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RSPT-2358-001 Respiratory Care Patient Assessment
Integration of patient examination techniques, including patient history and physical exam, lab studies, x-ray, pulmonary function, arterial blood gases, and invasive and noninvasive hemodynamics.
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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.
(3 sem hrs; 3 lec)
On Campus Course
Wilkins, Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care, 8th ed.
Kacmarek, Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 11th ed.
Class Notes (posted in Blackboard)
Laptop computer with Internet/WiFi capability for in-class online testing
End-of-Course Outcomes: Interpret patient history and physical exam; evaluate lab studies, x-ray, pulmonary function, arterial blood gases, and invasive and noninvasive hemodynamics.
Given the course textbook, personal notes, handouts, and other learning activities, the student should:
A minimum grade of "C" must be earned by each student to successfully complete the goals of this course.
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Required Work
Categories of class work will be weighted in the determination of the final course grade:
Exams/Quizzes/Assignments - 70%
Paper - 30%
The grading scale for this course is:
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 75 - 79
F = score less than 75
Description of Grading Components
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.
Calculators may be used during class and exams. The instructor will provide the calculators.
The Program has 1 "loaner" computer for testing. If your laptop fails to log in, the loaner will be available on a first-come, first serve basis. If the loaners is not available, the test will have to be taken at a later date, with the late penalty applied.
Remediation and Tutoring
The instructor will meet with students who do not pass exams for mandatory remediation. 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:
Mandatory remediation of an exam will be a group event at a date/time set by the instructor. Failure to arrive on time and complete the a remediation meeting at the set date/time will result in negative points (-10 points) for that meeting, included in the exam/quiz portion of total course points.
Mandatory tutoring in the West Campus Student Success Center (WCB Building) will be required when a test is failed. The student will obtain a “prescription” for tutoring from the instructor and return proof of the tutoring session to the instructor when tutoring is complete. The student must complete the prescribed tutoring to be eligible to take the next exam.
Any time a class is missed, it is the student's responsibility to obtain notes from classmates. The instructor will be happy to discuss any information from the class, but the instructor's lecture notes are not available for copying.
A student who plans to succeed in this course should also plan to regularly attend all lecture and sessions. Cases of excessive tardiness and absence will be handled on an individual basis and will require a counseling session. Following this session, a departmental counseling form will be placed in your file. The purpose of this form is to document that the student has been made aware that excessive absences are jeopardizing successful completion of this course.
In the event of virtual classes or quarantining due to Covid-19, all rules of attendance will apply. It will be counted as an absence if the student does not log on, does not activate the camera and/or is not dressed and sitting at a desk/table. If the student logs on after the class has started, the student is "late". Proof of illness due to Covid-19 may be required.
| Date | Lesson/Lecture |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Syllabus; Cardiopulmonary Assessment |
| Week 2 | Cardiopulmonary Assessment |
| Week 3 | Signs & Symptoms |
| Week 4 | Signs & Symptoms; Exam 1 |
| Week 5 | Auscultation |
| Week 6 | Lab Studies |
| Week 7 | Exam 2; Lab Studies |
| Week 8 | Lab Studies; Geriatrics |
| Week 9 | Lab Studies |
| Week 10 | Geriatrics; Exam 3 |
| Week 11 | Geriatrics |
| Week 12 | Geriatrics |
| Week 13 | Geriatrics; Bariatrics |
| Week 14 | Bariatrics |
| Week 15 | Bariatrics |
| Week 16 | Final Exam |
Please note this is only a tentative schedule. It may be changed or adjusted at the instructor's discretion.
Grievance Procedure
Any student who has a problem with a course policy or the course instructor, should first, try to resolve the problem with the instructor or program director. If the problem cannot be resolved at this level, the student should go to the Program Director, the Dean of Health Sciences, and the Vice-President of Academic Affairs, in that order.
Student Resources
This website can be used to find those needed resources for you and your family.
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