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Respiratory Care

Student Handbook 2018 - 2019

IRSC is an EA/EO educational institution.

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INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE Respiratory Care Program

Student Handbook

The IRSC Respiratory Care program reserves the right to make any revisions, deletions or additions to the policies or procedures which, in the opinion of the faculty and/or Indian River State College, serve in the best interest of the program and its students. The Respiratory Care student is subject to the regulations presented in this handbook as well as the regulations and policies in the Indian River State College Student Handbook/Planner.

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PREFACE

Indian River State College offers a 21-month Respiratory Care program designed to provide students with the knowledge and clinical experiences related to the profession of Respiratory Care consistent with the National Board for Respiratory Care exam matrix. The program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). http://www.coarc.com/47.html. Program #200380. Indian River State College awards an Associate in Science Degree in Respiratory Care to each student who satisfactorily completes the required course of study. Upon graduation students are eligible to sit for the NBRC Registry exam. Upon successful completion of the NBRC exams, the graduate will be awarded the Registered Respiratory Therapist (R.R.T.) credential. This handbook has been prepared to inform the student of the regulations and requirements of this educational endeavor. The regulations and requirements of this handbook are subject to revision at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the Respiratory Care program officials and/or Indian River State College administration as deemed necessary. All students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program must read this student handbook and abide by the rules. Acceptance of the regulations by the student will be indicated by a signed and dated statement at the beginning of the program. Respiratory Care students must also comply with the rules and regulations of Indian River State College.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Program Philosophy ...................................................................................................................... 1

Program Goals ................................................................................................................................ 1

Program Accreditation ................................................................................................................... 1

Physical Examination ..................................................................................................................... 1

Academic Requirements ............................................................................................................... 2

Core Performance Standards ........................................................................................................ 4

Respiratory Care Curriculum ....................................................................................................... 11

Respiratory Care Course Descriptions ........................................................................................ 12

Class Schedules ........................................................................................................................... 13

Attendance ................................................................................................................................... 14

Supplies ........................................................................................................................................ 14

Tests/Records .............................................................................................................................. 15

College Activities .......................................................................................................................... 15

Patient Confidentiality ................................................................................................................. 15

Accidents ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Health Insurance .......................................................................................................................... 16

Student Employment ................................................................................................................... 16

Conduct ......................................................................................................................................... 17

Disciplinary Procedures ............................................................................................................... 20

Student Identification .................................................................................................................. 21

Documentation ............................................................................................................................. 21

College Laboratory Regulations and Procedures ....................................................................... 22

Non-Discrimination/Non Harassment Policy Statement ........................................................... 23

Student Accessibility Services ..................................................................................................... 23

Laboratory Rules & Regulations ................................................................................................. 24

Requirements for Clinical Education .......................................................................................... 25

Clinical Rotation Objectives ......................................................................................................... 25

Respiratory Care Program ........................................................................................................... 26

Clinical Rotation Regulations ...................................................................................................... 26

Student Dress Code ..................................................................................................................... 27

Criteria for Re-Admission of Respiratory Care Students ........................................................... 29

Community Service Regulation ................................................................................................... 31

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Appendix A: Program Forms ...................................................................................................... 33

Terms Agreement ......................................................................................................................... 35

Authorization to Release Information ......................................................................................... 37

Grounds for Dismissal ................................................................................................................. 39

Confidentiality Statement ............................................................................................................ 41

Community Service Contract ....................................................................................................... 43

Community Service Log ............................................................................................................... 45

Community Service Proposal ...................................................................................................... 47

Consent and Authorization to Release Student Information .................................................... 49

Competency Requirements ......................................................................................................... 51

Appendix B: Health Science Division Student Handbook ....................................................... 52

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The following items are found in the Health Science Division Student Handbook.

(This list has been updated as of 1/18.)

1. Health Science Division Purpose Statement

2. Health Science Statement of Ethics

3. Health Science Plagiarism Regulation

4. Email/Contact Information

5. Health Science Use of Electronic Regulation

6. Health Science Confidentiality Statement

7. Health Science Grading

8. Health Science Retention Regulation

9. Health Science Probation Regulation

10. Health Science Readmission and Dismissal Regulation

11. Health Science Complaint Guidelines

12. Health Science Liability, Accident and Insurance Regulation

13. Health Requirements

14. Indian River State College Health Science Post Exposure Protocol

15. Health Science Background Check Regulation

16. Health Science Substance Abuse Regulation

17. Health Science Dress Code/Professional Standards

18. Health Science Student Parking Regulation

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Program Philosophy

The philosophy of the Respiratory Care program is to instill the highest standards of professional ethics and technical skills in the graduates of the IRSC Respiratory Care program. Once enrolled, the student will be prepared to perform at a professional level of competency that will enable them to possess the skills necessary to function as a Graduate Respiratory Therapist in the field of respiratory care. Program Goals The goal of the Respiratory Care program is 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 (RRTs). More specifically, to train students desiring an education in this field regardless of race, color, nationality, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information. Program Accreditation The Associate in Science in Respiratory Care Program at Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, Florida is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (www.coarc.com). Program #200380. The accreditation process has been developed to assure that CoARC accredited programs follow educational standards that ensure academic excellence. Questions regarding the educational process should be directed to:

Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1248 Harwood Road

Bedford, TX 76021-4244 (817) 283-2835

Physical Examination Each respiratory care student entering the Respiratory Care program at Indian River State College will be required to have a physical examination which will include evidence of MMR immunization and a current tuberculin (PPD) test. All students enrolled in a health occupation program at IRSC are advised to be vaccinated with the hepatitis B vaccine at their own expense and must meet flu shot criteria of the clinical affiliates.

Forms will be provided to the student by the Respiratory Care Department at the time of acceptance into the program.

NOTE: Latex Advisory – latex based products are used in all health care facilities.

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Academic Requirements

1. All respiratory care students must obtain a "C" or better in ALL Respiratory Care courses. An "F" in any Respiratory Care course will result in dismissal from Indian River State College's Respiratory Care program.

Courses in the Respiratory Care program are offered in a programmed and sequential

manner. It is essential that students master the skill and the knowledge of each Respiratory Care course (determined by a minimum grade of a "C") prior to progressing to the next semester.

In the event the student obtains a grade lower than a "C" (76%) they will be required

to withdraw from the program and follow the procedure for re-admission into the program.

Assessment Measures: Students will be evaluated on their acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitude and competencies through a variety of assessment measures. Grades will be determined by the administration of formal exams, quizzes, student projects/presentations, class participation, attendance and other such criteria which the instructor may deem appropriate. The assessment measure for each RET course will be clearly specified in the syllabus for each course. Remediation: Any student obtaining less than a score of a “76” on any individual exam is required to contact the instructor within 72 hours to discuss the performance and develop a remediation plan.

2. Students must also earn a grade of "C" or better in EACH of the following courses: BSC 2010 General Biology I BSC 2093 Anatomy & Physiology I BSC 2093L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab BSC 2094 Anatomy & Physiology II BSC 2094L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab PHY 1020 Principles of Physics or higher 3. The student must meet ALL the requirements established by Indian River State College

for the Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree. It is the student's responsibility to submit a graduation application with the IRSC Educational Services Department prior to completion of their last semester and register and pay before the deadline to participate in the Commencement Ceremony.

4. At the beginning of each course the student will be given a list of objectives by the

instructor. This will be minimal to achieve a passing grade in the course. Each objective must be met to complete the course. Grading will be based on the degree of achievement.

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5. In addition to specific course objectives, students must meet core performance standards and demonstrate professional conduct in accordance with program regulations at all times while enrolled in the Respiratory Care program.

