Week 19: Clinical Lab Practice & Simulation
Day 1 - Vital Signs & Patient Intake
- Morning: Full-day vital signs practice (BP, pulse, respiration, temperature, SpO2) - Afternoon: Patient intake procedures and documentation drills
Day 2 - Injection Stations Practice
- Morning: Injection station rotations (IM, SC, ID) on mannequins - Afternoon: Review injection safety, technique, and patient education
Day 3 - Phlebotomy & Specimen Handling
- Morning: Phlebotomy mock lab (vacutainer & butterfly)
- Afternoon: Specimen labeling, transport protocols, and urinalysis practice
Day 4 - EKG & Lead Placement
- Morning: EKG practice with lead placement competition
- Afternoon: Interpretation basics and troubleshooting
Day 5 - Documentation & Communication
- Morning: Documentation practice drills (EHR notes, lab logs) - Afternoon: Communication role-play for clinical scenarios