater in PLAB 1223 but fails to achieve a Satisfactory (S) in clinical, the student will receive a grade of 'D' in PLAB 1223 and an Unsatisfactory (U) in clinical. If a student receives a Satisfactory (S) in clinical but fails to achieve a 75% or greater in PLAB 1223, the student will not pass PLAB 1223 and will be required to retake the clinical course.

Eligibility for Clinical Rotations: 
A minimum average of 75% or greater course average for PLAB 1223 is necessary to attend clinical. Students who fail to reach the minimum standards of a 75% in the course will be unable to continue into clinical. Students will therefore be required to retake the PLAB 1223 course again. 

Eligibility for the National Patient Care Technician and/or Phlebotomy Certification Examination: 
A minimum average of 75% or greater course average for PLAB 1223 and a Satisfactory (S) in the clinical course PLAB 1160, is necessary to be eligible to take the National Certification Examination to become a Certified Patient Care Technician and/or Phlebotomy Technician. 

Missed Clinical Days: 
Because clinical application of skills and concepts learned in PLAB 1223 is the basis for success in this course, absences are Strongly discouraged. Just as students are expected to show up to the workplace, as scheduled, prepared to take assignments, students are expected to attend clinical learning experiences on time and prepared for the day's assignments. Please refer to the Attendance Policy section to determine required steps in the event of an absence. 

Other Key Information related to Satisfactory Completion of Clinical Course:

Students may do only those procedures in which s/he has had classroom instruction, practiced, and been checked-off in the skills laboratory.

Students must successfully check-off on assigned skills prior to the end of the clinical experience. Students struggling to achieve success for a particular skill will be required to attend a counseling session with the instructor, who will share corrective feedback from staff from the clinical facility. 

 If a student is unsuccessful in their skills, they will receive an Unsatisfactory (U) for the course.  

Clinical evaluations are completed twice in semester: (verbal) at mid-term and a written evaluation at the end of semester. Evaluations will include student's ability to apply theory in practice, demonstrate competent client care, collaborate and communicate effectively with clinical staff, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times when in the clinical area. Evaluations are done by the clinical instructor with input from staff with the affiliating agency, clients, and others as appropriate.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
  • Lamar State College – Port Arthur (LSCPA) is a no smoking campus. Use of tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigs, is prohibited on all LSCPA properties at any time. This includes all clinical facilities.
  • No food or tobacco products are allowed in the patient care areas at clinical. Students must use designated eating and/or break areas
  • Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the clinical setting. No exceptions.
  • Electronic devices, such as cell phones, are only allowed in designated break areas. 
  • Students are permitted to utilize laptops for classroom use only. Personal use of laptops is not allowed
  • Students should turn their phones to vibrate before entering the clinical facility. 
  • No cell phones and/or smart watches should be visible in the patient care clinical area.
Additional clinical policies include:
Students and faculty of the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Patient Care Technician Program are expected to assist in maintaining a clinical environment that is conducive to learning. To assure that faculty and staff of the clinical affiliating agencies have the opportunity to teach, and students have the opportunity to benefit from time spent in clinical, students are prohibited from engaging in distracting clinical behavior:
  • I understand that promptness is expected. I will be on time for all clinical assignments and return from breaks promptly
  • I understand that I am expected to come to work-based learning experiences prepared and present myself as a sincere, adult learner. Pre-course assignments may be required for admission into clinical setting
  • I will not perform any skills for which I have not been trained, unless with express permission of my clinical instructor and facility staff
  • I will return phone calls and/or text messages only during scheduled breaks.
  • I will keep cell phones off and out of reach during clinical training.  In the event of an emergency, your family should contact you through AH Administrative Assistant, Patient Care Technician Instructor, or Department Chair.
  • I agree that computers at the clinical facility will only be used for related work
  • I agree that all information shared by other students and instructors will remain confidential
  • I will not repeat or discuss what is shared with anyone
  • I agree that I will direct my comments, questions or concerns to faculty or staff in charge of the classroom or clinical time
  • I agree to actively participate in all discussions, activities, and exercises and daily clinical experiences
  • I agree to be open to new ideas and experiences
  • I agree to maintain a positive attitude
  • I agree to give supportive feedback and make corrections without belittling anyone
  • I agree to receive corrective feedback and to be responsible for my actions
  • I agree to be responsible for learning as much as I can from this experience
  • I agree to ask to communicate and collaborate with staff to whom I will be working  
  • I agree to get better acquainted with my fellow students so we can all identify ways to support one another, work together as a team and develop professionally
  • I agree to follow the guidelines and policies as stated in this course syllabi and discussed by the instructor

The following behaviors may result in the student being asked to cease the action, receiving a zero for the clinical day, and/or leave the clinical setting:
  • Inappropriate and/or disruptive use of cell phones or other electronic devices
  • Displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor, other students or clinical facility staff or administrators
  • Disruptive behaviors in the clinical setting
 
If any of these behaviors result in the student being asked to leave the clinical environment, the student will receive a counseling note and a zero for the clinical day.
 
Should I be unable to maintain these expectations or stated program requirements, dismissal from the program may occur.

