Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee – NOVEMBER 2014
RESP 2204- Pediatrics and Neonatal
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COURSE TITLE:
Pediatrics and Neonatal
COURSE NUMBER:
2204
PREREQUISITE(S):
RESP 1107, RESP 1110, RESP 1115, and RESP 1117
COREQUISITE(S):
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CATALOG PREFIX:
RESP
RESP 2205 and PSYC 1110
CREDIT HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS:
LECTURE HOURS:
2.5
.5 (1.5 contact)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Students will learn the pathology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of
the cardiopulmonary diseases unique to the newborn and pediatric patient
population. There will be discussion of development of the fetus, high-risk
pregnancies, and finally the role of respiratory therapists in labor and delivery
setting.
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ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Neonatal & Pediatrics Respiratory Care
4th edition
Brian K. Walsh
Saunders/Elsevier
ISBN: 978-1-4557-5319-2
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the lecture and lab portions of the course, the
student will have demonstrated:
1. Discuss the fetal development from conception to birth.
2. Identify the therapist’s role in a high risk delivery.
3. Assessing the newborn to determine APGAR score and intervention as
needed.
4. Recognize cardiac and pulmonary anomalies/diseases and the treatment
that is indicated.
5. Describe monitoring and testing specific to this population.
6. Recognize and apply oxygen and specialty gases.
7. Determine appropriateness of air and land transportation of patient.
8. Identify and perform methods of resuscitation.
9. Identify the modes and application of mechanical ventilation.
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COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Students will be required to participate in traditional lectures, group discussions,
assignments, interactive proceedings; critical thinking exercises, role-playing in
the human patient simulation lab, written examinations, and clinical practice. The
instructor will demonstrate skills and students will be expected to return the
demonstration. Competency evaluations will be utilized in the lab and clinical
settings.
VIII. GRADING
A = 93 – 100
B = 85 – 92
C = 77 – 84
F = 0 – 76
A final grade of at least 77% is required to pass this course.
Please note that students must achieve at least a satisfactory in each lab and clinical
evaluation to pass this course. If a student fails to achieve a satisfactory in lab or clinical
practice, regardless of lecture grade, student will receive a grade of F for the course.
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COURSE OUTLINE:
Fetal Development
Lungs and Circulation
High-Risk Pregnancies
Labor and Delivery
Cardiac Anomalies
Respiratory Diseases
Oxygenation and Ventilation Assessment
Oxygen and Specialty Gases
Monitoring and Testing
Emergency Resuscitation
Mechanical Ventilation
Volume vs. Time Cycled Ventilation
Land and Air Patient Transport
Sample ScheduleWeek 1- Fetal Development & Labor and Delivery
Week 2- Resuscitation
*TEST #1*
Week 3- Patient Assessment
HPS Lab at CENTRAL CAMPUS
Week 4- Interpretation of the Chest X-ray and Therapeutic Intervention
Week 5- *TEST #2*
Special Considerations
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Week 6- Pharmacology
Week 7- Perinatal Lung Disease Persistent Perinatal Illnesses
*TEST #3*
Week 8- Special Procedures
HPS Lab at Central Campus
Week 9- Pediatric Disease
Week 10- Mechanical Ventilation
*TEST #4*
Week 11- Patient Transport and Family Intervention
Week 12- Finals Week- *Comprehensive Final Exam*
The schedule is subject to change according to availability of guest speakers throughout the
quarter and length of class discussion.
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OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:
Stethoscope, wrist watch with a secondhand, scissors, and calculator.
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EVALUATION:
Knowledge is evaluated through written examinations, quizzes, workbook and
exercises, as determined by the instructor. Additional specific evaluation
requirements and the respective point values will be provided on the first day of
class.
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SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
At the discretion of the instructor
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others.
Others may see your work when being distributed, during project work, or if it is
chosen for demonstration purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may
be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service
Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.