If at any time the faculty’s evaluation of a students ability to meet core performance standards on professionalism is identified as below average, the student will be removed from the Respiratory Care program, regardless of academic performance. Social Media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. are subject to the same professional standards related to HIPPA, FERPA and clinical affiliation confidentiality. Violations of this nature will be subject to the same disciplinary action as Section 2.01 Health Science Statement of Ethics in the Health Science Division Student Handbook.

6. In order to successfully complete courses that contain a lab section, students will be required to obtain a minimum grade of “76” on the lab practical in addition to meeting the remainder of the course requirements. If a student obtains less than a "76" on a lab practical, a grade of "0" will be given for the lab portion of the course when calculating the course grade.

7. Students who cannot maintain a 2.0 grade point average may be suspended from the

Respiratory Care program until the average is brought up to that level. 8. If a student drops out of the Respiratory Care program after completing one or more

courses and is in good standing he/she may return to continue at the point at which they terminated their enrollment as the courses are offered depending on space availability and readmission criteria.

9. Students who have interrupted their enrollment at any point in the Respiratory Care

program will be given one attempt to successfully pass a comprehensive exam to verify that they have retained the information that was covered in previous courses. Students must score a minimum of a "76" on the comprehensive exam in order to proceed in the program.

10. All numerical grades at the end of the course will be transported to a letter grade using

the following scale: A = 93 - 100 4 quality points per semester hour B = 85 - 92 3 quality points per semester hour C = 76 - 84 2 quality points per semester hour F = 75 and below 0 quality points per semester hour

*The IRSC Respiratory Care Program does not accept transfer of any “RET” courses or offer any advanced placement in the program.

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IRSC Respiratory Care Program Core Performance/Technical Standards for Admission and Progression

Respiratory Care involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of knowledge in the skillful performance of cardiopulmonary functions. Therefore, in order to be considered for admissions or be retained in the program after admission, all students must be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

Technical Standards

The following technical standards explain attributes necessary to complete the educational programs in Respiratory Care. The College will consider any applicant who demonstrates the ability to perform, or to learn to perform, the skills listed here. An applicant with concerns about these technical standards is strongly encouraged to discuss the issue with the director of the Respiratory Care program. An applicant is not required to disclose the nature of any disability. If appropriate, and upon request from the applicant, reasonable accommodations for a disability may be provided. Standards A. Observation

1. The student must be able to observe and participate in lectures, demonstrations, research and practice situations in nursing.

2. He/she must be able to observe health assessments and interventions, diagnostic procedures and waveform readings to determine a client’s condition and the effect of therapy.

3. Observation necessitates the functional use of vision, hearing, tactile and somatic senses.

B. Communication 1. A student must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English with

patients, teachers and all members of the health care team. Written and oral communication must use standard, professional medical terminology.

2. He/she must communicate with patients clearly and effectively in English to elicit information regarding history, emotional status and activity, and to perceive nonverbal communications.

3. Communication includes speech, hearing, reading, writing and computer literacy.

4. A student must be able to clearly and effectively report in English to members of the health care team. Additionally, students must be able to relay appropriate information to patients, as well as teach, explain, and direct wide variety of individuals.

5. In some instances the student will be required to provide clear, direct communication in English during highly stressful, crisis situations. These skills necessitate a strong command of the English language and prompt, timely interpretation of pertinent patient data.

6. Students must be able to communicate online in a timely, professional manner, e.g., enter an electronic medical record immediately after the patient visit.

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C. Motor Abilities 1. A student must have sufficient gross and fine motor skills, physical endurance,

physical strength, mobility, vision, tactile abilities and sense of smell to carry out respiratory care procedures and to operate equipment safely.

2. He/she must have sufficient fine motor skills and overall motor function to perform skills that require steady and purposeful movement, e.g. arterial puncture

3. He/she must be able to execute motor movements reasonably required in a prompt, timely fashion in order to provide routine and emergency care to patients. a. Examples of emergency treatments required of students to be done in

a prompt, timely fashion include but are not limited to: cardiopulmonary resuscitation obtainment & interpretation of vital signs opening of airways notification of a change in patient status to the appropriate

provider institution of life support

b. Examples of routine treatments required of students to be done in a reasonable, timely fashion include but are not limited to:

administration of scheduled and as needed medications obtainment of vital signs oxygen Therapy nebulizer Therapy chest physio Therapy Bipap/Cpap

D. Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities

1. The student must be able to read and understand written documents in English and to solve problems involving measurement, calculation, reasoning, memory, analysis and synthesis.

2. He/she must be able to synthesize knowledge, integrate and prioritize all aspects of patient care in a prompt, timely fashion. This includes synthesis of objective and subjective findings and diagnostic studies.

3. The student must be able to integrate concepts of pathophysiology, pharmacology and fundamentals of respiratory care in order to formulate a cohesive plan of care for desired patient outcomes appropriate to each clinical setting.

4. The student must be able to use this information to identify and develop a diagnosis, establish priorities and monitor treatment plans and care modalities.

5. The student must be able comprehend three dimensional and spatial relationships.

6. The student must be able to incorporate data from multiple patient sources (e.g. physical assessment, vital signs, lab values, interdisciplinary documentation) in a prompt manner in order to provide appropriate, safe patient care.

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7. He/she must be able to recognize and respond rapidly and safely to changes in a patient’s status based on a variety of sources such as physical assessment and pertinent laboratory findings. The student must be able to revise care to promote appropriate patient outcomes.

E. Physical / Sensory Capabilities

1. Students must be able to sufficiently move from room to room and maneuver in small places, patient rooms, treatment areas, and administer cardiopulmonary procedures.

2. Students must be able to distinguish between sounds such as hearing blood pressure accurately, hear alarms, emergency signals and auscultatory sounds.

3. Students must be able to see clearly both near and far and sufficiently for observation and assessment necessary in health care such as observe patient responses and prepare and administer medications accurately.

4. Students must have sufficient stamina to provide patient care and related responsibilities for extended periods of time (12 hours) to adapt to shift work and lift without restrictions from a standing position.

F. Behavioral and Social Abilities

1. A student must have the capacity to demonstrate full utilization of his/her intellectual abilities, emotional stability, exercise good judgment under stressful, crisis and non‐crisis situations and promptly complete all responsibilities pertinent to the diagnosis and care of clients in a variety of settings.

2. The student must have the capacity to develop mature, sensitive and effective therapeutic relationships with patients in a variety of settings and from different cultures. Individual patient care must be performed regardless of the patient’s race, ethnic group, age, gender, religious or political preference, ability to pay, gender or sexual orientation.

3. He/she must be able to tolerate physically and mentally taxing workloads and function effectively under stress.

4. The student must be able to exhibit a level of consciousness and attentiveness that guarantees patient safety. Examples of unacceptable compromise include excessive somnolence, memory impairment, or an inability to retain pertinent details of a patient’s situation.

5. As a component of health science education, a student must demonstrate ethical behavior, including adherence to the professional code of academic and clinical conduct.

6. Although student safety is of utmost importance, students will be exposed to a variety of communicable pathogens and are expected to care for patients with communicable diseases using appropriate standard precautions and/or guidelines.

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G. Health and Related Requirements 1. Students are required to provide current proof of having met all health related

requirements prior to participating in any clinical activities. Students are responsible for maintaining all personal health records including current immunizations, CPR (American Heart Association BLS for Health Care Providers) and health insurance.

2. All entering students are required to complete a background check prior to entering the Respiratory Care program and as requested throughout the program in compliance with the affiliation agreement for the clinical agency and community standards for disqualifying offenses. This may include a drug screen to comply with a clinical agency requirement.

3. Students may be required to complete a physical exam in compliance with clinical agency affiliation agreement.

4. Certain chronic or recurrent illnesses and problems that could interfere with patient care or safety may be incompatible with health science education or practice. Some illnesses may lead to a higher likelihood of student absences and should carefully be considered. Deficiencies in knowledge, judgment, integrity or professional attitude may jeopardize patient care, and as a result could become grounds for course failure and possible dismissal from the Respiratory Care program.

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I understand I must meet the Core Performance /Technical Standards for Respiratory Care as outlined for admission and progression in the Respiratory Care program.

Student’s Signature Today’s Date _________________

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Respiratory Care Course Descriptions

For course descriptions, visit the online IRSC College Catalog.

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Class Schedules

Didactic Schedules Didactic Schedules are posted at the beginning of each semester. Laboratory assignments will be made by the course instructor at the beginning of each course. Clinical Assignment Schedules Clinical Assignment Schedules will be issued at the beginning of each semester to every student participant in the Respiratory Care program. Clinical Schedules will be assigned and issued from the Respiratory Care Program Director or Clinical Coordinator. Allowing for all students to obtain equitable clinical experience, students will be assigned to clinical affiliates based upon the experiences available at each site and the student’s level of clinical performance. The clinical assignment decision is made by the faculty and student requests for specific facilities are not accepted. Throughout the course of the program, students will be assigned to clinical facilities based on the course objectives. Students may be assigned to one or all of the sites listed below at the discretion of the faculty. Clinical rotations will consist of eight hour shifts for clinic I & II, and twelve hour shifts for clinic III & IV. Clinical Affiliates The Respiratory Care program utilizes the following clinical affiliates:

St. Lucie Medical Center Raulerson Hospital Lawnwood Regional Medical Center Martin Memorial Hospital North Martin Memorial Hospital South Indian River Medical Center Holmes Regional Medical Center Tradition Medical Center

Additional special rotations are assigned during clinic IV to meet specific objectives as assigned. Students are enrolled in clinical rotations to facilitate transfer of knowledge from theory to the actual application of those skills in the clinical setting. Students are NOT considered employees of the College or the health care facility while in clinicals.

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Transportation Students must have reliable transportation to and from IRSC and to and from the assigned clinical facility. No transportation will be provided by the College, faculty or clinical facility.

Attendance

1. Class attendance for each Respiratory Care course is mandatory. 2. Excused absences must be granted by the Respiratory Care instructor in advance of

the particular class, if at all possible. It is the student's responsibility to notify the instructor if he/she is going to be absent. Excused absences will be at the discretion of the instructor and include the following:

a. death or severe illness in the family b. illness of the student

c. supervised extracurricular trips (with written instructions from the IRSC sponsor)

d. illness of a child who is under the care of a physician 3. All absences must be documented by completing the appropriate absence form which

is placed in the Respiratory Care student's folder. 4. All work missed because of absences must be made up and it is the student's

responsibility to make arrangements with the instructor. Tests, quizzes or laboratory practicals missed because of an unexcused absence cannot be made up and the student will receive a "0" for that grade.

5. If the student has excessive absences because of health reasons, they may be

requested by the Respiratory Care faculty to withdraw from the Respiratory Care program until they are able to attend on a regular basis.

6. Tardiness to class or clinic is not acceptable. Students that arrive after the class starts

or after the assigned clinical time, will not be able to participate in that class meeting/clinical and will have an unexcused absence. The guidelines for attendance apply.

Supplies

1. Watch with second hand 2. Stethoscope 3. Laptop with wireless card 4. Bandage scissors 5. Portable pulse oximeter 6. Lab kit (available from IRSC Bookstore)

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Tests and Records

Tests All grades will be determined by tests, quizzes, student projects, lab assignments, student essays, class participation, attendance, initiative and other such criteria which the instructor may deem appropriate. Records All tests become a part of the student's permanent file. The student has access to their grades and papers upon request, but the file and its contents are not to leave the Indian River State College Respiratory Care Department. Student Record Security Refer to the Indian River State College Catalog. College Activities

All respiratory care students have access to all college activities offered at IRSC. Patient Confidentiality

All hospital and patient records are confidential in nature. Request for information concerning a patient must be referred to a clinical instructor or designate. Students are required to maintain the confidentiality in a professional manner. Students must comply with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and respective policies of each facility. Failure to maintain confidentiality WILL result in immediate dismissal from program. All students will be asked to sign a confidentiality statement upon admittance to the program. Accidents

All accidents that occur while on clinical assignments resulting in patient, hospital personnel or personal injury to the student and/or damage to equipment must be reported in a timely manner (24 hours or less). All incidences should be reported to the Supervisor, Director of Clinical Education and the Program Director immediately. Any student involved in a bloodborne pathogen exposure must follow the following protocol:

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Students will not under any circumstances discuss any client, hospital or staff information outside the confines of the classroom, clinical or postconference area and/or without the direction and guidance of the respective instructor or other faculty or department director supervision. It is illegal for students to photocopy, print or electronically transmit any part of the client’s chart computerized record. If at any time a student has a concern regarding an occurrence in the clinical setting, the student is to discuss the concerns with the clinical instructor or the department chair. Failure to comply with the confidentiality regulation will result in dismissal from the program and possible legal proceedings. Clinical agencies may require students to sign an agency confidentiality agreement prior to clinical experience in that facility. All cell phones, PDAs and any other technical equipment, except for laptop computers, are to be turned off and kept in a purse or bag under the student’s desk. Audio recording devices may be used in the classrooms only with the instructor’s permission. Under no circumstances, are visual recording devices or cameras to be used in the clinical setting. Failure to maintain confidentiality as outlined in this regulation will result in immediate dismissal from the respiratory program and possible legal proceedings. Any HIPAA violation will result in immediate program dismissal and students will not be eligible to return in the future.

Health Insurance All students must have health insurance coverage at all times while in the program. If a student does not have independent health insurance coverage, they can obtain coverage, at their own expense, through the American Association of Community Colleges. Information can be obtained from the IRSC Health and Wellness Center. Student’s must provide the program director with proof of insurance prior to entering the program and must have proof of insurance readily available at all times while in the program. Failure to provide immediate proof of health insurance upon request may result in withdrawal from the program. Student Employment

While a student may choose to be employed while enrolled in the program, it is expected that the student’s respiratory care education is his/her first priority. Employment should in no way interfere with the student’s academic or clinical responsibilities. Clinical rotation schedules will not be arranged around a student’s employment (work) schedule. Employment at a clinical education setting will in no way be substituted for clinical education. Student are not permitted to take the place of hospital staff at clinical sites.

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Conduct

General

1. Any Respiratory Care student caught in the act of cheating on an exam, quiz or lab report will receive a "0" for that grade. Two such incidences will constitute dismissal from Indian River State College's Respiratory Care program.

2. Any student willfully creating a hazardous situation for themselves and/or others in the

laboratory will be dismissed from that class with an unexcused absence. Continual practice of this nature will result in dismissal from the Respiratory Care program.

3. The student must exhibit courtesy and respect for the Respiratory Care instructors and

fellow students while in class. 4. Eating, drinking and smoking is prohibited in the classrooms and laboratory. Students

are to take assigned refreshment breaks in the cafeteria of the Indian River State College Koblegard Student Union or student lounge in the Health Science building.

5. Any student failing to maintain a professional demeanor/conduct while in the

Respiratory Care program will be dismissed immediately. 6. Students must demonstrate appropriate etiquette & netiquette at all times including,

but not limited to: Being respectful at all times Refraining from cursing rude comments or inappropriate comments/behavior Using proper English in emails without slang or inappropriate language. Do not

write in all caps and be sure to read your message before sending. Interpretation is subjective and may not be perceived as intended.

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Clinical Conduct

The Clinical Affiliate reserves the right to refuse admission to any Respiratory Care student who is involved in any activity not considered professional or conducive to proper patient care. All Respiratory students will: 1. Report to the Clinical Facility in an alert condition. 2. Report to the Clinical Facility in the appropriate uniform. 3. Demonstrate interpersonal skills, effective communication and professional attributes

at all times when in the clinical setting including stress and anger management and professional response to constructive criticism.

4. Not possess drugs or alcohol beverages, nor use either while on duty in the Clinical

Facility. 5. Not sleep during their clinical assignments. 6. Not engage in theft of any articles from the clinical facility. 7. Not engage in immoral conduct, as defined by the Affiliate's Rules and Regulations,

and the IRSC Student Handbook. 8. Not engage in habitual or excessive tardiness and/or absenteeism from the clinical

assignment. 9. Adhere to the appropriate guidelines as published by the College for initiation of

grievances concerning any aspects of the clinical course work. This includes maintaining a professional attitude when in the presence of other students, staff therapist, program faculty, physicians and patients.

10. Not smoke anywhere on the clinical affiliate property. 11. Not eat in areas where eating is prohibited. 12. Not leave the clinical assignment for meals. 13. Not loiter in the Respiratory Care Department or other areas of the Clinical Facility at

times not specified for clinical assignment. 14. Hold and maintain current CPR certification at all times (i.e. BLS-C). CPR certification

must be valid from the first day of the program through graduation and must be submitted to the Program Director prior to registration or a hold will be placed on the student file preventing registration.

15. Not be permitted patient contact, except as assigned by the clinical instructor. This

rule applies to students going to the hospital for assignments, or for other reasons.

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16. Have progress review. The instructor may confer with the health care agency staff on the progress of each student as necessary. Written objectives for the clinical courses are shared with agency staff.

17. Be well-rested prior to beginning a clinical shift as fatigue can impair a person's ability

to learn, or can cause mistakes/compromise patient safety. Hence, students who work in a hospital or other 24-hour facility are not to work the shift (i.e. 11 PM-7 AM for a morning clinical or 7 AM-3 PM for an afternoon clinical) prior to an assigned clinical as a respiratory care student.

18. Attend each clinical facility orientation. Attendance is mandatory. Orientation may be

on a day other than a scheduled clinical day. Absence for any reason will result in withdrawal from the course. Students must make arrangements to attend orientation as assigned, or they will be unable to participate in that clinical rotation.

19. Not be called from the unit to the telephone unless there is an emergency. Students

are to use the pay telephone for emergency telephone calls. 20. Not be permitted cell phones or recording devices on their person at any time they are

in the clinical setting. 21. Not be permitted to send or receive a text message. Hand held technology equipment

can only be utilized for educational purposes. 22. Be requested to take as little money, keys, notebooks, etc. as possible into the agency,

and to store things at the agency in the designated place. 23. Be required to immediately complete and sign a college accident report if involved in

an accident or injury to self or to a patient, along with the agency report. If the accident involved a possible exposure to a bloodborne pathogen, the College Health and Wellness Center must be immediately notified.

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Disciplinary Procedures

1. Any Respiratory Care student who violates college or hospital regulations while in a clinical facilty will be reported, in writing, by the Clinical Instructor. This is especially important in matters concerning confidential patient information. The report should include the nature of the infraction, the date, the student’s name and the name of any other staff members involved.

2. The report will be sent to the Respiratory Care program instructor, the Respiratory Care

Program Director and reviewed with the student and clinical instructor. 3. Any student whose clinical performance is deemed unsafe or inappropriate will be

removed from clinic and required to remediate their skills in the lab prior to being permitted to resume their clinical rotation.

If a student does not remediate and complete all clinical objectives prior to the start of

final exams, the student will receive and “F” for that course and be dismissed from the Respiratory Care program.

In the event the clinic site refuses admission to any Respiratory Care student or

requests that a student be removed from that facility, the clinical instructor will attempt to reassign that student. If the student cannot be reassigned to another facility, he/she will receive an “I” (incomplete) for that clinical rotation.

4. If it is agreed by Respiratory Care Program Director and Supervisor that the incident is

of a serious nature, the student may be suspended from the Respiratory Care program for the semester or withdrawn immediately depending on the nature of the incident. If more than two (2) incidents occur, regardless of the nature of the incident, the student will be dismissed from the program. If a student is suspended from the clinical rotation, they will be required to wait until that specific clinic is offered again to complete the course.

5. All students have a right to defend their actions as outlined in the Health Science

Student Disciplinary Process.

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Student Identification Students are required to have an approved IRSC student ID card.

ID cards are to be placed in/on a badge holder and visible at all times.

NOTE:

Student ID cards will serve as the approved name tag. Name tags are to be worn on uniforms when a student is in a hospital for laboratory or clinicals and in the classroom setting.

Documentation

Any information that is scribed by a student while in clinic must be followed by the appropriate signature. Students are required to sign all documentation as follows: 1. First initial of first name 2. Last name in full 3. Followed by Respiratory Care Student Example: M. Jones, Respiratory Care Student NO ABBREVIATIONS

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College Laboratory Regulations and Procedures

Respiratory Care laboratory sessions serve as a primary resource center for many of your course related activities. The laboratory sessions consist of a sophisticated variety of analytical and therapeutic equipment. In addition, the laboratory sessions provide students with the opportunity to practice and remediate their skills prior to performing the procedure in a clinical setting. Laboratory courses will be held in the Respiratory Care Department's laboratory at Indian River State College. Laboratory equipment and space has been reserved for both scheduled laboratory courses and remediation of skills. St. Lucie Medical Center will serve as a secondary off-campus laboratory facility. Students are to maintain professional conduct while in any hospital/lab facility. Students are assigned formal laboratory hours at the beginning of each semester. Additional lab time will also be available for independent remediation of skills. Any student interested in utilizing the laboratory during an open lab period are to notify the instructor in advance. Faculty schedules for each faculty member are also posted at the beginning of each semester on the instructor's door. It is the STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY to familiarize themselves with both schedules. A majority of the laboratory activities will be preceded by DEMONSTRATIONS conducted by the faculty. Because successful completion of such activities is dependent upon a working knowledge of each procedure and its expected outcomes, ATTENDANCE AT FORMAL LAB SESSIONS IS REQUIRED. Students demonstrating unsatisfactory laboratory performance will be informed AND will not be able to advance to the respective clinical rotation. Effective utilization of the laboratory facilities depends upon the student developing a familiarity with the location of its various resources. As the curriculum progresses, ALL students will be expected to be INDEPENDENTLY responsible for the selection, gathering, utilization and appropriate processing of all laboratory equipment and resources. LABORATORY REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES are specified in order to ensure the safe and effective utilization of the Respiratory Care laboratory. Failure to follow the regulations will result in dismissal from the laboratory and could jeopardize the student's course progress. You must adhere to the RESPIRATORY CARE LABORATORY RULES AND REGULATIONS which are on the following page. Students are required to obtain a minimum grade of “76” on all lab practicals. Any student scoring less than a “76” on a lab practical or having an overall lab average of less than a “76” will receive a “0” for the laboratory portion of the course.

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Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment Policy Statement It is the policy of Indian River State College that each employee, visitor and student be allowed to participate in college programs, activities and employment in a discrimination and harassment free environment. Discrimination and harassment of any nature based on one’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and civil rights laws, rules and regulations is strictly prohibited. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is a Federal Law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in higher education. Sex discrimination includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. Indian River State College prohibits the commission of any act of sexual assault, sexual misconduct, sexual battery, and other crimes of violence upon employees, students and prospective students, visitors, and other affiliates of the College conducting College business, events or activities on IRSC property or IRSC sponsored events. Questions or concerns may be directed to: ADA-504 Compliance Officer Adriene B. Jefferson Melissa Whigham Equity Officer/Title IX Coordinator Assistant Dean of Human Resources Indian River State College Indian River State College 3209 Virginia Avenue 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596 Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596 [email protected] [email protected] (772) 462-7156 (772) 462-7282 The College Non-Discrimination and Non-Harassment Policy and related Reporting Procedures for both employees and students may be downloaded from the IRSC website at www.irsc.edu. Copies of the procedures are also available form the Equity Officer/Title IX Coordinator and the Office of Human Resources, both located at 3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida. Student Accessibility Services Student Accessibility Services exists to ensure that students with disabilities have the technical, academic, and emotional support necessary to achieve academic and personal success. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) obtains and maintains disability-related documentation, certifies eligibility for services, determines reasonable accommodations and ensures the provision of services. Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact SAS at 772-462-7782 in order to make arrangements for services. IRSC Student Accessibility Services Web site: Visit www.irsc.edu. Click Students. Under Learning Support, click Student Accessibility Service.

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Indian River State College Respiratory Care Laboratory Rules and Regulations

1. Students are responsible for submitting lab competencies at scheduled lab sessions which are held in conjunction with class. Failure to do so constitutes absence for the class & lab. Students must have the IRSC lab book & lab competency text book in their possession at the start of each class session. Students reporting to lab without the IRSC Laboratory & Clinical Skills notebook and laboratory competency text in their possession will receive a 5 point deduction of their overall lab grade for the first occurrence and an additional 10 point deduction for any additional occurrences, per event.

2. NO smoking, eating or drinking in the laboratory.

3. Clinic uniforms are required at ALL class/lab sessions that are held on or off-campus.

4. Only those books or written materials pertinent to work are allowed in the laboratory.

5. Written materials (objectives, equipment, handouts, etc.) are to be secured from the faculty ONLY, and are not to be removed from the lab without prior approval of the instructor.

6. Any reference material (videotapes, etc.) the student wishes to borrow overnight must be signed out on the Respiratory Care Department's clipboard and signed in when returned. Loss of material will be the student's responsibility. Lost material will be duplicated at the student's expense.

7. Students are responsible for the orderly return and processing of all laboratory equipment utilized for experimentation and practice. Laboratory credit will NOT be granted to students who neglect to clean up and return equipment.

8. Report ALL damage or incidents to the faculty immediately.

9. Children are not permitted in the classroom or lab area at anytime.

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Requirements For Clinical Education

In order to register for clinical education courses and to continue on to subsequent clinical education courses, the student must meet the following requirements:

1. Be a full-time student in the Respiratory Care program.

2. Have and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better and pass all clinical courses.

3. Successfully complete the required competencies in a lab setting before attempting competency in the clinical setting.

4. Successfully complete the objectives of each clinical education course prior to entering subsequent clinical education courses.

Clinical Rotation Objectives

During the two-year Respiratory Care program, the student will be assigned to a clinical affiliate in order to: 1. Acquire expertise, proficiency and competencies in a wide variety of respiratory care

procedures by applying classroom theory to the actual practice of technical skills at specific competency levels as specified for each clinical rotation under the guidance of a Respiratory Care instructor and a physician.

2. Develop and practice professional work habits and appropriate interpersonal

relationships with patients, physicians and other members of the health care team.

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Respiratory Care Program

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care, White will be the textbook utilized for the majority of the proficiency skills required for laboratory and clinical evaluations. In addition, competency will be documented in the Cumulative Laboratory and Clinical Skill notebook. For evaluations of procedural competency in the lab and clinical settings, students must demonstrate the ability to respond to oral questions without hesitation or prompting and must be able to complete the procedure in the time specified (where applicable). *Any student reporting to lab without the laboratory exercise for competency text or Clinical Skills notebook will receive a 5 point deduction in the overall lab grade for the first occurrence and an additional 10 point rededuction for any additional occurrence. *Overall lab score must be “76” or a “O” will be recorded for that portion of the course. Clinical Rotation Regulations

During the enrollment in the Respiratory Care program the student will be assigned to various hospitals to achieve their clinical education. Clinical Assignments

Efforts will be made to assign the student to the clinical affiliate that will offer the most comprehensive clinical experience. Throughout the course of the program circumstances will dictate that students rotate to a variety of clinical sites so they may expand their clinical experience. Requests for specific clinical assignments will not be accepted. Supervision

Clinical experience will be supervised by the College faculty, clinical preceptors, designated Respiratory Care personnel and the hospital's Respiratory Care Director.

Attendance

All absences must be made up. They will be made up at the clinical site at which they were missed and at the convenience of the clinical affiliate and clinical instructor. Any clinical absence after the first absence in a semester will be made up at a rate of 2 days for each clinical day missed. In the event the student is unable to attend a clinic they MUST call in to their assigned clinical site at least thirty (30) minutes prior to their assigned shift. The student must speak to a supervisor and a message must be left for their clinical instructor. The student is also required to contact the College and leave a message with the Respiratory Care Program Director or the Clinical Coordinator (instructor who typically covers their assigned site) at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the shift.

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Students are expected to report to clinics ON TIME. Tardiness later than fifteen (15) minutes after the start of the shift will be counted as an absence. Student Dress Code

The personal appearance and demeanor of Respiratory Care students at Indian River State College reflects both the College and program standards and are indicative of the student's interest and pride in their profession. Personal hygiene is critical. All students are responsible for arriving to class/clinic with the good hygiene. Any student that has body odor, smoking odors or does not appear to have good hygiene will be sent home. CLEANLINESS IS ESSENTIAL!!! Uniforms are to be supplied and laundered by the student. Uniforms are to be worn at all times while on duty at all designated Clinical Education Centers and attendance at all respiratory classes/lab on and off-campus. Uniforms are not to be worn to any public locations. Any Respiratory Care student reporting to the Clinical Affiliation in improper attire will be sent home by the Clinical Supervisor and/or College Instructor, and the time will be re-assigned.

1. Hair: Women must keep hair back and off the face at ALL times. Hair that falls on the shoulders or at the sides must be tied back in a pony-tail or worn up in the back. No extreme hairstyles, dyeing, tinting or bleaching is permitted.

2. Fingernails: Must be natural nails; short, neat and clean. Artifical nails or gel coating is not permitted. Clear polish is acceptable. No colored polish.

3. Makeup: Discreet use of makeup will be accepted. AVOID heavy use of eye shadow,

eyeliner and blush. 4. Jewelry: Limited to a watch and wedding ring and one set of STUD–type earrings may

be worn. Earrings may not be larger than 1/8” diameter and must be round, white or yellow metal or pearl type in the ear lobe.

5. No aftershave, perfume, cologne, etc ______________________________________________________________________________

* Respiratory Care students may wear a clean WHITE lab coat in clinic or lab if it has the IRSC Health Science logo on the left side.

* Uniforms are to be worn to all class/lab sessions on or off campus.

* No visible body-piercing/rings are permitted. This includes, but not limited to earrings, tongue rings, nose rings, eyebrow rings, etc.

* All body art/tattoos must be covered with clothing.

* Uniforms must be kept mended an laundered.

* No hats are to be worn when in IRSC uniform on or off campus.

