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Respiratory Care Program

PROGRAM POLICIES/PROCEDURES

HANDBOOK

2015 - 2016

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Table of Contents

Academic Calendars ............................................................................................................................................ 4

Historical Narrative ............................................................................................................................................. 7

College Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................. 7

Health Professions Division Mission Statement ................................................................................................. 8

Program Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................ 8

Program Goal ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

Location of Instruction ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Accreditation Information

Institutional and Programmatic Accreditation Information ............................................................................... 9

Outcome Data from 2014 RCS ......................................................................................................................... 10

COARC Established Thresholds for Outcomes .............................................................................................. 10

Adherence to state and federal laws….………………………………………………………………………..11

Faculty/Staff Information

Faculty Contact Information ............................................................................................................................. 12

Organizational chart ........................................................................................................................................... 13

Program Director Job Description .................................................................................................................... 14

Director of Clinical Education Job Description ................................................................................................ 17

Medical Director Job Description ...................................................................................................................... 19

Advisory Committee Members ......................................................................................................................... 20

Course Evaluation Forms (Form A, H, J, adjunct) ......................................................................................... 21

Inter-Rater Reliability Training ........................................................................................................................ 25

Pre-clinical Faculty/Student Orientation .......................................................................................................... 25

Clinical Instructor Responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 26

Academic Related Information Course Sequencing ........................................................................................................................................... 28

Academic Records ........................................................................................................................................... 29

Admission Information/Advanced Placement ................................................................................................. 30

Credit for life experience/prior education ......................................................................................................... 30

Graduation Requirements …………………………………………………………………….……………….30

Admission Packet Excerpts (admission requirements, technical standards, questionnaire) ............................. 31

Withdrawal/Re-Admission Policy .................................................................................................................... 36

Tuition/Fees/Other Costs/Add Drop .................................................................................................................. 37

Student Grievance Procedure ........................................................................................................................... 38

Academic Standing…………………………………………………………………………………………….38

Equal Opportunity and Non Discrimination Policy ........................................................................................... 39

Attendance Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 39


Professional Conduct ......................................................................................................................................... 39

Social Media .................................................................................................................................................... 41

New Student Orientation ................................................................................................................................. 41

Career/Placement Services ................................................................................................................................. 42

Advising ........................................................................................................................................................... 42

Academic Support Services ............................................................................................................................ 43

Academic Standards/academic honesty ............................................................................................................ 43

Academic Alerts ................................................................................................................................................. 44

Program Competencies/Evaluation Tool ........................................................................................................... 45

Disability Services ............................................................................................................................................. 48

Tutoring Services ............................................................................................................................................... 50

Student At Risk Committee ............................................................................................................................... 51

Library Orientation/Presentation Objectives .................................................................................................... 52

Service Learning ............................................................................................................................................. 53

Green Curriculum Project ................................................................................................................................ 53

Program Software/media ................................................................................................................................. 54

Simulation Lab Information/Schedule ............................................................................................................ 56

Scholarship Opportunities for Respiratory Care Students ................................................................................ 60

Request for Recommendation from Faculty ...................................................................................................... 61

FERPA ............................................................................................................................................................... 62

Appendix A New Student Orientation Handout ............................................................................................. 63


NSCC Academic Calendar 2015- 2016

Fall 2015

Full time faculty professional development days Sept 1-2, 2015

All Staff Day/ Convocation Sept 3, 2015

Labor Day Sept 7, 2015

Credit classes begin, day and evening Sept 8, 2015

Deadline to withdraw from 15 week classes and receive Sept 14, 2015

100% refund of tuition and fees is 5 p.m.

Deadline to withdraw from 15 week classes and receive Sept 21, 2015

100% refund of tuition only is 5 p.m.

Deadline for student to change from audit to credit or credit to audit Sept 23, 2015

Columbus Day- no classes Oct 12, 2015

Winter/Spring Schedule opens for viewing Oct 26, 2015

Winter/Spring registration opens for current students Nov 2, 2015

Veteran’s Day- no classes Nov 11, 2015

Last day to drop a credit course or withdraw from college with a “W” Nov 25, 2015

Final exam schedule posted on Facebook and Pipeline Nov 25, 2015

Thanksgiving recess, no evening or weekend courses Nov 25- 29, 2015

Thanksgiving recess, no day courses Nov 26-29, 2015

Classes end for the semester, day and evening Dec 18, 2015

Last weekend class for the semester Dec 19, 2015

Final exam period Dec 21-23, 2015

Grades due from faculty by noon Dec 26, 2015

Grades posted on campus pipeline Dec 29, 2016


Winter Intersession classes Jan 4 – 29, 2016

Spring 2016

Low enrolled courses are cancelled by noon Jan 11, 2016

Martin Luther King Jan 18, 2016

Classes begin, day and evening Jan 19, 2016 Student Add/drop period Jan 19- 25, 2016 Deadline to withdraw from credit course 100% tuition/fee charge refund Jan 25, 2016

until 5:00 p.m.

Deadline to withdrawal from credit course 100% tuition refund only Feb 1, 2016

No refund on fees until 5:00 p.m. President's Day Holiday – no courses Feb 15, 2016 Summer Schedule opens for viewing Feb 24, 2016

Summer Registration begins for current students March 3, 2016

Deadline to petition for spring graduates & ensure name in program March 7, 2016

Spring recess, day and evening classes March 13-20, 2016

Classes resume, day and evening March 21, 2016

Web on for viewing Fall 2015 credit schedule 9:00am March 29, 2016 Fall 2016 Registration begins April 14, 2016

Final Exam Schedule (revised) distributed to students and posted April 14, 2016 Deadline for IP Contracts for Fall 2015 April 14, 2016 Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the College with a "W" grade April 14, 2016 Patriots' Day, Holiday April 18, 2016


Day classes end May 6, 2016 Evening classes end May 6, 2016

Study Days/ Make Up Snow Days if necessary May 9-10, 2016

Final Exam period, day classes May 11- 13, 2016

Grades due by noon May 17, 2016 Grades/GPA posted on Campus Pipeline May 18, 2016

Graduation: no evening classes 4:00 pm or later May 19, 2016 Summer Session I May 16 – June 27, 2016

Memorial Day, Holiday- no classes May 30, 2016

Independence Day July 4, 2016 Summer Session II July 5– August 15, 2016


Historical Narrative

North Shore Community College is one of fifteen public community colleges in the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts, serving the North Shore community, which includes twenty-six cities and towns along the coast,

north of Boston to Cape Ann. The service area of the College is a mix of urban and suburban areas with a

population of approximately 743,000 citizens. The College merged with the Essex Agricultural and Technical

Institution in July of 1999. The merger brought two additional Health Profession programs to the College,

Surgical Technology and Practical Nursing.

The College was founded in 1965 and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and

Colleges. The college had a humble start with its first campus located in old school and business buildings in

downtown Beverly. The Beverly campus then moved to Sohier Road where it operated until it moved to a new

building on the Danvers campus. There are now three buildings at the Danvers campus, the Danvers Health

Professions/Student Services building, Berry building and Math and Science building.

The Respiratory Care program is part of the division of Health Professions at North Shore Community

College. In September 1973 the first Respiratory Therapy class was started and Salem Hospital provided the

clinical instruction. In August 1974 Lynn Hospital, now referred to as Union Hospital was added as a clinical

affiliate. Dr. Neil Shore was appointed as the medical director of the program in 1975. The first graduating class

was the class of 1975 with 12 students graduating. William Goding was appointed as program director in 1976

and he continued to be the director until 1997. In 1978 the program received initial accreditation and then

received full accreditation status every 5 years. In 1990 Beverly Hospital was added as a major clinical affiliate.

Since then the program has continued partnering with North Shore Medical Center, Salem and Union Hospital

as well as Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

In 1997 Geraldine Twomey was appointed as the program director and continues to be the full time

director. In 2004 Dr. Faysal M. Hasan assumed the responsibilities of Medical Director of the program and he

continues as the medical director of the program.

In 2012, Jane Schweizer became the program’s full time director of clinical education. She is currently

in this position.

NSCC Mission Statement

North Shore Community College is a source of hope and opportunity and a regional leader for social and

economic change. Blending tradition and innovation, liberal arts and career preparation, intellectual

development and cultural and personal growth, we foster a diverse and caring community of learners where all

are welcome and each is challenged. We offer lifelong education responsive to changing community needs, a

global economy, evolving technology and the shifting role faced by individuals and institutions. Our greatest

contribution to the Commonwealth is the success and achievement of our students.


Division of Health Professions

Mission Statement

The division of Health Professions supports the college mission through teaching, learning, and community

engagement. The division strives to meet the needs of our students and the health care community that we serve

by:

Promoting a culture of respect

Providing a learner centered focus

Enhancing and developing health related degrees and certificates to meet work force demands

Incorporating technologies needed to prepare the learner for the ever changing health care environment

Fostering lifelong education that cultivates professional growth, competence and scholarship.

Respiratory Care Program Mission

The mission of the Respiratory Care Program is to provide affordable, high quality education, with an

emphasis on career preparation and intellectual development in an environment that is welcoming and

supportive. The program is dedicated to the development of appropriate competencies in the students such that

they may apply scientific understanding, technological skills, and human values within their profession.

Program Goal

To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and

affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practice as performed by registered respiratory

therapists (RRT’s).

Location of Instruction/Policies for Respiratory Care Students

All Respiratory Care students attend classes at the main campus and in the clinical setting at hospitals and

various clinical facilities. The program’s academic policies apply to all students and faculty regardless of

location of instruction. All students have access to equipment used in the laboratory, clinical setting as well as

course materials and the college’s academic support services. Appropriate supervision of students is provided at

the college and in the clinical facility.

Services that are available on campus include:

Mental health/crisis counseling

Disability services

Veterans services

Library

Testing Center

Tutoring – general and Respiratory Care specific (Danvers only)

Referrals to social service agencies


PROGRAM MEASURABLE OUTCOMES

At least 80% of graduates will obtain the NBRC CRT credential (3-year average)

At least 80% of graduates will obtain the NBRC RRT credential (3 year average)

The program attrition rate will be less than 40% (3 year average)

The post graduate employment rate will be at least 70% positive placement (3-year average)

At least 80% of returned graduate surveys rating overall satisfaction 3 or higher on a 5-point Likert

scale.

