Title: Module 6 Cultural Competence and Patient Care
Course: HCP 0796 Patient Care Technician > Section: Module 6

Introductions

Module 6 introduces the student to the practicum experiences of this course. Your practicum or clinical as it may be called should encompass all that you have learned throughout the program as well as in this course.  This module teaches you some of the do’s and don’ts of the practicum experience so that you learn without damaging the integrity of the program or school.

Objectives

In this module students will be able to:

- Identify the purpose of the practicum.
- List three benefits of a practicum experience.
- Describe three ways to prepare for a practicum.
- Discuss four examples of proper etiquette while on a practicum.
- Describe three ways to ensure success during a practicum.
- Explain the importance of patient confidentiality during a practicum.
- Discuss the value of keeping a journal during a practicum.
- Explain the importance of putting the practicum site first.
- Describe the connection between a practicum and employment after graduation.
- Identify four general policies, procedures, and issues related to a successful practicum experience.

Pay attention throughout the course because each module builds upon the previous module in content and the student should be able to demonstrate this knowledge in the clinical setting.

Readings

Chapter 5 The Practicum Experience – introduces you to the ways in which your practicum experience can be extremely beneficial to your learning.  The facility in which you conduct your practicum must always come first however you must seek out new opportunities to learn.  We will discuss the purpose of the practicum as well as the benefits of such an experience.  It is also important to understand the best ways to prepare for the practicum experience which we will also discuss.   Behavior, professionalism, and confidentiality are of the utmost importance and will be explained in-depth along with other tips for ensuring success in the practicum setting.  Finally we will discuss actions that should be after the practicum experience as part of the student’s professionalism.

In Discussion Board 8 you will have an opportunity to use the unit readings to evaluate situations that have occurred in your own life.  You will have the chance to explore your decisions and determine whether they could have been handled differently.

Discussion Board 9 will help you to utilize the information you have learned in this modules required readings to effectively handle the experiences you may have while in the practicum setting.  It will also allow you a chance to demonstrate effective decision making as it relates to patient interactions, site staff conflicts and patient family members.

Instructions

- Complete Readings
- Complete Discussion Board 9
- Clinicals begin post evaluations documents under your name as you complete clinical areas.