RCT 2712
Respiratory Care Seminar
Spring/TBA
Instructor:
Willie Lockett, Jr.
Office Hours: T TH 1:00 pm –4:00 p.m.
Class Time(s)/Sections: MTW, 6:00am-6:00pm
Office Location: Allied Health Bldg.
Office: 156 - Phone: 662-621-4221
Cell phone: 662-392-7966
Email: wlockett@coahomacc.edu
The information in the CCC Student Handbook for Health Science Programs applies to this
course RCT 2712 and is accessible at http://www.coahomacc.edu/healthsciences/HealthP&P.pdf
Course Description:
This course is designed to integrate the essential elements of respiratory care practice through the use
of care plans, case studies, and clinical simulations in a laboratory environment. Students develop an
analytical approach to problem solving. Critical thinking is emphasized. (2 sch: 1 hr. lecture, 2 hr. lab)
Prerequisites:
Respiratory Care Science (RCT 1214), Patient Assessment and Planning (RCT 1223),
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (RCT 1313), Respiratory Care I (1416), Respiratory Care
Pharmacology (RCT 1613), respiratory Care II (1424), Respiratory Care III (RCT 2434)
Textbook(s) and Material(s):
1. Kettering National Seminars Review
Student Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, the student will be proficient in the following:
1.
Review NBRC Detailed Content Outline for the Entry Level CRT Examination.
a.
Complete mock exams.
b.
Discuss NBRC exam content.
c.
Discuss test taking strategies.
d.
Discuss cognitive levels to include recall, application, and analysis.
2.
Review NBRC Detailed Content Outline for the Written RRT Examination.
a.
Complete mock exams.
b.
Discuss NBRC exam content.
c.
Discuss test taking strategies.
d.
Discuss cognitive levels to include recall, application, and analysis.
3.
Review NBRC Detailed Content Outline for the Clinical Simulation Examination.
a.
Complete mock exams.
b.
Discuss NBRC exam content.
c.
Discuss test taking strategies.
d.
Discuss cognitive levels to include recall, application, and analysis.
e.
Develop care plans.
f.
Develop case studies.
g.
Critique care plans.
h.
Prioritize patient care decisions.
i.
Judge patient response to therapy.
j.
k.
l.
Modify care plans as needed.
Collect appropriate patient data.
Analyze patient data.
School Attendance:
Regular class attendance and punctuality are expected. All arrangements for completing missed work
are to be made with the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate these arrangements.
Excessive absences may result in loss of credit for the course concerned as well as loss of grant refunds
and/or financial aid eligibility.
The nature of the educational programs at Coahoma Community College is such that it is necessary for
every student to attend class regularly. Instructors will keep accurate class records, and those records
will become part of the student's official record.
NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, the President may cancel classes. Students are advised to
listen to the TV or radio for an announcement. Absence without an official closure is treated as an
unexcused absence unless there is a danger for the student to drive.
Respiratory Care Attendance:
The student is expected to attend class 100% of the time. In case of an unavoidable absence, the
student is required to submit in writing the requested absence.
Emergency absence will be handled as follows: Telephone notification must be made to the
Instructor one hour prior to the scheduled class time. The student must speak directly to the Instructor,
Program Director, Clinical Director, or secretary. Leaving messages is not sufficient notification.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in immediate disciplinary action according to
school and program policy.
TARDIES:
A tardy is considered arriving at any time past the designated class time. Proper notification must be
made (see attendance policy). If the student is tardy without proper notification, they may be refused
entry into class resulting in the student counted absent.
ALL ABSENCES AND TARDIES will result in a grade reduction as follows:
 Three (3) tardies equals 1 absence.
 Greater than 3 absences will result in a 5 point reduction in the final grade.
Absence from Class for School Sanctioned Activities
Students who are absent from class due to participation in an officially sanctioned school activity must
present notice of the event to the instructor (at least one week prior is desirable) and request advance
assignments. If the student is passing the course, the request for make-up will be honored. If missing the
class will endanger the student's academic success, the instructor will notify the activity sponsor; the
sponsor and the instructor will determine a decision regarding the student’s participation in the activity.
