Kingwood College Respiratory Care Therapist Program

RSPT 2210 Cardiopulmonary Disease

Fall 2007

 

Instructor:                   Fiona B. Campbell AAS, RRT-NPS, RCP

 

Credit:                        2 Credit Hours

 

Prerequisites:               Departmental Approval

 

Course Description:  

A discussion of pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations,   treatment, and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases

 

Course Structure:      

Didactic and laboratory.

 

Textbook:                 

Des Jardins, Terry, and Burton, George.  Clinical Manifestations and Assessment of Respiratory Disease.  5th ed.  Mosby, Elsevier: 2006.  ISBN: 0-323-02806-3.

 

Learning Outcomes:      

 The student will analyze the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of cardiopulmonary disorders. Upon satisfactory completion of this course the student will:

1.         Demonstrate knowledge of diseases that affect the cardiopulmonary system.     

2.         Develop case management skills given patient assessment data.

3.         Understand methods of effective speaking by active participation in Case study group discussions.

4.         Demonstrate knowledge of speaking skills.

5.         Utilize computer skills to gather data for research.

6.         Complete and present a research paper to verify written and oral communication skills.

  

SCANS:         

The Secretary’s commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) has identified (1) reading, (2) writing, (3) mathematics, (4) speaking and listening, (5) thinking skills, (6) personal qualities, (7) workplace competencies, and (8) basic use of computers as competencies required to enter employment.

 

SCANS Performance Objectives:    

1.         The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 1(reading).  Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:

a.         demonstrates the ability to read and understand various case scenarios of cardiopulmonary diseases presented in this course.

b.         completes optional workbook assignments as part of the homework study in this course.

 

2.         The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 2 (writing).  Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:

a.         writes a cited college-level research paper on a cardiopulmonary disease.

b.         completes review sheets and assigned workbook assignments as part of the  homework in this course.

 

3.         The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 3 (mathematics).  Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:

a.         calculates Ideal Body Weight as required for treating various cardiopulmonary diseases.

b.         determines by calculation an appropriate tidal volume as determined by IBW.

4          The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 4 (speaking and listening).  Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:

a.         presents before the class, a five to ten minute oral presentation on a cardiopulmonary disease thus communicating their understanding of that disease.

b.         responds to verbal questions at the conclusion of their oral report presentation.

c.         takes part in active classroom discussions concerning the various aspects of cardiopulmonary diseases presented in this course.

 

5.         The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 5 (thinking skills).  Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:

a.         acquires and evaluates research data as part of their research project.

b.         demonstrates problem-solving techniques in deciding appropriate respiratory care modalities to be applied during cardiopulmonary disease case scenarios.

 

6.         The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 6

(personal qualities).  Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:

a.         interacts professionally with other students within the classroom social system.

b.         exhibits personal self-esteem by demonstrating leadership responsibilities during respiratory care week.

 

7.         The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 7(workplace competencies).  Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:

a.         displays social skills when working with other students both in the classroom and during respiratory care week.

b.         contributes to classroom discussions concerning patient scenarios thus developing the team concept to patient care.

 

8.         The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 8(basic use of computers).  Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:

a.         utilizes a computerized word processing program to prepare a written research paper.

b.         obtains at least one peer-reviewed reference from the internet, as part of their research data gathering.

 

Attendance:   

Students are expected to attend all class, lab, and clinical sessions unless they are officially excused.  An official absence is granted when such absence is caused by official participation in a college activity and the instructor is informed in advance.   All other absences are unofficial. Absences caused by unavoidable conditions, such as illness, should be reported to the instructor by the start of class (281.312.1599).

 

Absences will impact the final average with the first absence counting one (1) point, the second absence two (2) points, the third absence five (5) points, and each absence following a ten (10) point reduction. 

 

Each tardy will result in the deduction of 0.33% from the final grade average for this course.  A “tardy” is inclusive of leaving class within thirty minutes before dismissal, as well as taking leave during class or labs for longer than a reasonable amount of time.   Tardiness of more than thirty minutes will be considered a half-day absence.  Leaving a class/lab early or for extended periods will be calculated as a tardy or absence, depending on the amount of time missed.

 

Policies and Procedures:       

Student may find the following information in the Respiratory Care Student Handbook.

                                                -  Withdrawal policy

                                                -  Attendance policy

                                                -  Grading scale

The Respiratory Care Therapist Program practices a non-discriminatory admissions policy with respect to race, color, creed, sex, age, or national origin.

 

Class Schedule:    

Monday ………………...0800-1020

Friday…….………………0800-1020 

Research Paper:

 Each student will prepare a research paper concerning a respiratory disease that will be assigned in the first week.   This paper must incorporate the pathophysiology, prevention, pharmacological treatment, and therapeutic interventions of this disease process.  The research paper MUST be a minimum of five typed pages in length using 12 font, double spacing and standard margins.   If the research paper is turned in handwritten, it will be returned to the student for word processing.  This paper must be cited and contain a reference page with a minimum of five references (APA format) as follows: two (2) books (not classroom textbooks), two (2) periodicals (medical journals) and one (1) on-line internet references (Web site). These web pages must be official support group pages such as The American Lung Association, pages associated with a hospital/clinic or peer-reviewed web pages.  It is acceptable to use your textbooks in addition to the above types of references.

http://kclibrary.lonestar.edu/apastyle.htm - Link to help with APA format

 

Academic Integrity Academic Integrity (per NHMCCD Catalogue)

 NHMCCD is committed to a high standard of academic integrity in the academic community.  In becoming a part of the academic community, students are responsible for honesty and independent effort.  Failure to uphold these standards includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or project, and misrepresentation of credentials or prerequisites when registering for a course.  Cheating includes looking at or copying from another student’s exam, orally communicating or receiving answers during an exam, having another person take an exam or complete a project or assignment, using unauthorized notes, texts, or other materials for an exam, and obtaining or distributing an unauthorized copy of an exam or any part of an exam. Plagiarism means passing off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another (that is, without giving proper credit by documenting sources).  Plagiarism includes submitting a paper, report or project that someone else has prepared, in whole or in part.  Collusion is inappropriately collaborating on assignments designed to be completed individually.  These definitions are not exhaustive.

