Practicum 1 - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

RSPT-1166-001 Practicum 1 - Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Prerequisites

RSPT 1410

Course Description

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college and student.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 8 practicum)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Supplies

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1. \ Appropriate clinical attire (scrubs with embroidered AC logo, photo ID)
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2. \ Stethoscope
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3. \ Glasses
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Student Performance

As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and amoung political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and oral communication skills using terminology of the occupation and business/industry.

Under the direct supervision of assigned clinicians students will demonstrate the following competencies in the clinical setting:

1. Oxygen therapy
2. Bland aerosol therapy
3. Medicated aerosol therapy
4. Incentive spirometry
5. Positive airway pressure therapy
6. Chest percussion and postural drainage
7. Airway clearance

The followings Objective Sheets must be turned in in the time frame described in "Grading Criteria":

1.    Oxygen Rounds  x 2*
2.    Ambient Oxygen x 2*
3.    Pulse Oximetry x 2*
4.    Aerosol or USN
5.    Croup Tent
6.    Oxygen Analyzer Usage
7.    SVN Treatment x 2*
8.    MDI Treatment x 2*
9.    Vibratory PEP x 2*
10.  Chest Percussion and Postural Drainage x 2*
11.  Incentive Spirometry x 2*
12.  EZ-PAP Treatment x 2*
13.  In-line suctioning of an Artificial Airway

* One completed before Spring Break/1 completed after

At the end of each rotation, you must obtain the signature of the AC faculty in charge of that rotation on the Completion of Clinical Objectives form.  No credit will be given for the rotation until this form is complete.

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Expected Student Behavior

Students are expected to exhibit professional behavior while in the clinical setting.  Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the clinical facility.  Return to the facility requires the approval of the Program Director, Director of Clinical Education and the facility Department Manager.
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Grading Criteria

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1. \ Successfully complete all objectives and clinical hours and obtain the instructor’s signature on both Completion of Clinical Objectives form.
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2. \ Verify the required number of physician contact points.
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3. \ Maintain passing scores on 85% of performance evaluations completed by hospital personnel and/or clinical instructors with less than 5 “Needs Improvements” marked during the semester.
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4. \ Have no more than 2 absences during the semester and follow the proper procedure as described in the AC Respiratory Care Student Handbook for notifying both clinical affiliates and clinical instructors of absences.
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5. \ Have no more than 1 schedule changes during the semester and follow the proper procedure as described in the AC Respiratory Care Student Handbook for rescheduling.
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6. \ Complete evaluations of all assigned rotations and selected adjunct instructors.
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7. \ Turn in all documentation within 1 week of the completion date for that rotation.
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\ For a grade of B in RSPT 1166 students must:

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1. \ Successfully complete all objectives and clinical hours and obtain the instructor’s signature on both Completion of Clinical Objectives form.
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2. \ Verify the required number of physician contact points.
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3. \ Maintain passing scores on 90% performance evaluations completed by hospital personnel and/or clinical instructors with less than 3 “Needs Improvements” marked during the semester.
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4. \ Have no more than 1 absence during the semester and follow the proper procedure as described in the AC Respiratory Care Student Handbook for notifying both clinical affiliates and clinical instructors of absences.
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5. \ Have no more than 1 schedule changes during the semester and follow the proper procedure as described in the AC Respiratory Care Student Handbook for rescheduling.
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6. \ Complete evaluations of all assigned rotations and selected adjunct instructors.
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7. \ Turn in all documentation within 1 week of the completion date for that rotation.
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\ For a grade of A in students must:

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1. \ Successfully complete all objectives and clinical hours and obtain the instructor’s signature on both Completion of Clinical Objectives form.
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2. \ Verify the required number of physician contact points.
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3. \ Maintain passing scores on all performance evaluations completed by hospital personnel and/or clinical instructors with no “Needs Improvements” marked during the semester.
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4. \ Have no absences during the semester.
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5. \ Have no schedule changes during the semester.
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6. \ Complete evaluations of all assigned rotations and selected adjunct instructors.
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7. \ Turn in all documentation within 1 week of the completion date for that rotation.
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Attendance

Regular attendance in RSPT 1166 is necessary to gain proficiency in respiratory care procedures. Cases of excessive absences will be handled on an individual basis and will require a counseling session.  Following this session, a departmental counseling form will be placed in the student's file.  The purpose of this form is to document that the student has been made aware that excessive absences are jeopardizing successful completion of the clinical course.

Any time it necessary to miss a scheduled clinical shift, the proper procedure for notifying both the clinical affiliate and the clinical instructor must be followed as described in the AC Respiratory Care Student Handbook.  It will then be the student's responsibility to reschedule the missed hours through the instructor in charge of that rotation.  Failure to follow the proper procedure or reschedule missed clinical shifts will result in a grade of F for the course.   All missed clinical hours must be rescheduled.

Calendar

Additional Information

The required number of Physician Contact hours is equal to the number of Friday lectures/case study presentations scheduled.  One (1) Friday lectures/case study presentation may be missed but it must be made up by attending three (3) of the following, in any combination:

• bronchoscopy
• C-section
• chest tube insertion
• trans-esophageal echogram
• elective cardioversion
• conscious sedation
• thoracentesis
• hospital-inservice (during which a physician speaks and a CERT is given for therapists)

All Physician Contact must be documented on the Physician Contact form.

Evaluation of Rotation and Adjunct Instructors

At the end of each clinical rotation, students are required to complete an evaluation of the rotation and 2-3 adjunct instructors. This is part of a continuous program evaluation required by the accrediting organization, the Committee on Accreditation of Respiratory Care (CoARC).

Remediation Policy

Remediation is required if a student is not judged to be performing at the program's expected levels of competence.  Unsatisfactory performance may be indicated on the Student Evaluations or in other written communications between Adjunct Faculty and the student.  Remediation will be required when any rating on the Student Evaluations is a "Does Not Meet Objective". Based on this information, a remedial plan will be developed by the Director of Clinical Education, to include, but not be limited to:

• counselling sessions
• review of procedures
• laboratory practice
• supervised demonstration

Once the student has remediated to the satisfaction of the DCE, the student may re-enter the clinic.