2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Patient Care Assistant
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Health Science

PSAV	
Program Number	H170692	
CIP Number	0351390202	
Grade Level	30,31	
Standard Length	290 hours	
Teacher Certification	See Certification Matrix	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	31-1014 Nursing Assistants
31-1011 Home Health Aides
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	
Facility Code	[253] http://www.fldoe.org/edfacil/sref.asp (State Requirements for Educational Facilities)	
Targeted Occupation List	http://www.labormarketinfo.com/wec/TargetOccupationList.htm	
Perkins Technical Skill Attainment Inventory	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/perkins/perkins_resources.asp 	
Industry Certifications	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/fcpea/default.asp 	
Statewide Articulation	http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp 	
Basic Skills Level	N/A	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as cross trained nursing assistants (SOC 31-1014 Nursing Assistants). All others, Patient Care Assistants, Nursing Aides and Orderlies, or Home Health Aides.  This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant, for both acute and long term care settings.

The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the health care industry; planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety, and environmental issues

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 4 occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

The following table illustrates the post-secondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Length	SOC Code	
A 	HSC0003	Basic Healthcare Worker 	90 hours	31-9099	
B	HCP0121	Nurse Aide and Orderly (Articulated)	75 hours	31-1014	
C	HCP0332	Advanced Home Health Aide	50 hours	31-1011	
D	HCP0020	Patient Care Assistant	75 hours	31-9099	

Teacher Certifications for each course	
	Any Health OCC G *(See DOE approved list)	PRAC NURSE @7  %7%G *(Must be a Registered Nurse)	REG NURSE 7 G	
CORE	X	X	X	
Nursing Assistant (Articulated)		X	X	
Home Health Aide		X	X	
Patient Care Assistant		X	X	

Regulated Programs

New programs must be approved by the Board of Nursing, Department of Health prior to enrolling students.

Successful completion of the occupational completion point of nursing assistant articulated qualifies the student to take the state certification examination for nursing assistant if the program has been approved.  To be approved the program must be taught by a registered nurse and must have 40 hours of clinical, 20 of which are in a licensed nursing home, and be at least 120 hours in length.  Such certification is required for employment in a nursing home, in accordance with chapter 464.203, Florida statutes.  Applications for approval are available through the state supervisor for health science education.

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills. 
12.0	Use verbal and written communications specific to the nursing assistant.
13.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to the nursing assistant.
14.0	Perform physical comfort and safety functions specific to the nursing assistant.
15.0	Provide personal patient care.
16.0	Perform patient care procedures.
17.0	Apply principles of nutrition.
18.0	Provide care for geriatric patients.
19.0	Apply the principles of infection control specific to the nursing assistant.
20.0	Provide biological, psychological, and social support.
21.0	Perform supervised organizational functions, following the patient plan of care.
22.0	Assist with restorative (rehabilitative) activities.
23.0	Use verbal and written communications specific to home health aide.
24.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to home health aide.
25.0	Perform physical comfort and safety functions specific to home health aide.
26.0	Apply principles of nutrition specific to home health aide.
27.0	Apply the principles of infection control specific to home health aide.
28.0	Perform home health-care services.
29.0	Perform nursing assistant skills related to the hospital setting.
30.0	Provide nursing assistant care for the adult patient.
31.0	

2014 – 2015
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Patient Care Assistant
PSAV Number:	H170692

