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MACC Catalog # MLT294 CIP # 51.1004 Updated July 2017

Moberly Area Community College Common Syllabus

MLT 294 Clinical Immunohematology Practicum Current Term

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Catalog description: MLT294 Clinical Immunohematology Practicum (0-8- 2) In this course the student will spend 42.5 hrs. per week for 3 weeks (15-8.5-hr. days) in the Immunohematology department of a clinical affiliate. The time will include both observation and performance of tests under the supervision of an assigned preceptor. The departments offer practice in routine blood banking. Prerequisite: MLT 210, MLT 270

Text: Blaney and Howard. (2016). Basic & Applied Concepts of Blood Banking and Transfusion Practices. (4th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN: 978 032 3374 781

Purpose of the course: In this course students have the opportunity improve skills learned in Immunohematology 270 and become more comfortable working in the blood bank laboratory. Any procedures that they only were able to observe in MLT270 may be experienced. In addition, in this course students have the leisure to focus on the theory to which they were previously exposed, to correlate it with practical experience, and in this way become better prepared for the registry examination.

Psychomotor Course Objectives After completion of the course with instruction and practice at the affiliate site, students are responsible for knowing how to do the following to minimal competency standards:  Perform ABO and Rh typing proficiently.  Perform Direct (DAT) and Indirect (IAT) Antihuman globulin testing proficiently.  Perform a type, antibody screen and crossmatch proficiently.  Identify the following antibodies by using a panel: Kell, Duffy, Kidd.  Perform a Transfusion Reaction Workup.

1  Utilize prewarming techniques to secure compatible units for crossmatch.  Utilize polyethylene glycol and/or LISS and polybrene for antibody enhancement during identification.  Utilize gel and/or solid phase technology for type and crossmatch.  Perform quality control checks in the blood bank laboratory.  Prepare packed red cells and platelets for administration.

Affective Course Objectives At the end of the course the student will be able to display for following behaviors and attitudes:  Consistently perform blood bank testing with precision, accuracy, and quality.  Use good technique in performing blood bank testing.  Demonstrate good working knowledge of blood bank theory and use of equipment.  Adhere strictly to written procedures and follow verbal technical direction carefully.  Use proper quality control measures.  Treat laboratory results and issues confidentially.  Generate accurate and legible reports.  Maintain a clean, orderly working area.  Maintain technical competency and emotional stability in times of tension or stress.  Communicate effectively with other professional staff in a professional, cooperative, and empathetic manner.

Course Content: This is a practicum course that is intended to be an opportunity to review, hone skills, and perform tests that they were unable to experience in MLT 270. Students will use the course outline, lecture notes, textbook, checklist, and topic list from Immunohematology 270.

Connection with Career and Technical Education (CTE) Outcome Statement: In compliance with MACC’s CTE outcomes, the student who successfully completes this course will be able to:  Students will demonstrate effective written and oral communication.  Organize for priority and efficiency.  Strictly follow written procedures and verbal instructions  Communicate in a professional way with instructors and other students  Students will demonstrate an understanding of discipline-related math and scientific principles  Perform a type, antibody screen and crossmatch proficiently  Perform a Transfusion Reaction Workup  Demonstrate good working knowledge of blood bank theory and use of equipment  Students will think critically while systematically assessing problems, identifying issues and implementing solutions.  Perform quality control checks in the blood bank laboratory

2  Students will apply principles of professionalism and safety standards when entering the workforce.  Demonstrate proper hand washing technique.  Safely handle and dispose of infectious materials.  Follow laboratory policies for record keeping and reporting.  Students will demonstrate skill mastery and will pursue lifelong learning in their filed while adapting to changing industry standards and following evidence-based practices.  Strictly follow written procedures and verbal instructions  Demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness; learn more than the minimum  Exhibit a professional appearance and attitude

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING

Assessment: Passing for this course is having met 78% of the competencies on the Performance Evaluation and achieved 78% based on the weighted items, including laboratory assessments, write-ups, and/or activities and comprehensive exam. (See the following breakdown.) Failure to achieve this minimum score will result in dismissal from the program.

The following grading scale applies to all programs within the Allied Health Division: 100 – 92% = A 83 – 91% = B 78 – 82% = C 66 – 77% = D 65% and below = F

Grading/student assessment of laboratory (clinical laboratory) portion of the course:

Laboratory Exercises averaged 30% Professional Behaviors Evaluation 70% Total: 100%

Program Outcomes and Assessments: The Allied Health Department continually strives to meet the needs of the Medical Laboratory Technician student through program improvements. This is a cooperative effort that includes input from the faculty, student, Medical Laboratory Technician Advisory Board, and other appropriate agencies or entities. Students are assessed on mastery of the course concepts and essential skills throughout the courses of the Medical

3 Laboratory Technician Program. Other program assessments include clinical performance criteria, essential skills mastery, the clinical process evaluation, ASCP examination scores, placement rates, and follow-up surveys.

