Cardiopulmonary Disease Syllabus for 2019-2020
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Course

RSPT-2310-001 Cardiopulmonary Disease

Prerequisites

Course Description

Etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases.

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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

DesJardins. Clinical Manifestations of and Assessment of Respiratory Disease, St. Louis, Mosby. (latest edition)

Supplies

1. Textbook
2. Internet access
3. Project supplies
4. Laptop computer

Student Performance

End-of-Course Outcomes: Analyze the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of cardiopulmonary disorders; and compare cardiopulmonary disorders.

1. Analyze the etiology, pathophysiology clinical manifestations, and management of cardiopulmonary disorders
2. Compare cardiopulmonary disorders.
3. Delineate the course and prognosis of the more common respiratory diseases

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log 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

1. Please make every effort to be on time.  Late arrivals are very disrupting to the class and to a proper learning environment.
2. Exams will be opened at the scheduled start time for the class.  Those arriving late may begin the exam when they arrive, but will have the same turn-in deadline as everyone else in the class.
3. CELL PHONES MUST BE TURNED OFF OR BE IN SILENT ONLY MODE DURING CLASS AND EXAMS.
4. Students who decide a call on their cell phone is important enought to take during class must leave the room.
5. Other disruptive behavior, such as carrying on private conersations with others, snoring, etc., may lead to students being asked to leave the classroom.  If this happens, the student will not be allowed to return until after a counseling session with the course instructor and the program director.
6. 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.  Just don't do it.
7. Class notes will be available as pdfs on the website.  Printing these notes and bringing them with you to class is entirely optional, however, it could significantly reduce the amount of in-class writing.
8. Food and drinks are allowed in class as long as you clean up your area before you leave and dispose of all trash.

Grading Criteria

1. Course grading will consist of assignments (2 @ 25 pts each, total 50 pts.) quizzes (2 @ 25 pts. each, total 50 pts.), exams (4 @ 100 pts each, total 400 pts), project (100 pts)  a research paper (100 pts) and one Oral Case Study (100 pts).
2. The examinations will be weighted and will have a specific value of points awarded for correct answers.
3. At the end of the course, all possible points will be totaled. This total will be the maximum possible points for the course.
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. The grading scale for this course is:
   A = 90 - 100% (712-800 pts)
   B = 80 - 89% (632-711 pts)
   C = 75 - 79% (596-631 pts)
   F = < 75% (< 595 pts)
5. Makeup examinations may be given, but the maximum score on makeup exams is 75%, no makeup is available for quizzes.  Research papers, oral case studies and projects will not be accepted after the announced deadline.

The last date to withdraw from this class is November 26, 2019.

 

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend.  Please notify me by email if you will not be attending class.  Excessive absences, 3 or more, will be handled on an individual basis and will require a counseling session.  Follwing 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 was made aware that excessive absences were jeopardizing successful course completion.

Following an absence, it is the studen'ts responsibility to obtain lecture notes from classmates.  I will be happy to discuss any information from the class.
 

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Remediation Policy

The instructor will meet with students who perform poorly on quizzes and assignments.  Both parties will develop a plan to help the student achieve a better understanding of the information covered.  Plans may include but are not limited to:

1.  re-taking the quiz/exam
2.  research of topics
3.  written discussion of topics

 

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, Jeannie George at jgeorge@actx.edu.  To book an appointment online visit actutoring.youcanbook.me.

Fall Break October 21-27

Syllabus Information

The dates and topics listed in the syllabus are subject to change.  Students will be notified in advance of any changes.