1. Healthcare Science Technology Education PARENT ORIENTATION 2016-2017
WELCOME
Healthcare Science Technology Education
PARENT ORIENTATION

2. Instructors:
Linda Fisher, RN, BSN, MN
Monica Collins, RN, BSN, MSN
Barbara Hoag, MT (ASCP)
Genia Saulmon, RN, BSN, MSN
Katie Pontalti, RN, BSN
Support Staff:
Karen Folkard
Marsha Baggett
Linda Bell
Emily Latone/LaVonna Groce

3. Administrative Staff Dr. Jeff Hall- School Principal
Dr. Vickie Hoffman-
Assistant Principal
Brian Stiltner-

4. Dr. LaVonna Groce Mrs. Emily Latone
Maxwell High School of Technology Counselors
Dr. LaVonna Groce
Mrs. Emily Latone

5. Requirements for Dual Enrollment at Gwinnett Technical College
Ms. Jennifer Morse,
Dual Enrollment Coordinator
Contact her at: or
Phone: Ext 6917
Direct Line:

6. Move On When Ready (MOWR)
Complete GTC admissions online application by Thursday, August 25, 2016
College Course of Study/Classes
Healthcare Assistant Certificate (concentration Allied Health)
Intro to Healthcare ALHS credit hours (ALL CLASSES)
Anatomy and Physiology ALHS credit hours (ALL CLASSES)
Emergency Medical Responder EMSP 101 (Collins class only)- 4 credit hours
All students receive 8 credit hours except Collins’ students can receive 12 credit hours plus an opportunity to take online Medical Terminology class for extra credit and certificate

7. MOWR
Complete MOWR Funding Application from GaFutures.org and submit a screenshot to GTC showing that it is pending high school approval. Deadline: Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
Take the COMPASS/now called ACCUPLACER Exam at Maxwell and meet the minimum Diploma level score requirements: Deadline: Wednesday, October 12, 2016.
Submit your signed student participation agreement form: Deadline: Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Given to students after they pass COMPASS/ACCUPLACER Exam
MUST be signed by students, parent and high school counselor in order to be accepted.
FOR TEXT UPDATES, JOIN REMIND 101 CLASS BY TESTING to 81010
STUDENTS MUST CHECK GTC FREQUENTLY

8. Pathways Essentials of Healthcare Science Introduction
(Anatomy & Physiology)
Introduction To
Healthcare Science To
Allied Health
Emergency
Medical Responder
(EMR)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
EKG Focus

9. First Semester
Everyone takes Introduction to Healthcare Science except for Allied Health-EKG class
It is a pre-requisite to the other courses
A student’s performance first semester could initiate a change of placement for second semester

10. First Semester AKS Topics this semester include:
Anatomy and Physiology
All classes receive two Board of Regents (BOR) Science credit in Essentials of Healthcare and Anatomy and Physiology.
Communication and Teamwork Skills
Career Exploration
CPR BLS Healthcare Provider certification opportunity- in collaboration with Gwinnett Medical Center;
Opportunities for First Aid Certification and
Bloodborne Pathogen certification. (Healthcare Fee $50 was due last week to pay for those certifications)
Healthcare delivery system models (private vs public vs government) and the role of health professional within each model

11. First Semester AKS Employability skills Work Ready Program
Resume writing
Mock Interviews with professionals in the healthcare field
Dining Etiquette
Focus on soft skills (time management, + attitude, team player, communication skills)
Ethical and legal responsibilities
Ethical practices with respect to cultural, social and ethnic differences
Safety standards
Patient care skills such as taking vital signs
Medical Terminology
Infection Control

12. First Semester
You are guaranteed a spot in one of the Healthcare Science classes
You are not guaranteed a spot in CNA or EMR class. You can’t request a specific instructor. Students must be distributed somewhat evenly between classrooms.
Healthcare Science Program requires all students to have insurance

13. Absences/Tardies
Bring a written note, signed by your parent, when you return. (Maxwell needs a copy as well as your Home School.) If no note has been received in 5 days the absence will be unexcused and any grade(s) will result in a zero.
The student has 5 days to make up work.
All make-up work will be done before or after class, not during class time.
3 tardies= 1 absence
5 tardies=ISS
1 day missed at Maxwell= 3 days missed at your home school
Refer to the Maxwell Handbook for any further questions located at

14. Allied Health Pathway Allied Health Introduction to Healthcare Science
Essentials of Healthcare Science
Allied Health

15. Allied Health Pathway Ms. Fisher, Ms. Pontalti
BOR Science credit in A&P & Essentials of Healthcare
If you want to be considered for CNA, EMR or Job Shadowing, you must have CPR certification. There may be spots at end of first semester, so the student must have paid the Healthcare Fee in order to be considered.
What do I learn in this pathway?

16. Allied Health Careers Certified Nursing Assistant
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist

17. Allied Health Careers Radiology Medical Diagnostics
Physical Therapy/Rehab
Pharmacy
Dentistry
Forensics
Cardiology
Medical Office
Nursing
Physicians
Allied Health

18. Job Shadowing Optional for Allied Health Pathway
Students must make initial contact with site
MUST be CPR Healthcare Provider certified! Must have paid the fee to get CPR certification card.
Must be approved by instructor
Transportation is the responsibility of parent/student
Must be unpaid
Behavior and Academic Requirements

19. Certified Nursing Assistant Pathway Genia Saulmon, RN, BSN, MSN

20. Certified Nursing Assistant Pathway
Introduction to Healthcare Science
Essentials of Healthcare Science
Patient Care Fundamentals (CNA)

21. Certified Nursing Assistant Careers
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Physician/Surgeon
Physician Assistant
Other – would like to learn basic skills

23. Georgia Medical Care Foundation Requirements
In order for students to be eligible for certification, the program and teachers must be approved by Georgia Medical Care Foundation (our state agency for the Regulation of Nursing Assistants).
Students ride on Instructor’s Nursing license, so must be able to be professional, follow directions, not argue, and show safe and effective skills and judgments .
Mandated number of classroom hours
Mandated number of clinical hours
Mandated curriculum (75 or better)
Prescribed testing guidelines

24. Clinical Site Requirements
Immunizations must be current, incl. influenza
TB test
Random Drug Screen- 24 hour rule
Criminal Background Check (no “in-progress” MIP or criminal cases)
Social Security Number (No Tax ID)
Liability Insurance (2016- $20.00) and Medical Insurance (OR MUST PURCHASE) – Must give copy of card
Must be 17 years or older by January 1, 2017 in order to go to GMC and Delmar Gardens - facility rule and cannot be bypassed. This is an AMAZING opportunity for students. Very strict dress, behavior, attendance, and professionalism policies.

25. School Requirements for Clinical
Attendance mandatory
No discipline referrals in current year and less than 3 last year, under 5 unexcused absences or tardies last year
Pass all skill assessments; with 100% on Vital signs and PPE, and normal vital sign values
GPA above 2.4 and keep grade of 75 in all HSTE classes and in employability. Rigorous class and MUCH MORE DIFFICULT than community CNA course
Ability to work independently and as team
Intent to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (which includes paying the required State of GA CNA testing fee (appr. $122) if student does not meet testing criteria, money is NON-REFUNDABLE.
State tester comes to Maxwell at end of year for testing, they get their actual Certifications before the end of the year, and they get listed on the State Registry = 100% pass rate! 2017 =

26. Requirements for CNA
Must purchase scrubs (appr. $35.00/per set. Need 2 sets.)
Must purchase on your own solid white, non-porous clinical shoes, watch with second hand and black stethoscope
Hair must be a ‘natural’ color and worn secured out of the face and off the collar
No visible body piercing or tattoos. One small stud type of earring in each lower lobe is acceptable.
No artificial nails-or polish (NO ACRYLIC, GEL, NAIL WRAPS, ETC), natural, short nails only
Non-Heavy, and natural appearing make-up only

