RET2876 - Clinical Respiratory Care III

Academic Dean’s Contact Information

LAKELAND DEAN’S OFFICE: LLC 2255              PHONE: (863) 297-1024
WINTER HAVEN DEAN’S OFFICE: WSC 101      PHONE: (863) 297-1020

1. To develop within the student a clear idea of his/her role, responsibilities, ethics and professional conduct to the patient, the physician and other members of the health care team.
2. To acquaint the student with the equipment, medical gases, and medications which are utilized by the respiratory care profession.
3. To provide the student with an opportunity to master skills and techniques associated with the safe practice of respiratory care.
4. To promote and aid students in developing good study habits which will be a resource for continued personal and professional growth.

1. Pulmonary Function Testing:  Student shall become competent in obtaining and interpreting ABG’s, working with the blood gas analyzer and quality control of it, observations of PFT’s, and the importance of PFT’s to the patient population in terms of diagnosis, treatment, and management of disease processes. 
2. Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Students shall gain understanding through observation for Pulmonary Rehabilitation, what is involved, how it is done, how it impacts the patient and their lives.
3. Cardiac Catheterizations: Student shall gain understanding of cardiac catheterizations, what they are, why and how they are done, the role of the RT and other personnel and their role, and the implications and rationale for the patient receiving cardiac catheterization.
4. Critical Care: Students shall gain experience and confidence in the critical care arena in terms of ventilator management, critical thinking skills, and the role of the RT in the critical care unit through observations and hands on experience as directed.
5. Home Care: Students shall gain an understanding and knowledge of the role of the respiratory therapist in the home care setting. What equipment the respiratory therapist uses, the patient assessment in home care environment, the implications to the patient and their family members, the need and scope of the field of home care in terms of respiratory care. 
6. Pediatric: Students shall gain an understanding and knowledge of the role of the respiratory therapist in the pediatric floor setting through observations and hands on experience in treating patients admitted to the pediatric floor. This shall include the equipment the respiratory therapist uses, patient assessment, medication delivery, disease processes, diagnosis, and treatment, the implications to the patient and their family members, and gain a further understanding of the need and scope of the hospitalized pediatric patient in terms of respiratory care.
7. Pediatric ICU:   Students shall gain an understanding and knowledge of the role of the respiratory therapist in the pediatric intensive care unit setting through observations and hands on experience in treating patients admitted to the pediatric ICU. This shall include the equipment the used, patient assessment, medication delivery, disease processes, diagnosis, and treatment, ventilator initiation, management, and discontinuation, CXR interpretation, as well as the implications to the patient and their family members, and gain a further understanding of the need and scope of the hospitalized pediatric patient in terms of respiratory care.
8. Neonatal ICU: Students shall gain knowledge and skill in the area of treating premature and term infants in the ICU setting. This will include attending vaginal and cesarean deliveries, patient stabilization, patient resuscitation, equipment used in the ICU setting, ventilator management, disease processes, obtaining of ABG’s and CBG’s and their interpretation, CXR interpretation, medication delivery, patient transport, and the implications to the families of the NICU patient.

Textbook and Other Requirements

Textbook information is provided in the course syllabus, at the campus bookstore, on the campus bookstore website (www.polk.bncollege.com), or via the “Shop Textbooks” button on the PASSPORT schedule of classes.

College-Level Communication and Computation Skills

State Rule 6A-10.030 does not apply to this course.

Student Help

The professor is available for help during posted hours, and the student is encouraged to seek assistance whenever it is needed. To further the educational process, the Learning Resources Centers, comprised of the campus Teaching/Learning and Computing Centers (TLCCs), JD Alexander (JDA) Student Success Center, and campus libraries, are available for student use. Each resource provides qualified staff and up-to-date equipment and facilities to promote academic success. The TLCCs and JDA Student Success Center provide tutoring services, computing resources, and other instructional support. The library provides information resources, individual and group study space, research assistance, information literacy instruction, and computing resources. Each facility provides free wireless access to the Internet. The Polk State College Library, Student Success Center, and TLCC hours of operation and tutoring schedules are posted at each facility and on the College’s website.

Withdrawing From a Course

A student may officially withdraw from a course during any given term, provided he or she follows the appropriate policy and procedure. Following the conclusion of the Drop Period, a student may officially withdraw from any course without receiving a grade, provided this is done before the published withdrawal deadline. The published deadline reflects approximately (but no more than) 70% of the term, based upon the course’s scheduled duration. It is the student’s responsibility to submit these withdrawal forms; failure to do so may result in a grade of F in the course. Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. A student is not allowed to withdraw from a third course attempt. Limited-admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding course withdrawal that vary from this policy; these guidelines are listed in each specific program’s handbook.

If a student stops attending class, the grade earned (usually an F) is assigned and posted. Prior to withdrawing from a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, course withdrawal may have on his or her financial-aid status. A student cannot use course withdrawal to avoid academic dishonesty penalties. A student who is engaged in processes related to academic dishonesty in a course is not eligible to withdraw from the course.

Repeating a Course

Under the Forgiveness Policy, a student is allowed only three attempts in any one college-credit course: one initial enrollment and two repeats. Under certain circumstances, a student may petition to repeat a credit course beyond the third attempt. Limited-admission programs may have specific guidelines regarding course repeats that vary from this policy; these guidelines are listed in each specific program’s handbook. The student should be aware that repeating a course may result in a higher course cost. A course cannot be repeated unless the previously earned grade is a D, F, or W (the Polk State College Catalog provides further details regarding this process). Prior to repeating a course, the student should consult with the Financial Aid Office to determine what impact, if any, repeating the course may have on his or her financial-aid status.

Academic Dishonesty

The student is responsible for his or her work. It is assumed that each student is honest and abides by this standard; however, in the event that there is an indication or suspicion of cheating or plagiarism, the situation is dealt with in accordance with the published College policy. Copies of this policy are available in the Student Services Office. More specific information regarding academic dishonesty can be found in the instructor’s Course Syllabus.

Information Technology Access/Use Policy

The information technology resources provided by Polk State College (including, but not limited to, telephones, computers, the Polk State Local Area and Wide Area Networks, and the Internet) must be used for academic purposes only. Use of these resources is a privilege, not a right. Inappropriate use can result in revocation or suspension of this privilege.

Equal Access/Opportunity

Polk State College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution committed to excellence through diversity in education and employment. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission to the College. Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:
Valparisa Baker
Director of the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (Title IX Coordinator)
999 Avenue H NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Office: WAD 227
Telephone: (863) 292-3602
e-mail: vbaker@polk.edu

Equal Opportunity For Students With Disabilities

The College complies with The Americans with Disabilities Act and provides equal educational opportunity for qualified individuals. A student with a disability who requires special accommodations or auxiliary aids under The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Coordinator or Director of Disability Services.

Note: Limited-admission programs may have performance restrictions that apply. Restrictions (where applicable) are outlined in each program’s student handbook.

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