Clinical Practicum I

Catalog description

The student will receive supervised clinical experience in the emergency department and operating room. While in these areas, the student will perform patient procedures under the guidance of a professional health care preceptor with expertise in the patient care area while also observing all care. Students will be required to assess and document on specific age and complaints while in the clinical area. Patient documentation will be placed and maintained in an online database. A team approach will be emphasized in the clinical area while performing basic and advanced patient skills. Age and condition requirements must be met in the clinical setting and may be found in the program handbook. Clinical: 4 hours.