RSPT 1207 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
Spring 2009 Evening class
Revised December 10, 2008
Instructor:
Elizabeth Kelley Buzbee A.A.S.,
R.R.T.–N.P.S., R.C.P.
Kingwood
College
Respiratory Department
20,000 Kingwood Drive
HSB 118V
Kingwood, Texas 77339
281. 312.1605
email: mailto:kelleybuzbee@lonestar.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, 9th ed.
ISBN 978.0.323.03657.3
· 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.)
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 arrive 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. He/she will not speak about
the test to any other student who has not taken the test yet.
Students who
complete the exam in the classroom may exit the classroom if she 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. Extra copies of these reviews will be found on line
·
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
1/12/09
·
Martin Luther Holiday
1/19/09
·
Official day of record
1/26/09
·
Mid-semester break 3/9-
3/15/09
·
Last day to drop and get
W 4/6/09
·
Final exams for this
course will be May 4th
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:
___________________________________________