Cardiology Syllabus for 2014-2015
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Paul Whitfield (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
<p>806-356-3662</p>Office Location
West Campus Allied Health 175AOffice Hours
Monday-Thursday: 5:00 am-1:00 pm
Friday: 6:00 am-11:00 am
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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Course
EMSP-2444-001 Cardiology
Prerequisites
Course Description
Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation.
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Hours
(4 sem hrs; 3 lec, 3 lab)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
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Emergency Care in the Streets, Volume 1-Nancy Caroline, 7th Edition
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Amarillo College
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Laboratory Manual
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Amarillo College
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ACLS Provider Manual – 2010 Guidelines
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2010 American Heart Association
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The 12-Lead ECG
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Phalen: Mosby
Supplies
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Text Books
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Pen/Pencil
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Notebook and Paper
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Twelve 8 1/2 x 11 100 question ParScore Examination Forms
Student Performance
The EMSP program UNIFORM MUST be appropriately worn at all times while attending EMSP classes, labs, and events. Failure to do so will result in NON-admittance to that particular class/lab session with associated grade losses or penalties. In addition, students are representatives of Amarillo College while in uniform. As such, disciplinary action (up to, and including, removal from the program) will be taken against any student wearing the uniform inappropriately, or in an unfitting location, whether on (or outside) an AC class or event.
Following completion of this course the student will possess all the knowledge and skills necessary to competently assess and manage with cardiac emergencies. Includes basic dysrhythmia interpretation, recognition of 12-lead EKGs for field diagnosis, and electricl and pharmacological interventions.
Course Requirements
Lecture
Do not be tardy. Do not be absent. (Tardy = Absent) Examinations will be administered at the
beginning of class periods.
Examinations will initiated at the beginning of class. Examinations cannot be made up.
Laboratory
Do not be tardy. Do not be absent. (Tardy = Absent) Overall course decuctions will be made for each laboratory absence..
A cumulative average of 70% is required to pass this course.
Skills Examinations
Skills examinations will be administered as laboratory practical exams. All skills exams must be performed to a level deemed satisfactory by the skills examiner. The skills examiner will use the criteria of the Texas Department of Health and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians to evaluate skills performance. The skills examination forms are in the Course Laboratory Manual for study, practice, and evaluation.The objectives for the course are the objectives from the USDOT National Standard Curriculum. The objectives for each chapter in the textbooks are written at the beginning of each chapter.
Students are encouraged to read and thoroughly study these objectives prior to the class session in which the objectives will be covered.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesLog in using the AC Connect Portal
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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\\ Telephones are disruptive during class time. Telephones must be turned off/silent during class time. If you feel that you will have an emergency during class time, leave the number of the student services office and they will contact you immediately. The number is 371-5300.
\\ Texting during class is grounds for dismissal from the course. If a student violates this this policy the student will be advised to withdraw from the course or receive a grade of “F”.
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria
A cumulative average of 70% on all written exams is required to pass this course.
Grade Calculation
Quizes = 20 % of Final Average
Exams, ACLS Study Guide Assignment, and Algorithms = 40% of Final Average
Comprehensive Final Exam = 40% of Final Average
Letter Grades
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
F = Any grade below 70%
Lecture
Do not be tardy. Do not be absent. (Tardy = Absent) Quizzes and examinations will be administered at the beginning of class periods. Quizzes and examinations will not be passed out late and cannot be made up if missed.
Laboratory
Do not be tardy. Do not be absent. (Tardy = Absent) Four (4) points will be deducted from the final cumulative average for each laboratory absence.
Attendance
Lecture
Do not be tardy. Do not be absent. (Tardy = Absent) Quizzes and Examinations will be administered at the beginning of class periods. Quizzes and examinations will not be passed out late and cannot be made up if missed.
Laboratory
Do not be tardy. Do not be absent. (Tardy = Absent) Four (4) points will be deducted from the final cumulative average for each laboratory absence.
Calendar
Additional Information
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Contact Information
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Office: WCAH-175-A
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Telephone: (806)356-3662
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e-mail: pewhitfield@actx.edu
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM