RSPT 1207 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
Spring 2008 Evening class
Revised December 14, 2007
Instructor:
Elizabeth Kelley Buzbee A.A.S., R.R.T.–N.P.S., R.C.P.
Kingwood
College
Respiratory Department
HSB 118V
281. 312.1605
email: kelley.buzbee@nhmccd.edu
Credit: 2 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Course
Description per WECM: “An introduction to the anatomy and
physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. “ http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/AAR/UndergraduateEd/WorkforceEd/wecm2000/search_pub/CourseInfo.cfm?Desc_id=10702&Course_Type=SCH
Learning
Outcomes per WECM: “Describe and explain normal cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.”
Mechanics of ventilation
Principles of diffusion
Control of ventilation
Cardiovascular
system
Basic arterial blood gas interpretation.
Acid – base homeostasis.
SCANS:
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 comprehend the reading assignments & homework
instructions
b.
Demonstrates the ability to comprehend case study test questions
2.
The student will demonstrate a
working knowledge of SCANS competency 2 (writing).
Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:
a.
Answers short answer and essay questions in the homework assignment & in
case studies
3.
The student will demonstrate a
working knowledge of SCANS competency 3 (mathematics). Performance will be satisfactory if the student
successfully:
a.
Performs and applies physiologic calculations of gas transport
b.
Performs and applies calculations associated with cardiac function
c.
Performs and applies calculations associated with both resistance to flow and
compliance of lung units
4.
The student will demonstrate a
working knowledge of SCANS competency 4 (speaking
and listening). Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:
a.
Contributes to classroom discussions of lecture material and of case studies
5.
The student will demonstrate a
working knowledge of SCANS competency 5 (thinking
skills). Performance will be satisfactory if the student
successfully:
a.
Demonstrates problem solving skills in ABG analysis
b.
Demonstrates problem solving skills in the case scenarios of the exams and in
homework
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 their peers in the classroom and in the
laboratory setting
b.
Interacts professionally with the faculty in the classroom and in the
laboratory setting
7.
The student will demonstrate a
working knowledge of SCANS competency 7 (workplace
competencies). Performance will be satisfactory if the student
successfully:
a.
Performs all portions of all assignments in a timely manner
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.
Accesses lecture notes and slide shows linked to this web page
Required
Materials: The
following textbooks
are required for this course:
·
Malley, William J., Clinical Blood Gases.
current edition ISBN 0-7216-8422
· Scanlon, Craig L., EGAN’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 8th ed.
ISBN 0-323-01813-0
· Wilkin’s Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care
IBSN 0-323-00909-3
At least 10 each Scantron forms
for unit exam [answer sheet B form # 19641.] This form has 50 questions per
side and they are available in the bookstore as loose single sheets.
|
PLEASE NOTE:
simple 4 function calculators will generally be used during testing but that
will be addressed prior to each test.....so bring the calculator. |
At least 7 Scantron forms for
multiple-choice, multiple-multiple-choice tests [answer sheet B] should be
purchased for unit exams. This form has 1-50 answers on the front side and
51-100 answers on the reverse. They are available in the bookstore as
loose, single sheets.
·
A
4-function calculator may be used during lab/class time for mathematical
calculations. A scientific calculator that has ability to calculate log is
recommended. Use of calculators during examinations will be discussed at
the time of the exam.
·
No
programmable devices, nor cell phones may be
used during exams in this course.
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 (Kelley 281.312.1605 or
Missy 281. 312.1596). Please be aware that any call-ins will none-the-less
count as an absence or tardy.
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 of less than 30
minutes 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. The instructor will be the arbitrator
of what is ‘reasonable.”
Tardies of 30
minutes or more will be
considered a half-day absence. These will be deducted as 0.5% from the final
grade average for this course. Leaving a class/lab early or for
extended periods will be calculated as a tardy or absence, depending on the
amount of time missed.
Students shall not schedule
conference times with other faculty or councilors during class time and any
class time missed due to ‘appointments’ with councilors or other faculty will
not be treated any differently from other types of tardy or absences.