INSTRUCTOR POLICIES Tardiness and Attendance: Students are expected to prepare for and attend all classes and clinical practice. Regular attendance improves probability for success in the program. Habitual tardiness and frequent absences are disruptive to the classroom and cause an unsafe environment in the student laboratory. Being on time is mandatory. Instructors carefully plan learning experiences, so it is important as a matter of courtesy and fairness to the class that all individuals be present. Students absent for reasons beyond their control, such as verified personal illness or family illness and/or death, can make up class work. If a student misses so many classes due to extenuating circumstances that the instructor feels the student cannot catch up, the MLT Program Coordinator will send a written report to the Director of Allied Health. Make-up and late work: See the MLT Student Handbook for guidelines. It is up to instructor’s discretion to reduce grade by certain percentage should the need arise if student turns in work or assignments late. Remember that communication, accountability and responsibility are very important professional behaviors.

Extra-credit work: Extra-credit work is up to instructor’s discretion and is not a mandatory.

Other: Instructors of this program expect the following from students:  Come to class prepared to discuss or apply important concepts by having read the assigned material or reviewed materials for instrument operation.  Participate in class by listening, taking notes, and making contributions to discussions.  Consult with faculty for clarification of difficult material or additional resources to consult.  Respect the learning environment by averting distractions and disturbances such as ringing cell phones and extraneous conversation in class.  Treat instructors and fellow students with consideration, concern, and fairness.  Cell phones must be turned off during lectures and laboratories.  Students may use a computer ONLY with the instructor’s approval.  No cell phones, programmable calculators, MP players, or IPODS may be in the classroom during tests. Students may not wear hats during tests.  Please refer to the MLT handbook for the list of all policies of the department.

COLLEGE POLICIES

4 Attendance: Any student who misses two consecutive weeks of class during a regular sixteen-week semester or the equivalent proportion of class time during a shorter session will be dropped from the class by the instructor unless acceptable justification is supplied. Additionally, any student who misses more than one-fourth of the entire number of in- seat class meetings in a regular 16-week semester or the equivalent proportion of class time during a shorter session, may be dropped from that class by the instructor if, in the opinion of the instructor, the student does not have reasonable opportunity to succeed in the class. A student’s attendance rate will be calculated based upon the first day of the semester (not the student’s date of enrollment in the course). Student attendance must be defined in a different manner for online, hybrid, and virtual courses. Student attendance in these courses is defined as active participation in the course. Online, hybrid, and virtual courses will, at a minimum, have weekly mechanisms for student participation, such as any or all of the following methods: a. Completion of quizzes or exams b. Submission of assignments c. Participation in threaded discussions d. Communication with the instructor

A student who does not participate in an online, hybrid, or virtual course for two consecutive weeks will be dropped by the instructor unless acceptable justification is supplied. As with ground courses, a student’s attendance rate in online courses will also be calculated based upon the first day of the semester. If a student does not demonstrate active participation in the online course within the first two weeks (or the equivalent proportion of class time during a short session), the student will be dropped as “never attended.” Simply logging into an online class does not constitute active participation.

Students should be aware that their dropping a course and their last date of attendance in the course may impact their financial aid.

Academic Dishonesty: MACC board policy is as follows: “Academic dishonesty by students damages institutional credibility and unfairly jeopardizes honest students; therefore, it will not be tolerated in any form.” Forms of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to the following: violations of copyright law, plagiarism, fabrication, cheating, collusion, and other academic misconduct. Incidents of dishonesty regarding assignments, examinations, classroom/laboratory activities, and/or the submission of misleading or false information to the College will be treated seriously. The procedure for handling academic dishonesty is outlined in the Student Handbook (Policy Handbook M.010). In cases of alleged academic dishonesty, the burden of proof is on the student, not on the instructor.

Student Email:

5 MACC Mail is the official student email system at MACC. Official college communication is sent via this email system. Students are responsible for checking their MACC Mail account regularly. Students may also receive notifications and reminders from MACC through the online learning platform. However, students should remain aware that the online learning platform messaging system and MACC Mail (student email) system are two separate systems.

ADA Statement: Students who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act may register for assistance through the Office of Access and ADA Services. Students are invited to contact the Access Office to confidentially discuss disability information, academic accommodations, appropriate documentation and procedures. For more information, please call either the Moberly office at (660) 263-4100 Ext. 11240 or the Columbia office at (573) 234-1067 Ext. 12120, or visit our web page at http://www.macc.edu/index.php/services/access-office.

Title IX Statement: MACC maintains a strict policy prohibiting sexual misconduct in any form, including sexual harassment, sexual discrimination, and sexual violence. All MACC employees, including faculty members, are considered mandated reporters of sexual misconduct and as such are expected to contact the Title IX Coordinator when they become aware, in conversation or in writing, of an incident of sexual misconduct. For more information on this policy or to learn about support resources, please see http://www.macc.edu/sexual- misconduct-policy or contact Dr. Jackie Fischer, MACC’s Title IX Coordinator, at 660- 263-4110, Ext. 11236 or [email protected].