Lone Star College - Kingwood
Respiratory Care Program
RSPT 2353: Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care
Spring 2009
Instructor:
Office:
Fiona B. Campbell BS, RRT-NPS, RCP
HSB 202-D
20,000 Kingwood Dr.
Kingwood, TX 77339
Phone:
281-312-1599
Office Hours: Monday 1:00 – 3:00 pm, Tuesday 10:00am – 2:00pm - All others by appointment
e-mail:
fiona.b.campbell@lonestar.edu
Credit: 3 credit hours with 2 hours lecture /4 hours lab
Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
Course Description: A study of acute care, monitoring and management as it applies to the
neonatal and pediatric patient.
Required Textbooks:
Czervinske, M. P., & Barnhart, S. L. (2003). Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (2nd ed.).
Philadelphia: Saunders. ISBN 13: 978-0-7216-8231-0
American Academy of Pediatrics. (2006). Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation (5th ed.). ISBN 13: 978-158110-187-4
Optional Reference Text: Whitaker, K. (2001). Comprehensive Perinatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care
(3rd ed.). Del Mar - Thompson Learning. ISBN-13: 978-0-7668-1373-1. ISBN-10: 076681373-8
Learning Outcomes: Compare normal and abnormal neonatal and pediatric anatomy and physiology;
and select, adjust, check and modify equipment necessary to manage the high risk neonatal or pediatric
patient. Upon satisfactory completion of this course the student will:
1. Describe fetal development.
2. Describe the transition from fetal circulation to adult circulation.
3.
Identify pathologic states in the neonatal population,
4.
Identify pathologic states in the pediatric population.
5. Utilize various assessment and therapeutics in this patient population.
6. Be able to resuscitate a newborn, by obtaining Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
SCANS: The Secretary’s commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) has identified (1) reading,
(2) writing, (3)mathematics, (4) speaking and listening, (5) thinking skills, (6) personal qualities, (7)
workplace competencies, and (8) basic use of computers as competencies required to enter employment.
SCANS Performance Objectives:
1. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 1(reading) Performance will
be satisfactory if the student successfully:
a. Understands assigned pages in the textbooks for this course
b. Understands the scenario format of the unit exam questions
c. Understands the assigned handouts for this course
2. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 2 (writing). Performance will
be satisfactory if the student successfully:
a. Completion of 3 – 5 page paer.
3. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 3 (mathematics.)
Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:
a. Calculates the required formulae used in neonatal & pediatric ventilation
b. Calculates the required formulae used in neonatal & pediatric assessment
4. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 4 (speaking and listening).
Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:
a. Works with other students in small groups to complete lab assignments
b. Understands all oral instructions given in the lab portion of the course
c. Works with other students in small groups to complete case studies
5. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 5 (thinking skills).
Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:
a. Analyzes the test questions in the scenario portion of the test
b. Completes the lab stations
6. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 6 (personal qualities).
Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:
a. Interacts with faculty and peers within the classroom and lab social system
b. Monitors and suggests improvements to the experimental model
c. Exhibits personal self-esteem by demonstrating leadership responsibilities in the lab setting.
7. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 7 (work place competencies).
Performance will be satisfactory if the student successfully:
a. Displays in the lab setting the social skills needed to interact with the neonatal and pediatric staff
b. Displays in the lab setting, the social skills needed to interact with the neonatal and pediatric
patient population
c. Performs all performance evaluations in the lab setting
8. The student will demonstrate a working knowledge of Scans competency 8 (computers). Performance
will be satisfactory if the student successfully:
a. Logs on and utilizes WEbCT as an adjunct to the course.
b. uses the word processor to complete the research paper
Attendance: Students are expected to attend all class, lab, and clinical sessions unless they are officially
excused. An official absence is granted when such absence is caused by official participation in a college
activity, and the instructor is informed in advance. All other absences are unofficial. Absences caused by
unavoidable conditions, such as illness, should be reported to the instructor by the start of class (Fiona
281-312-1599).
Absences: will impact the final average with the first absence counting one (1) point, the second
absence two (2) points, the third absence five (5) points, and each absence following a ten (10) point
reduction.
Tardies: Less than 30 minutes will result in the deduction of 0.33% from the final grade average for this
course.
Leave of Absence is NOT given in this program. Withdrawal is required. Student may not drop
this class without consultation with the instructor.
Policies and Procedures: Student may find the following information in the Respiratory Care
Student Handbook.
- Withdrawal policy
- Attendance policy
- Grading scale
The Respiratory Care Therapist Program practices a non-discriminatory admissions
policy with respect to race, color, creed, sex, age, or national origin.