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MALE/FEMALE RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENT UNIFORM

1. Royal blue scrub top with approved IRSC logo*

Male: Cherokee Unisex Top Style 4777 with white shirt Female: Cherokee Unisex Top Style 4777, 4876 or 4770

2. Royal blue pants.

Males: Cherokee Pant Style # 4000 Females: Cherokee Pant Style # 4200

3. All white nursing shoes or leather sneakers (must be clean). 4. All white socks. 5. White lab coat, collared and long-sleeved with approved IRSC logo* (optional - over

uniform). 6. Tee shirt (plain white only) under scrub top (must be tucked in pants). 7. Name Tag: College Photo ID (any additional ID as required by facility) *Students may only wear the approved style from the specified manufacturer. Logo must be the approved logo, color and size on both lab coats and scrub tops.

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Criteria For Re-Admission of Respiratory Care Students

A written request to be re-admitted to the Respiratory Care program should be addressed to the Respiratory Care Program Director. The decision to be re-admitted will be made by the Respiratory Care Program Director based on the following: 1. Students who have received a "D" or lower in an RET course must withdraw from the

Respiratory Care program. To be re-admitted the students must make a written request to the Respiratory Care Program Director at least six weeks prior to the start of the semester. They will be re-admitted subject to the following:

a. Available space in the Respiratory Care program, as determined by the Program

Director.

b. If the re-entry point in the Respiratory Care program will allow for the normal sequence of courses to be followed.

c. Student must successfully complete a comprehensive exam (score of 76 or

greater) to verify retention of information covered in all previous courses during the designated time frame for the upcoming semester.

d. Once the student has successfully completed the comprehensive exam, the

student will be required to demonstrate compentency in all lab proficiencies previously performed (as identified in lab summary log) according to the procedural competency evaluation steps in the Lab Exercise Textbook (White) and the time standards identified in the Student Handbook during the designated time frame for the upcoming semester admission. Faculty will determine competency based on satisfactory completion of all of the steps identified in the lab exercise competency evaluation within the time standards published in the Student Handbook (pass/fail evaluation).

e. In the event the student is not able to perform all previously completed lab

proficiencies satisfactorily as determined by the instructor, the student will be required to remediate independently and will have one additional attempt at demonstrating skills within the same time frame posted for the upcoming semester. The student must demonstrate competency in all previously completed lab proficiencies prior to being permitted to enroll in any Respiratory courses.

COMPETENCY EXAMS AND LAB PROFICIENCY TIME FRAMES: Students requesting re-admission for the Fall semester must complete competency exam and lab proficiencies between June 1-15, Spring readmission must be completed between December 1-15, Summer I readmission must be completed between April 1-15. Students must contact the Program Director to set a specific date and time prior to these dates.

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2. Students who received a "D" or lower in any clinical education course*; and/or placed the health and the safety of patients in jeopardy, WILL NOT BE RE-ADMITTED INTO THE RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM.

* These courses include: RET 2832, RET 2833, RET 2834 and RET 2835.

3. Students who have received a "D" or lower in any science related courses; i.e. BSC 2093 and/or BSC 2094, must successfully repeat the course within one (1) year of completing the remaining requirements of the Respiratory Care program to be eligible for graduation. The repeated course MUST NOT interfere with the normal sequence of remaining courses in the Respiratory Care program.

4. If a student receives a "D" or lower in a course or courses during the first semester, they must re-apply as a new applicant of the next academic year. Their application will be given the same consideration as all the other applicants applying for the Respiratory Care program. Upon receiving notice of readmission, the student will be required to demonstrate competency for previously completed courses as determined by successful completion of a comprehensive exam (score of 76 or greater) and lab practical for skills documentation (score of 76 or greater). It will be the student’s responsibility to contact the Program Director within 10 days of receipt of readmission and make arrangement for comprehensive exam and lab practical prior to the scheduled orientation for the following Fall semester.

The student who has be unsuccessful in the first semester and is re-admitted may request a Directed Independent Study (D.I.S.) in lieu of competency exam and lab practical. This request must also be made within 10 days of receipt of reacceptance letter. In the event the student elects D.I.S., he/she must demonstrate successful completion in order to continue in the program.

5. Students who have UNSUCCESSFULLY repeated a course WILL NOT be re-admitted to the Respiratory Care program.

6. Students may repeat one Respiratory course. For purposes of reentry, a course withdrawal with an average grade below 76% is considered a course failure if the student has completed 75% of the course. A student may only register for the same respiratory course twice. A second respiratory course failure will require that the student be withdrawn from the Respiratory program. The student will not be eligible for reentry at the point of withdrawal.

7. Students who withdraw from the program for one of the following reasons:

a. Pregnancy

b. Illness, injury or disability of the student or an immediate family member as verified by a physician’s written statement.

c. Non-academic reasons

Will be readmitted if the student has completed one full semester of enrollment successfully based on the provisions in A, B, and C in item 1. and the conditions necessitating the student’s withdrawal have been alleviated.

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Community Service Regulation

All students in the Respiratory Care program are required to complete a minimum of 24 units of community service prior to graduation. All community service project proposals must be submitted to the instructor prior to engaging in the event and the instructor will determine if the proposal qualifies for credit and what the value of credit will be based on the relevance to the project to health care (ideally respiratory care), the benefit to the population served and the time commitment involved. Once completed, students are required to summarize the project providing specific details as to their role and benefit to the community. The completed form must be submitted to the instructor within 7 days of the event for credit. Once credit is awarded, the instructor will document the award on the Community Service Log, which student’s will be required to keep updated and will submit for credit prior to final exams beginning in the Spring semester of the final year of the program. The community service units will be incorporated into the student’s grade in the Professional Development course in the final semester of the program. Failure to complete the requirement in full will result in the student receiving and Incomplete (“I”) for that course which will prevent the student from graduating on time and ultimately delay the student’s eligibility for taking the registry exam and obtaining a license. Student must complete the Community Service requirement for the Respiratory Care program and understand the consequences that will apply in the event they do not fully meet this obligation prior to the first day of final exams in the Spring semester of the second year of the program.

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RESPIRATORY CARE PROGRAM

APPENDIX A

RESPIRATORY CARE STUDENT HANDBOOK

PROGRAM FORMS

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Indian River State College Respiratory Department

This is to acknowledge that I have received my personal copy of the Respiratory Department & IRSC Student Handbook; I have read and understand the contents thereof. I hereby agree to abide by its regulations. I understand that this form needs to be submitted to the Respiratory Department prior to the first week of school. I agree to have my education, health and background records released to professional/ health care agencies requesting that information, and other agencies as designated by IRSC who have a legitimate interest in my student records. I agree to have my social security number released, to the National Board of Respiratory Care for application for licensure, as well as access to clinical facilities. I agree to have information regarding my attendance and performance released for financial aid purposes. I understand that I may not participate in the Respiratory Care program until I have all my records on file in the Health Science Department (health, CPR, TB, drug screen and background checks) and any changes to these records must be reported to the Program Director immediately. I understand that I am required to maintain health insurance throughout the program. I understand that orientation to clinical facilities is mandatory. Absence for any reason will result in withdrawal from the course. I understand that information that has been disclosed to me from the patient’s privacy is protected by state and federal law. State law prohibits me from making any disclosure of medical information without the specific written consent of the person to whom such information pertains, or as otherwise permitted by federal, state or local law. I am aware that in order to continue in the Respiratory Care program, I must maintain satisfactory progress (as outlined in the Program Grading Regulation) and maintain a “C” average or higher in each Respiratory (RET) course. I also understand that if I fail any Respiratory (RET) course I will be dismissed from the program. I am aware that the Respiratory Care program reserves the right to make any revisions, deletions or additions to the policies or procedures which, in the opinion of the faculty and/or Indian River State College, serve in the best interest of the program and its students. I give the College permission to contact my employer after graduation and share my personal information to gather post graduate data for institutional research and reporting. SIGNATURE PRINT NAME DATE

