Simulations in Respiratory Care

Class

Theory of clinical simulation examinations. Includes construction types, scoring, and mechanics of taking the computerized simulation examination.

Course Learning Objectives

Utilize clinical simulations to enhance information gathering and decision making skills.

End of Course Outcomes

I. Discuss of the history and theory of clinical simulation testing
II. Identify of the structure of clinical simulations test and scoring mechanisms (C1,
C5, C18, C19, C20, F1, F3, F4, F8, F12)
III. Differentiate between information gathering and decision making as applied to
the clinical simulation test (C1, C5, C18, C19, C20, F1, F3, F4, F8, F12)
IV. Differentiate between the major diseases that may be covered on the clinical
simulation test (C1, C5, C18, C19, C20, F1, F3, F4, F8, F12)
V. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of oxygen
and medical gas therapy (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9,
F12)
VI. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of
humidity and aerosol therapy (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8,
F9, F12)
VII. Explain assessment of the cardiopulmonary patient and relate to associated
disease states (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9, F12)
VIII. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of airway
management (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9, F12)
IX. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of special
respiratory care procedures (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9,
F12)
X. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards
pertaining to CPR techniques (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8,
F9, F12)
XI. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of
hyperinflation therapy (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9, F12)
XII. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of
bronchopulmonary hygiene (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9,
F12)
XIII. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of
hemodynamics and cardiac monitoring (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5,
F6, F8, F9, F12)
XIV. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of
arterial blood gases (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9, F12)
XV. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of
ventilator management (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9, F12)
XVI. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of all
aspects of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1,
F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9, F12)
XVII. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of
respiratory medications (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9, F12)
XVIII. Identify equipment, theory, indications, contraindications and hazards of
pulmonary function testing (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9,
F12)
XIX. Identify equipment, theory, indication, contraindications and hazards associated
with respiratory home care (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9,
F12)
XX. Identify equipment, theory, indications contraindications and hazards of
pulmonary function testing (C5, C6, C7, C18, C19, C20, F1, F2, F3, F5, F6, F8, F9,
F12)

Required Textbooks

Respiratory Care Exam Review 5 th ed., Gary Persing, Elsevier

Evaluation Standards

Simulations (Course Objectives I-XX) 40%
Quizzes 10%
• Quiz 1 (Course Objective V-VII)
• Quiz 2 (Course Objective VIII-X)
• Quiz 3 (Course Objective XI-XIII)
• Quiz 4 (Course Objective XIV-XV)
• Quiz 5 (Course Objective XVI-XVII)
• Quiz 6 (Course Objective XVIII-XX)

3 TMC Exams (Course Objectives I-XX) 10%

3 Clinical Simulations Exams (Course Objectives I-XX) 10%

Mock TMC Exam (Course Objectives I-XX) 15%

Mock Clinical Simulation Exam (Course Objectives I-XX) 15%

There will be no makeup allowed on any quiz or test in this class. Students must be present
on scheduled quiz/test day to receive credit

Absences

Your attendance is the biggest predictor of your success. Attendance at every class is expected. The student will be allowed to miss 2 days without it adversely affecting their grade (except on dates of quizzes and exams). Every one absence over the allotted days will result in the student’s final grade being reduced by 10%. If the student is more than 15 minutes late to lecture or lab, this will constitute an absence. 3 tardies count as 1 day absent. NO QUIZZES AND/OR TESTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO BE MADE UP FOR AN ABSENCE.

All students must achieve a minimum of 75% or higher to pass this course

Grading Standards

▪ A 90-100%
▪ B 80-89%
▪ C 75-79%
▪ F <75%

Required Institutional Core Learning Outcomes

A student shall retain all rights to original work created as part of instruction or using College District technology resources

Disabilities

ADA Statement:

Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity is fundamental to the educational mission of Weatherford College, and the College expects its students to maintain high standards of personal and scholarly conduct. Academic dishonesty of any kind will not be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, cheating on an examination or other academic work, plagiarism, collusion, and the abuse of resource materials including unauthorized use of Generative AI. Departments may adopt discipline specific guidelines on Generative AI usage approved by the instructional dean. Any student who is demonstrated to have engaged in any of these activities will be subject to immediate disciplinary action in accordance with institutional procedures.

Hope Statement

Any student who faces challenges securing basic resources such as food, clothing, or housing and believes this may affect their performance in their course of study is urged to contact the Director of Student Resources, Dr. Deborah Cregger, for support at (817) 598-6444. Her office is on the first floor of Student Services. If the student prefers, they may contact their instructor, who can reach out on their behalf. Weatherford College also provides the Coyote Pantry. The Pantry maintains boxed and canned foods for students in need. The location of the Coyote Pantry is two blocks west of the Weatherford campus at the Baptist Student Ministry (118 E. Park Ave., Weatherford). Pantry hours are Mon-Thurs. 8:30 am-4:30 pm and Fri. 8.30 am-12:00 pm (817-599-6586).

SCANS

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) identified Competencies in the area of Resources, Interpersonal, Information, Systems, and Technology; and foundation skills in the areas of Basic Skills, Thinking Skills, and Personal Qualities. This course is part of a program in which each of these Competencies and skills are integrated. The specific SCANS Competencies that are recognized throughout this course are noted at the end of the appropriate Competencies or task listed.