PSAV Course Number:  HSC0003
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Basic Healthcare Worker – 90 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations–The student will be able to:	
01.01	Identify the basic components of the healthcare delivery system including public, private, government and non-profit.	
01.02	Identify common methods of payment for healthcare services.	
01.03	Describe the various types of healthcare providers and the range of services available including resources to victims of domestic violence. 	
01.04	Describe the composition and functions of a healthcare team. 	
01.05	Identify the general roles and responsibilities of the individual members of the healthcare team. 	
01.06	Identify the roles and responsibilities of the consumer within the healthcare delivery system. 	
01.07	Identify characteristics of effective teams. 	
01.08	Recognize methods for building positive team relationships.	
01.09	Analyze attributes and attitudes of an effective leader. 	
01.10	Recognize factors and situations that may lead to conflict.	
01.11	Demonstrate effective techniques for managing team conflict. 	
01.12	Describe factors that influence the current delivery system of healthcare.	
01.13	Explain the impact of emerging issues including technology, epidemiology, bioethics and socioeconomics on healthcare delivery systems. 	
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively–The student will be able to:	
02.01	Develop basic speaking and active listening skills.	
02.02	Develop basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form.	
02.03	Identify characteristics of successful and unsuccessful communication including communication styles and barriers. 	
02.04	Respond to verbal and non-verbal cues. 	
02.05	Compose written communication using correct spelling, grammar, a formatting and confidentiality and specific formats of letter writing.	
02.06	Use appropriate medical terminology and abbreviations. 	
02.07	Recognize the importance of courtesy and respect for patients and other healthcare workers and maintain good interpersonal relationships. 	
02.08	Recognize the importance of patient/client educations regarding healthcare. 	
02.09	Adapt communication skills to varied levels of understanding and cultural orientation including diverse age, cultural, economic, ethnic and religious groups. 	
02.10	Analyze elements of communication using a sender-receiver model.	
02.11	Distinguish between and report subjective and objective information. 	
02.12	Report relevant information in order of occurrence. 	
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities–The student will be able to:	
03.01	Discuss the legal framework of the healthcare occupations including scope of practice legislation.	
03.02	Explain practices that could result in malpractice, liability, negligence, abandonment, false imprisonment and fraud. 	
03.03	Demonstrate procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping. 	
03.04	Interpret healthcare facility policy and procedures. 	
03.05	Explain the “Patient’s Bill of Rights”.	
03.06	Identify standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).	
03.07	Describe advance directives. 	
03.08	Describe informed consent. 	
03.09	Explain the laws governing harassment, labor and employment. 	
03.10	Differentiate between legal and ethical issues in healthcare.	
03.11	Describe a code of ethics consistent with the healthcare occupation. 	
03.12	Identify and compare personal, professional, and organizational ethics. 	
03.13	Recognize the limits of authority and responsibility of health care workers including legislated scope of practice 	
03.14	Recognize and report illegal and/or unethical practices of healthcare workers. 	
03.15	Recognize and report abuse including domestic violence and neglect. 	
03.16	Distinguish among the five schedules of controlled substances.	
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts–The student will be able to:	
04.01	Describe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations. 	
04.02	Identify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems.	
04.03	Identify psychological reactions to illness including defense mechanisms. 	
04.04	Identify complementary and alternative health practices. 	
04.05	Discuss the adverse effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and both legal and illegal drugs on the human body and apply safety practices related to these and other high risk behaviors. 	
04.06	Explain the basic concepts of positive self image, wellness and stress. 	
04.07	Develop a wellness and stress control plan that can be used in personal and professional life. 	
04.08	Explore and utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s MyPlate food guide (www.choosemyplate.gov).	
04.09	Recognize the steps in the grief process. 	
