Pulmonary Diagnostics Syllabus for 2016-2017
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Course

RSPT-2305-001 Pulmonary Diagnostics

Prerequisites

Prerequisite: RSPT 1411

Course Description

The theories and techniques involved in pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis and quality control.

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Hours

(3 sem hrs; 2 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Des Jardins, Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology - Essentials of Respiratory Care, Delmar, 6th Edition

Heuer & Scanlan, Willkins' Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, Elsevier, 7th Edition

Kacmarek, Stoller, and Heuer, Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, Elsevier, 11th Edition

 

 

 

 

Supplies

Come to class prepared to engage in discussion.  Bring appropriate materials for note taking and completed Learning Log Templates.
A Laptop computer will be needed for exams, with the most recent Respondus Lockdown Browser downloaded.  Your computer will need to be fully charged the night before the exam with all recent updates installed before the time of the exam.

Student Performance

End-Of-Course Outcomes:  Explain pulmonary function testing; interpret pulmonary function test results; describe principles/concepts involved in arterial blood gas analysis; analyze quality control data for pulmonary function and blood gas analysis equipment.

1. Develop a basic understanding of acid-base physiology of the blood.
2. Interpret arterial blood gas (ABG) results and make recommendations for appropriate therapy.
3. Develop correct skills in drawing arterial blood samples.
4. Understand the principles of quality control in blood gas analysis.
5. Develop a basic understanding of the assessment of chest radiographs.
6. Develop a basic understanding and application of pulmonary function studies.
7. Develop a basic understanding of common laboratory test associated with lung abnormalities or disease.
8. Understand how nutritional status can alter pulmonary conditions.
9. Develop an understanding of how OSA can affect the cardiopulmonary system.

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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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 (Metacognitive Logs and discussion post) is to be completed before class. Homework cannot be completed in class unless time is given by the instructor.
3. All students are responsible for their own work.  Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated.
4. All conversation should be related to the discussion at hand and comments should not be directed toward specific individuals.  Please refrain from private conversations or any other activities which might distract other learners. 
5. Students are responsible for equipment loss or damage if such loss is due to abuse or intentional neglect by the student.
6. 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 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 class notes or testing.  If cell phone activity becomes a problem, the instructor reserves the right for students to place their phones in the basket and will be returned at the end of class.

 

Grading Criteria

1. Each examination will have a specific value of points awarded for correct answers.
2. Weekly Blackboard discussion forum postings (10 points) due on Monday by 11:59 pm, and responses (2 worth 5 points each) due on Wednesday by 11:59 pm.  This is one of the communication tools that will be used in order for class participants to understand course material.  Postings and responses should be directly related to course readings.  Examples are welcome but must be clearly connected to specific portions of the reading and/or class discussion.  The goal of this assignment is to engage with the material and with one another.
   In the discussion forum posting (due by Monday before 11:59 pm) you are to share your reflection (NOT a summary) on the assigned readings.  In addition, you should pose questions about the readings and items you hope will be explored during class discussion.  The discussion forum posting should be approximately 2-3 paragraphs. 
   In the discussion forum responses (2 required to 2 different posts - due Wednesday before 11:59 pm) you should reply to the reflections and questions posted by your peers.  You can do this by asking for clarification, responding directly to the question, providing another point of view, and/or building off of one another's ideas.  Please take the time to carefully read each of the discussion forum postings and make responses as appropriate.  Please do not wait until the last minute to post and reply.
3. At the end of the course, all possible points from examinations and other assignments will be totaled. This total will be the maximum possible points a student could earn.
4. The number of points earned by a student will be divided by the maximum possible points for the course. The quotient will be expressed as a percent and converted to a final grade.

Your grade will be determined by two categories of work – the Learning Logs/Blackboard discussion posts worth 100 points; and the five exams worth 500 points. 

Grading Scale:        
    A          89.5-100% or 537-600 points
    B          79.5-89.4% or 477-536 points
    C          74.5-79.4% or 447-476 points
    F          74.4-0% or less than 446 points

If a student is absent for a regularly scheduled examination, the student may take a makeup examination but the highest grade a student can earn is 75%.  Students have one week to make up an examination.  All material given in this course will be tested during the four major examinations.
 

Attendance

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 absence and an unexcused absence.  A student who plans to pass this course should also plan to regularly attend all lecture sessions.  Students chronically late to 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. 

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 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.

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