I. Uniform Polices:

The comfort, security, and well being of the client is dependent upon the nurse's level of knowledge and competence, however, in addition to this, it is influenced by the nurse's personal hygiene, appearance, and behavior. Poor grooming and inappropriate behavior may convey to the client and family a feeling of carelessness. Therefore, students enrolled in the LSC-PA Patient Care Technician Program are expected to conform to the following uniform policies:

1. The student will wear the official uniform of the Patient Care Technician at all times during clinical. It is okay to wear a white crewneck shirt under uniform. Tattoos must be covered while in clinical setting.

2. Standard name pin will be worn at all times in the clinical setting. It is white with blue letters. Lamar State College-Port Arthur is on the first line. The student's first name and last initial are on the second line. The third line should state Patient Care Tech Student.

3. All students are to bathe and use deodorant prior to coming to clinical each day. Do not wear STRONGLY scented powders or perfume.

4. All students are to wear clean newly laundered wrinkle-free uniforms to clinical each day.

5. Shoes are to be white as the primary color, good threads, closed toes, and heels, and in good condition. No canvas shoes are to be worn.

6. White hose or socks are to be worn (hose with skirts).

7. Fingernails must be clean and in reasonable length for safe client care, not to exceed 1/8 inch beyond the fingertip. No artificial nails are allowed. No nail polish is permitted.

8. Hair must be clean, neat and in no way interfere with client care. If long, it must be fastened back from the face and secured so that the long ends remain behind the shoulders during patient care delivery. Scarves, ribbons, ornaments and unnatural hair color (ie. pink, blue, green, purple etc.) are not acceptable.

9. Only a watch; plain ring band without stones; and one pair of small pearl, silver, gold studs may be worn in the lowest hole of the ears while in uniform. No other body jewelry is allowed.

10. Cosmetics must be used moderately and attractively applied.

11. Sideburns, mustaches, and beards are acceptable on campus, but may be inappropriate in certain clinical facilities. Students are to meet the standard of the facility.

12. Lab coat, pen and paper are required for clinical.
***Students are to adhere to the uniform policy. Faculty have the right to send a student home who comes to clinical without complying with the uniform regulations. This will result in a clinical absence.***

13. Students must attend a mandatory Evaluation and Exam Review prior to being permitted to site for the National Health career Association Certification Exam. This will take place following clinical rotations, at the end of the semester.

14. Students are to be in good medical condition, in order to safely and effectively provide care to various patient populations of the facility, with instructor supervision. Students who are pregnant or have a medical condition must receive a medical release to perform care in the facility, according to facility and LSCPA policy and procedures.

In addition to these stated policies, students must sign an agreement of understanding to adhere to policies and standards for classroom, lab and clinical. This agreement will be placed in student files for Instructor records. 
Attendance Policy Phlebotomy, PLAB 1160 consists of in-person work-based learning experiences and assignments. Schedules, and site locations may be changed at the discretion of the faculty. Research has shown a cause-and-effect relationship between attendance and college success. All attendance policies are in effect regardless of whether conducted online, in the classroom, lab, or clinical setting.  Policies for this course are described below: 

Because poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment, attendance at all scheduled classes is expected.

 
1.     A student who is absent from clinical activities for more than three (3) days
        without notification to the faculty may be dropped from the program by the Program
        Instructor. Students on the clinical campus but not in their assigned area are considered absent.
    
2.     Late arrival to clinical is a poor reflection of good work ethic and commitment to quality patient care and a 
        cooperative team environment. This also correlates to the student's understanding of professionalism and will be
        reflected in the students' final course grade. Students who consistently arrive after the
        beginning of the clinical (3 or more times) will be counseled and a plan of 
        corrective action determined. Clinical will begin promptly at the scheduled time.
        Students who arrive fifteen (15) minutes after the beginning of clinical will be counted as absent for the day and a
        zero will be assigned for the day. 
 
3.    It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor of any absence. If     
       the student is unable to contact the instructor, the student should call 409-
       984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 ext. 6356. The student should also email the  
       faculty and call the faculty office and leave a voicemail.
 
4.     In addition to notifying Instructor, students must submit a Student Excuse  
        Form, upon the first day of return, each time the student is absent, delayed
        from attending or must depart early from class, clinical or lab. Failure to
        complete the Student Excuse Form will result in a declaration of a ‘No Call, No
        Show' for the number of days absent and may result in the student being
        dismissed from the program.
Additional Information
  1. Gates Memorial Library (lamarpa.edu)
  2. Testing Center (lamarpa.edu)
  3. Patient Care Technician Certification | CPCT/A (nhanow.com)
  4. Lamar State College Port Arthur Catalogs - SmartCatalog www.academiccatalog.com (smartcatalogiq.com)
  5. Lamar State College Port Arthur Catalogs - SmartCatalog www.academiccatalog.com (smartcatalogiq.com)
  6. Lamar State College Port Arthur, textbook locator
  7. The Nest: Food Pantry, Supplies, Clothing (lamarpa.edu)
  8. LSCPA - Calendars (lamarpa.edu)
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
Email:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365