Grading: There will be at least 5 unit exams and a final exam. No exam grades will be dropped.
A passing grade is considered a 75 or above.
Unit exams 85%
A = 100-90
Lab Participation/Check off 5%
B = 89-80
Research paper 10%
C = 79-75
NRP Certification P/F
D = 74-70
F = 69-0
Exams : There will be at least one test per unit. All tests will start promptly at the start of the
class and will be administered on WebCT via LSC Online in a proctored situation with the
exception of the NRP unit.
Make-up Exams: If the student is absent on the day of an exam, he must make it up on the first
day back. The highest grade he/she can get on a makeup exam is 75%.
Remediation: All students failing exams (less than 75%) must undergo remediation ASAP.
Failure to complete all assigned remediation tasks will result in an incomplete “I” for the course
until completed.
Lab Participation/Check Off will be averaged and account for 5% of the final grade in this
course. Procedural testing will be documented in DATA ARC and will be ongoing throughout the
semester.
NRP Certification will be administered on a clinical day (TBA). Failure to obtain NRP
certification will result in an incomplete “I” for the class until certification is obtained. The grade
obtained in the written portion (first attempt) of certification will account for the NRP unit test
grade
Paper: The student will write a 2-3 page paper over some aspect of neonatal or pediatric
respiratory care: i.e. monitoring techniques, oxygen delivery, conventional or non-conventional
ventilation. Please refer to paper guidelines. Due date for paper is Monday, March 16, 2009.
The paper must have at least three references other than assigned textbooks. These can be
ACADEMIC on-line references, journals or books. If an on-line reference is used, only peerreviewed or official association may be used. IF there are any questions regarding on-line
references see the instructor.
Paper must be written in APA format with proper reference documentation.
Academic Integrity (from LSCS Catalogue): LSCS is committed to a high standard of
academic integrity in the academic community. In becoming a part of the academic community,
students are responsible for honesty and independent effort. Failure to uphold these standards
includes, but is not limited to, the following: plagiarizing written work or projects, cheating on
exams or assignments, collusion on an exam or project, and misrepresentation of credentials or
prerequisites when registering for a course. Cheating includes looking at or copying from
another student’s exam, orally communicating or receiving answers during an exam, having
another person take an exam or complete a project or assignment, using unauthorized notes,
texts, or other materials for an exam, and obtaining or distributing an unauthorized copy of an
exam or any part of an exam.
Plagiarism means passing off as one’s own the ideas or writings of another (that is, without
giving proper credit by documenting sources). Plagiarism includes submitting a paper, report or
project that someone else has prepared, in whole or in part. Collusion is inappropriately
collaborating on assignments designed to be completed individually. These definitions are not
exhaustive.
When there is clear evidence of cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or misrepresentation, a faculty
member will take disciplinary action including but not limited to: requiring the student to retake
or resubmit an exam or assignment, assigning a grade of zero or “F” for an exam or assignment,
or assigning a grade of “F” for the course. Additional sanctions including being withdrawn
from the course/program or being expelled from school may be imposed on a student who
violates the standards of academic integrity
Schedule: Tentative & subject to change
Unit 1
Fetal development, Antenatal Assessment/Changes
Review
at birth & Assessment of the Neonate
Review
Key
Unit 2
Unit 3
Review
Key
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Lessons 1-5 Lessons 6-9
Neonatal & Pediatric Pathology
Neo
Congenital Pedi
Caring for the Newborn & Pediatric Patient
GC Monitor Pharm O2 Airway
Ventilation of the Neonate & Pediatric Patient
Mech Vent
CPAP Drager Servo
Specialty Ventilation in Neonatal & Pediatric
Patients
HFOV iNO ECMO
Scheduling
Monday 8:00 AM-12:20 PM
Friday 2:30 PM-3:50 PM
Dates to be noted:
Classes begin: January 12, 2009
MLK Holiday: January 19, 2009
Conference Day: February 19, 2009
Midterm break: March 9-15, 2009
Due date for paper: March 16, 2009
Spring holiday: April 10 – 12 , 2009
NRP Certification: TBA
Final Exam: May 4 or 8, 2009
Chapter 1 -3; 5 &6
NRP
Book
Chapter 28 – 35, 40,
41 & 44
Chapter 10-12, 1516, & 26
Chapter 17 – 19, &
lecture notes
Chapter 21, 24 &
lecture notes
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I have received a copy and have read the course document for RSPT 2353,
Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care. By signing, I indicate my understanding and
willingness to comply with these regulations and requirements.
Student Signature: ________________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________________