1. Title of Course: Basic Techniques in Respiratory Care II
Prefix Number: RCA 132
Credit Hours: 5
2. Prerequisite: RCA 131
3. Instructors: Shawna Tracy
Pueblo Community College
900 W. Orman Ave.
Pueblo, Co. 81004
Voice: 719-549-3099
E-mail: shawna.tracy@pueblocc.edu
4. Resources
Required: Textbooks
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care
9th Edition
Scanlan,Wilkins,Kacmarek,&Stoller
Mosby Publishers
Or
Respiratory Care Principles & Practice
2nd Edition
Hess, MacIntyre, Mishoe, Galvin, Adams
Study Guide to accompany Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care
Wehrmen, Mosby Publishers
Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach
4th Edition: White, Delmar Learning
Supplies
Stethoscope is recommended
Lab Kit
5. Course Description:
This course is a continuation of RCA 131. Topics include airways, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and hyperinflation therapy. Labs will be weekly on Wednesdays to cover the applications of equipment/procedures discussed in class. Students will be evaluated on their ability to perform and use equipment/procedures covered in this course in preparation for clinical rotations.
6. Course Goal:
The purpose of this class is to familiarize the student with the various principles of operation, and therapeutic application of, basic respiratory care equipment and techniques. The topics to be presented are; bronchial hygiene therapy, airway management, arterial blood gas draws, O2 & CO2 monitoring, lung expansion techniques, introduction to mechanical ventilation, and spirometry.
7. Evaluation Procedures:
Consists of four different percentages for total grade:
1. Final Exam = 30% of total grade
2. Module Exams = 50% of total grade
3. Quizzes & Assignments = 10% of total grade
4. Attendance, Class Participation, Professionalism, Notebook = 10% of total grade
Final Exam
The final exam will be comprehensive and will cover all readings and lectures scheduled this semester.
Module Exams
Questions will be of the recall, application and analysis type. Answering the questions will require not only a recall of memorized material, but demonstrating a clear ability to combine the analysis of theory with its application to clinical situations. Points awarded will be contingent on fulfilling both requirements.
All exams will be given on Desire2learn, unless otherwise indicated by the instructor on the dates scheduled. Time limits may be placed on each exam, according to how the test is available as well as how long the student has to complete each exam. Any test that is not taken during its availability will be recorded as a “ZERO”.
Since class attendance is a self-evident maxim, makeup exams will only be extended to those students who contact the instructor BEFORE the class to inform the instructor of an uncontrollable absence. STUDENTS failing to attend class and failing to contact the instructor will not be allowed the privilege of a makeup exam. Missed quizzes cannot be made up. In the event of a makeup exam, the test may not necessarily be the same given to the class; however, the content will always cover assigned readings. Any makeup exams taken will be worth a maximum of 90% of its original value.
Lectures given by outside sources, for example Dr. Shapiro, will be announced. Attendance is MANDATORY. If the student is unable to attend due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact the instructor. If unable to attend a written assignment will be given.
Quizzes & Assignments
These consist of quizzes and assignments given in class or on Desire2learn. All assignments, performance objectives, and reading assignments must be completed at assigned times and passed with satisfactory competence. Any student who does not pass the lab competency with a 90% or better will automatically fail this class, as lab competencies are pass/fail. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL WORK IS TO BE TURNED IN AT SCHEDULED TIMES.
Attendance, Class Participation, Professionalism, & Notebook
Attendance is a very important part of the student’s success in this course. It is important to be in class to understand the concepts discussed.
Class participation is an important part of the student’s success in this course. Points will be given for each class attended. Points will be deducted for each class that is missed. Please do not be late to class. If excessive tardiness occurs, the student will be asked to discuss the issues causing the tardiness. After three tardies, points will be deducted from the student’s daily attendance points.
Throughout the semester students will be evaluated on Professional Conduct, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Preparation and Study Habits, Cooperation, Dependability, Decision Making and Appearance. Professionalism is a key factor in the integrity of a health care worker.
A total of 150 pts will be given to make up the 10% of the total grade for Attendance at 50 pts, Notebook at 50 pts, Class participation at 25 pts, and Professionalism at 25 pts. Just a reminder, these are easy points to earn for just being an adult learner.
8. Class Outline:
The following chapters inside the parenthesis are for the Respiratory Care Principles and Practice book.
Module One - Egan’s Chapter 35 & 36 (Ch.17)
Humidity & Bland Aerosol Therapy
Aerosol Drug Therapy
Module Two – Egan’s Chapter 40 (Ch. 18)
Bronchial Hygiene Therapy, Directed Cough,
Postural Drainage & Chest Physiotherapy
Module Three– Egan’s Chapter 33 (Ch. 19)
Airway Management, Manual Resuscitator Bags, Tracheostomy Care, Suctioning
Module Four – Egan’s Chapter 16 & 18 (Ch. 8, 4, 5, 6)
Arterial Blood Gas Draws, Pulse Oximetry, Capnograph, Venous Lab Values
Module Five – Egan’s Chapter 39 (Ch. 18)
Lung Expansion Therapy, IPPB, Introduction to Ventilators
9. Grading:
The grade for this class will be a cumulative grade for all the above listed items in #7 of this syllabus.
Raw Score Range Letter Grade
100 to 93 A
92 to 85 B
84 to 77 C
76 to 69 D
68 to 0 F
10. Special Remarks:
· The student is expected to meet with the instructor if he/she does not understand the material.
· Failure to pass this class with a 76% or above will result in the student being placed on a probationary status for the remainder of the program, and will be required to adhere to the probation guidelines. A student earning below 70% in this class will automatically be dropped from the program.
· The student is expected to spend 2-3 hours per credit hour preparing for class and reading the assignments.
11. Methods of Instruction:
The following may be used by the faculty in teaching this course: Power Point Lectures, Classroom discussions, Video Presentations, Lab exercises, Written Assignments, & Equipment Demonstrations.
12. Academic Integrity:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification, and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
13. ADA Notice:
Any Student eligible for and needing academic or adjustments or accommodations because of a disability should inform the instructor during the first week of class and provide the instructor with a copy of the letter of accommodation at the beginning of the semester.
Note: If you have any questions about this syllabus and its content please make arrangements to speak with the instructor.
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