Therapeutic Procedures and Equipment

Course Details

Course Number: RESP3512  Section Number: 101

Fall 2011

Location: Bridwell Hall

Classroom Number: BH 302/304/307

Days & Times:

W: 8:00-8:50 Lecture W: 9:00-12:50 Laboratory

Course Attachments

Class Schedule

Textbooks

Basic Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care  ISBN: 0-7668-2532-9
MSU Faculty Member
Patrick Helton   
view Profile »

Course Objectives

Combined lecture and laboratory class focusing on secretion removal, hyperinflation and an introduction to ventilatory support. Emphasis is placed on correct set-up and application of equipment and procedures. Topics include humidity and aerosol therapy, cough techniques, incentive spirometry bedside pulmonary function testing, percussion and postural drainage, IPPB, manual resuscitation, arterial punctures and venous access.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. Students will perform successfully the techniques of aerosolized medication set-up and delivery.

2. Students can explain and successfully demonstrate hyperinflation therapy techniques to include: PEP devices, incentive spirometry, and intermittent positive pressure breathing

3. The respiratory care student will properly perform the manual and mechanical techniques relating to bronchial hygiene therapy. The techniques of chest physiotherapy, flutter devices and assisted cough will be performed.

4. The student will set-up and perform airway clearance techniques using a variety of suction catheters.

5. Students will set-up equipment and successfully orally intubate an airway manikin.

6. The respiratory care student will demonstrate the techniques of airway care to include: tracheostomy care, tracheostomy change-out, endotracheal tube stabilization and maintenance.

7. Students will be proficient in identifying normal and abnormal features relating to a chest radiograph.

8. Students can obtain a clear and readable 12 lead electrocardiograph tracing in the lab on a volunteer patient.

9. The respiratory care student can perform the proper steps and obtain arterial specimens from arterial lines and practice arms.

10. Students can explain basic concepts relating to positive pressure ventilation and demonstrate competence in the application of a non-invasive mechanical ventilator.


Course Expectations

QUIZZES: There will be approximately 4 quizzes. They will be taken from the reading material in the laboratory manual. They will be given from 8:00 –8:15 only and will be short scantron exams. Remember that there will be no make-up quizzes. LABORATORY COMPETENCIES/CHECK-OFFS: For each of the chapters in the Laboratory Exercises text you will be required to perform the competencies described in each chapter. The competencies will be practiced in lab with an instructor before the student will be signed off on the competency on a formal competency assessment day. All assigned competencies must be successfully completed by the student in order to complete the course. FINAL EXAMINATION: The final examinations will be comprehensive and performance - based Laboratory Midterm: 30% Attendance 10% Quizzes: 20% Cumulative Final Exam: 40%


Final Exam12/8/2010  0900

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.

Late Paper Policy

Anything not completed and handed in on time will be subjected to a 15% per day penalty (weekends included). No exceptions! There are no make-ups for quizzes.


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.

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance and participation is essential. Daily attendance records will be kept. Greater than two absences from the lab may constitute grounds for dismissal from the course. Make-up for any time that is missed from lab is the responsibility of the student. Prior absence approval may be granted as deemed necessary by the professor.


Other Policies

In accordance with the law, MSU provides students with documented disabilities academic accommodations. If you are a student with a disability, please contact me. DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES CLARK STUDENT CENTER, ROOM 168 PHONE: 397-4140


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.