50% of the graduates will return surveys (3-year average)

At least 80% of returned employer surveys rating overall satisfaction 3 or higher on a 5-point Likert

scale (3-year average)

At least 50% of the employers return surveys (3-year average)

At least 70% of students graduate on time. (3-year average)

Institutional and Programmatic Accreditation

The College is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC),

Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100

Burlington, Ma. 01803 http://cihe.neasc.org. The college supports the program in curriculum planning, course

selection and coordination of instruction by program faculty. The college supports adherence to the

accreditation standards. Students who meet all requirements set forth by the program and college will be

granted the Associate in Science degree.

The Respiratory Care program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care,

1248 Harwood Road, Bedford, Texas 76021, (817) 283-2835. http://www.coarc.com/ . The program was last

reviewed in 2005 and is due for reaccreditation in 2015. Information about program outcomes can be found at

http://www.coarc.com/47.html. Below is information obtained from the site for the most recent annual reports

from the state’s 6 programs.

http://cihe.neasc.org/

http://www.coarc.com/

http://www.coarc.com/47.html


COARC Accreditation Thresholds

PROGRAM

OUTCOME

CUT SCORE/DEFINITION

AS OF JANUARY 1, 2014

THRESHOLD

AS OF

JANUARY 1,

2014

CRT Credentialing

Success

On the RCS, this calculation excludes graduates who have previously earned the

CRT credential prior to matriculation into the program (i.e., advanced placement).

NBRC passing score

(set by NBRC)

80% of total number

of graduates

obtaining NBRC

CRT credential

(3-year average)

RRT Credentialing

Success

N/A

(programs are still required to provide RRT outcomes data on annual reports,

however, no accreditation actions will be taken based on RRT credentialing

success).

N/A

Retention/Attrition

Students formally enrolled in a respiratory care program that began fundamental

(non-survey) respiratory care core coursework and have left for academic or non-

academic reasons. Students who leave the program before the fifteenth calendar

day from the beginning of the term with fundamental respiratory care core

coursework and those students transferring to satellites are not included in program

attrition.

Academic - Attrition due to failure to meet grades or other

programmatic competencies (e.g. ethics, professionalism,

behavioral) or another violation of an academic policy that results in

a student’s expulsion from the program.

Non-Academic - Attrition due to financial hardship, medical, family,

deployment, changing course of study, relocation, or reasons other

than those defined in Academic.

Fundamental respiratory care coursework is defined as: Professional

coursework progressing toward completion of respiratory care program

once formally admitted into the program.

40% attrition of the

total number of

students in the

enrollment cohort

(3-year average)

Positive (Job)

Placement

Defined as a graduate within the three year reporting period who is: a.

Employed utilizing skills as defined by the scope of practice within the

respiratory care profession. (i.e. full- or part-time, or per diem), or b. enrolled

full- or part-time in another degree program, or c. serving in the military.

70% positive

placement

(3-year average)

Graduate Survey –

Overall

Satisfaction*

A rating of 3 or higher on a 5-point Likert scale for overall satisfaction.The

calculation is as follows: # surveys with scores greater than 3# surveys returned - #

surveys omitted

At least 80% of

returned graduate

surveys rating overall

satisfaction 3 or

higher on a 5-point

Likert scale.

Graduate Survey –

Participation The total number of program graduates employed in respiratory care who return

their graduate survey.

50% of the graduates

have returned

surveys

(3-year average)

Employer Survey – A rating of 3 or higher on a 5-point Likert scale for overall satisfaction The At least 80% of


Overall

Satisfaction*

calculation is as follows: # surveys with scores greater than 3# surveys returned -

# surveys omitted

returned employer

surveys rating overall

satisfaction 3 or

higher on a 5-point

Likert scale.

Employer Survey –

Participation The total number of employers of program graduates who return their employer

survey.

50% of the

employers have

returned surveys

(3-year average)

On-Time

Graduation Rate

Beginning with the Annual Report that was due July 1, 2011 all programs

were required to report their on-time graduation rate.

On-Time Graduation Rate is defined as the Total Number of On-time

Graduates divided by the Total Number of Graduates. This is calculated as the

number of students who graduate with their enrollment cohort (i.e., within

thirty (30) days of their expected graduation date) divided by the total number

of students who graduated on-time and students who graduated after the

expected graduation date. The enrollment date and the expected graduation

date of each cohort are specified by the program.

70%

This is effective with

the submission of the

2015 Annual Report

of Current Status

Adherence to Federal and State Laws, Rules and Regulations

The college and program adhere to all required federal and state laws, rules and regulations whenever

applicable. The following are included in the program’s handbooks:

-Faculty/student grievance procedure

-Equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy

-Disability services

-Sexual harassment prevention

-Jeanne Cleary Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act

-Domestic violence

-FERPA

-CORI/SORI compliance

-State immunization requirements

-Financial Aid


FACULTY/STAFF INFORMATION

Faculty

Member

Title Telephone Email address Office

Location Geraldine

Twomey

Program

Director

(978)762 – 4166 [email protected] DH 325

Jane Schweizer

Clinical

Coordinator

(978)762-4170 [email protected] DH 327

Patricia N. Adam

Didactic

instructor

(978)762-4084

ext. 4700 [email protected] N/A

Albert Alpuerto First and

second year

Clinical

Instructor

(978)210-9013 [email protected] N/A

Bruce Smith

First and

second year

Clinical

Instructor


Christine

Whitman

First year

clinical

instructor


Kara Zanazzo Didactic

instructor

(978)762-4084

4753

[email protected] N/A

Tom Briana First year

clinical

instructor

(978)578-7351 [email protected] [email protected]

N/A

mailto:[email protected]





North Shore Community College

Programmatic Organizational Chart


College President Patricia Gentile, Ed.D.

Academic VP Karen Hynick, Ed.D.

Dean of Health Professions Maryanne Atkinson, RT(R), RN,

M.Ed.

Respiratory Care Program Director

Geraldine Twomey, RRT, M.Ed.

Clinical Faculty Christine Whitman, RRT

Albert Alpuerto, RRT Bruce Smith, RRT Tom Briana, RRT

Full- and Part Time Didactic / Laboratory Faculty

Patricia Adam, RRT Geraldine Twomey, RRT Jane Schweizer, RRT Kara Zanazzo, RRT

Division Admin Asst Karynn Mason

Part time admin assistant Diane Agganis

Medical Director Dr. Faysal Hasan,

M.D.

Respiratory Care Director of Clinical Education

Jane Schweizer, RRT, B.A.

Program Advisory Committee

Representatives of: Students- Kristina Cimino, Michael Mello Graduates – A. Chmura, J. Minichiello Faculty J. Schweizer, P.Adam, C. Whitman, B. Smith, A. Alpuerto, T. Briana, K. Zanazzo Sponsor Administration –K. Hynick, M. Atkinson, J. Muse, A. Solis Employers – L. Slepoy, F. Croft, S. Pigulski, A. Bennett, C. Salvucci Public – Maureen Preczewski Physician – Dr. F. Hasan

Simulation Coordinator

Analee Solis, BA


NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Description

Department Chair/Program Director – Respiratory Care Program

General Statement of Duties: The department chair is responsible for the administration of the Respiratory

Care program on a full-time basis. The department chair is expected to support and implement the philosophy,

objectives, and policies of North Shore Community College, contribute to the mission of the Health Professions

Division, and fulfill the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care and the Board of

Respiratory Care for the state of Massachusetts.

Supervision Received: Dean, Health Professions Division

Supervision Exercised: Respiratory Care Program faculty

Qualifications:

Possesses a minimum of 4 years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, of which at least 2

years should have been spent in clinical respiratory care and at least 2 years in a teaching position in an

accredited respiratory care program.

Holds a current Massachusetts Respiratory Therapist license.

Holds at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

Experience with curriculum development, teaching-learning process, test construction is recommended.

Duties and Responsibilities: (not intended to be a comprehensive list)

Professional Responsibilities:

1. Pursues ongoing, formal and informal training that is designed to maintain and upgrade professional,

instructional, and administrative capabilities.

2. Participate in professional organizations.

3. Completes requirements to maintain state license in good standing.

4. Maintain communication with affiliated clinical agencies.

Accreditation Responsibilities:

1. Prepare annual report as required by the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care

(COARC).

2. Perform an annual resource assessment survey of students and program faculty as required by

COARC. Make appropriate changes in response to survey results.

3. Perform annual employer surveys as required by COARC. Make appropriate changes in response to

survey results.

4. Perform annual graduate satisfaction surveys as required by COARC. Make appropriate changes in

response to survey results.

5. Arrange and preside over the Advisory Committee.

6. Complete all requirements for re-accreditation i.e. complete self study, arrange and participate in site

visit. Complete follow up reports.

7. Meet periodically with the program’s medical director.

Program Responsibilities:

1. Faculty

Recruit and coordinate hiring of new program faculty when needed.


Coordinate the orientation of new faculty.

Determine requirements have been met: licensure, CPR, immunizations, liability insurance.

Assist program faculty to fulfill their job responsibilities by supporting opportunities for

continual professional growth as are appropriate and necessary to meet the program’s desired

outcomes.

Assist clinical faculty in testing and evaluating students.

2. Curriculum

Facilitate coordination and updating of curriculum as needed and in response to the National

Board of Respiratory Care’s content outline changes.

Plan time schedules and room assignments for the program.

3. Students

Maintain satisfactory records for advisement, counseling, and evaluation.

Counsel and advise all students seeking information regarding the program.

Conduct “Mandatory Information Sessions”.

Advise students seeking information regarding the program, beyond the mandatory information

sessions.

Assist Enrollment Services as needed.

Facilitate transfer of students requesting admission from other programs.

Determine that all students have met clinical agency requirements: CORI, liability

insurance, CPR, physical exams and immunizations.

Meet with program faculty to determine students’ status within the program and advise

accordingly.

Facilitate the organizational maintenance of data on current students, former students, applicants,

and graduates.

Counsel and advise all students withdrawing from the program.

Assist with preparation of student for the credentialing process.

Revise and update the program handbook annually.

Assist students in obtaining scholarships from the college and from professional agencies within

the field of Respiratory Care.

Complete Massachusetts licensure limited permit forms at the end of each semester for all

students who are working in the field of Respiratory Care.

8. Budget

Meet with division dean periodically to develop/modify budget

Manage annual budget.

Make purchases based on faculty input and recommendations.

9. Clinical Sites In conjunction with the DCE:

Maintain all contracts with agencies utilized for clinical practice.

Seek out new clinical sites as needed and determined by the faculty and curriculum.

Visit clinical facilities as needed.

10. Teaching responsibilities.

Prepare course materials.

Instruct courses as assigned


Maintain office hours and complete advisor duties.

Assess student performance.

11. Prepare other reports as requested by the College or others.

12. Serve on college wide standing committees as elected.

13. Other duties as assigned.

Refer to the AGREEMENT by and between the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts

Community college Council for Full-Time and Part-Time Day Faculty and Professional Staff.


NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Job Description

Director of Clinical Education – Respiratory Care Program

General Statement of Duties: The Director of Clinical Education (DCE), a full-time faculty member will be

responsible for coordinating clinical education for the Respiratory Care Program under the guidance of the

Director of Respiratory Care and the Dean of Health Professions. He/she will be responsible for the

organization, administration, continuous review, development and planning, and general effectiveness of the

clinical component of the Respiratory Care Program, as well as teaching assigned courses within the program as

outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Supervision Received: Program director, Respiratory Care and Dean, Health Professions

Supervision Exercised: Clinical Faculty

Qualifications:

1. Must have an earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education.

2. A minimum of four years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, of which at least two

years must include clinical respiratory care.

3. A minimum of two years’ experience teaching in an accredited respiratory care program either as an

appointed faculty member or as a clinical preceptor.

4. A valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.

5. A valid license as required by the state of Massachusetts to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.

6. Must be a current member of the American Association of Respiratory Care.

Professional Responsibilities:

1. Pursues ongoing, formal and informal training that is designed to maintain and upgrade professional,

instructional, and administrative capabilities.

2. Participate in professional organizations.

3. Completes requirements to maintain state license in good standing.

Program Responsibilities:

1. Assists the Director in assuring that the Respiratory Care program meets standards established by the

college and the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care Programs (CoARC) by planning,

implementing, and continuously evaluating program outcomes.

2. Establishes, maintains and manages the clinical sites to ensure that students are offered the variety of

experiences necessary to achieve programmatic goals.

3. Initiates and maintains up to date contracts with all clinical facilities.

4. Maintains attendance, academic, and other records and submits information and reports to the director in

a timely manner as required by the College, State Licensure Boards, and/or the CoARC.

5. Assists in the development of the Respiratory Care curriculum, course content, and the selection of

textbooks, library materials, and equipment/supplies to facilitate learning respiratory care.


6. Oversees the work of adjunct faculty in the clinical settings. Assists the director in providing for

learning opportunities for clinical adjunct faculty including developing methods to ensure inter-rater

reliability.

7. Assists in developing departmental budget, prioritizing expenditures, and maintaining inventory of

existing equipment/supplies.

8. Takes an active interest in and incorporates simulation education into didactic and clinical teaching.

9. Demonstrates an ability to teach and motivate in ways appropriate to the diverse backgrounds, cultures,

and learning styles of the community college student. Facilitates the application of theory to practice,

motivates and stimulates independent learning, uses and demonstrates current technical advances in the

field of Respiratory Care and teaching, and works cooperatively with program faculty as a team

member.

10. Participates in all college meetings including department meetings as outlined by the collective

bargaining agreement.

11. Maintains communication with established clinical sites via site visits, telephone calls, email and written

correspondence to monitor student performance and clinical needs.

12. Promotes the College’s mission, goals, and objectives and performs all other duties as outlined in the

collective bargaining agreement.

Teaching responsibilities.

Prepare course materials.

Instruct courses as assigned

Maintain office hours and complete advisor duties.

Assess student performance.

Refer to the AGREEMENT by and between the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts

Community college Council for Full-Time and Part-Time Day Faculty and Professional Staff.


North Shore Community College

Job Description

Medical Director, Respiratory Care Program

Educational Requirements

The medical director must be a board certified/eligible, licensed physician in the state of Massachusetts, with

recognized qualifications, by training and/or experience, in the management of respiratory disease and in

respiratory care practices.

Responsibilities

In co-operation with the program director, the director of clinical education, and the Dean of Health

Professions, the medical director for the Respiratory Care Program shall:

1. Act as a liaison and advocate of the program among staff, physicians, administrators, and health care

personnel.

2. In cooperation with the program faculty, assist in the review of the program including, but not limited to,

updating curriculum, reviewing program outcomes and results of resource surveys, and outlining future

strategies for program improvement.

3. Participate as a member of the Advisory Committee which meets once per year.

4. Assist in the coordination of physician contact at clinical agencies as requested by the program faculty.

Assist clinical faculty in providing experiences for students to improve communication with physicians.

5. Provide or assist in identifying appropriate activities for student interaction with physicians at hospitals

to which the medical director has staff privileges.

6. Participate actively in didactic and clinical instruction of respiratory care students, i.e. formal classroom

and clinical rounds. The medical director provides 6 formal lectures in the course, RSP 222 Introduction

to Respiratory Disease as well as a lecture to first year students on the role of the Respiratory Therapist

and professionalism.

7. Be available to meet with site visitors from the Commission on Accreditation of Respiratory Care.

Documentation: The program will document that the medical director responsibilities are performed by

completion of the following.

1. Minutes of meetings with medical director.

2. Minutes of Advisory Committee meetings.

3. Records of physician input. (written memos, summaries of telephone conversations, emails)

4. Schedule of lectures in RSP 222 syllabus

5. Annual faculty and student resource assessment surveys


Advisory Committee Members

Name Title/ Community of Interest Hospital/Agency

Karen Hynick Vice President, Academic

Affairs

NSCC

Maryanne Atkinson

Dean, Health Professions

Administrator

NSCC

Geri Twomey

Program Director NSCC

Jane Schweizer

RC Clinical Coordinator

Faculty

NSCC

Dr. Faysal Hasan, MD

Medical Director

Physician

Salem Hospital

Analee Solis

Simulation lab coordinator NSCC

Al Bennett

RC Department Director

Employer

Beverly Hospital

Larry Slepoy


Employer

Union Hospital

Sandra Pigulski


Employer

Kindred North Rehab Hospital

Francine Croft


Employer

Salem Hospital

Carrie Salvucci


Employer

Lawrence General Hospital

Joyce Muse

Admission Counselor

College staff

NSCC

Janine Minichiello

Graduate NSCC

Alison Chmura

Graduate NSCC

Maureen Preczewski

Public Representative Endicott College

Tom Briana

RC Faculty NSCC

Patricia Adam

RC Faculty NSCC

Christine Whitman

RC Faculty NSCC

Bruce Smith RC Faculty NSCC

Al Alpuerto

RC Faculty NSCC

Kara Zanazzo

RC Faculty NSCC


Evaluation of Faculty by Students

All full time and adjunct faculty members are evaluated by students. As shown below, forms A and H are used

for full time faculty. Form A is used for didactic courses and form H is used for lab courses.




Adjunct Didactic Course Evaluation


Inter-Rater Reliability Training (IRR)

Clinical faculty who are responsible for evaluating students in the clinical setting will participate in annual

inter-rater reliability training. In addition to the DCE, the program has 4 clinical faculty who evaluate students.

Preceptors who are involved in providing clinical education do not evaluate students. This standard is met by

the following:

Participating in the AARC’s clinical preceptor training annually.

During selected clinical practical exams, the director of clinical education will observe and grade the

student in conjunction with the instructor. The scores will be compared for variability and a follow up

discussion will take place if necessary. Variability would be defined by a score that differs by more than 5

points.

Some changes have been made to the performance assessment exams (practical exams). Each test has

detailed expected responses listed on them so that the evaluator is familiar with the expected responses..

The instructors may also accept other responses from students as they progress through the test.

All IRR activities are documented and kept on file including copies of practical exams.

Pre-Clinical Faculty/Student Orientation

The clinical instructors along with the students participate in annual pre-semester training at the clinical sites

which includes but is not limited to:

Culturally competent care

Culture of patient safety

Patient event reporting (incident reporting)

Risk management

National patient safety goals

HIPPA

Information security

Infection prevention and control

Needle stick injury

Emergency codes and management

Emergency oxygen shut-off

Hazardous chemical communication

Environment of care safety

Fire safety

Clinical maintenance and repair

Electrical safety

Radiation safety

Sexual harassment policy

Tobacco free policy

Body mechanics

In addition to the pre-semester training, students

and faculty attend a class on infection prevention

given by the infection control nurse.


Respiratory Care Program Clinical Instructor Responsibilities

The clinical instructor is responsible for ensuring that the following is complete for clinical rotations.

Prior to the start of the semester:

Attend meeting(s) at the college with the Director of the Respiratory Care Program and the Director of

Clinical Education regarding clinical roster, clinical schedule, program handbook updates

Schedule and attend yearly hospital orientations and complete yearly updates as required per hospital

protocol (BLS, copy of professional license, health forms)

Complete CORI process as required. This will be coordinated by the Dean of Health Professions

First day of clinical rotation:

Greets new students

Provides students with directions to hospital and instructions on where to park and how to get to

respiratory care department

Provides students with instructions on what to bring to clinical each day including where to store

personal belongings, food, etc.

Reviews with the students content regarding policies and procedures contained within the

Clinical/Program Handbook

Processes students application for ID badges if required, parking stickers if required

Provides students with education regarding individual mandatory hospital education and collects quizzes

if required

Informs students on mandatory hospital orientation date if applicable

Provides students with all paperwork and forms required by individual hospitals such as confidentiality

statements, computer password documents

Provides students with contact information

During clinical rotation

Maintains appropriate level of supervision to ensure patient and student safety

Introduces students to department manager and staff

Orients students to facility

Informs each student of their clinical assignment

Complies with rotations according to the clinical schedule

Effectively handles individual instructional needs of each student

Teaches clinical procedures in accordance with the Respiratory Care Program and Clinical Handbook

Provides written documentation, when required, on weekly student self-evaluations

Communicates with the DCE regarding student progress

Meets the deadline for submission of early and mid-term alerts

Attends meeting(s) at the college when requested

Provides classroom instruction when necessary at the college

Represents the Respiratory Care Program in a professional manner

Displays a professional appearance


Arrives on time

Checks college email on a regular basis

Completes and signs student competencies as needed

Administers exams as required per clinical schedule

Takes attendance and maintains accurate records of tardiness and absenteeism

Participates in annual inter-rater reliability training and evaluation

Serves on the Respiratory Care Program’s Advisory Board as able

End of semester/clinical rotation

Administers final exam at the college

Completes final evaluation on each student

Meets with each student regarding evaluation, progress and grades

Provides DCE with appropriate forms concerning each student (exams, competencies completed,

evaluations)

Submits final semester grade by due date


Respiratory Care (RSP) Course Sequence

Semester 1

BIO 103 Anatomy &Physiology 1 _______4

RSP 101 Fundamentals of RC 1 _______4

RSP 111 RC Clinical Experience 1 _______2

RSP 131 RC Lab 1 _______1

RSP 126 RC Pharmacology _______3

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Semester 2

BIO 104 Anatomy & Physiology 2 _____4

RSP 102 Fundamentals of RC _____4

RSP 112 RC Clinical Experience 2 _____2

RSP 132 RC Lab 2 _____1

CHE 101 Intro to Chem 1 _____4

RSP 122 Physiology of Respiratory Care _____2

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Semester 3

CMP 101 Composition 1 ______3

RSP 201 Fundamentals of RC ______4

RSP 211 RC Clinical Experience 3 ______4

RSP 231 RC Lab 3 ______2

RSP 222 Intro to Resp Disease ______2

BEH Behavioral Science elective ______3

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Semester 4

CMP 104-146 Comp 2 elective ______3

RSP 202 Fundamentals of RC 4 ______4


RSP 232 RC Lab 4 ______2

BIO 110 Intro to Microbiology ______4

RSP 215 Contemporary Topics in RC ______2

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Total 68


Academic Records

The college maintains official, permanent records on all students. The academic transcript is the only permanent

record guaranteed maintenance in perpetuity and is available online for faculty and students. Other records that

are stored securely by the program include – health records, documentation of counseling and advising

meetings, admission records, clinical evaluations, written tests. Records are physically stored in a locked

cabinet in the program director’s office for at least 5 years. These records are maintained in sufficient detail to

document program resources and the achievement of program goals and outcomes. In accordance with the

provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), commonly referred to as the “Buckley

Amendment”, NSCC has adopted these regulations to protect the privacy rights of its students and/or parents.

Faculty are required to maintain confidentiality with regard to student performance or records.

Admission Information

A selective admission process is used in career programs especially those requiring a clinical experience. The

admission process facilitates the selection of candidates who are prepared to meet the academic requirements of

the program. The admission cycle begins in September of each year and continues until February or until the

program fills. Further information can be found at

http://www.northshore.edu/academics/programs/rsp/admission_requirements_and_application_packet

The admissions policies and procedures are determined by the Health Professions division in

conjunction with the Student Enrollment Services department. All applications are reviewed by both the

program director and the enrollment academic counselors. A rubric is used to evaluate academic performance in

science, English and math courses. The rubric also evaluates the student’s overall GPA, TEAS results, and

quality of questionnaire answers. Accepted students are then determined by the overall number from the rubric.

The rationale for the establishment of admission requirements is to ensure that only those students who

are fully prepared will be considered for acceptance. The program also strives to fully inform all applicants

about the program including its requirements, policies, and procedures by having the program handbook

available online for interested applicants to view as well as provide preadmission information to applicants at

the required informational session.

The admission requirements include: (see next two pages)

1. Satisfactory achievement on the “Test of Essential Academic Skills v5” (TEAS) exam.

2. Completion of required courses- some at the high school level or college level. List of courses

3. Meeting the technical standards of the program

4. Attendance at mandatory information session.

5. Completed questionnaire.

6. Applicant must also read the program handbook in its entirety and sign off that they have done so.

http://www.northshore.edu/academics/programs/rsp/admission_requirements_and_application_packet


Admission Requirements for Advanced Placement

To be considered for advanced placement, the applicant must:

1. Have graduated from or attended a program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for

Respiratory Care.

2. Have a minimum grade point average of C for his/her work in the program, or have passed the NBRC

Entry Level Examination.

3. Meet NSCC requirements for admission.

Interested applicants should contact the program director for additional information. The curriculum will be

determined on an individual basis and will be based on previous academic and clinical work in respiratory care

as well as current clinical and laboratory competency.

Credit for Prior Work/Educational Experiences

The college’s Center for Alternative Studies and Education Testing provides options for awarding college credit

for life experiences as well as credit for credentials obtained. Some options available are departmental exams,

evaluation credit by portfolio, exam credit (CLEP), directed study and evaluation of military experience for

credit. Additional information can be found at http://www.northshore.edu/cas/credit/alternative_studies.html

Graduation Requirements

1. Earn at least 60 hours of credit with a GPA of 2.00 or higher.

2. Achieve at least a 75% in all Respiratory Care courses.

3. Achieve a passing grade in all general education courses.

4. Successfully complete all program and clinical competencies.

5. Complete at least 15 semester hours of college work at NSCC. (residency requirement)

6. Complete the graduation application and fulfill financial obligations to the college.

7. Complete all programmatic documentation. i.e. Resource assessment surveys, clinical site evaluation,

instructor evaluations, NBRC electronic eligibility database form, consent form for employer survey

http://www.northshore.edu/cas/credit/alternative_studies.html







Respiratory Care Course Withdrawal/Re-Admission - Academic Progress

Students are required to maintain a 75 % in all RSP courses. Failure of the Respiratory Care lab, lecture,

or clinical courses will result in an interruption in the sequence of courses. According to the policy of

the Division of Health Professions, “The following students must apply for readmission prior to

registration: students who have not been matriculated and enrolled at the College within the previous 5

years; students who have graduated from the College; and students in selective admission programs

(Nurse Education, PTA, OTA, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Care, Medical Assisting Certificate,

Veterinary Technology, Surgical Technician Certificate and Practical Nursing Certificate) who have

interrupted their sequence of professional courses with a course withdrawal, course failure, and/or

semester stop out. Students in health degree programs seeking readmission must meet current admission

requirements and follow the specific policies and procedures defined by individual programs.

Readmission to health professions programs is not automatically guaranteed even when a seat is

available. If readmitted, students are permitted only one readmission to their program on a space

available basis with approval by the program director.”

Students who withdraw from the program for any reason or who fail an RSP course must complete the

following if they wish to be readmitted:

1. Complete an application for re-entry to the program and submit it to the Enrollment office.

The application must be submitted in the following admission cycle. It will be necessary to

repeat all courses that were previously completed successfully if more than one year elapses.

If space is not available in the program, the student may be placed on a wait list.

2. Submit a letter to the program director explaining the reasons for the interruption in the

progress in the program. If the reason was academic difficulty, explain what may have

happened. I.e. work hours, illness, academic preparation, quality or quantity of study time.

3. In the previously mentioned letter, include the changes that will be made to enhance the

academic success if readmitted to the program. Please be as specific as possible.

4. If accepted, the student must have documentation of a current CPR certification, complete

health record, liability insurance, CORI background check and health insurance.

5. Students may be required to complete other requirements before being re-admitted to the

program. Examples would include repeating a clinical course that was completed or

completing science courses.

Once a student is readmitted, if for any reason, that student is unable to finish the semester and has to

withdraw, a subsequent re-admission will not be granted. The student would not be allowed to return to the

program again. When an interruption in the sequencing of clinical courses occurs, the student will be required to

either repeat the clinical course or demonstrate competency in the last clinical course successfully completed. A

written and practical hands-on test will be administered. In order to progress to the next clinical course the

student must attain at least a 75% on the test that is administered.

Non Respiratory Care Course Withdrawal

Course withdrawal may take place after the Add/Drop period but before the end of the twelfth week in a fifteen-

week semester. The exact date of the deadline for withdrawal can be found in the

official academic calendar for each semester. Courses that run outside of a traditional 15-week semester have

course-specific add/drop dates and withdrawal dates. Those dates should be confirmed with the instructor or by

calling the Enrollment Center. The grade for a course that is dropped after the Add/Drop period but before the

withdrawal deadline will appear on the student’s transcript as a “W” grade. Withdrawal may affect academic


standing and financial aid. Failure to officially withdraw may result in an “F” grade. Students wishing to

withdraw from a course must initiate the process. Notifying the instructor or ceasing to attend class does not

constitute official withdrawal. Students may withdraw from a class online or forms are available in the

Enrollment Center or in the Student Support Center.

Tuition/Fees and Other Costs

Massachusetts In-state Tuition Tuition $ 25 per credit

Fees $154 per credit

Total $179 per credit

New England Regional Residents Tuition $ 37.50 per credit


Total $191.50 per credit

Non-Regional/Non-Resident Students Tuition $257 per credit


Total $411 per credit

Health Insurance Health Insurance Fee - $1,640 for the year

Malpractice Insurance $30.00 per year

Clinical Uniform including stethoscope $200.00

Self-Assessment Exams (Second year, Spring

semester)- CRT $40.00, RRT $40.00, Clinical

Simulation $60.00

Professional Rescuer CPR - $100.00 (needed

before the first semester)

Post-graduation Expenses

- Massachusetts License $260.00 – when

you pass the TMC exam, you need to

update from student limited permit to full

license

- Kettering review workshop $355.00

optional, most grads do this

- NBRC exam costs for TMC (Therapist

Multiple Choice) $190.00, Clinical

simulation exam $200.00

Textbooks for Respiratory Care $800.00 total

(this does not include cost for general education

courses)

Health Science Program Fee $150.00

Add/Drop

Adding or dropping a 15-week semester course will be permitted according to the start date of each semester.

Add/Drop dates for courses with unique start and end dates vary. For more information, please check the

Academic Calendar page on our website at www.northshore.edu/calendar.

http://www.northshore.edu/financial-services/cost/health_insurance.html


Student Grievance/Appeal Process

The program supports the “Student Grievance Procedure” of North Shore Community College published in the

North Shore Community College Student Handbook. It is recommended that each student review the handbook

and become familiar with its policies and procedures. A “grievance” is defined as a complaint by a student that

there has been an alleged violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable action committed against said student. In

the event a student believes an incident has occurred, the student should refer to the College’s “Student

Grievance

Procedure.” (Page 72 Student Handbook) However, the program faculty believes the student wishing to file a

grievance should first:

1. Discuss the matter in a timely fashion with the appropriate faculty member with the objective of

resolving the issue/matter.

2. If the matter is not resolved informally, the student shall request in writing a meeting with the program

director, with a meeting resulting within 48 hours.

3. If the grievance cannot be resolved by the parties, the student should file within 48 hours a written

statement to the Division Dean.

4. The Division Dean will respond to the student within 5 days and convene a meeting which may include

involved faculty members and the program director.

Issues dealing with possible discrimination or sexual harassment are dealt with differently. When a student

believes that he/she has been discriminated against due to his/her race, creed, religion, color, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status,

genetic information or national origin, the College's Affirmative Action Grievance Procedure is a mechanism

for resolution. The College's Affirmative Action Grievance Procedure is contained in the College's Affirmative

Action Plan. The College's Affirmative Action Officer is Ngoc-Thanh Giddarie, Director of Human Resources

([email protected] or 978-762-4000)

Academic Standing Policy

Criteria for Good Academic Standing

and Satisfactory Progress

To be considered in good academic standing and to be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree

or certificate, a matriculated student must:

1. Maintain a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 OR ABOVE, and

2. Successfully earn 60% of credits attempted each semester. (Credits attempted are defined as credits enrolled

at the end of the Add-Drop period.)

Academic Probation

A student who does not meet the above standards of a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 or

above and successfully earn 60% of credits attempted at the end of a semester will be placed on academic

probation and will receive a letter of notification. Academic Probation directs a student to meet with an advisor

to review the student’s academic progress and to discuss use of the College’s student support and advising

services in order to improve academic performance.

Academic Suspension

A student who does not meet the above requirements of a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 or

above and successfully earn 60 percent of credits attempted for two consecutive semesters will be placed on


academic suspension. Suspension means that a student is prohibited from enrolling in the College until he/she

has met with an Academic Review Board to discuss academic progress and to receive permission to re-enroll.

The Academic Review Board may make re-enrollment contingent on a student taking specific steps to help

ensure future academic success. A student must fulfill all requirements set by the Board.

Equal opportunity and Non Discrimination policy

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate

on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability status in its education

programs or in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs or activities as required by

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972, and Section

504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and regulations promulgated thereunder, 34 C.F.R. Part 100 (Title IV), Part 106

Title (IX) and Part 104 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to the College’s Affirmative Action

Officer, who is also the Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator. The Affirmative Action Officer is the Director of

Human Resource Development, Danvers Campus, x 5470. Copies of the Affirmative Action Policy are

available in the Human Resource Development Office, are on reserve in the libraries on both the Lynn and

Danvers Campuses, and online via Pipeline. (2014/2015 college catalog, page 205)

Program Attendance Policy

All faculty members will maintain a record of attendance for each student for lecture, lab, and clinical

attendance. All syllabi will have specific written attendance policies.

1. A student absent from class, clinical or lab will be held responsible for any announcements and skills

presented and for making arrangements to assure the acquisition of materials presented during class.

2. It is the student’s responsibility to make up all missed work – see course syllabi for appropriate

schedule.

3. Students who will be late reporting to class or lab should notify the faculty member and leave a

message.

4. Although the faculty recognize that occasional situations arise which affect a student’s ability to arrive

on time, frequent tardiness is unacceptable and may result in adversely affecting the final grade. Please

refer to the policy for clinical attendance and tardiness that differs from the policy described here for

classroom courses.

5. Attendance in all classes and laboratory sessions is essential. The appropriateness of excused absences is

determined by the individual faculty member and or the Program Director.

6. Students are expected to be present for all exams. Course syllabi contain specific information regarding

absence on the day of an exam.

Professional Conduct

1. Each student is required to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner while in the education

setting. I.e. classroom, clinical setting, discussion boards. The final grade may be affected by the

student’s interpersonal skills.

2. Conduct that is unethical or unprofessional so as to affect or potentially affect another student or

instructor’s well-being in the academic or clinical environment may result in immediate suspension.


3. Students should be aware of the potential impact of information that is placed on social media web sites

such as Facebook. Clinical affiliate personnel and potential employers may have access to this public

information. This information may have an adverse impact on the student’s standing in the program or

the student’s ability to obtain employment while in the program and post-graduation. See social media

policy that follows.

4. Cell phones must be turned off and out of sight while in the classroom at the college. Under special

circumstances, with permission from the instructor, the student may be permitted to have their phones

visible on the desk.

5. In clinical, students will be permitted to use their cell phones on a limited basis and only during a break

when away from patient care areas. Students will receive a written warning if the use of the cell phone is

deemed inappropriate by the instructor. See policy at the end of this handbook.

6. Patient confidentiality must be maintained in all settings including postings on college discussion boards

and during classroom presentations. The patient’s name and identifying information should not be

disclosed in any prepared materials. Information discussed in an educational setting must not be shared

with any parties.

RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM

Program Professional Conduct Policy The student must demonstrate appropriate conduct becoming a health care professional in the classroom as well as the clinical setting. Professional conduct includes but is not limited to:

1. Adhering to the clinical dress code of the program. 2. Behaving courteously towards patients, faculty, hospital staff, and peers. 3. Adhering to the attendance policy of the program. 4. Performing procedures, administering therapy, and completing assigned work in accordance with established policies and

procedures in a timely manner. 5. Demonstrating the ability to work independently and utilizing free clinical time effectively. 6. Displaying appropriate bedside manner including identifying self and status, stating instructions clearly and concisely with

appropriate pronunciation, using a friendly and pleasant tone of voice. [Be aware that some patients are hard of hearing and you may need to adjust your voice level in order to be heard. Do not assume that all elderly people are hard of hearing.]

7. Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times both in and out of the hospital including the classroom while on campus. 8. Following the Scope of Practice. The duties and responsibilities of the Respiratory Care Practitioner are well defined and

outlined in the Clinical Competency Packet, the hospital Procedure Manual, and the Laws/Regulations of the Board of Respiratory Care of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The student must not perform any procedures and/or assessments that are outside these defined duties.

Under most circumstances, if a student fails to adhere to the appropriate standards of professional conduct: ¨ Upon a first occurrence the student will receive a verbal warning (#1) by the instructor and the student will be required to write a

satisfactory essay on Professional Behavior as assigned by the Instructor. ¨ Upon a second occurrence the student will receive a written warning (#2) with a follow-up meeting with the Program Director, The

Clinical Coordinator, and the Instructor. The student must satisfactorily complete an assigned project on Professional Behavior. This may require the student to perform additional hours outside of clinical/class to complete the project. The student will be placed on probation until completion of the project AND the end of the current academic year.

¨ Upon the third occurrence the student will be immediately suspended from clinical/class. This, of course, will prevent the student

from continuing on in the sequence and will delay graduation. The student must submit a ten (10) page typed paper on what it means to be a "Professional"; or complete a college level course (with a grade of "C" or better) on professional behavior in order to be considered in good standing in the Respiratory Care Program.

¨ If the student is re-admitted to the program, any future infraction will receive an "F" grade for the course, and be immediately


dismissed from the Respiratory Care Program. In the instance of any serious infraction, the disciplinary process may progress immediately to a written warning or immediate

suspension or dismissal from the program.

In order to be considered for re-instatement the student must: 1. Re-apply for admission to the Program. Readmission to the program will not be guaranteed and will be on a space

available basis in the following academic year. 2. Meet with the program director and clinical coordinator. 3. Present to the program director and clinical coordinator a typed, written explanation as to why s/he should be re-instated

to the Program. 4. The program director and clinical coordinator may: a. re-instate the student with or without probation and/or b. require additional activities and/or c. continue the suspension for a designated period of time and/or d. dismiss the student permanently from the Program.

Social Media Guidelines and Policy

The purpose of this policy is to promote the safety and privacy of students, faculty, staff, and patients. Students

and faculty members must comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and

the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) when using social media. No student may post,

release, or otherwise disclose photos, identifiable case descriptions, images, or records related to the educational

or clinical activities of the school via social networking sites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn ),

non-educational blogs, message boards, Internet websites, personal e-mail, or anything other than standard

professional means of query and/or dissemination. No student may post statements about North Shore

Community College, Health Professions or the Respiratory Care program (employees, staff, students,

events/activities) that are defamatory, obscene, threatening or harassing. Failure to comply with this policy may

be a violation of legal, professional, and/or ethical obligations. Violation will result in disciplinary action by the

Respiratory Care program up to and including dismissal from the program. The Respiratory Care program

assumes no duty to monitor Internet activity but reserves the right to take appropriate action in accordance with

this policy. Students should NOT be actively engaged in the social media platforms during class time. Privacy

does not exist in the world of social media. Before each posting, students are encouraged to consider how the

item may reflect both on the author of the post and the program. Something that would not be said in person

should not be posted in social media. Students should NOT post as a representative of the program. Failure to

use professional judgment will result in disciplinary action.

New Student Orientation

Newly accepted students are required to attend a series of orientation days that are held 4 to 6 months before the

start of the semester. Topics covered are listed below. (The handout for the programmatic portion of the day is

saved as a PDF and can be found at the end of this document in Appendix A.)

Presented by program faculty

1. A review of programmatic and college advising resources.

2. A review of program policies and procedures

3. An overview of financial aid resources and requirements.


4. Health record compliance requirements.

5. CORI processing

6. Uniform fitting

7. Appropriate BLS course to complete

8. Meet and greet with current Respiratory Care students

9. A review of the fall schedule

10. Course advising by program faculty and registration.

Presented by Dean of Health Professions

1. Time management skills

2. Academic advising resources.

3. How to manage college life.

Career Placement Services for Students

NSCC Career Services is committed to working with Faculty and Staff to ensure that students are provided with

timely and comprehensive support. Each year a career placement counselor is invited to a second year class

where information is provided on preparing for entry to the professional world. Topics covered include resume

writing, cover letter preparation, and interviewing techniques. Students are also encouraged to meet one on one

with the counselor as a follow up to the introductory presentation given to the class.

Lynn Marcus- Career Placement Coordinator

Lynn Campus Room LW-118

Phone: (781) 477-2167

Email: [email protected]

Advising

Full time program faculty share the responsibility of advising students enrolled in the program. Students are

divided between the program director and director of clinical education. Students will be notified of their

advisor in the first week of classes. The student will meet as needed with their assigned advisor and in the week

preceding course registration. Full time faculty are required to post office hours for advising for students to

view. A copy of the office hours is also available in the Academic Affairs office. The advisor is also responsible

for submitting alerts through Pipeline and then meeting with students who receive an alert. Alerts are entered in

the third week of the semester and at the midpoint of the semester when attendance is a problem or if the

student has a failing average. The student will receive written documentation of the advising meeting which will

include an action plan for improving the student’s performance. For transfer credit, students are directed to meet

with a staff member in the Enrollment and Student Records office.

The role of the advisor is to:

1. Assist the student in understanding college and program policies and procedures

2. Provide advice on course selection

3. Make referrals to the student for appropriate student support services

4. Assist the student in developing an academic plan that is appropriate

5. Provide general feedback to the student to enhance the ability to succeed.


Academic Support Services

All Respiratory Care students have access to the college’s support services in the Student Support and Advising

Center at the Lynn and Danvers campus. Services that are available include:

Mental health/crisis counseling

Disability services

Veterans services

Library

Testing Center

Tutoring – general and Respiratory Care specific (Danvers only)

Referrals to social service agencies

Mental Health Counselors

Academic Standards

All Respiratory Care courses require a passing grade of 75% or higher. Per program policy, students are not

allowed to complete academic work for “extra credit”. In clinical courses, if a passing grade is not attained on a

test, the student will need to meet with the instructor to devise a plan for remediation and re-testing. The grade

that is obtained on the re-test will not be used. Instead the grade on the first test is used for calculating final

course grades.

Grading for Respiratory Care 75% A 4.0 93-100 B- 2.7 80-82 D+ 1.3 67-69 A- 3.7 90-92 C+ 2.3 77-79 D 1.0 63-66 B+ 3.3 87-89 C 2.0 75-76 D- 0.7 60-62 B 3.0 83-86 C- 1.7 70-74 F 0 Below 60

Programs that have an established passing grade of 75 or higher will use a different range for letter grading for C and C-

compared to the number range used by the college.

Academic Honesty

Members of the NSCC community are expected to act within the standards of academic honesty. Any dishonest behavior

is subject to disciplinary action, which may range from that which the instructor imposes relative to the specific course to

dismissal from the program and/or college, depending on the seriousness of the act.


Dishonest academic behavior includes but is not limited to:

Cheating – use of unauthorized notes during an exam, giving or receiving unauthorized assistance on an exam, copying

from someone else’s exam, term paper, homework, or report, theft of exam materials, falsification of works or records.

Plagiarism – Using the words, data, or ideas of another as one’s own, without properly acknowledging their source.

Information is available in the library and tutoring center on this topic and other information related to completion of

written assignments. Plagiarism will result in a grade of “0” for the assignment but in some instances may also result in

failure of the course or dismissal from the program.

In addition to action taken relative to the specific course, the instructor may bring any matter related to academic

dishonesty to the dean of Health Professions for consideration if further action is warranted.

Academic Alerts

Faculty enter the students’ alert status at the end of the third week and again at mid semester. Information is

instantly available to the students’ advisors. Letters are sent to student placed on academic alert at early and

mid-points in the semester.

Alert Codes: 0 - Satisfactory Progress 1 - Never Attended 2 - Attending Inconsistently 3 - Stopped Attending 4 - Academic

Difficulty / Needs Assistance 5 - Danger of Failing / Needs Assistance 6 - Progress not reported

Entering Alerts through Campus Pipeline: The new Alert Entry system is now web based and provides:

The ability to enter alert data in Campus Pipeline from any system at work or home.

The ability to enter alert data without logging into Banner

How to record Alert data in Campus Pipeline:

1. Review you Class Tracking Roster and determine which alert codes should be assigned to your students

2. Log into Campus Pipeline:

a. Select the School Services tab

b. Select Faculty Services

c. Select the new option Academic Alerts

d. Select the Term, then click Submit

e. Select a class from the drop down list to record alerts, then click Submit

f. Select the appropriate code for the Early or Mid-term alert for each student in the class. All students will

originally have a value of 6-Progress not reported. (Important Note: A code must be entered for each student)

g. Classes with more than 25 students will have additional pages. Access additional pages by clicking on the

additional page link(s):

h. After completing your entries for the class select Submit. The screen will refresh and your data for that class

has been recorded in Banner.

i. To record additional class alert information select the Faculty Services tab located underneath the Main tabs.

j. Select the CRN selection option. Select another class from the drop down menu and click submit

k. Select the Academic Alert option to being entering alert information for that selected class

l. Repeat steps (i through k) for additional class alert entries


PROGRAM COMPETENCIES The program is dedicated to the development of appropriate cognitive, psychomotor, and affective

competencies in the students such that they may apply scientific understanding, technological skills, and human

values within their profession. Additionally the program strives to provide individuals with career preparation

associated with entry-level and advanced practitioner Respiratory Care competencies with consideration of the

needs and expectations of the program's communities of interest.

In addition to the clinical competencies listed in the program handbook the following are also program

competencies. The competencies listed below identify what you, as an associate degree graduate and advanced

practitioner, will be able to do upon completion of your degree.

Students/graduates are expected to:

Competency Student Evaluation

Method

Graduate Evaluation

Method

1. Demonstrate core knowledge

about current and evolving

biomedical and clinical sciences

and the application of this

knowledge to patient care. Applies

evidence based practice.

IPR evaluation

Performance on didactic

exams and clinical

performance (practicals)

exams, NBRC Self-

Assessment Exams.

Case study presentations

Simulation lab performance

Attainment of RRT

credential

CoARC graduate and

employer survey results

2. Demonstrate effective verbal

communication skills with

patients, families, physicians,

professional associates, classmates

and faculty.

IPR evaluation.

Simulation lab performance

Pre-clinical performance

assessment exams

CoARC graduate and


3. Develop written

materials/documents at a

professional level.

Successful completion of

research papers, journals

and case study written

reports.

CoARC graduate and


4. Function as a member of an

inter-professional team with the

goal of providing safe, ethical and

patient centered care. Exhibits

professional behavior at all times.

IPR evaluation

Performance in

interdisciplinary

simulations.

Performance in group

assignments and activities

CoARC graduate and


5. Use computer technology

appropriate to the field

Complete activities on the

college’s online platform

(Blackboard), clinical

setting documentation,

perform web based

assignments and complete

Attainment of RRT

credential

CoARC graduate and



NBRC self-assessment

exams.

6. Apply critical thinking and

problem solving strategies

effectively. Use scientific and

quantitative/mathematical

reasoning.

All didactic and clinical

performance exams.

Performance in simulation

lab. Pre-clinical

performance assessment

exams

NBRC Self-Assessment

Exams.

CoARC graduate and


7. Apply appropriate information

literacy skills to locate, evaluate

and use information effectively.

Case study evaluation and

presentation, journal

presentations, classroom

debate, written research

papers, locating

information in clinical

setting that pertains to

patient care.

CoARC graduate and


8. Work effectively in groups of

people from diverse backgrounds.

IPR evaluation

Performance in simulation

lab, performance in group

assignments, activities.

CoARC graduate and


9. Participate in opportunities for

civic engagement, service learning

or activities that indicate

commitment to profession.

Service learning

participation and journal.

Attendance at state

conference.

Attainment of RRT

credential

CoARC graduate and


10. Provide safe and competent

patient care and be able to assess

and improve patient care practices.

IPR evaluations

Clinical competencies

CoARC graduate and



PROGRAM COMPETENCY EVALUATION FORM At the midpoint and conclusion of each semester, the student will be evaluated by the course instructor in Respiratory

Care laboratory and classroom courses. The instructor will meet with the student to discuss any deficiencies and then

forward the evaluation form to the program faculty advisor who will meet with the student to discuss a plan for

remediation and improvement. The student must demonstrate at least the minimum satisfactory assessment for each

program competency by the end of the semester in order to pass the course.

STUDENT NAME: DATE:

Students/graduates are expected to:

Competency Needs

improvement

Satisfactory Exceeds

expectation 1. Demonstrate core knowledge about current and

evolving biomedical and clinical sciences and the

application of this knowledge to patient care.

Applies evidence based practice.

2. Demonstrate effective verbal communication

skills with patients, families, physicians,

professional associates, classmates, and faculty.

3. Develop written materials/documents at a

professional level.

4. Function as a member of an inter-professional

team with the goal of providing safe, ethical and

patient centered care. Exhibit professional behavior

at all times

5. Use computer technology appropriate to the field 6. Apply critical thinking and problem solving

strategies effectively. Use scientific and

quantitative/mathematical reasoning.

7. Apply appropriate information literacy skills to

locate, evaluate and use information effectively.

8. Work effectively in groups of people from

diverse backgrounds.

9. Participate in opportunities for civic

engagement, service learning or activities that

indicate commitment to profession.

10. Provide safe and competent patient care and be

able to assess and improve patient care practices.

COMMENT

Faculty Signature/Date: Student Signature:



Tutoring Services

http://www.northshore.edu/tutoring/

The Respiratory Care program is funded for a content specific tutor. In the past several years, we have had a

peer tutor, a second year student in place who meets with first and second year students. The hours for tutoring

are posted in the lab. All Respiratory Care students have access to the tutor. Additional services for students are

listed below.

Danvers Campus

Location: DB101

Coordinator: Tom Mahoney, x4414/x6227

Walk-In Hours: Hours: 9:00am - 7:00pm Monday through Thursday

9:00am to 12:00pm Friday

Lynn Campus

Math/Business/Science Lab Location: LW222

Coordinator: Stephanie Kondon, x6254



Writing Lab Location: LW219



eTutoring is now available

Log into Pipeline

Click the “My Courses” tab

Under Angel is the gray eTutoring log-in box

You will be redirected to the eTutoring page (Read the terms of use and hit accept.)

http://www.northshore.edu/tutoring/




Library Presentation/Orientation

Each year, in the fall semester, students attend two classes that are conducted by the library staff. There is a general

library orientation as well as a focused presentation on research and preparing written papers.

A. General Library Orientation Objectives

The student: 1. Has knowledge of the physical layout, service points, and circulation procedures of the library

2. Has the basic skills needed to find course-related information in books from the Reference and

Main collections

3. Has the basic skills needed to find course-related information in periodicals, such as newspapers,

magazines, and scholarly/professional journals.

4. Has developed the basic critical thinking skills needed to select the information access tools,

keywords, and information sources that are most appropriate for the course-related information

need.

5. Is aware that individualized research assistance is available by telephone, e-mail and in person at

the Reference Desk.

6. Knows how to search the catalog by author, title, and keyword to determine the call numbers for

library books that contain subject matter addressing the information need

7. Knows how to use the Periodicals list to find journal titles held by the library in its electronic,

print, or microform collections.

8. Understands that journal articles on a particular subject or by a particular author are accessed

through periodical indexes in both print and electronic formats.

a. Knows how to select a periodical index database in electronic format appropriate to the

course-related information need (i.e., CINAHL, Health Source: Academic/Nursing

Edition, or Academic Search Premier).

B. Focused Library Presentation – This class is provided by the library staff for second year students to

assist with interpreting research and preparing term papers.

The student:

1. Has the ability to evaluate abstracts and scientific research

2. Knows how to formulate a research focus and refine the research focus if a more specific and

relevant focus is identified.

b. Understands that scholarly and reputable information sources are more readily accessible

by searching in a library’s subscription databases, than by searching in freely available

Internet search engines and directories (such as Google and Yahoo).

c. Recognizes the difference between primary and secondary sources, and identifies the value

of each of these source types when doing research.

d. Understands criteria to consider (authority, currency, objectivity, accuracy, and

coverage) when evaluating retrieved information sources, and checks that retrieved

information sources are relevant

3. Understands that the concept of academic integrity requires that, when information is used, the

source of information must be cited in order to avoid committing plagiarism.

a. Knows that sources must be cited whether the information is quoted, paraphrased, or

summarized.


b. Knows that APA citation style requires a brief citation in the text of the paper as well as

a complete bibliographic citation in the paper’s References list.

Other resources provided for faculty by the library and/or the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Assessment

include.

A plagiarism guide

Copyright Policy and Fair Use Guidelines for Faculty

Service Learning

Respiratory Care students are required to complete a service learning project in the second year. RSP 201,

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care 3 is the course that incorporates a service learning component, which is a

teaching and learning method that connects meaningful community service experiences with academic leaning,

focusing on critical, reflective thinking, and civic responsibility. Service learning enhances what is taught in the

classroom by extending students’ learning beyond the classroom and providing opportunities for students to use

their emerging and acquired skills and knowledge to meet real needs in the community.

Green Curriculum Project

Students are assigned a “green curriculum” project as part of RSP 126, Respiratory Pharmacology. Green

curriculum courses incorporate discipline related sustainability and environmental topics through a specially

designed component, assignment or learning activity. Green curriculum courses promote ecological literacy and

responsible citizenship at NSCC and beyond.




Simulation Lab

Simulation is a controlled patient care situation in which the students can practice communication skills as well as

clinical skills. A simulated experience allows the student to practice in a safe environment and it affords the

opportunity for students to experience conditions or situations not typically encountered in the real world. A major

advantage is that the student can analyze their actions or those of other students in the debriefing session that

follows the simulation. All Respiratory Care students participate in Simulation Education. They participate in an

orientation to the simulation lab in the first semester of the program. This is conducted by Analee Solis, the

Simulation Coordinator.

During the orientation the student receives the following information.

Try to "suspend disbelief"--even though the manikin is not real, you need to treat him/her just like you

would any other patient. This will help you learn from the experience here.

Things not allowed in the simulation lab – pens, markers, betadine, food, beverages.

Professional dress – you are required to dress in your clinical uniform on a Sim day.

The concept of psychological safety - the simulation lab is a safe place to make mistakes. You can't

"hurt" the manikin--he/she has a reset button. It’s better to make a mistake here rather than on a real

patient.

The overarching goals of the session is to practice on the manikin before doing a procedure on a real

person or your instructor may be assessing your skills at performing something. It may be to practice

something that may happen very infrequently in clinical. We want you to have this experience before

you graduate.

You will be video recorded. The recording will be kept in a secure location on the server and then

destroyed after the debriefing. As far as being recorded, assume someone can see and hear you, even if

you can't see or hear them. Don't say anything you wouldn't want your teacher or your grandma to hear

you say.

Your expectations during debriefing - it is not a lecture, it's a discussion. Be open to feedback from the

instructor and your peers. The goal is always to improve your skills and ensure patient safety

Critical assumptions: It is assumed that when you walk into the room you are going to be providing

great patient care. When you do something that is different from what is expected, the instructor will

discuss it afterwards in the debriefing. Feel free to ask questions about the patient or the scenario.

You will also be signing a form that gives permission to record you.


Simulation Schedule

Scenario Topic Semester Target

Students

Simulation Objectives

Basic COPD

(female)

Nancy R.

Fall

Freshman

1. Demonstrates proper introduction of

therapist

2. Demonstrates proper hand hygiene

3. Demonstrates proper patient ID using 2

patient identifiers

4. Demonstrate basic patient assessment

5. Demonstrates effective communication

6. Demonstrate proper HHN instruction

7. Demonstrates ability to instruction Spiriva

DPI

8. Demonstrates ability to recommend smoking

cessation techniques

9. Demonstrates ability to recognize s/s of

hyperventilation

Basic asthma

(female)

exacerbation

Jennifer H

Fall

Freshman

1. Demonstrate proper introduction

2. Demonstrate proper hand hygiene

3. Demonstrate proper patient identification

4. Demonstrate basic patient assessment

5. Demonstrate HHN instruction

6. Demonstrate Advair DPI instruction

7. Demonstrate peak Flow instruction

8. Demonstrate ability to recognize adverse

reaction to SABA (↑HR)

Initiation of NPPV

progressing to

intubation and

mechanical

ventilation of COPD

patient (male)

Fall

Sophomore

1. Demonstrate immediate patient assessment

2. Demonstrate rapid ABG interpretation

3. Recognizing PETCO2 waveform

4. Demonstrate proper initiation and

assessment of NPPV (V-60)

5. Demonstrate recognition of patient’s

intolerance to NPPV

6. Demonstrate proper preparation for

intubation

7. Demonstrate proper intubation technique

8. Demonstrate ability to prepare mechanical

ventilator for patient use (LTV)

9. Demonstrate ability to choose ventilator

settings based on IBW and ABG’s

Interprofessional V-

fib progressing to

cardiac arrest (male)

Fall

Sophomore

1. Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively

with the interdisciplinary team and family

2. Demonstrate ability to appropriately

intervene in response to changes in VS

3. Demonstrate ability to perform CPR

4. Demonstrate ability to successfully intubate

5. Demonstrate ability to assess capnography in

response to intubation and ROSC


6. Demonstrate ability to initiate mechanical

ventilation (840)

Basic cardiac arrest

Fall Sophomore 1. Demonstrate ability to recognize and assess

medical emergency

2. Demonstrate ability to perform CPR

3. Demonstrate ability to prepare for intubation

4. Demonstrate ability to successfully intubate

5. Demonstrate ability to recognize and assess

capnography wave forms

6. Demonstrate ability to initiate mechanical

ventilation (840)

7. Demonstrate ability to assess patient based

on loops and waveforms

8. Demonstrate ability to use LTV

9. Demonstrate ability to use in-line suction

catheter and obtain a sputum specimen

10. Demonstrate ability to safely transport a

patient

NPPV initiation

male COPD (basic)

Fall Sophomore 1. Demonstrate ability to immediately assess a

patient in respiratory distress

2. Demonstrate ability to interpret ABG’s

3. Demonstrate ability to initiate NPPV based

on physician order (V-60)

4. Demonstrate ability to recognize change in

VS

5. Demonstrate ability to adjust NPPV settings

based on ABG values

6. Demonstrate ability to effectively monitor a

patient on NPPV

Difficult to

Oxygenate Patient

Spring

Freshman

1. Demonstrate ability to immediately and

further assess a patient experiencing

shortness of breath

2. Demonstrate ability to interpret VS and basic

heart rhythms

3. Demonstrate ability to initiate oxygen

therapy based on VS, SpO2 and ABG

interpretation

4. Demonstrate ability to adjust oxygen therapy

based on ABG

5. Demonstrate ability to draw an arterial blood

sample from a patient experiencing anxiety

over procedure

6. Demonstrate ability to determine a patient ‘s

response to oxygen therapy

7. Demonstrate ability to state goals of ABG’s

values in a particular patient situation


Oxygenating a

severe COPD patient

with elevated CO2

Spring

Freshman

1. Demonstrate ability to immediately and

further assess a patient with moderate to

severe COPD experiencing increased SOB

2. Demonstrate ability to recognize over

oxygenation in a COPD patient

3. Demonstrate ability to recognize basic heart

rhythm changes (a-fib)

4. Demonstrate ability to successfully interpret

ABG values

5. Demonstrate ability to state oxygenation

goals of moderate to severe COPD patients

6. Demonstrate ability to adjust and recommend

oxygen therapy equipment based on SpO2

and ABG values

Cystic Fibrosis

Clinical

make-up

Freshman 1. Demonstrate ability to properly assess a

patient with cystic fibrosis

2. Demonstrate ability to assess VS and

physical findings

3. Demonstrate ability to assess CBC

4. Demonstrate ability to recommend oxygen

therapy based on ABG’s, VS, SpO2

5. Demonstrate ability to recommend aerosol

therapy based on physical findings

6. Demonstrate ability to recommend and

perform airway clearance techniques

7. Demonstrate ability to recommend

pharmacological regime for cystic fibrosis

patients

8. Demonstrate ability to properly set up and

run a closed system nebulizer

9. Demonstrate ability to recognize adverse

reaction to tobramycin

10. Demonstrate ability to assess patient post

tx (SVN, CPT)


Scholarship Opportunities for Respiratory Care Students

Faculty will be asked to provide a letter of recommendation for a student. You should ask the student to provide

background information on any special circumstances that the selection committee should be informed about.

The scholarship opportunities for Respiratory Care students include:

Agency When to apply Website

Massachusetts Society

for Respiratory Care

Typically occurs in

the spring/summer

http://www.Msrcol.org

NSCC Foundation

Scholarship

Spring semester http://www.northshore.edu/scholarships/current-

students.html#foundation

NSCC alumnae Spring http://www.northshore.edu/alumni/association/scholarship.html

American Respiratory

Care Foundation

Spring http://www.arcfoundation.org/

Mass Hospital

Association

Spring http://www.mhalink.org

http://www.msrcol.org/

http://www.northshore.edu/scholarships/current-students.html#foundation

http://www.northshore.edu/scholarships/current-students.html#foundation

http://www.northshore.edu/alumni/association/scholarship.html

http://www.arcfoundation.org/

http://www.mhalink.org/


Request for Recommendation for Scholarship/Employment


RECOMMENDATION/REFERENCE REQUEST

The student must provide this completed form to the faculty member two weeks before the date needed.

I, ______________________________ (Print Name) hereby request that _________________________

(Faculty Member) of the North Shore Community College

Respiratory Care Program provide a reference to ______________________________________

(Institution) on my behalf for the purpose of my application for Employment / Scholarship /

Admission (please circle) at the above listed institution.

I recognize that my educational records are confidential information but I hereby waive my

privacy rights, including but not limited to any rights pursuant to the Family Educational Rights

and Privacy Act, (FERPA) 20 U.S.C. §1232g (b) (2)(B), and grant my permission and authorize the above

named faculty member to release information about my educational performance in the North Shore

Community College Respiratory Care Program including but not limited to grades, evaluations, clinical

competencies, behaviors and attitudes as appropriate. This reference may be provided orally and/or in writing.

I further agree that this authorization will be valid only for the specific request listed above and may be

provided only by the faculty member listed above. I understand that additional reference requests on my part

will require a separate authorization form, signed by me, for each reference requested. This authorization may

be revoked by me at any time by providing the above listed faculty member with written notice that

authorization to provide this reference is withdrawn. However, such revocation will not affect any disclosures

made by the faculty member prior to the receipt of such written revocation.

Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date __________________


FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

In general, this act prohibits the release of any student information to any person other than the student

him/herself without prior written consent. Instructors must take care to not reveal students’ records to anyone

other than the individual student. It is particularly important to protect the student’s identity when posting

grades or verbally issuing a grade and when using an example of a student’s work for instruction purposes.

Refer to the NSCC Student Handbook for additional information.

Other policies that are available in the college catalog at:

Alcohol and Drug Policy, http://www.northshore.edu/downloads/college_catalog.pdf, p. 204

Drug Free Workplace, http://www.northshore.edu/downloads/college_catalog.pdf, p.204

Computer Use Policy, http://www.northshore.edu/downloads/college_catalog.pdf, p. 204

Conduct, Disciplinary Procedures, Due Process,

http://www.northshore.edu/downloads/college_catalog.pdf, p. 205

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, http://www.northshore.edu/downloads/college_catalog.pdf,

p. 205

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA),

http://www.northshore.edu/downloads/college_catalog.pdf, p. 12

Financial Aid, http://www.northshore.edu/downloads/college_catalog.pdf, p. 15

http://www.northshore.edu/downloads/college_catalog.pdf








APPENDIX A

AGENDA AND PROGRAMMATIC HANDOUT

FOR NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

MAY 2015

1. Health Form – Send completed form to Health Professions office, DH 318 (not Health Services

office in the Berry Building)

Due date - no later than July 7, 2015. Failure to submit your completed health form will impact your

standing in the program

Make a copy of your health forms for your personal file. You will need these when you work in a

hospital.

You will be required to obtain a seasonal flu shot at some point in the fall semester. Some hospitals

require those individuals who do not have this vaccination to wear a mask for the entire 8 hour shift that

you are in the hospital.

2. CPR Health Provider Course / Professional Rescuer course

You will need to show your card on the first day of classes. If you have a card now, please check the

expiration date. You will NOT be able to attend clinical in the second week of the semester if you do

not have a valid CPR card.

-American Heart Association

-Local hospitals

-Local private companies

-North Shore Community College’s Corporate and Community Education, Cummings Center – see info

below


New Student Orientation May 14, 2015


3. CORI background check – need to make a copy of your driver’s license. Students are CORI’ed again at the

start of the second year of the program.

4. Clinical Uniform- This is a required uniform that must be worn to the hospital starting on the first hospital

clinical day. You will be sent home if you are not in uniform. This will count as an absence and you will be

withdrawn from the program if you have excessive absences.

Short white lab jacket with NSCC logo

Navy blue unisex scrub top with NSCC logo

Navy blue unisex drawstring pant

white sneakers/shoes


Stethoscope (also available in college’s book store)

Watch with second hand


5. ID – you can obtain this through Student Life in the Danvers Berry building – this will be required for clinical.

Your hospital ID must indicate that you are a Respiratory Care student.

6. To contact me over the summer, the preferred method is to email me at [email protected].

7. Check your NSCC email at least 2- 3 times per week during the summer and then daily when classes start.

There are instructions online on how to forward your NSCC email to your personal email account.

8. Liability insurance – the cost will be approximately $30.00 for the first year. This will be due sometime in

late September

9. Registration - Class schedule



Fall 2015 schedule

**You can register today on campus if you need help with your Pipeline account. If you do not

need assistance, you can register at home but you will need to be enrolled in all RSP courses (4) by

noon on Friday, May 22, 2014. If you are not registered for classes you may lose your seat in the

program. Please speak to the program director, if you think you will not be registered by this

deadline.**

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

RSP 131 RC Lab 1 8:00 – 9:20(lecture)

9:30 – 10:50 (lab)

CRN 90262

OR

RSP 111 Clinical 1

7 AM to 3 PM

CRN 90261 Union

Hospital or

90259 Beverly Hospital

RSP 131 RC Lab 1 8:00-9:20(lecture)

11:00 – 12:20 (lab)

CRN 90263

RSP 101 Fund 1

9:30- 11:20

CRN 90258

.

RSP 101 Fund 1

9:30- 11:20

CRN 90258

RSP 126

Resp Pharmacology

1:00 – 2:15

CRN 91899

RSP 126

Resp Pharmacology

12:30 – 1:45

CRN 91899

RSP 111 Clinical 1

Salem Hospital

2 PM to 10PM*

CRN 90260


*Students attending clinical at Salem Hospital will be required to attend clinical at the college several times throughout the semester on a Thursday. Please do not schedule yourself for a class on Thursdays.

For the spring semester, you will need to meet the math pre-requisite for RSP 102 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care and CHE 101 Intro Chem 1 which is MAT101 or 091 w/'C' or better

The passing grade for all RSP courses is 75%.


Semester 1

BIO 103 Anatomy &Physiology 1 _______4

RSP 101 Fundamentals of RC 1 _______4

RSP 111* RC Clinical Experience 1 _______2

RSP 131 RC Lab 1 _______1

RSP 126 Respiratory Care Pharmacology _______3

14

* clinical will be held At Salem Hospital on Wednesday

evenings 2 PM to 10 PM

* clinical will be held on Thursdays from 6:45 AM to 3

PM

Semester 2

BIO 104 Anatomy & Physiology 2 _____4

RSP 102 Fundamentals of R C _____4

RSP 112 RC Clinical Experience 2 _____2

RSP 132 RC Lab 2 _____1

CHE 101 Intro to Chem 1 _____4

RSP 122 Physiology of Respiratory Care _____2

18

Semester 3

CMP 101 Composition 1 ______3



RSP 231 RC Lab 3 ______2

RSP 222 Intro to Respiratory Disease ______2

BEH Elective Behavioral Science elective ______3

17

Semester 4

CMP 104-146 Composition 2 elective ______3



RSP 232 RC Lab 4 ______2

BIO 110 Intro to microbiology ______4

RSP 222 Contemporary Topics in RC ______2

18

Total 68

Contact Information

NAME

Address Zip code

Cell phone number Does your phone receive/send text messages? __________ Home phone number

Email address

Do you have a computer at home? Mac or PC?_____ Would you be interested in purchasing an ebook or a hard copy?

Place a check next to the college level courses that you have completed and the college attended.

____ A&P1 – taken at ___________________________ ____ A&P2 taken at ____________________________ ____ Chemistry – taken at _______________________ ____ Microbiology – taken at _____________________________ ____ Algebra or statistics taken at _________________________

At some point, in the future, you might be placed in a clinical section that meets in the

evening.


New student orientation

May 14, 2015

My signature below indicates that I have been informed of the following and agree to comply with program policies: If I am not enrolled in fall 2015 courses by noon on May 21, 2015, I will lose my seat in the program. Respond to emails that are sent to your college email account within 24 to 48 hours during the summer. I am required to carry health insurance while I am enrolled in the Respiratory Care program and agree to comply with this policy. Students may be placed in an evening rotation in the spring semester.

PRINT NAME ___________________________________

Signature ________________________ DATE ______________________

Documents

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