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
This course explores advanced concepts and their application in respiratory care associated with support of the critically ill patient. The focus is on content areas relevant to the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC), and Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE). The course helps student identify areas where remediation may be necessary.
Additional Materials
All program and policy manuals/handbooks
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
- Discuss and demonstrate mastery of a selected variety of current best practices physiologic and technologic elements of advanced respiratory patient care. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3)
- Review, identify, and describe patient data information relevant to examination content. (CCC 1, 2, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2)
- Review and identify equipment operation, quality control measures, and infection prevention methods relevant to examination content. (CCC 2, 3, 5, 6; PGC 1, 2, 3)
- Review and identify the initiation and modification of interventions relevant to examination content. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 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:
Discuss and demonstrate mastery of a selected variety of current best practices physiologic and technologic elements of advanced respiratory patient care relevant to examination content.
Review and discuss key elements in order to safely and effectively apply respiratory patient care.
Review and identify appropriate respiratory care modalities, assessments, and modifications by utilizing evidence-based best practices.
Review, identify, and initiate the essential measures of patient data, equipment operation, quality control measures, and infection prevention.
Review, identify, and describe patient data information relevant to examination content.
Competently review and evaluate patient data for pertinent information.
Competently review and evaluate clinical assessment information.
Competently identify essential procedures to assist in the gathering of clinical information.
Competently evaluate and identify procedure results.
Identify and effectively communicate appropriate diagnostic procedures.
Review and identify equipment operation, quality control measures, and infection prevention methods relevant to examination content.
Review and identify the need to troubleshoot equipment.
Review and identify the correct quality control procedures of a variety of equipment.
Identify and communicate infection prevention methods and procedures.
Review and identify the initiation and modification of interventions relevant to examination content.
Competently evaluate and provide effective measures in maintaining a patent airway.
Competently evaluate and identify the effective airway clearance and lung expansion techniques.
Competently evaluate and implement the support of oxygenation and ventilation interventions.
Competently evaluate and identify the administration of medications and specialty gases.
Competently evaluate and identify the appropriate modifications required for the best practice respiratory patient care.
Review and identify the evidence-based respiratory care practice.
Competently evaluate and identify the essential respiratory patient care in high-risk, critical situations.
Competently identify the need of performing and/or assisting in a critical patient procedure.
Identify and communicate appropriate and effective patient and family education.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
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
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
Summative Assessments |
- Exams (3 to 4 equally weighted)
| 35% |
| 15% |
- Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) and Clinical Simulation Exam (CSE) (equally weighted)
| 15% |
Formative Assessments |
- Formative Project/Presentation (CW rubric to assess the mastery of a current best practice element of advanced respiratory care)
| 15% |
- Formative: Quizzes (3 to 4 equally weighted)
| 10% |
The course will contain various formative assessments including but not limited to: - Homework Assignments
- Class Participation Activities
- In Class projects
| 10% |
TOTAL | 100% |
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
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