1. WELCOME TO PCT Patient Care Technician

2. Classroom Instructors Shelly Bennett, RN Clinical Instructors Stephanie Daniels, RN Donna Algarin, RN Program Director Rachel Hull, RN BSN 807-5114

3. We’re glad you’re here Welcome to our class, where you will learn the skills needed for an exciting new career! For those returning, welcome back!

4. IT’S UP TO YOU!!!

5. Uniform Appearance is important Clean, neat uniforms Correct color PCT is PURPLE May wear long sleeved shirt under scrub top Solid color White preferred White shoes with white hosiery ONLY (socks, panty hose) A Watch is part of your uniform

6. Lab Coat Must be worn over your uniform in patient care areas Clean and neat If you do not have your lab coat you will not be allowed to be in lab During phlebotomy, lab coat must be buttoned

7. Jewelry No body piercing permitted Nose rings Tongue rings Lip rings Multiple earrings Cheek rings Eye brow Anywhere else you can pierce You are permitted to wear only 1 set stud earrings, wedding set, or class ring Second hand watch

8. Natural, tasteful makeup may be wore Natural hair color only pulled off shoulders in pony tail or bun no extreme styles Short, natural fingernails only –No acrylics Hair, Face, and Nails

9. Class Rules No eating, drinking, or chewing gum You are expected to be in class during class time Observe break time, you will be marked tardy if you are late coming back from break

10. Break time Breaks are at designated times per policy. 10 minute length Student lounge is located on the first floor

11. Oaks Sandwich Shop Is NOT part of Concorde Food must be eaten before coming back to class Opened evenings Monday/thursday

12. NO CELL PHONES! During class or lab

13. Awards PCT pin Awarded after 30 days of class. Also called “class pin”.

14. Perfect Attendence Never absent Never tardy Class starts 8:00 for mornings 12:30 for afternoon 6:00 for evenings Never leave early Class ends 11:50 for morning 4:20 for afternoon 9:50 for evenings Entire term

15. Caduceus Pin Symbol of medical professional Given to PCT students who have completed half of program

16. Lamplighter 4.0 GPA No more than 5 absences entire program

17. Learning Resource Center Around the corner and down the hall from our class room. Mr. Ben Robinson is the LRC coordinator Computers, text books, journals, and other resources

18. Computer Lab Right next to our nursing lab Available for writing papers and doing research

19. Our Lab (patient care area) AKA Concorde Career Hospital Lab coat is required 50% of class grade Available for practice when no class using it Realistic hospital setting

20. WE’RE GLAD YOU ARE HERE!