27. …Requirements for CNA
Commitment of 1 – 1.5 hours reading, studying, practicing skills every single day
Pass Healthcare Provider BLS certification at Maxwell to be considered (Healthcare fee of $50 was due last week)
If student does not follow requirements; or grade OR employability falls below 75 first semester, student will be transferred to Allied Health and a student on the waiting list will come into the program

28. Requirements for CNA
Students are taking care of real human beings and making quick critical thinking decisions and judgements. Due to the liability and legal issues; we cannot take students that are on medications that alter or impair judgment, reasoning, personality or demeanor.
Will always be with a CNA – they are instructed to NEVER be alone with a patient.
Students come to Maxwell and ride a bus to and from clinical during class time.

29. Requirements for CNA
Will do all duties of the CNA and be exposed to ALL things the CNA encounters – such as angry patients, body fluids, feces, mouths, feet, naked bodies, genital care, and infectious agents (Saulmon rule of 100% pass rate for PPE skill to keep your child safe).

30. Emergency Medical Responder Pathway Monica Collins, RN, BSN, MSN

31. Emergency Medical Responder Pathway
Introduction to Healthcare Science
Essentials of Healthcare Science
Emergency Medical Responder

32. Emergency Services Careers
Emergency Medical Responders (previously called First Responders), EMT, Paramedics
Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services –cross trained as a firefighter and EMT/Paramedic
Intensive Care Unit Staff
Anesthesiology/Respiratory Therapist/ CRNA
Disaster Preparedness/ Disaster Response Teams
Emergency Room Personnel
Trauma Nursing
ER Doctor

33. Gwinnett Technical College Trauma Day

35. Student at Gwinnett Fairgrounds in Full Uniform
Eddie Goolsby graduated in He is now employed as a Paramedic/Firefighter at Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services. He did the Gwinnett Fire Explorer program on Thursdays after school and took my EMR class to later apply to Gwinnett Fire Academy.

36. Students at Fire Station #20

37. EMR Certification Requirements
Students will have an opportunity to certify as an EMR through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (
Must have BLS healthcare provider CPR certification
Must have no record of felony convictions per NREMT certification guidelines
Must have a SSN per NREMT guidelines
State of Georgia does not LICENSE EMR’s; If a student can find employment, they can be employed under direction of Medical Doctor; Grady has posted jobs for EMR’s in the past.
This is a stepping stone for many students to either to apply to Fire Academy or apply to study in the medical field- nursing/medical school/or other.
Difficult exam to pass – Skill Exam- must pass to qualify to test for written exam. National Pass Rate 69% last year.
Students are learning life saving skills to use in the field when they maybe the FIRST RESPONDERS!
Maxwell EMR Pass Rate:
Skill Exam: 100% pass rate 2015 and 2016
Written Exam: 71% 2015; 69% 2016
Criteria for testing is more difficult this year

38. EMR Certification Requirements
Must maintain a 75% average and demonstrate successful competence in EMR skills in the class before certifying
Class Attendance is mandatory and must have a 95% or better attendance during 2nd semester. Can only miss one EXCUSED skill practice session when scheduled for GTC or Fire Station #20.
Collaboration between Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services and Gwinnett Technical College Emergency Services Department
Skill training with EMT/Paramedics at Fire Station #20 during second semester as well as Gwinnett Technical College Emergency Services program

