Clinical Rotations
Mrs. Nancy Azzopardi RN,BSN,BS-HCA
Instructor:
Mrs. Nancy Azzopardi RN, BSN, BS- HCA
• Phone: (817) 547-3869
Email: nancy.azzopardi@birdvilleschools.net
• Education
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Msgr. Scanlan High School- Bronx, New York-Class of 1983
Flushing Hospital Medical Center School of Nursing- Queens, New York
– RN-Diploma in Nursing-1986
St. John’s University- Queens, New York– Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration-Cum Laude-1994
Adventist University of Health Sciences- Orlando, Florida
– Bachelor of Science in Nursing-BSN-Summa Cum Laude-2012
• Certifications
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Texas Educator K-12 Certificate
Health Science Technology Educator Certificate
State of Texas Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS)
Clinical Rotations I
• Health Science Clinical Rotations is designed for
students who are interested in pursuing a career in
the medical field.
• This course offers the opportunity for students to
observe various hospital units such as: labor &
delivery, operating room, emergency room and other
patient care areas at North Hills Hospital.
• The student will learn basic healthcare skills and
examine a variety of healthcare careers.
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Patient Care Technician
Clinical Rotations II
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The Certified Patient Care Technician assists doctors, nurses and other healthcare
professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments.
As a CPCT, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:
– Provide basic patient care including bathing, feeding, toileting and ambulating
patients
– Acquire and distribute patient care supplies
– Change bed linens and process dirty linens properly
– Perform safety checks to keep patient rooms clean and clutter – free
– Maintain clear paths in hallways clear and return equipment that is no longer in
use
– Obtain EKG readings
– Perform phlebotomy procedures
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Benefits to obtaining a Patient Care Technician Certification may include: more job
opportunities, an increased pay scale, job security, and increased subject matter
expertise
HOSA, Future Healthcare Professionals
• HOSA is a student-led professional association for
healthcare. It is endorsed by the US Department of
Education and is an integral component of Health
Science classes. HOSA develops future leaders for the
health care delivery system.
• Spring Leadership 2015- HOSA Regional
– Online testing December 2014
– Killeen, Texas- April 2015
• HOSA State– Anatole Hotel & Conference Center Dallas, Texas- April 2015
• HOSA National Conference
– Anaheim, California -June 2015
Supplies
• 1 Composition Notebook
• 1 Folder or binder to organize
assignments
• 1 pack of 100 count index cards
• 1 box of Kleenex or 1 roll of paper
towels
Grading
• 30% Major test or project grade.
• 30% Daily grades which include
quizzes, class participation and
assignments.
• 40% Clinical Rotation Grade is made
up of skills checklist, journals and unit
assignments.
Late/Missed Assignments
• Please make arrangements with me if an
assignment is not submitted on time. Your
grade will be logged as a 0 until the
assignment is submitted. Point deductions for
late assignments are as follows:
– 1 day late: 10 points off
– 2 days late: 20 points off
– After 2nd day: highest possible grade 70%
Clinical Expectations
• Students must be dressed in BCTAL scrubs
and closed-toed, non-skid shoes.
• Undershirts or jackets must be white or black.
• Artificial nails or chipped nail polish are not
permitted.
• Students are expected to remain in their
assigned unit for the entire time.
• No cell phone use allowed in the clinical
area.
Program Cost- $100-115
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Scrubs with Embroidery $22.50 each (2 sets)
Polo $20
HOSA dues $30
CPR certification $5
Flu Vaccine $15 or documentation that you have
received the shot for this flu season
• *** Second Year PCT students- Uniform Patch- cost
TBD
Parent Night- Clinical I
• Wednesday-3th at 6:00 pm in the BCTAL
Omni Room
• Parent Night is held to provide parents with
information about the program.
• Mandatory release forms will be signed.
• These forms are posted on my website; please
review these forms prior to Parent Night.
• Payment for class fees are to be submitted at
the beginning of class• Fees due by 9/5
Parent Night- PCT-Clinical II
• Tuesday October 21st at 6:30 pm in the
BCTAL Omni Room
• Parent Night is held to provide parents with
information about the program.
• Mandatory release forms will be signed.
• These forms will be posted on my website;
please review these forms prior to Parent Night.
Important Dates for Clinical I
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Syllabus due back Friday August 29th
Parent Night Wednesday, September 3rd
6pm in BCTAL Omni Room Consents
TB and Drug Screens
– Tuesday and Wednesday September 16 & 17th
– Must wear professional business attire
• NHH Orientation Friday, September 30th
• Scrubs Orders- Thursday, August 29
BCTAL First Friday Open House
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August 29th from 4pm-6pm
Meet BCTAL staff, faculty and administration
Tour the school
Open to all students, parents, community
members
• Parking passes and Student ID will be
available
• Hot dogs and popcorn will be served
BCTAL Expectations
• No Bells!
• Must wear BCTAL IDs at all times
– $10
• Student parking at the South end
– $10 parking pass
• Follow school dress codes- NO HATS
• Do not move the furniture in hallways
• The furniture at the entrance is for
guests only
Introductions
• Write 3-4 sentences about:
• Introduce yourself (school, grade level and
activities)
• Why you are taking Clinical Rotations?
• Which area(s) of the medical field are you
interested in pursuing?
BCTAL
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