Virginia Mason
Patient Care Technician
Course Syllabus
Second Quarter Clinical
Course Title:
Patient Care Technician Clinical
Course Number:
PCT 102
Instructor
Contact Information:
Carolyn Dunstone
carolyn.dunstone@vmmc.org
Human Resources
Contact Information:
Lee Forshey
lforshey@pacassoc.com
206-728-8826
Carol Altschul
carol.altschul@vmmc.org
206-341-0981
Clinical Locations:
Virginia Mason Medical Center
1100 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98111
Seattle Vocational Institute
2120 So. Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98144
Room 601
Type of Course:
Vocational
Course Length:
74 hours
Lab hours:
15 hours BLS/CPR training, HIV/AIDS education
56 hours on-site facility with
patients
3 hours lab follow-up
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is the continuation of the Patient Care Technician Program
at Virginia Mason Medical Center, combining technical instruction with
workplace basic training. It offers the student 56 hours of on-the-job
experience and supervised training providing direct patient care,
applying the clinical nursing skills acquired in the previous class.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Through the use of the supervised on-the-job practical application, the
student will demonstrate knowledge and competency in basic clinical
nursing skills as applied to the care of inpatient adults, in
accordance with minimum entry-level industry standards in the
application of:
1. Legal and ethical standards
2. Communication skills
3. Safety protocols
4. Asepsis and infection control
5. Knowledge of abnormal signs and symptoms
6. Observation, reporting and recording skills
7. Basic restorative skills
8. Patient care skills
9. Basic technical skills
10.Specimen collection
PREREQUISITES:
Patient Care Technician 101
REQUIRED TEXT:
Textbook for Nursing Assistants: A Humanistic
Approach to Caregiving
Pamela J. Carter; Susan Lewsen
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
1. Legal and ethical standards
2. Communication skills
3. Safety protocols
4. Asepsis and infection control
5. Knowledge of abnormal signs and symptoms
6. Observation, reporting and recording skills
7. Basic technical skills
8. Basic restorative skills
9. Patient care skills
10.Specimen collection
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
Externship work experience, discussion, patient interaction, hands-on
patient care under the supervision of a licensed instructor.
METHODS OF TESTING/EVALUATION:
Punctuality:
Professionalism/Work Ethics:
Communication with other staff/patients:
Skill Competency
20%
20%
20%
40%
Virginia Mason
Patient Care Technician
Curriculum Outline
June 13-14, 2005
 7-hour AIDS course (certification)
 CPR/BLS certification; EKG training; mock code; preparation for
clinical experience
Group A:
Monday through Thursday
June 20-23, 2005
 Day 1: Orientation (2 hours) (does not count as clinical time)
 Day 2: shadow PCT on the unit (8 hours)
 Day 3: assume care of one patient and practice skills with
preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical instructor (8
hours)
 Day 4: assume care of two patients and practice skills with
preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical instructor (8
hours)
June 27-30, 2005
 Days 1-4 assume care of at least two patients and practice
skills with preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical
instructor (32 hours)
 Total clinical hours: 56 hours
Group B: Tuesday through Friday
July 5-8, 2005
 Day 1: Orientation (2 hours) (does not count as clinical time)
 Day 2: shadow PCT on the unit (8 hours)
 Day 3: assume care of one patient and practice skills with
preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical instructor (8
hours)
 Day 4: assume care of two patients and practice skills with
preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical instructor (8
hours)
July 12-15, 2005
 Days 1-4 assume care of at least two patients and practice
skills with preceptor PCT under the supervision of clinical
instructor (32 hours)
 Total clinical hours: 56 hours
August 1, 2005
 Practice test and skills review 3-hour lab
August 5, 2005
 WA State NA-C examination
Revised 05/19/05 CLN
SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Virginia Mason Medical Center
Evaluation Form Interpersonal Relations/Professional Characteristics
Procedure
1 2 3 4 5
Comments
Establishes rapport with patients
Interacts well with staff
Communicates clearly & tactfully
Listens attentively & follows
instructions
Demonstrates initiative and
interest
Is prompt and reliable
Is well-groomed and
appropriately dressed
Demonstrates integrity and
maintains ethical standards
Is willing to accept responsibilities
Performs within professional
limitations, asking for help when
appropriate
Use the following numerical scores for rating this portion. Please include any
comments when giving scores of 1 and 2 or 4 and 5. Total of scores must
average 3.
1 = Did not meet standards
2 = Could use improvements
3 = Meets standards
4 = Exceeds standards
5 = Outstanding performance
Student Signature __________________________________ Date ___________
Evaluator Signature _________________________________ Date __________
SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Virginia Mason Medical Center
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
SUMMARY EVALUATION RECORD
Student______________________________ Instructor____________________
I authorize this evaluation and other student information maintained by South Seattle Community
College and/or the Human Resources Department of Virginia Mason Medical Center to be
released for purposes of employment, out-of-state certification, additional schooling and similar
reasons as deemed appropriate by the college faculty and/or hospital administration. No
information regarding personal information (home phone, address, etc.) will be given out.
I understand that the information generally requested includes attendance, attitude, grade
average, clinical evaluations and general ability to perform necessary skills.
Factors Considered
for Employment
Needs
Development
Average
Above
Average
Superior
Comments
Dress Code Compliance
Punctuality
Commitment
Ability to Follow Instructions
Academic Performance
Dependability
Organizational Skills
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Initiative and Self
Development
Reaction to Criticism
Clinical Skills
Potential Employability
Student Signature _________________________________________ Date ________________
Instructor signature__________________________________________ Date _______________