Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

RSPT-2353-001 Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care

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Course Description

A study of acute care, monitoring and management of the neonatal/pediatric patient.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

1. Wilkins, Egans, Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 7th ed., Mosby/Year Book, newest edition.

2. Walsh, Czervinske, DiBlasi, Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care, Saunders,  newest edition.

3. Wilkins, Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, Mosby/Year Book, newest edition.

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Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Describe fetal development and transition to extrauterine life; assess maternal and fetal history; select, apply and modify therapy to neonatal/pediatric patients; describe the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and management of neonatal/pediatric disorders; analyze, interpret and apply patient data in selective patient care settings.

1. Describe fetal circulation and understand fetal-neonatal transition.
2. Perform neonatal assessment and resuscitation.
3. Understand respiratory care procedures.
4. Discuss etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, treatment and prognosis of neonatal/pediatric diseases.

To obtain an understanding of the acute and chronic care, monitoring and management of neonate and pediatric patients.

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Expected Student Behavior

1.  The student should read assignments prior to class and be prepared to discuss topics covered in class. 

2.  Assigned homework is to be completed before class and turned in at the beginning of class.

3.  All students are responsible for their own work.  Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated, resulting in a grade of zero for the assignment/quiz/exam and punishable to the extent that AC allows.

4.  All conversation should be related to the discussion at hand and comments should not be directed toward specfic individuals.  Please refrain from private conversations or any other activities which might distract other learners.  

5.  I want all students to be successful.  Cell phones distract from the learning environment.  For this reason, they should be turned off and put away out of view upon entering the classroom.  If you must carry a pager or phone to class for emergency purposes, please see me in advance.  If you bring a laptop or other technological device to class, it should not be used for purposes other than taking notes in class.  

Grading Criteria

Grades will be based on the following:

1. Homework assignments
2. Unannounced and announced quizzes
3. Five-six (5-6) section exams


1. Each examination and assignment will have a specific value of points awarded for correct answers. There will be no extra credit offered in this course and any bonus points earned may not increase the grade for that item above 100%.
2. At the end of the course, all possible points from examinations and other assignments will be totaled. This will be the maximum possible points to be earned by a student.
3. The number of points earned by a student will be divided by the maximum possible points for the course. The result will be expressed as a percent and converted to a final grade. The final course grades will not be curved.
4. The normal grading scale for this course is:
A = 90-100
B = 80-89
C = 70-79 
F = less than 69.5

5. Student will be given a current grade report after each major exam. A student may also request a print-out of their current grade at any time during the semester.

If a student is absent for a regularly scheduled examination, the student may take a make up exam but the highest grade a student can earn is 75%, in order to be fair to students who take the exam on the scheduled day.  All material given in this course will be tested during on of the scheduled examinations.

Keep in mind that grades are not given.  Grades are EARNED based on student performance.  Often the instructor plays no role in the grading process other than recording.  Please be careful to note the requirements for earning the grade you desire and act accordingly throughout the semester.

Attendance

A student who plans to pass this course should also plan to regularly attend all lecture sessions.  Students chronically late for class or those with excessive absences may be at risk in passing the course.  Each student with a tardy/attendance problem will be addressed on an individual basis with the instructor.

I want you to be successful and your attendance is critical to your success.  In order to be fair, there is no distinction between an excused and an unexcused absence.

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Remediation Policy

The instructor will meet with students who perform poorly on quizzes and assignments.  Both parties will develop a plan to gain better understanding of the information covered.  The plan may include but not be limited to:
 
1.    re-taking the quiz/exam
2.    research of topics
3.    written discussion of topics