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Respiratory Care Case Management Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information

Instructor

Valerie Hansen (Curriculum Vitae)

E-Mail

vahansen@actx.edu

Phone

<p>8066799329</p>

Office Location

West Campus Allied Health 105

Office Hours

Course Information

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

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As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Administrative Drop Policy

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Student Withdrawal Procedures

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Course

RSPT-2133-001 Respiratory Care Case Management

Prerequisites

Course Description

Investigation, organization and presentation of case studies.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

No textbook is required.

Class notes and handouts are located in the Blackboard course.

Supplies

  1. Class notes
  2. Laptop computer with Internet/WiFi capability for in-class online testing

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes:  Prepare a detailed medical history including physical and radiological findings; outline the patient's disease process; describe the application of respiratory care to the case; and present a detailed case study.

Given the course work, personal notes, handouts, and other learning activities, the student should:

  1. Understand what critical thinking is and apply it to problem-solving
  2. Understand the development and implementation of a RC Protocol and Quality Assurance Plan.
  3. Navigate patient charts efficiently to obtain required information.
  4. Organize patient information into format for case study presentation.
  5. Understand methods of effective speaking by active participation in Case Study group discussion.
  6. Demonstrate knowledge of speaking skills.
  7. Prepare 4 case studies, 1 to be presented orally.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

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  1. Please make every effort to be on time.  Late arrivals are very disrupting to the class and to a proper leaning environment.
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  2. If you must leave class for any reason, you may not return until the class period is over.
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  3. The student should read assignments prior to class and be prepared to discuss topics covered in class.  Students will be called on to share their understanding of topics.
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  4. Assigned homework is to be completed before class.  Homework cannot be completed in class unless the instructor gives permission.
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  5. Exams and daily quizzes will be handed out at the beginning of class.  In the case of major exams, students may begin the exam when they arrive, but  will have the same turn-in deadline as everyone else in the class.  In the case of daily quizzes, if the student arrives late, he/she will not be allowed to take the quiz and will receive a grade of 0.  Please note that for major exams the student will need to bring their own Scantron sheets and pencils.
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  6. CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF OR BE IN VIBRATE ONLY MODE DURING CLASS AND EXAMS.  If a cell phone rings during a major exam, a 10% score deduction will be implemented when the exam is graded.  Cell phone calculators may not be used during exams.  The type of calculator needed for this class can be purchased very inexpensively.  MP3 players are not allowed in class or lab.
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  7. Other disruptive behavior, such as carrying on private conversations may lead to the student being asked to leave the classroom.  If his happens, the student will not be allowed to return until after a counseling session with the Program Director.
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  8. Cheating on exams or copying the work of others on assignments will result in a grade of 0 for the exam or assignment and will severely jeopardize successful completion of this course (see AC RC Student Handbook).
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Grading Criteria

A minimum grade of "C" must be earned by each student to successfully complete the goals of this course.

Required Work

  1. 1 oral case study (scheduled during Friday Physician Presentation)
  2. Announced and unannounced quizzes
  3. Class Participation
  4. Two major exams

Grading

Categories of class work will be weighted in the determination of the final course grade:

Exams & Quizzes - 50%
Class Participation - 25%
Oral Case Study - 25%

The grading scale for this course is:

A  =  90 - 100
B  =  80 - 89
C  =  70 - 89
F  =  score less than 70

Description of Grading Components

Rounding of score will take place as follows:  0.5 will round up to the next highest whole number, ex. 69.5 = 70.0.  69.4 will NOT round up.

Make-up policy

The opportunity to make-up missed tests and turn in assignments will be decided on an individual basis by the instructor.  The exam must be taken within 1 week and the maximum grade that can be earned is 70%.  Makeup exams may be different from the exam given on the scheduled day.  There will be no make-up offered for the final exam, lab practical or quizzes.

If a student is absent for a case study presentation, an attempt will be made to reschedule. However, scheduling is “tight” and a make-up may not be possible.  The highest grade a student can earn on a makeup presentation is 70%.

Testing Procedure

During the testing period, the student may take a break, however, no additional time will be allowed for the test.  Only one student at a time may leave the testing room.  After completion of a major exam, the student will not be allowed to wait for the next class in the laboratory or hallway.  The student must either sit quietly in their seat until all students are finished or exit the building.

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

Remediation of an exam will not change the original test grade and must be complete before the next exam can be taken.

Attendance

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

Calendar

Date Lesson/Lecture
Week 1 Syllabus Review
Week 2 Case Study Components
Week 3 Critical Thinking
Week 4 Critical Thinking; Exam 1
Week 5 Prelim Case Studies
Week 6 Prelim Case Studies
Week 7 Prelim Case Studies
Week 8 Prelim Case Studies
Week 9 Case Study 1
Week 10 Case Study 2
Week 11 Case Study 3
Week 12 Case Study 4
Week 13 Case Study 4
Week 14 Case Study 5
Week 15 Case Study 5
Final Week Final Exam, Tuesday, December 9, 1330-1530

Please note this is only a tentative schedule.  It may be changed or adjusted at the instructor's discretion.

Additional Information

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Syllabus Created on:

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Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM