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Respiratory Therapy ProgramStudent Handbook2018-2019Prepared by faculty, staff, and studentsof the Respiratory Therapy ProgramRevised December 20189th EditionIt is the policy of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and Shelton State Community College, apostsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, maritalstatus, disability, gender, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, be excluded from participation,denied benefits, or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Accreditation StatementsShelton State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate in Arts, Associate in Science,and Associate in Applied Science degrees. Please contact SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane,Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation ofShelton State Community College.Please do not contact the Commission with other questions unless there is evidence thatappears to support Shelton State Community College's significant non-compliance with theCommission's accreditation requirements or standards.Check the College website, sheltonstate.edu, for addenda.The Respiratory Therapy Program at Shelton State Community College holds ContinuingAccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). Thisstatus signifies that the Program has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the CoARCStandards. It is recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) toward eligibility tothe Respiratory Care Credentialing Examination(s). Enrolled students completing the Programunder Provisional Accreditation are considered graduates of a CoARC accredited program.Comments or complaints may be directed to the following:Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)1248 Harwood RoadBedford, Texas 76021-4244817.283.2835www.coarc.com2
WelcomeThe choice of Respiratory Therapy as a course of study should be accompanied by a devotion ofone's total effort toward sound educational and professional objectives. You have been selectedon the basis that you have made such a commitment. The Respiratory Therapy Program (RPT)Handbook consists of the Program's mission, philosophy, goals, policies, and procedures applyingto all RPT students, Program faculty, and staff. The Program goals, policies, and procedures willapply to you as a student as you progress toward graduation.After reading the handbook materials, you are required to sign the Respiratory TherapyHandbook Acknowledgement Form. Please complete and sign the form as indicated, and returnthe form to the RPT Clerk by the end of the second week of class of the fall semester. In additionto this handbook, you are expected to read and comply with the policies as published in the SSCCCollege Catalog and Student Handbook. We, the faculty and staff of the Respiratory TherapyProgram, are looking forward to your success and your future as a health care professional. Weare here to assist you in your learning process. Congratulations on selecting an exciting andrewarding career.Sincerely,Riva McAlpineRiva McAlpine, MAE, RRTRespiratory Therapy Program Director3
TABLE OF CONTENTSAccreditation Statements . 2Welcome . 3Program Faculty and Staff. 7Advisory Committee . 8-9I. PROGRAM INFORMATION . 10-18Program Mission Statement . 10Program Philosophy . 10Purpose and Goals . 11Educational Outcomes . 12Measurable Program Outcomes . 12Program Curriculum Requirements . 13Admission Requirements . 14Program Expenses. 14-18Tuition . 14-15Course Fees . 15Liability Insurance . 15Personal Health Insurance . 15Professional Organizations . 15-16Books and Printed Materials. 16Uniforms and Equipment . 16Comprehensive Assessment Examinations Policy . 16-17Program Activities . 17Drug Screen/Background Check . 17Overview of Expenses . 17-18II. GENERAL INFORMATION/POLICIES. 18-21Faculty Expectations . 18Commitment . 18Attendance. 18-19Inclement Weather Policy 19-20Professional Demeanor. 20Ethical Concern . 20Academic Competency . 20Pregnancy Policy . 20Employment Policy . 20Program Facilities .21Skills/Laboratory . 21Campus Computers. 21Program Offices . 21Telephones. 21Name Badge/Student ID . 21III. ACADEMIC INFORMATION AND POLICIES . 21-25General Academic Policies. 21Code of Conduct . 21Ethics . 22Academic Misconduct . 22Class Hours . 224
Laboratory/Clinical Hours . 23Classroom Laboratory Conduct Policy . 23Classroom/Laboratory Dress Code . 23Physical Requisites for Successful Laboratory Performance . 23Use of Laboratory . 23-24Grading Policy . 24Assignments . 24Make-up Exams. 24Progression Policies . 24Readmission Policy . 25Transfer Policy . 25Professional and Leadership Development Policy . 25-26Academic/Grade Appeals Procedure . 26Recordings . 26Student Concern/Feedback . 26Faculty and Staff Office Hours/Messages . 26IV. CLINICAL INFORMATION/POLICIES . 26-37Clinical Sites . 27Scheduled Clinical Hours. 27Clinical Education Plan . 28-30Basic Life Support (BLS) Certifications . 28Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification . 28Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification . 28Seminars and Workshops . . . 29Work Environment Description and Daily Activities . 29Essential Function Standards . 29Disability Documentation . 29-30General Description of Clinical Rotations . 30Clinical Conduct . 30-34Confidentiality. 30-31Definition of Proper Clinical Conduct . 31Social Media Policy . 31-32Social Networking Policy for Health Programs . 32Incidents in Clinical Setting . 32-33Student Behavior Policy . 33Clinical Grievance Procedure. 33-34Attendance Policy . 34Religious Observance Accommodation Policy . 34Clinical Attendance and Tardiness Policy . 34-35Absence and Tardiness Make-up Procedures . 35Procedure for Notification of Absences or Lateness. 35Clinical Make-up Policy . 35Clinical Evaluation . 36-37Clinical Grading . 36Clinical Appearance Policy . 36Uniform and Equipment . 36-37V. HEALTH INFORMATION . 37-42Student Records Policy . 37Background Check Policy . 37-385
Drug Screen . 38Insurance. 38Health Policy . 38Vaccination Exemption Policy . 39Infectious Disease Statement . 39Hepatitis B . 39Tuberculosis . 39HIV Reporting . 39Standard Precautions. 40Post Exposure Procedure . 41Sharps and Biohazard Policy . 42VI. STUDENT HONORS AND AWARDS . 42-44Honors . 42RPT Program Award Descriptions . 42-43RPT Pinning Ceremony. 44VII. GRADUATION INFORMATION. 44-46Requirements for Graduation . 44Program Comprehensive Assessment Exams . 44Student Records . 44Graduation Ceremony . 44Becoming a Registered Respiratory Therapist . 45State Licensure. 45-46VIII. SURVEYS . 46Student Opinion Surveys . 46Student-Program Resource Survey . 46Graduate Survey . 46Employer Survey . 46APPENDICES . 47-78Appendix A-Exit Interview Form . 47Appendix B-Comprehensive Assessment Exam Contract . 48Appendix C-Readmission Policy . 49-51Appendix D-Readmission Checklist . 52Appendix E-Request for Readmission . 53-54Appendix F-Medical Form . 55-56Appendix G-Essential Function Standards . 57-58Appendix H-Hepatitis B Information Sheet . 59Appendix I-Hepatitis B Vaccination Policy Sheet . 60-61Appendix J-Hepatitis B Policy Vaccination Verification Form . 62-63Appendix K-Student Drug Screen Policy .64-67Appendix L-Student Drug Screen Participation Form . 68Appendix M-Background Screening Policy . 66-70Appendix N-Background Screening Policy Participation Form . 71Appendix O-Student Exposure Incident Form . 75-76Appendix P-Student Behavior Contract . 75-76Appendix Q-Concern/Feedback Form . 77Appendix R-Respiratory Handbook Acknowledgement Form . 786
SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGERESPIRATORY THERAPY PROGRAMFACULTY & SUPPORT STAFFBeth Appling, RPT Clerk . 205.391.2654Email: bappling@sheltonstate.eduC.A. Fredd Office Room 520Gladys D. Hill, Associate Dean of Health Services . 205.391.2457Email: ghill@sheltonstate.eduMartin Office Room 2608-BOr Fredd Campus Room 522Narayan Krishnamurthy, Medical Director 205.343.0004Email: nkm48@comcast.netComprehensive Sleep & Breathing Disorders Center, Suite 111Riva McAlpine, RPT Program Director . 205.391.2629Email: rmcalpine@sheltonstate.eduC.A. Fredd Office Room 526Byron Truelove, RPT Clinical Education Coordinator 205.391.2641Email: btruelove@sheltonstate.eduC.A. Fredd Office Room 524Disclaimer ClauseThe Respiratory Therapy Program at Shelton State Community College reserves the right to makechanges in the regulations and policies announced in this handbook as circumstances arise. If changes inthis handbook are required during the academic year, then the student will be given notice of thosechanges and asked to verify by signature that the required changes were received and understood.7
Advisory CommitteeAn advisory committee is appointed to assist in Program development and evaluation. Thecommittee will also assist the Program staff in achieving learning outcomes and establishingeffective clinical relationships. The advisory committee has representation from each clinicalaffiliate and at least one non-health care professional who is not associated with the sponsoringinstitution or any other clinical affiliate who represents the public at large.MembersDr. William J. Ashley, Ph.D.PresidentShelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, ALHarlan Stricklin, RRT-NPS, CPFTRespiratory Care Team LeaderDCH Northport HospitalNorthport, ALDr. Narayan Krishnamurthy, M.D., FCCP, FRCP,FACP, FAASMMedical DirectorTuscaloosa, ALLisa Price, RRTDirector, Respiratory CareDCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, ALLeslie Albright, RRTDirector, Respiratory CareBaptist Memorial Hospital-Golden TriangleColumbus, MSTimothy Allan StatzaDirector, Clinical NeurophysiologyDCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, ALKellie Pugh, CRTDirector, Respiratory CareBibb Medical CenterCentreville, ALDavid Miller, RRTNICU TherapistDCH RMC/NPTTuscaloosa, ALDavid Howard, RRTDirector, Respiratory CareBrookwood Baptist Medical CenterBirmingham, ALJennifer Parr-Christmas, RSPGTLead Tech, DCH Sleep MedicineDCH-RMC/NPTTuscaloosa, ALKayla Hasty, CRTDirector, Respiratory CareBryan Whitfield Memorial HospitalDemopolis, ALFrances Swanger, RRTDirector, Respiratory CareFayette Medical CenterFayette, ALRobert Park, RRTDirector, Respiratory CareChildren’s Hospital of AlabamaBirmingham, ALGlenn Pippen, RRTDirector, Respiratory Care Services &Pulmonary/Sleep LabsGrandview Medical CenterBirmingham, AL8
Jason McCullough, RRTDirector, Respiratory CareNoland Hospital TuscaloosaTuscaloosa, ALGladys D. Hill, RN, MSNAssociate Dean of Health ServicesShelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, ALSharon C. Wester, RRTDirector, CardiopulmonaryPickens County Medical CenterCarrollton, ALRiva McAlpine, MAE, RRTRespiratory Therapy Program DirectorShelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, ALDavid Noles, RRTDirector, Respiratory CarePrinceton Baptist Medical CenterBirmingham, ALByron Truelove, MBA, RRT-ACCS-NPS-SDS,RPFT, AE-CClinical Education CoordinatorShelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, ALRobert Helmke, RRTDirector, Respiratory CareShelby Baptist Medical CenterAlabaster, ALStacie Kizziah, RRTRPT Program Lab & Clinical AssistantShelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, ALReed Adair, MBA, RRTAdministrative Director, Clinical ServicesSt. Vincent’s HospitalBirmingham, ALBarry Ragland, RRTRPT Program Lab & Clinical AssistantShelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, ALJoAnna McCarver, RRTManager, Respiratory CareUAB HospitalBirmingham, ALMarvin L. LucasPublic Representative to the AdvisoryCommitteeTuscaloosa City Board of Education – District 6RepresentativeAssistant Laboratory Supervisory andPhlebotomy Instructor at DCH-RMCTuscaloosa, ALLisa Montiel, MAE, RRT-NPS, ChairpersonDirector, Cardiopulmonary ServicesUAB Medical WestBessemer, ALJoye Jones, PhDDean of Instruction & Workforce DevelopmentShelton State Community CollegeTuscaloosa, AL9
I. PROGRAM INFORMATIONProgram Mission StatementThe Respiratory Therapy Program’s mission and philosophy are consistent with the College’s missionand philosophy. The RPT faculty and staff also endorse the following beliefs:The Shelton State Community College Respiratory Therapy Program will prepare its graduates to besuccessful, confident, and competent respiratory therapists who demonstrate professionalism whileproviding excellent care. It will provide the graduates with comprehensive skills to meet the workforcedevelopment needs of the West Alabama community. The Program will strengthen, improve, andexpand in accordance with the needs of our community, the Respiratory Care profession, and astechnological treatment in cardiopulmonary disease continues to advance.Program PhilosophyThe Respiratory Therapy Program (RPT) is centered on the health care of patients. The health interestsof the patients are impacted directly by the quality of care given by the graduates of the Program. Thatphilosophy is the driving force behind the Program’s primary goal, which is to prepare graduates topractice as competent advanced level respiratory care practitioners. Graduates will demonstrateexcellence in knowledge, psychomotor skills, and attitudes expected of an advanced level respiratorytherapist.The faculty believe that the focus of respiratory care education should be comprised of a sound,integrated curriculum based on the biological and behavioral sciences with development ofinterpersonal relationships, critical thinking, effective communication, and problem solving skillsincorporated throughout. The subject-centered curriculum is designed from simple to complex andsequenced to address the content necessary to achieve both the Program and educational outcomes.The respiratory therapist is a part of the health care team, identifying and solving the problems thatrelate to respiratory diseases and disorders of the cardiopulmonary system. Therefore, the respiratorytherapist is an integral part of the health care team.The faculty believe their role is to be facilitators for student learning. Teaching is an interactive processthat enhances learning for the student/learner. The instructor provides the learner with resources,integrity, and guidance to facilitate learning. Teaching is most effective when it adapts to the learner'sneeds. The learner is an active participant in the teaching-learning process and is accountable for his orher own learning. Learning is a life-long process.10
Purpose and GoalsCongruent with the mission and goals of the College, the Respiratory Therapy Program is specificallydesigned to offer the new student and the Certified Respiratory Therapist the opportunity to attain therole, responsibilities, and accountability of graduates of the Associate in Applied Science degree.Graduates of the Program are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care's AdvancedPractitioner examinations, the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) exam and Clinical SimulationExamination (CSE), leading to designation as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).The goals of the SSCC Respiratory Therapy Program are the following:1. Prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor(skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed byRegistered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs).2. Prepare graduates with the entry-level skills to function as an essential part of the health careteam within a variety of health care settings.3. Prepare graduates with the knowledge needed to demonstrate the competencies of RegisteredRespiratory Therapists, such as patient assessment skills and use of equipment required tomanage cardiopulmonary disorders, including CPR, life-support systems, therapeuticprocedures, drugs, and diagnostic tests.4. Prepare graduates with effective verbal and written communication skills in relayinginformation to other health care providers.5. Prepare graduates who demonstrate a commitment to professional growth by engaging incontinuous learning and self-development.11
Educational OutcomesUpon completion of the Associate in Applied Science degree, the graduate will be able to assume therole of a provider of direct client care, manage a group of clients, and participate as a member of thehealth care team. The graduate will be able to demonstrate appropriate cognitive abilities, as well asuse psychomotor and critical thinking skills when performing the following competencies:
Respiratory Therapy Program Student Handbook 2018-2019. Prepared by faculty, staff, and students of the Respiratory Therapy Program . Revised December 2018 . 9th Edition . It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and Shelton State Community College, a
