Simulations in Respiratory Care Syllabus for 2024-2025
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Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.

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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-2231-001 Simulations in Respiratory Care

Prerequisites

Course Description

Theory of clinical simulation examinations. Includes construction types, scoring and mechanics of taking the computerized simulation examination.

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Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

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

(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 2 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Respiratory Care Exam Review, Gary Persing, latest edition, Evolve.

Supplies

Computer or tablet with Internet access.

Student Performance

Course Description:  Theory of clinical simulation examinations. Includes construction types, scoring, and mechanics of taking the computerized simulation examination.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Utilize clinical simulations to enhance information gathering and decision making skills.

1. Demonstrate basic concepts of computer usage
2. Demonstrate the ability to gather pertinent patient information
3. Demonstrate proficiency taking branching logic exam

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

EXPECTATIONS:  Every student will take personal responsibility for his/her learning in this course.
In order to be successful, each student must...
     Attend all lecture meetings
     Complete reading assignments before coming to class
     Participate in the lecture by asking questions
     Demonstrate college-level effort and behavior
     Complete all assignments by the due date

ADDITIONAL STUDENT GUIDELINES
1.  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 these topics.

2.  Honesty and ethical behavior are imperative in any career.  All students are responsible for their own work.  AVOID ANY APPEARANCE OF CHEATING. Cheating of any kind will not be tolerated, a zero will be given for that assignment, quiz, or exam and will severely jeopardize the successful completion of this course.  The Amarillo College Student Code of Conduct will apply to all work in this course.  (see also AC RC Student Handbook)  Examples include, but are not limited to:
     Copying from another student's paper or homework
     Using materials during an exam that are not authorized by the exam administrator
     Collaborating with or seeking aid from another person during an exam without permission from the exam administrator
     Knowingly using, buying, selling, stealing, or soliciting, in whole or in part, the contents of an exam or other assignments

3.  All conversations should be related to current class discussions.  Please refrain from private conversations or any other activities which may distract other learners.

4.  I want all students to be successful.  I believe cell phones distract from the learning environment.  Cell phones should be silenced during class and texting during lecture/class time is not permitted.  If you are expecting an important call, please see the instructor before class begins.  If you bring a laptop or other technological device to class, it should not be used for activities other than taking class notes or testing purposes.  The instructor reserves the right to take up any device during class with the understanding it will be returned when the class is dismissed.

5.  Assigned homework should be completed before class.  Homework cannot be completed in class unless class time is given by the instructor.  **This includes studying for another exam in my class.**  I expect students to be PRESENT both physically and mentally during my class time.
This course is very different from any other course you have taken. You will be tested over information gathering and decision-making on a wide range of disease processes among all patient ages. The homework you complete and the manner in which you study for these homework assignments will be a direct result of how you perform on your CSE final exam in this course.

6.  PLEASE check your AC email daily.

Grading Criteria

1. The final course grade is based on the following:
   33% - Attendance and participation in classroom discussions.  Each class meeting is worth 10 points for a total of 150 points from the 15 class meetings. (Points assigned for participation in class discussions are based on the frequency and quality of the participation.)
   33% - Average grade on computer-based clinical simulations and SiMCentral simulations.  The value for each SIM exercise is 10 points for a total of 150 points. 
   34% - Score on final exam consisting of 20 computer-based clinical simulations.  This is your practice Clinical Simulation Exam for your RRT.  The final exam is worth 155 points. 
2. The grading scale for this course is:
   A = 455-409.5 points
   B = 409-364 points
   C = 363-341 points
   F = less than 341 points
3. There is no extra credit offered in this course.

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.

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Every member of the Amarillo College community is expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. All work submitted for credit is expected to be the student’s own work. Amarillo College may initiate disciplinary proceedings against a student or program applicant accused of scholastic dishonesty. While specific examples are listed below, this is not an exhaustive list, and scholastic dishonesty may encompass other conduct, including any misconduct through electronic or computerized means. Scholastic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, one (1) or more of the following acts:

1. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, intentionally or unintentionally having access to and/or using unauthorized materials identified by the faculty member, including, but not limited to, material generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs and content generators, or electronic, digital media, telecommunication, and/or wearable devices (e.g., laptops, phones, smartwatches, Fitbits, Bluetooth devices, tablets) to complete a quiz, examination, or class assignment; receiving information in an unauthorized manner during a quiz or examination or to complete an assignment; using, buying, selling, soliciting, stealing, or otherwise obtaining course assignments and/or examination questions in advance; using information about exams posted on the internet or in any electronic medium; violating a faculty member’s and/or the Testing Center’s testing policies and procedures; leaving a test site without permission; failing to secure test materials; removing tests or answer sheets from a test site; using someone else’s work for an assignment in whole or in part as if it were one’s own (e.g., turning in a copy of someone else’s work as one’s own work, or incorporating text generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs or content generators as one’s own writing); submitting academic work in whole or in part for more than one (1) assignment, class, or institution without the faculty member’s permission (i.e., recycling an assignment or self-plagiarism); using annotated texts or teacher’s editions; making false statements or omissions related to applications for enrollment, credit or classwork, research, or the award of a degree; falsifying academic records or documents; and attempting to fulfill the requirements of a course through any other dishonest means.
    
2. Collusion includes, but is not limited to, intentionally or unintentionally aiding or attempting to aid another in an act of scholastic dishonesty; failing to secure academic work; providing an inappropriate level of assistance; collaborating with or communicating answers to a classmate about an examination or course assignment without the faculty member’s permission; and allowing a classmate to copy answers.
    
3. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, intentionally or unintentionally failing to quote and cite words, information, and/or ideas taken from a source(s) in accordance with a citation style approved by the faculty member and/or inadequately paraphrasing.

 

Attendance

Attendance will be taken by Watermark. If you are not in your seat when class begins and attendance is taken, you will be tardy. It is your responsibility to ensure that the instructor counts you present for class if you came in late.

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 and arrange for make-up exams.

Calendar

Additional Information

The information posted is a guide and is subject to change.  The last day to drop this course is Thursday, April 17, 2025.