Course Number and Title:
RCT 233 Special Topics in Respiratory Care
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: RCT 232
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
4 lecture hours/week
0 lab hours/week
Course Description
In this course, students learn advanced concepts in respiratory care associated with support of the critically ill patient.
Additional Materials
All program and policy manuals/handbooks
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
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Demonstrate mastery of a selected variety of cutting edge physiologic and technologic elements of advanced respiratory patient care. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Demonstrate mastery of a selected variety of cutting edge physiologic and technologic elements of advanced respiratory patient care.
- Compose key elements of information required to safely and effectively apply or use the modality.
- Describe appropriate patient evaluation and assessment for each element of care.
- Provide acceptable examples of correct patient communication and/or coaching.
- Using information-gathering and patient assessment data, discuss all appropriate goals.
- Based on the goals, describe appropriate assessment of procedural effectiveness.
- Using information-gathering and patient assessment data, discuss all pertinent hazards.
- Describe pertinent equipment used to implement the procedure or modality.
- Create appropriate documentation for each procedure or modality.
- Review, identify and discuss appropriate information gathering and decision-making techniques pertaining to the respiratory care credentialing process.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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Summative: Unit Exams (1-3) (equally weighted)
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50%
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Summative: Cumulative Final
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20%
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Summative: Presentation
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10%
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Summative: TMC SAE, Clinical Simulation SAE (equally weighted)
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10%
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Formative: quizzes/projects (equally weighted)
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10%
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
AHTAASRCT
- Apply theoretical information that leads to an appropriate action in the application or delivery of respiratory care procedures.
- Perform technical skills in the implementation of respiratory care procedures within a plan of care.
- Practice behaviors that are consistent with professional and employer expectations/requirements of their employees.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.