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Authorization To Release Reference Information

I authorize the IRSC Respiratory Care Program Director and/or Director of Clinical Education to release information regarding my performance while enrolled in the program. This information may be released to prospective employers to whom I have given the Program Director or Director of Clinical Education as a reference. This information may be given out by telephone or letter. Printed Name of Student Signature of Student Date

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Grounds For Dismissal

The Grounds for Dismissal are listed below. It should be pointed out that a student may be dismissed from the program at any time during their training for violation of any one of the grounds listed. 1. Failing grades in Respiratory Care and/or college courses. 2. Insubordination. 3. Failure to meet conditions of program probation. 4. The conviction and/or known use of, distribution of, or possession of illegal drugs or

controlled substances. 5. Failure to accomplish clinical assignments and objectives. 6. Unprofessional or unethical conduct which violates the Code of Academic and Clinical

Professional Conduct. 7. Cheating (academic dishonesty) or falsification of official school documents. 8. Breach of confidentiality. 9. If any hospital refuses to allow a student on hospital property for violations such as

theft or misconduct, or behavior that threatens the safety of patients, themselves, or others, the student will not be allowed to continue.

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Confidentiality Statement The patient has a right to every consideration of privacy concerning his own medical care program. Case discussion, consultation, examination, and treatment are confidential and should be conducted discreetly. Those not directly involved in his care must have the permission of the patient to be present. The patient has the right to expect that all communications and records pertaining to his care should be treated as confidential.

A Patient’s Bill of Rights (1975) I am aware that as a student of the Indian River State College Respiratory Care program, I have access to patient information that will remain confidential. I agree to respect and protect the confidentiality of all patient information. I understand that if I violate any HIPAA regulations, I will be dismissed from the Program. I authorize the IRSC Respiratory Care Program Director and/or Director of Clinical Education to release information regarding my performance while enrolled in the program. Printed Name of Student Signature of Student Date

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Indian River State College Respiratory Care Program

Community Service Contract

All students in the Respiratory Care program are required to complete a minimum of 24 units of community service prior to graduation. All community service project proposals must be submitted to the instructor prior to engaging in the event and the instructor will determine if the proposal qualifies for credit and what the value of credit will be based on the relevance to the project to health care (ideally respiratory care), the benefit to the population served, and the time commitment involved. Once completed, students are required to summarize the project providing specific details as to their role and benefit to the community. The completed form must be submitted to the instructor within 7 days of the event for credit. Once credit is awarded, the instructor will document the award on the Community Service Log, which student’s will be required to keep updated and will submit for credit prior to final exams beginning in the Spring semester of the final year of the program. The community service units will be incorporated into the student’s grade in the Professional Development course in the final semester of the program. Failure to complete the requirement in full will result in the student receiving and Incomplete (“I”) for that course which will prevent the student from graduating on time and ultimately delay the student’s eligibility for taking the registry exam and obtaining a license. I have read and understand my responsibility to complete the Community Service requirement for the Respiratory Care program and understand the consequences that will apply in the event I do not fully meet this obligation prior to the first day of final exams in the Spring semester of the second year of the program. _________________________________ Student Signature _________________________________ Date

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COMMUNITY SERVICE LOG

STUDENT NAME: PROJECT TITLE COMPLETION DATE SERVICE UNITS

AWARDED INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE

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COMMUNITY SERVICE PROPOSAL

STUDENT NAME: PROJECT TITLE: DATE OF PROJECT: EXPLANATION OF PROJECT/BENEFIT TO COMMUNITY/RELEVANCE TO HEALTH CARE:

STUDENT’S ROLE IN PROJECT: (include specific time commitment, preparation involved and actual responsibility of student)

INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL: SERVICE UNITS TO BE AWARDED:

PROJECT SUMMARY: (TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF SERVICE BEING PERFORMED)

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COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROVISION OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY SERVICES

Anyone providing respiratory therapy to patients, regardless of the care setting and patient demographics, shall successfully complete formal training and demonstrate initial competency prior to assuming those duties. This formal training and demonstration of competence shall be required of any health care provider regardless of credential, degree, or license. Formal Training and Competency Documentation Formal training is defined as a supervised, deliberate, and systematic continuing educational activity in the affective, psychomotor, and cognitive domains. It is intended to develop new proficiencies with an application in mind, and is presented with an attention to needs, objectives, activities, and a defined method of evaluation. The training shall be approved by a local, regional, or national accrediting entity. In the allied health field, this training includes supervised preclinical (didactic and laboratory) and clinical activities, as well as documentation of competence through tests determined to be valid and reliable. The qualifications of the faculty providing this training shall be documented and also meet accreditation standards. Students must demonstrate success in lab setting prior to advancing to clinical setting. Prior to providing respiratory therapy services, competency shall be demonstrated in the following areas: 1. Review all information contained in the patient's medical record regarding history, established diagnoses, current care regimen,

and current signs and symptoms. 2. Assess the patient's overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection, palpation, auscultation, and interview. 3. Perform and assess diagnostic procedures as applicable to the patient's clinical status. Diagnostic procedures include, but are not

limited to: pulmonary function studies (spirometry before and after bronchodilator administration, PEFRs, inspiratory/exp iratory pressures, lung capacitives/ volumes by gas and/or plethysmography methods, lung compliance, airway resistance, bronchoprovocation studies, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, indirect calorimetry), pulse oximetry, blood gas ana lysis, and hemoximetry.

4. Initiate, monitor, and recommend appropriate continuous mechanical ventilation modalities and relevant care (e.g., tracheal tube cuff pressure, assessment of the patient's ability to be weaned from continuous mechanical ventilation).

5. Determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care plan, recommend modifications where indicated, participate in the implementation and further development of the respiratory care plan and, with other appropriate members of the health care team, coordinate the respiratory care plan with the comprehensive care plan for the individual patient.

6. Select, assemble, and use equipment appropriate for the necessary respiratory therapy services, assuring its cleanliness and proper function . Identify malfunctions, and take corrective action to correct malfunctions of the equipment. Respiratory therapy equipment includes: oxygen administration devices; humidifiers; aerosol generators; venti lators; artificial airways; suctioning devices; gas delivery, metering, and clinical analyzing devices; manometers and gauges; resuscitation devices; incentive breathing devices; patient breathing circuits; precursors and vibrators; environmental devices; and metered dose inhalers and spacers.

7. Educate the patient and family members/other caregivers as to the planned therapy and goals. 8. Observe universal precautions and other appropriate measures to protect the patient from nosocomial infection. 9. Provide therapeutic services to achieve maintenance of a patent airway, including the placement and care of artificial airways;

and to achieve remova l of bronchopulmonary secretions. This includes the insertion of oro- and nasopharyngeal airways, maintenance of proper tracheal tube cuff inflation.

10. Provide therapeutic services to achieve adequate spontaneous ventilation. This includes administering bronchodilator therapy; administering IPPB/IPV therapy.

11. Provide therapeutic services to achieve and maintain adequate arteria l and tissue oxygenation, including positioning to minimize hypoxemia; administering oxygen; initiate and adjust PEEP/CPAP/ BIPAP and PEP therapy.

12. Evaluate the patient's response to respiratory therapy services, recommend and implement modifications to the respiratory therapy plan based on this evaluated response.

13. Provide emergency respiratory therapy services such as CPR, newborn resuscitation, and placement of artificial airways.

Effective 11/98 American Association For Respiratory Care 11030 Ables Lane Dallas, TX 75229

I understand I must meet the Competency Requirements for Respiratory Care as outlined on this form for admission and progression in the Respiratory Care program. Student Signature Today’s Date

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Appendix B

Health Science Division Student Handbook

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3209 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981-5596

Health Science Division

Student Handbook

IRSC is an EA/EO educational institution.

