Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

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Course

RSPT-1137-001 Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation

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Course Description

A study of the electrophysiology of the heart and characteristic cardiac dysrhythmias.

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Hours

(1 sem hr; 1 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Shelledy and Peters, Respiratory Care Patient Assessment and Care Plan Development (NOT REQUIRED)

Supplies

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

Student Performance

End-of -Course Outcomes:  Explain the electrophysiology of the heart and discuss the characteristics of common cardiac dysrhythmias.

1.     Identify anatomic structures of the heart.
2.     Discuss the clinical value of the ECG.
3.     Identify the clinical findings that indicate the need for an ECG recording.
4.     Identify the key components of the heart’s electrical conduction system and the role of each component.
5.     Recognize definitions of depolarization and repolarization.
6.     Identify the specific electrical activity of the heart associated with each wave and interval of the normal ECG.
7.     Identify normal values for the PR interval and the QRS complex.
8.     Given a 12-lead ECG recording, identify the ventricular rate and position of the mean QRS vector.
9.     List the steps for ECG interpretation.
10.   Identify the criteria for each of the following abnormalities:

• Sinus bradycardia
• Sinus tachycardia
• Sinus arrhythmis
• Premature atrial contraction
• Atrial flutter
• atrial fibrillation
• Premature ventricular contraction
• Ventricular tachycardia
• ventricular fibrillation
• Asystole
• First-, second-, third deree heart block
• Junctional rhythm
• Bundle branch blocks
• Pulseless Electrical Activity
• Agonal rhythm

11.   Identify the ECG abnormalities associated with chronic lung disease.
12.   Discuss the identification of ischemia, injury, and infarction using the 12-lead ECG tracing.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Grading Criteria

1. Eight (8) Announced and unannounced quizzes (worth 30 points each)
2. Four (4) section exams (worth 100 points each)
3. Comprehensive final exam (worth 150 points)

There will be no exemptions from section or final exams and the student will not be permitted to keep exams after class exam review.

Make-up policy: exams must be taken  within 1 week and the maximum grade that can be earned is 75%.  There will be no make-up offered for the final exam or for quizzes.

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.
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. Rounding of score will take place as follows:  0.5 will round up to the next highest whole number, ex. 74.5 = 75.0.  74.4 will NOT round up.
4. 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.
5. The grading scale for this course is points based with the max number at 790.  Students must end the course with a 75% to pass (589-628 points).

• A = 707-790 (90-100%)
• B = 629-706 (80-89%)
• C = 589-628 (75-79%)
• F = less than 589 (less than 74.5%)

5. Student can access their current grade on-line at any time.

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 exams.  Both parties will develop a plan to gain better understanding of the information covered on the test.  The plan may include but not be limited to:

1. research of exam topics
2. written discussion of topics
3. tutoring

 

Amarillo College Mandatory Tutoring Policy

I. PURPOSE: The purpose of these guidelines is to provide instructions for students and faculty about tutoring as an academic support resource in Respiratory Care that promotes student success.

 

II. WHAT IS TUTORING?

 

A. Tutoring is an organized learning experience in which one person serves as a tutor and a student(s) is the learner. Tutors help students become more confident in their critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in the classroom, clinical setting and on examinations.

 

B. Tutoring is not the same thing as teaching. Tutors will reinforce the content and concepts taught by the instructor and help students to be independent learners. Students have already been in the classroom and clinical setting and do not generally need to repeat that experience.

C. Tutoring may include a one-to-one relationship between tutor and one student or between a tutor and small groups of students who have similar learning needs. Small group tutoring sessions help students to learn from and support each other while being guided by a tutor.

III. WHAT DO TUTORS DO?

A. Tutors will help ensure that students are following the directions and/or assignments correctly.

B. Tutors help students to identify their point of confusion, ask questions, figure things out and develop their own ways of understanding the information, how to retain it, and how to organize their study.

C. Tutors will explain the content and concepts that students are having problems with or have specific questions about, so that they are able to continue their studies with confidence.

D. Tutors will help students to reach the answer to a problem or concept themselves with their guidance.

E. Tutors will use a variety of tutoring strategies to help students understand, apply, and analyze patient-centered data

F. Tutors will provide students with constructive feedback and encouragement.

G. Tutors will provide students with study tips and other self-help resources.

H. Tutors will work closely with the instructor to apprise them of a student’s progress.

IV. WHAT TUTORS WILL NOT DO:

A. Tutors will not assume the role of instructor, counselor or advisor.

B. Tutors will not “Re-teach” the classroom or clinical content or concepts.

C. Tutors will not correct, grade, or check assignments or papers.

V. WHAT MUST STUDENTS DO PRIOR TO MEETING WITH A TUTOR?

A. Students are required to complete their assigned reading and bring with them the class textbook, syllabus and their notes.

B. Students should begin their assignment as much as they can.

C. Students should bring with them a positive attitude and be ready for a learning experience that will help them be the best nurses possible!

D. Students will also read and sign the Tutoring Contract for the program.

VI. WHEN SHOULD A STUDENT SEEK TUTORING?

A. The West Campus Tutoring Center is open to all Health Science students. Any student may schedule an appointment at the center regardless of their academic progress in a course.

B. Students who do not achieve a minimum passing score of at least 75% on a unit and/or section exam are required to meet with the instructor and tutor prior to the next scheduled exam. The purpose of this requirement is to help students improve in their critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and in test-taking techniques. The course syllabus and course student contract include this requirement. Students who do not complete required tutoring will not be allowed to take the next exam in the course and will receive a grade of “0” for that next exam.

C. The classroom instructor will issue a Required Tutoring Prescription to a student when they do not achieve a minimum score of at least 75% on a unit/or module exam. The Prescription will be given to the student who will then meet with a tutor. The Prescription is in duplicate form. The original is maintained by the instructor and the duplicate (yellow copy) is given to the student. The tutor will sign the yellow copy when tutoring is completed and give to the student. The student will give this copy to the instructor.

VII. WEST CAMPUS TUTORING CENTER:

A. The West Campus Tutoring Center is located in Building D. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. The telephone number is: 806-354-6020 or email the Tutoring Coordinator, Anna Min Esquibel at a0379304@actx.edu. 

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

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.  In the event of an unavoidable absence, it is the responsibility of the student to obtain missed lecture notes from classmates and arrange for make-up exams. PDF notes from each lesson are online, however, lecture notes are taken in class by each student.

Each student with a tardy/attendance problem will be addressed on an individual basis with the instructor.

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Lesson and exam dates may change due to the needs of the class. 

Fall Break October 17-21

Last day to drop this course is November 22, 2016.