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures–The student will be able to:	
05.01	Recognize safe and unsafe working conditions and report safety hazards. 	
05.02	Demonstrate the safe use of medical equipment.	
05.03	Explain and apply the theory of root- cause analysis.  	
05.04	Identify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the various healthcare settings. 	
05.05	Identify and practice security procedures for medical supplies and equipment. 	
05.06	Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations (including standard precautions). 	
05.07	Recognize Materials Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and comply with safety signs, symbols and labels. 	
05.08	Demonstrate proper body mechanics and ergonomics. 	
05.09	Demonstrate the procedure for properly identifying patients. 	
05.10	Demonstrate procedures for the safe transport and transfer of patients. 	
05.11	Describe fire, safety, disaster and evacuations procedures. 	
05.12	Discuss The Joint Commission patient safety goals (www.jointcommission.org). 	
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations–The student will be able to:	
06.01	Monitor and record vital signs.	
06.02	Describe legal parameters relating to the administration of emergency care. 	
06.03	Obtain and maintain training or certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO) and first aid. 	
06.04	Recognize adverse drug related emergencies and take appropriate first aid action. 	
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures–The student will be able to:	
07.01	Define principles of infection control including standard and transmission based precautions.	
07.02	Demonstrate knowledge of medical asepsis and practice procedures such as hand-washing and isolation. 	
07.03	Demonstrate knowledge of surgical asepsis. 	
07.04	Describe how to dispose correctly of biohazardous materials according to appropriate government guidelines such as OSHA. 	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare–The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.02	Define terms and demonstrate basic computer skills. 	
08.03	Recognize technology applications in healthcare. 	
08.04	Interpret information from electronic medical documents. 	
08.05	Identify methods of communication to access and distribute data such as fax, e-mail and internet. 	
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills–The student will be able to:	
09.01	Identify personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team. 	
09.02	Exemplify basic professional standards of healthcare workers as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality and behavior (i.e. telephone etiquette, courtesy and self-introductions). 	
09.03	Identify documents that may be required when applying for a job. 	
09.04	Write an appropriate resume. 	
09.05	Conduct a job search. 	
09.06	Complete a job application form correctly.	
09.07	Examine levels of education, credentialing requirements including licensure and certification, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.08	Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments and career growth potential. 	
09.09	Identify acceptable work habits. 	
09.10	Recognize appropriate affective/professional behavior. 	
09.11	Compare careers within the health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services or biotechnology research and development). 	
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS–The student will be able to:	
10.01	Recognize emerging diseases and disorders.	
10.02	Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens including Hepatitis B.	
10.03	Identify community resources and services available to the individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.	
10.04	Identify "at risk" behaviors which promote the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens and the public education necessary to combat the spread of these diseases.	
10.05	Apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
10.06	Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of HIV/AIDS, including testing.	
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills–The student will be able to:	
11.01	Draw, read, and report on graphs, charts and tables.	
11.02	Measure time, temperature, distance, capacity, and mass/weight.	
11.03	Make, use and convert using both traditional and metric units. 	
11.04	Make estimations and approximations and judge the reasonableness of the result.	
11.05	Convert from regular to 24 hour time.	
11.06	Demonstrate ability to evaluate and draw conclusions.	
11.07	Organize and communicate the results obtained by observation and experimentation.	
11.08	Ask appropriate scientific questions and recognize what is involved in experimental approaches to the solution of such questions.	
11.09	Calculate ratios.	

Course Number: HCP0121
Occupational Completion Point: B
Nurse Aide and Orderly– 75 Hours – Soc Code 31-1014 	
The following intended outcomes 12-22 should be taught together as a module to achieve the occupational completion point of Articulated Nursing Assistant.  The average achieving student should be able to complete the module in 75 clock hours.  The standard length for the Nursing Assistant (Articulated) program including the core is 165 hours but cannot be less than 120 hours.
	
12.0	Use verbal and written communications specific to nursing assistant.--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Obtain specified data from patient and family.	
12.02	Utilize verbal and written information to assist with the patient's plan of care.	
12.03	Demonstrate use of the intercom.	
13.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to nursing assistant.--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior within the role and scope of nursing assistant responsibilities, including conflict resolution.	
13.02	Describe the purpose of the chain of command (i.e., to resolve patient or employee problems).	
13.03	Follow policies and procedures affecting the health, safety, and well-being of patients.	
13.04	Recognize and report signs of substance abuse.	
13.05	Follow legal guidelines in charting.	
13.06	Exhibit behavior supporting and promoting residents' rights.	
13.07	Recognize that a C.N.A. Must self report any   crimes they’ve been involved in within 30 days of the offense. (FS 456.0727(1) w)	
13.08	Discuss Florida certified nursing assistant rules.	
14.0	Perform physical comfort and safety functions specific to nursing assistant.--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Maintain patient units and equipment.	
14.02	Maintain service areas on the units including supplies and equipment.	
14.03	Observe, report, and note changes in the patient's behavior, including mental awareness.	
14.04	Adjust bed and siderails.	
14.05	Transfer patient with mechanical lifters using proper body mechanics.	
14.06	Turn and position patient.	
14.07	Apply protective devices as directed (e.g., vest and belt).	
14.08	Apply comfort devices as directed (e.g., footboard, overbed cradle, alternating pressure mattress).	
14.09	Assist patient to dangle.	
14.10	Assist patient in ambulation, including the use of crutch, cane, or walker.	
14.11	Assist patient in using wheelchair.	
14.12	Assist patient with care and use of prosthetic/orthotic devices.	
14.13	Administer back rub.	
14.14	Describe emergency procedures utilized in the clinical area(s).	
14.15	Implement appropriate Joint Commission patient safety goals.	
15.0	Provide personal patient care.--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Give bed bath; observe and report changes in patient.	
15.02	Assist with shower or tub bath, including the use of specialty tubs.	
15.03	Assist patient with sink, tub, shower, or bed shampoo.	
15.04	Shave patient.	
15.05	Groom patient, including hair, skin, foot, and nail care.	
15.06	Assist with and/or administer oral hygiene including denture care.	
15.07	Assist patient with toileting using various types of restorative and rehabilitative equipment.	
15.08	Assist patient to dress.	
15.09	Feed and/or assist patient with meals.	
15.10	Assist with bowel and bladder training.	
15.11	Give perineal care.	
16.0	Perform patient care procedures.--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Demonstrate ability to accurately measure and record vital signs.	
16.02	Admit patient.	
16.03	Assist with transfer patient.	
16.04	Assist with discharge of patient.	
16.05	Make unoccupied/occupied bed.	
16.06	Measure and record patient's height and weight.	
16.07	Assist patient in passive range-of-motion exercises.	
16.08	Apply anti-embolic hose and sequential compression devices.	
16.09	Collect, strain, and/or test routine urine specimen.	
16.10	Collect timed urine specimen.	
16.11	Monitor catheter drainage system.	
16.12	Collect clean-catch (midstream-voided) urine specimen.	
16.13	Monitor fluid intake and output (i&o).	
16.14	Observe, record, and report patient's emesis.	
16.15	Monitor and assist with care of catheters.	
16.16	Assist with ostomy care.	
16.17	Collect stool specimen.	
16.18	Perform postmortem care.	
16.19	Maintain patient-belongings list.	
17.0	Apply principles of nutrition.--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Identify nutrients and food groups.	
17.02	Explain regional, cultural, and religious food preferences.	
17.03	Describe special diets.	
17.04	Prepare a basic food plan.	
17.05	Check patient's diet tray for accuracy.	
17.06	Identify methods of maintaining fluid balance. 	
18.0	Provide care for geriatric patients.--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Identify safety principles as related to the elderly.	
18.02	Describe general characteristics, particular needs, and problems of the elderly.	
18.03	Identify attitudes and living habits that promote positive mental and physical health for the elderly.	
18.04	Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the aging process.	
18.05	Identify community resources and services available to the elderly.	
18.06	Apply reality orientation techniques and validation therapy.	
18.07	Provide and involve patients in diversional activities.	
18.08	Identify common alterations in elderly patient behavior.	
18.09	Provide care for patients with special needs (e.g., impaired hearing, impaired vision, immobility, impaired body functions, cognitively impaired (dementia)).	
18.10	Recognize and respond appropriately to symptoms of common diseases, including dementia, depression/suicide and alzheimer’s. 	
19.0	Apply the principles of infection control specific to nursing assistant.--The student will be able to:	
19.01	Provide care for patients with infectious diseases applying the principles of "universal (standard) precautions" utilized with all patients as well as special procedures required.	
19.02	Set up isolation unit using proper personal protective equipment (PPE) for all types of isolation.	
19.03	Follow isolation procedure with food tray, garments, and other materials.	
19.04	Collect specimen from patient in isolation.	
20.0	Provide biological, psychological, and social support.--The student will be able to:	
20.01	Discuss family roles and their significance to health.	
20.02	Respond to patient and family emotional needs.	
21.0	Perform supervised organizational functions, following the patient plan of care.--The student will be able to:	
21.01	Organize patient-care assignments.	
21.02	Complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.	
22.0	Assist with restorative (rehabilitative) activities.--The student will be able to:	
22.01	List the purposes of restorative (rehabilitation) programs.	
22.02	Assist patients with specified restorative (rehabilitation) needs.	
22.03	Assist patients/residents to reach the optimum level of independence.	
	
Course number: HCP0332
Occupational completion point: C
Advanced Home Health Aide – 50 hours – soc code 31-1011	
Students in this module have already completed a Nursing Assistant program.  After completing this module, the student will have achieved the occupational completion point of Advanced Home Health Aide (a home health aide who is also a nursing assistant).  This program also meets the requirements of Home Health Aide as stated in Rules of the Department of Health and Rehabilitative services, Division of Health, Chapter 10D-68 - Minimum Standards for Home Health Agencies.

The recommended length of instruction for this module is 50 clock hours but no less than 20.  Beginning 1995-96, secondary students who have completed the course 8417210 Nursing Assistant should take this module to become a home health aide.  	
23.0	Use verbal and written communications specific to home health aide.--The student will be able to:	
23.01	Obtain specified data from patient and family/significant others.	
23.02	Utilize verbal and written information to contribute to the patient's plan of care.	
23.03	Recognizes cultural differences in family.	
24.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to home health aide.--The student will be able to:	
24.01	Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior within the role and scope of home health aide responsibilities.	
24.02	Follow policies and procedures affecting the health, safety, and well-being of patients in the home setting.	
25.0	Perform physical comfort and safety functions specific to home health aide.--The student will be able to:	
25.01	Maintain patient units in the home.	
25.02	Identify emergency evacuation procedures with adaptations to the home setting.	
26.0	Apply principles of nutrition specific to home health aide.--The student will be able to:	
26.01	List factors that must be considered when purchasing food.	
26.02	List factors that must be considered when storing food.	
26.03	Discuss preparation and serving of trays in the home.	
27.0	Apply the principles of infection control specific to home health aide.--The student will be able to:	
27.01	Provide care for patients with infectious diseases in the home.	
27.02	Follow isolation procedures with food tray, garments, and other materials in the home.	
27.03	Utilize universal (standard) precautions in all home care.	
28.0	Perform home health-care services.--The student will be able to:	
28.01	Follow an established work plan with the patient and family.	
28.02	Perform patient-related cleaning tasks and laundry.	
28.03	Identify methods for medication storage.	
28.04	Assist patient with taking self-administered prescribed medication in the home and identify possible side effects and emergency procedures for adverse reactions.	
28.05	Demonstrate how to improvise specified equipment and supplies in the home.	

