Healthcare Science Technology Education PARENT ORIENTATION 2016 2017

Healthcare Science Technology Education PARENT ORIENTATION 2016 -2017

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/La. Vonna Groce

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

Maxwell High School of Technology Counselors Dr. La. Vonna Groce Mrs. Emily Latone

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

Move On When Ready (MOWR) 1. 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

MOWR 2. Complete MOWR Funding Application from Ga. Futures. 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 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

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

First Semester Everyone takes Introduction to Healthcare Science except for Allied Health-EKG class It A 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 q 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 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 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

Absences/Tardies q q q q 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 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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 =

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 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

…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

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.

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 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

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 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_1 st_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 fieldnursing/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

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 2 nd 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 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 12 th. 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 - $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

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 16 th. 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 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

Quinn House Community Service Project

Healthcare Science Fees to pay on www. mypaymentsplus. com q Healthcare Science –Maxwell Tech- includes CPR certification $50. 00 q Work Ready Program Donation- Maxwell Tech $10. 00 q 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 q Maxwell Parking Permit (optional) MUST pay if you drive to Maxwell $35. 00/ $2. 00 per day

Characteristics for Success v Students must be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision in lab settings. v Students should have an interest in Science and Math and be proficient in those areas. v Students should be responsible, dependable, honest and able to get along well with everyone. v Interest in helping people and willingness to work directly with individuals. v Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. v 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: 00 pm – 7: 30 pm 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: • Dual Enrollment Credit • Certification/Career Opportunities • Community Service Opportunities • Involvement in Student Organization • Competitions in Healthcare/ Possible Scholarships • Leadership Opportunities