 

 When there is clear evidence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or misrepresentation, a faculty member will take disciplinary action including but not limited to: requiring the student to retake or resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of zero or “F” for an exam or assignment, or assigning a grade of “F” for the course.  Additional sanctions including being withdrawn from the course/program or being expelled from school may be imposed on a student who violates the standards of academic integrity.

                                  

Grading of Research Paper:

                             1.  Content……………………………..70%

                        2.   Format and Appearance…………..10%

                        3.   Length……………………………….10%

                        4.   Reference page………………….….10%

           

Research papers are to be done individually and independently of the oral presentation. The grade from the research paper will count as 10% in the computation of the final score for this course.  The research paper is due Monday, October 15, 2007.  Late papers will not be accepted.

 

Oral Presentation

 Each student will prepare a ten to fifteen minute oral report on the topic researched for the research paper.  This report will be a shortened presentation of the material researched.  Note cards are suggested for reference during your presentation.   Visual aids are required for this lecture. Oral presentations will be assigned according to the schedule in class (TBD).

 

 The purpose the oral report is to aid the student in developing oral communication skills and self-confidence with his/her verbal skills.

            Grading of Oral Presentation:

            1.         Content of topic – discussion should include:………………..70%

o        Pathophysiology

o        Risk factors

o        Complications

o        Treatments/preventative measures

o        New Research

2.             Presentation………………………………………………………….25%

o        Ten to fifteen minute time length                                                

o        visual aids                                                                           

o        presentation must not be read      

3.             Quiz…………………………………………………………………..5%

o        5 questions – critical thinking questions that are not recall questions

o        To be administered on next class day, prior to the next oral presentation

o        For the presenting group a peer-to-peer participation evaluation will be the quiz grade for the day    

 

The grade from the oral presentation will count as 10% in the computation of the final score for this course.  

 

Homework:

NO LATE HOMEWORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.  Homework will account for 5% of the final average.  The average will include assigned homework (see below) and daily quiz grades when oral presentations begin.  Daily quizzes can not be made up; if a student is absent/tardy he will receive a zero (0) for the quiz. 

Homework due dates (tentative):                

  • August 31st – Disease and date chosen for research project
  • September 14th –Term paper references due
  • September 28th – Outline due
  • October 19th – Oral Reports begin

 

Other Information:    Calendar and  Holidays:

  • Sept 3rd    Labor Day holiday
  • Sept 10th  Memorial Hermann Symposium Student Retreat
  • Nov 10th  Last day to withdraw from course
  • November 22-25th  Thanksgiving Holidays
  • December 10-14th  Final Exams

Course Drop   Students are required to talk with their instructor before attempting to drop this or any other course.

 

Grading:  If notified in advance, an exam may be taken early for full credit, but exams taken late will be graded based on 75% as highest possible grade. For example: a 95% on a late test based on this formula would result in a grade of 71%. Any missed exams must be made up and the grade applied in this manner. All exams that were failed (less than a 75%) must be have remediation complete before December 14th or the student will be given an incomplete for the course.

 

Unit exams                        75%

Written research                          10%

Oral Presentation               10%

Homework                        5%

 

The following numerical ranges correspond to letter grades within the respiratory therapist program: A        =       90 - 100

                   B        =       80 -   89

                   C        =       75 -   79

                   D       =       65 -   74

                F        =         less than 65

 

No grades will be dropped in the computation of the final grade for this course

 

All respiratory care courses must have a minimum grade of 75 in order to continue in the Respiratory Care Program

 

Cell Phones & Pagers

Students are required to turn off cell phones and pagers during class time.   If an emergency situation exists and the with instructor approval, these devices may be placed in “vibrate.”   However, leaving the classroom to answer an emergency call MUST be an infrequent occurrence.

 

Semester Schedule and Reading Assignments:  This Schedule is tentative, and is subject to change.  

 

Week

Subject

Reference:

1-2

Unit 1:Advanced Assessment of Respiratory Diseases

Click here for lecture

 

Chapter 3, 7, and 8

Review Key

3-5

Unit 2: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

COPD, Asthma, Bronchiectasis

Chapter 11-14

Review Key

6-8

Unit 3: Lung Injury & Infectious Disease

ARDS, Atelectasis, Pneumonia, TB, Lung CA

Case study #1, #2, #3, #4, #5

Chapter 15, 17, 26-27, 44

Review key

9-11

Unit 4: Pulmonary Vascular Disease & Chest Wall Problems

Pulmonary Edema, PE, Pneumothorax, kyphoscoliosis

Chapter 19-20, 22, 24

Review Key

12-13

Unit 5:  Neurological,Sleep Disorders

& Environmental Exposure

GBS, MG,

Sleep apnea, Smoke inhalation, Pneumoconiosis

 

 

Chapter 29-30, 43

 Review Key

14-15

Unit 6: Common Neonatal and Pediatric Diseases

IRDS, BPD, Epiglottitis, Croup, CF

 

Chapter 33,35, 40-41

Review Key

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

 

I have received a copy and have read the course document for RSPT 2210, Cardiopulmonary Disease.  By signing, I indicate my understanding and willingness to comply with these regulations and requirements.

 

 

Student Signature:

 

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Date:

 

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