Course Number: HCP0020
Occupational Completion Point: C 
Patient Care Assistant – 75 Hours – Soc Code 31-9099	
Students enrolled in this module have previously completed a Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide program and are adding these skills to work in a health care facility other than a nursing home.  The average achieving student should complete this module in 75 clock hours.  The occupational completion point Patient Care Assistant can only be achieved when this module is completed plus the modules/or credentials for Home Health Aide and Nursing Assistant are satisfied.	
29.0	Perform nursing assistant skills related to the hospital setting.--The student will be able to:	
29.01	Care for hospital equipment and supplies.	
29.02	Transfer patient to stretcher.	
29.03	Prepare hot and cold applications for nurse to apply them.	
29.04	Assist patient to apply binders.	
29.05	Care for patient in skin and skeletal traction.	
29.06	Assist with pre-operative and post-operative patient care.	
29.07	Reinforce dressings.	
29.08	Practice nursing procedures from the nursing assistant module in the hospital setting.	
30.0	Provide nursing assistant care for the adult patient.--The student will be able to:	
30.01	Assist with physical examination.	
30.02	Care for patients receiving oxygen therapy.	
30.03	Change an unsterile dressing.	
30.04	Take an apical pulse.	
30.05	Measure for an apical-radial pulse deficit.	
30.06	Take pedal pulse.	
30.07	Give cast care and/or pin care.	
30.08	Give artificial eye/contact lens care.	
30.09	Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of needs of patients with specific common health problems.	
30.10	Measure pulse oximetry and report decreasing levels of O2 saturation.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory activities are an integral part of this program.  These activities include instruction in the use of safety procedures, tools, equipment, materials, and processes related to these occupations.  Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students. 

Special Notes

Students must have a minimum of 16 hours of training in communication and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety/emergency procedures, promoting residents’ independence, and respecting residents’ rights prior to any direct contact with a resident.

This program also meets the requirements of home health aide as stated in rules of the department of health and rehabilitative services, division of health, chapter 10d-68 - minimum standards for home health agencies.

This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements. Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.

If students in this program are seeking a licensure, certificate or registration through the Department of Health, please refer to 456.0635 F.S. for more information on disqualification for a license, certificate, or registration through the Department of Health. 

Students who have completed the Health Science Core may articulate to this program.  For teacher certification requirements for the remaining modules please check the certification diagram and/or the individual module.

Completion of this program should enable the postsecondary student to be given advanced standing in the Practical Nursing program H170605 as well as the ability to enter the Patient Care Technician program at OCP E.

Outcomes 01-11 are referred to as the Health Science Core and do not have to be completed if the student has previously completed the Core in another health occupations program at any level. The Core should be taken first or concurrently with the first course in the program. Following the successful completion of the core, the student is eligible to take the National Health Care Foundation Skill Standards Assessment with instructor approval and the completion of a portfolio.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the appropriate career and technical student organization for providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills.  Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered.  The activities of such organizations are defined as part of the curriculum in accordance with Rule 6A-6.065, F.A.C.

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities as identified on the secondary student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) or 504 plan or postsecondary student’s accommodations’ plan to meet individual needs and ensure equal access.  Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors.  Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education.  Accommodations change the way the student is instructed.  Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems.  Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

In addition to accommodations, some secondary students with disabilities (students with an IEP served in Exceptional Student Education (ESE)) will need modifications to meet their needs.  Modifications change the outcomes or what the student is expected to learn, e.g., modifying the curriculum of a secondary career and technical education course.  Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Some secondary students with disabilities (ESE) may need additional time (i.e., longer than the regular school year), to master the student performance standards associated with a regular Occupational Completion Point (OCP) or a Modified Occupational Completion Point (MOCP).  If needed, a student may enroll in the same career and technical course more than once.  Documentation should be included in the IEP that clearly indicates that it is anticipated that the student may need an additional year to complete an OCP/MOCP.  The student should work on different competencies and new applications of competencies each year toward completion of the OCP/MOCP.  After achieving the competencies identified for the year, the student earns credit for the course.  It is important to ensure that credits earned by students are reported accurately.  The district’s information system must be designed to accept multiple credits for the same course number for eligible students with disabilities.

Articulation

This program has no statewide articulation agreement approved by the Florida State Board of Education.  However, this does not preclude the awarding of credits by any college through local agreements. 

For details on statewide articulation agreements which correlate to programs and industry certifications, refer to http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/dwdframe/artic_frame.asp.