Internship in Respiratory Care

Course Details

Course Number: RESP 4803  Section Number: X1

Summer I 2012

Location: Bridwell Hall

Classroom Number: 301C

Days & Times:

On-Line Class

Course Attachments

Textbooks
MSU Faculty Member
Ann Medford   
view Profile »

Course Objectives

 

The focus of the internship course is to allow the respiratory care student to participate in and experience the practice of respiratory care in geographic areas other than Wichita Falls.  Field sites are chosen on the basis of the continuum of care supplied, willingness to accept students and completion of a clinical affiliation agreement.  Students are responsible for making the initial contact with the field site, transportation, room and board and any other costs of the field site experience.

 


Course Expectations

 

The focus of the internship course is to allow the respiratory care student to participate in and experience the practice of respiratory care in geographic areas other than Wichita Falls.  Field sites are chosen on the basis of the continuum of care supplied, willingness to accept students and completion of a clinical affiliation agreement.  Students are responsible for making the initial contact with the field site, transportation, room and board and any other costs of the field site experience.

 

REQUIRED CLINICAL HOURS: 120

 

DUTIES OF THE STUDENT

  1. This internship can be completed at your current place of employment as long as it is accomplished in a different area of practice.  Because the internship is NOT a clinical practicum, it may be completed while on the clock if acceptable with your employer.  Make initial contact with the manager. 
  2. Maintain a professional demeanor during all your contacts and during the Internship.
  3. Within the first two days of the Internship (or sooner if possible) you will finalize a schedule with the field site.  Please email this schedule to the course instructor through WebCT email.
  4. Generate a Respiratory Care Internship Portfolio during the Internship experience.

 

RESPIRATORY CARE Internship Portfolio

 

 

The portfolio will be graded on fulfillment of the following criteria:

 

1: Goals and Objectives

List specific goals and/or objectives you wish to accomplish during your internship. Include at least 5 distinct goals or objectives.

 

2: Daily Portfolio Entries

Describe daily the activities in your chosen area.  Include interesting learning situations, communications with therapists, doctors and other health care professionals.  Include the date on each entry. 

 

3: Reflective Report

This is a self-critique of the Internship Experience.  You can start this toward the end of your Internship. Focus on clinical experience, how well you accomplished your goals and objectives and the overall worthiness of the experience. How did this Internship help you grow as a therapist?  If portions of the experience were not as positive as you would have liked what could you have done to improve them?

 

4: Peer Evaluations

You are required to get at least two written peer evaluations of your Internship experience. They must include your willingness to get involved, ability to communicate, work habits, knowledge and how well you worked with other professionals.

 

 


Grading Standards

 

 

APPROXIMATE GRADING SCALE

90-100%     A

80-89%      B

75-79       C

70-74       D

<69         F

 

 

A minimum grade of 75 (C) is required in all respiratory courses.  Failure to attain a minimum grade of C in these courses will prevent the student from progressing in the program.  A student who fails to achieve a grade of C in any respiratory care course may repeat the course one time.  Any student who fails to achieve a grade of C in any two respiratory care courses will be dismissed and not eligible for re-admission. 


Submission Format PolicyNote: You may not submit a paper for a grade in this class that already has been (or will be) submitted for a grade in another course, unless you obtain the explicit written permission of me and the other instructor involved in advance.

Plagiarism Policy Plagiarism is the use of someone else's thoughts, words, ideas, or lines of argument in your own work without appropriate documentation (a parenthetical citation at the end and a listing in "Works Cited")-whether you use that material in a quote, paraphrase, or summary. It is a theft of intellectual property and will not be tolerated, whether intentional or not.

Student Honor Creed

As an MSU Student, I pledge not to lie, cheat, steal, or help anyone else do so."

As students at MSU, we recognize that any great society must be composed of empowered, responsible citizens. We also recognize universities play an important role in helping mold these responsible citizens. We believe students themselves play an important part in developing responsible citizenship by maintaining a community where integrity and honorable character are the norm, not the exception. Thus, We, the Students of Midwestern State University, resolve to uphold the honor of the University by affirming our commitment to complete academic honesty. We resolve not only to be honest but also to hold our peers accountable for complete honesty in all university matters. We consider it dishonest to ask for, give, or receive help in examinations or quizzes, to use any unauthorized material in examinations, or to present, as one's own, work or ideas which are not entirely one's own. We recognize that any instructor has the right to expect that all student work is honest, original work. We accept and acknowledge that responsibility for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty fundamentally rests within each individual student. We expect of ourselves academic integrity, personal professionalism, and ethical character. We appreciate steps taken by University officials to protect the honor of the University against any who would disgrace the MSU student body by violating the spirit of this creed. Written and adopted by the 2002-2003 MSU Student Senate.

Students with Disabilities The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Support Services in Room 168 of the Clark Student Center, 397-4140.

Safe Zones Statement The professor considers this classroom to be a place where you will be treated with respect as a human being - regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, political beliefs, age, or ability. Additionally, diversity of thought is appreciated and encouraged, provided you can agree to disagree. It is the professor's expectation that ALL students consider the classroom a safe environment.

Contacting your Instructor All instructors in the Department have voicemail in their offices and MWSU e-mail addresses. Make sure you add your instructor's phone number and e-mail address to both email and cell phone lists of contacts.

Writing Proficiency Requirement All students seeking a Bachelor's degree from Midwestern State University must satisfy a writing proficiency requirement once they've 1) passed English 1113 and English 1123 and 2) earned 60 hours. You may meet this requirement by passing either the Writing Proficiency Exam or English 2113. Please keep in mind that, once you've earned over 90 hours, you lose the opportunity to take the $25 exam and have no option but to enroll in the three-credit hour course. If you have any questions about the exam, visit the Writing Proficiency Office website at http://academics.mwsu.edu/wpr, or call 397-4131.