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The Program standards, policies, and procedures are delineated. You are also governed by the policies outlined in the Malcolm X College Catalog and the City Colleges of Chicago Student Handbook. You are responsible for becoming thoroughly familiar with the contents of each of these.  \nYou play an active role in the learning process and learning is your responsibility. You must read all the assigned readings and come to class prepared to discuss the material. You are also expected to utilize the technical resources available.  \nThe health science department is here to assist you in your learning journey; we are committed to your success!  \nDean of Health Sciences, Director and Faculty.  \nMission  \nThe mission of the Malcolm X College Patient Care Technician Program is to educate and graduate competent members to enter the field as an entry level Patient Care Technician. Individuals will provide high quality health care by being compassionate and delivering robust quality care.  \nProgram Outcomes  \n1. Perform basic infection control practices in the Healthcare setting.  \n2. Use effective skills to draw blood and accurately label tubes  \n3. Perform basic 12-lead ECG technique and interpretation.  \n4. Perform basic patient care skills.  \n5. Communicate with a diverse patient population using written and oral communication and listening skills in interactions.  \nStudent Learning Outcomes  \nStudent learning outcomes serve to guide students toward fulfilling program outcomes. They form the basis for measuring what the student has accomplished upon completion of the program. In addition, these program outcomes provide the foundation for specific course objectives, found in the syllabus of every Patient Care Technician course. The following student leaning outcomes can be found in the syllabus of Health Professions (PCT) 101:  \n1. Demonstrate characteristics of health care professionals.  \n2. Identify the health care hierarchy in hospitals and clinics and the patient care technician's role as a member of this team.  \n3. Communicate with patients and other health care team members using proper medical terminology.  \n4. Demonstrate proficiency in the skills required for primary patient care.  \n5. Apply universal precaution for safety and infection control in patient care settings.  \n6. Apply best practice procedures in a clinical laboratory setting.  \n7. Demonstrate proficiency in the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, anatomical structures and terminology in order to relate areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems.  \n8. Identify the veins of the arms, hands, legs and feet on which phlebotomy is performed.  \n9. Explain the functions of the major constituents of blood and differentiate between serum and plasma.  \n10. 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