In general, the decision will reflect the philosophy that students attend college for educational purposes,
and participation in activities outside the classroom is recognized as a lower priority.
Blackboard
Students are responsible for checking announcements and course postings on the Blackboard
course sites.
Literature Review
 Each assigned week (see below), each student will be expected to read one article from a
Respiratory Care journal or magazine such as Respiratory Care, Advance, or Times and
prepare a written synopsis.
 A total of 7 papers will be required. 1 additional paper may be submitted for extra credit.
 The first paper is due by 12:00 a.m. on Friday of the assigned week. A paper will be due
biweekly on succeeding Fridays by 12:00 a.m. Late papers will receive credit, but points will
be deducted.
 Papers should be prepared using MS Word and placed in the Blackboard Digital Drop Box on
or before the due date.
 Articles should be current (dated 2005 or later). You may submit papers on articles of your
choose only related to respiratory care.
 Papers should contain the following:
o Bibliographic information (title of article, source, date, etc.)
o Summary of article
o Interpretation/assessment of article
o Implications for practice
o Each paper should be one to one and a half double-spaced pages in length, and no more
than two.
o Use the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), Fifth
Edition format for all writing assignments.
 See course information for sample Lit. Review format.
Make-up Policy:
There are no make-up examinations. Depending on the number of test, a maximum of 2 grades may
be dropped at the end of the semester. With the approval of the Program Director and/or Vice President
of Health Science, with a valid written explanation of absence, Mid-Term and Final Exam can be
made-up within 5 days of the date the exam is given.
Cheating Policy/Plagiarism:
Cheating and Plagiarism will not be tolerated. All offenders will be referred to the counseling and
program.
Electronic Devices in Class:
The use of cellular phones, pagers, CD players, radios, and similar devices is prohibited in the classroom
and laboratory facilities.
Non-Discrimination/Disability Policy:
The Board of Trustees of Coahoma Community College has adopted a policy assuring that no one shall,
on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be
denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in any program, activity, or employment of
Coahoma Community College.
Instructional Techniques:
 Classroom Lecture
 Computer Lab
 Literature Review
Method(s) of Evaluation:
Students enrolled in this program are required to take a written examination at the end of each nineweek period. During the nine-week intervals, each student will satisfy specific objectives by
demonstrating an understanding at the 81% level on oral and written test and/or direct observation.
The student's nine-week average will come from quizzes, assignments and class room participation.
The final average will be assigned a letter grade according to the grading scale listed below:
Professional Characteristics*
Literature Review
NBRC Online CRT Exam
NBRC Online RRT Written Exam
NBRC Online CSE Exam
10%
15%
25%
25%
25%
*Professional Characteristics includes Attendance, Dress (See Dress Code in Student Program Manuel)
and classroom participation.
Grading Scale/System:
In the Respiratory Care Program the grading system is:
A - Excellent 95 - 100
B - Good 88 - 94
C - Average 80 - 87
F - Failure 79 and below
NOTE: Students must have a final grade of 80 in each subject (lecture, lab, and clinical) in order to
progress in the Respiratory Care Program.
This outline is intended as a guideline for the course. The university/college/institution and the
instructor reserve the right to make modifications in content, schedule, and requirements as necessary
to enhance each student’s educational experience and student learning outcomes.
Course Name
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS/TESTS
WEEK
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ASSIGNMENTS/TESTS
NBRC CRT, RRT, CSE Matrix Content Review
Test Taking Skills Review
Mock CRT Exam
CRT Exam and Review
LIT Review due by Friday Midnight
CRT Exam and Review
CRT Exam and Review
LIT Review due by Friday Midnight
CRT Exam and Review
CRT Exam and Review
LIT Review due by Friday Midnight
CRT Exam and Review
NBRC Online CRT Exam
LIT Review due by Friday Midnight
MOCK RRT Written and CSE EXAM
Break
RRT-Written Exam and Review
LIT Review due by Friday Midnight
RRT-Written Exam and Review
RRT – Written and/or CSE and Review
LIT Review due by Friday Midnight
RRT – CSE and Review
RRT – CSE and Review
LIT Review due by Friday Midnight
NBRC Online Exam RRT and CSE
DATE DUE
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