Leave of Absence is NOT given in
this program. Withdrawal is required. Student may not drop this class without
consultation with the instructor.
Academic
Integrity (from 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.
Unit
Exams: Each unit exams will consist of between 30-50 multiple and
multiple-multiple choice questions. Some of these questions may be linked to
case studies. These exams will start promptly within the first 5 minutes of
class.
Students who are scheduled to do
their written tests in the testing center in the SFA building shall present themselves at the testing center before or at the time the test starts.
Exams in the testing center will not be allowed to continue past the usual time of the class that
day. The student will return to the classroom as soon as he/she finishes so
that he/she can participate in the rest of the day’s activities.
Students who complete the exam
in the classroom may exit the classroom if he wishes, but must move away from
the doors until everyone has completed the test. No one leaving the classroom before
completing the test shall speak to any student who has completed the exam.
Cell Phones & Pagers:
All cell phones and pagers must be turned
off during class time.
No cell phone speakers are to be worn in the ears during lectures or
exams. If an emergency situation exists and only with instructor
approval, cell phones may be placed in “vibrate” mode. However,
leaving the classroom to answer an emergency call MUST be an infrequent
occurrence.
Remediation: All students will be required to
remediate any exam not passed with a 75%. This remediation will consist
of extra homework assignments & at least one meeting with the instructor. This remediation will not change the grade.
Remediation must be turned in prior to May 5, 2008. Single quizzes
don’t need to be remediated, but consistently low quiz grades may be reason
for remediation.
Although
homework will not be collected under normal conditions, students who have
averages of less than 75% in the course will be expected to turn in homework
until the grade rises.
A student must
remediate all unit exams that were missed because of an absence. Under
these circumstances, the best grade he/she can get is a 75%. For
example, the student answers 85% of the questions correctly. His grade will
only be 85% of 75%-- which is only 64%. The retake will be on the first day
back from the absence. If the student knows he/she will be absent on a testing
day, the student may ask to take the test early and the exam will be left
in the testing center for completion during the time frame established by
instructor and student. A test taken
early will accumulate full credit.
Homework:
Homework will be assigned at the start of each unit. The function of homework
is to help the student clarify the information in the unit. While it is
possible to pass this course without doing homework, we strongly recommend the
student do each homework assignment as if it was being graded. Exam questions will be based on review,
homework and case study questions assigned with each unit.
Although homework will not be collected
under normal conditions, students who have averages of less than 75% in the
course will be expected to turn in homework until the grade rises. Homework
will not be graded, but we will keep a record for remediation, and counseling
purposes.
·
Unit
review sheets: will be passed out at the start of each unit. Keys
for each of these reviews can be found online.
·
Case
studies: patient care
situations in which the RCP must decide on the treatment based on assessment of
the patient. The RCP will also be expected to alter treatment based on the
patient’s reactions. Keys for each of
these case studies can be found online.
·
Occasionally
other homework will be assigned: generally
any formula the student is expected to perform in clinical will be included in
a homework assignment.
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.
Course Structure: 1 hour didactic & 4 hours
laboratory
Grading:
There will be at least 5 unit exams and a final exam. All these exams will be
averaged together and will account for the final grade. No exams will be
dropped.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 75 - 79
D = 65 - 74
Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday
lecture and lab: 20:10 - 22:10 [8:10PM –
10:10PM]
Holidays /
important days:
·
First day of class 1/14/08
·
Martin Luther Holiday 1/21/08
·
Official day of record 1/28/08
·
Mid-semester break 3/10- 3/16/08
·
Last day to drop and get W 4/8/08
·
Final exams for this course will be May 5th
Other Information: Lecture Schedule and Reading Assignments
(Schedule is tentative)
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I have received a copy and have read the course document for
RSPT 1207, Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology. By signing, I indicate
my understanding and willingness to comply with these regulations and
requirements.
Student
Signature: ________________________________________________
Date:
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