39. Emergency Medical Responder
Fees: Healthcare Fee $50 pays for CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen certification and textbooks, disposable supplies for classes, etc.
BLS CPR Healthcare Provider Certification
was due on Friday, August 12th.
2017- Psychomotor skills exam performed via licensed EMT/Paramedics/RN/MD through NREMT at Gwinnett Fire Academy due in February; Testing in May 2016; Fee maybe applicable.
2017- $65 application fee for cognitive exam due in March; Testing in May 2017
2017- $35.00 testing and seat fee at Pearson Vue
NREMT Testing Fees must be pre-paid and are non-refundable if the student does not meet testing criteria ($95.00+).
Students will be required to purchase EMT professional dress for off-site skill training; scrubs or uniform required in ALL HC classes daily
Polo $35 approximately- ordered in class in September
Optional T-shirt approximately $20.00
EMT pants- students can purchase online or at Army Navy Store in Snellville
Purchase stethoscope; watch with second hand
Athletic or EMT style boot for footwear; no open toed shoes

40. EMR Polo -Required

41. EMR T-Shirt (Optional)

42. Student Interviews for CNA Pathways; Interviews are in progress now
Student Interviews for CNA Pathways; Interviews are in progress now. EMR Pathway students need to submit an application and a parent signed EMR agreement and acknowledgement form by Friday, August 18, 2017

43. CNA Interviews Dress professionally; Bring resume
CNA Interviews Dress professionally; Bring resume. Arrive on time (10 minutes early). If you are late—it will be noted! If you are a no-show, you may not reschedule for another time. Interview question form- PINK handout- must be filled out and turned in at least 1 day before your scheduled interview (not the day of). Interview sign up CLOSED on Tuesday, August 16th. Can only be scheduled to interview with one of these program instructors. Sign up in Ms. Saulmon or Ms. Collins class. Can’t interview for both programs.

44. HOSA Health Occupation Students of America
Leadership and competition opportunities
Officers for AM session and PM session will campaign and be elected by other HOSA members; Officers selected in August/September by classmates
Officers conduct meetings during class time to discuss competitions, community volunteer projects and fundraising activities
HOSA Fall Rally
Georgia Fairgrounds in Perry, Georgia- all day field trip- Friday, October 14, 2016 $42.00/unlimited rides and rally
Regional Competitions at Maxwell in January 2017
Georgia State Competitions in over 60 competitions including Medical Terminology, Medical Spelling, EMT, CPR, HOSA bowl just to name a few.
March 2017 in Atlanta at Marriott Marquis

46. Quinn House Community Service Project

47. Healthcare Science Fees
Healthcare Science Fees to pay on
Healthcare Science –Maxwell Tech- includes CPR certification $50.00
Work Ready Program Donation- Maxwell Tech $10.00
HOSA Membership- Maxwell Tech (This is a student organization for Healthcare Science). If you are going to participate in HOSA you must pay membership dues-    $25.00
Maxwell Parking Permit (optional) MUST pay if you drive to Maxwell $35.00/ $2.00 per day

48. Characteristics for Success
Students must be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision in lab settings.
Students should have an interest in Science and Math and be proficient in those areas.
Students should be responsible, dependable, honest and able to get along well with everyone.
Interest in helping people and willingness to work directly with individuals.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
Attendance is mandatory for those participating in the Certified Nursing Assistant and the EMR option during second semester.

49. FAQ How do I select a pathway for my child?
What if my child does not have a Social Security number?
Will all students who take Certified Nursing Assistant and EMR pathway be certified?
My child wants to be a nurse, do they have to take Certified Nursing Assistant pathway?

50. Parent Portal Access
Very IMPORTANT
Parents need to have access to keep up with student’s progress in class.
Must get access through your student’s home school.
Keep phone numbers and address updated PLEASE!

51. Maxwell High School Open House August 25, :00pm – 7:30pm Same presentation as tonight but parents are welcome to come if they would like to visit the classroom and teachers.

52. FINAL NOTE
Your student will have many opportunities that they can take advantage of including but not limited to:
Dual Enrollment Credit
Certification/Career Opportunities
Community Service Opportunities
Involvement in Student Organization
Competitions in Healthcare/ Possible Scholarships
Leadership Opportunities