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INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE

This is to acknowledge that I have received my personal copy of the Health Science Division Student Handbook; I have read and understand its contents. I agree to abide by its regulations. I understand that this form needs to be submitted to the Program Department Chair prior to the first week of school (during program orientation). I agree to have my educational, health and background records and social security number (see reverse side) released to professional organizations/health care agencies requesting that information as part of placement at any agency. I agree to have information regarding my attendance and performance released for financial aid purposes. I understand that I may not participate in any Health Science program until I have all my records (health, CPR, health insurance, drug screen and background checks) on file in the Health Science Department and that these records must be kept updated, or I could be withdrawn from the program. I understand that orientation to health care facilities is mandatory. Absence for any reason may result in withdrawal from the course. I understand that information disclosed to me for the patient’s privacy is protected by state and federal law. State law prohibits me from making any disclosure of medical information without the specific written consent of the person to whom such information pertains, or as otherwise permitted by federal, state or local law. Changes may be made to departmental, division or college policies/regulations at any time. Should a change occur, students will be notified verbally and in writing as to what the change entails and the date it will take effect. Students will be given a copy of the change to keep for their records and one to sign which will be included in their file. SIGNATURE PRINT NAME DATE

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NOTIFICATION OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER COLLECTION AND USAGE

In compliance with Florida Statute 119.071(5), this document serves to notify you of the purpose for the collection and usage of your Social Security number by Indian River State College (IRSC). IRSC collects and uses your Social Security number only if specifically authorized by law to do so or it is imperative for the performance of its duties and responsibilities as prescribed by law. Specifically, IRSC collects your Social Security number for the following purposes: Student Records Department

Federal legislation relating to the Hope Tax Credit makes it mandatory that all postsecondary institutions report student Social Security numbers to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This IRS requirement makes it mandatory for colleges to collect the Social Security number of every student. A student may refuse to disclose his or her Social Security number to IRSC, but the IRS is then authorized to fine the student in the amount of $50.

In addition to the federal reporting requirements, the public school system in Florida uses Social Security numbers as a student identifier (Florida Statutes 1008.386). In a seamless K-20 system it is non-mandatory; however, it is beneficial for postsecondary institutions to have access to the same information for purposes of tracking and assisting students in the smooth transition from one education level to the next. All Social Security numbers are protected by federal regulations Family Educational Rights and Privacy (FERPA). Financial Aid Department

It is mandatory that the Office of Financial Aid at IRSC requires students to submit their Social Security numbers on various forms in order to correctly identify applicants, match each applicant’s financial aid record with the student record, and to help coordinate state aid programs with institutional and federal aid programs as authorized by Sections 483 and 484 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. Outreach Programs

Programs such as the Educational Opportunity Program and College Reach-Out Program are youth outreach projects funded by discretionary grants from the United States or Florida Departments of Education. As such, each project is required to exclusively serve eligible participants that are citizens or nationals of the United States; or are permanent residents of the United States. In order to verify a participant’s project eligibility, it is mandatory that Social Security numbers are collected and also later used when submitting information for the Annual Performance Reports due to the United States or Florida Department of Education. Workforce Programs

It is mandatory that these programs use Social Security numbers as an identifier for program enrollment and completion. Also, Social Security numbers are used for entering placement information into either the OSMIS or the Employ Florida Marketplace statewide data collection and reporting system. Because these are performance based contract programs, it is required that all participants and their program related activities be recorded in the Florida state system. Continuing Education, Corporate & Community Training Institute (CCTI)

Because of Florida State Board of Education reporting requirements and Department of Business and Professional Regulations reporting requirements, it is mandatory for students who enroll in Continuing Education and/or CCTI courses and/or customized training seminars to submit their Social Security number. State and Federal Reporting

It is mandatory that the College collects Social Security numbers to periodically report student/employee level data to federal and state agencies for research and data collection. Testing

It is mandatory that the College collects Social Security numbers for the purpose of reporting state and national standardized testing results, including but not limited to: TABE, GED®, FTCE, ACT, CLEP, HOBET. Miscellaneous

It is mandatory to collect Social Security numbers for agency third party billings, payment collections, state and federal data collection, tracking, benefit processing, tax reporting, and for identification and verification.

To protect your identity, IRSC will secure your Social Security number from unauthorized access and assign you a unique student identification number. This unique identification number will then be used for all associated employment and educational purposes at IRSC.

Copies of the full IRSC Notification of Social Security Number Collection and Usage document can be obtained from Student Services at all IRSC campuses and at the IRSC website at www.irsc.edu.

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GED® is a registered trademark of the American Council on Education (ACE) and administered exclusively by GED Testing Service LLC under license. This material is not endorsed or approved by ACE or GED Testing Service.

Indian River State College provides equal employment and educational opportunities to all without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, and any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules and regulations. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Adriene B. Jefferson, Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator IRSC Main Campus ▪ 3209 Virginia Ave. ▪ Fort Pierce, FL 34981 ▪ (772) 462-7156

http://www.irsc.edu/

18-7936 (Rev. 1/18)

PREFACE

The Health Science student is subject to the guidelines and regulations presented in this handbook as well as the policies in the Indian River State College Student Handbook/Planner.

The provisions of this publication are not to be construed as a contract between the student and Indian River State College. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement when such action will serve the interests of the College or its students. The College further reserves the right to ask a student to withdraw when it considers such action to be in the best interest of the College.

EA/EO Indian River State College provides equal employment and educational opportunities to all without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, and any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules and regulations. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies:

Adriene B. Jefferson, Equity Officer & Title IX Coordinator IRSC Main Campus ▪ 3209 Virginia Ave. ▪ Fort Pierce, FL 34981

(772) 462-7156

http://www.irsc.edu/uploadedFiles/Admissions/DatesandDeadlines/Student-Handbook(2).pdf


18-7936 (Rev. 1/18)


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART PAGE

I. Statement of Purpose

Section 1.01 Health Science Division Purpose Statement ................................................... 1

II. Regulations & Procedures for Health Science Division

Section 2.01 Health Science Statement of Ethics................................................................. 1

Section 2.02 Health Science Plagiarism Regulation ............................................................. 1

Section 2.03 Email/Contact Information ............................................................................... 1

Section 2.04 Health Science Use of Electronics Regulation ................................................ 2

Section 2.05 Health Science Confidentiality Statement ....................................................... 2

Section 2.06 Health Science Grading ................................................................................... 3

Section 2.07 Health Science Retention Regulation .............................................................. 3

Section 2.08 Health Science Probation Regulation .............................................................. 4

Section 2.09 Health Science Readmission and Dismissal Regulation ................................ 4

Section 2.10 Health Science Complaint Guidelines .............................................................. 5

Section 2.11 Health Science Liability, Accident and Insurance Regulation ........................ 5

Section 2.12 Health Requirements ........................................................................................ 6

Section 2.13 Health Science Post Exposure Protocol ........................................................... 8

Section 2.14 Health Science Background Check Regulation ............................................... 8

Section 2.15 Health Science Substance Abuse Regulation ................................................. 8

Section 2.16 Health Science Dress Code/Professional Standards ..................................... 8

Section 2.17 Health Science Student Parking Regulation.................................................. 10


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Part I – Statement of Purpose

Section 1.01 Health Science Division Purpose Statement

The Health Science Division supports the mission of IRSC by preparing students to function effectively as members of the health care team. The Division is committed to advancing health care by providing innovative educational programs through excellence in instruction, clinical leadership and service to the health care community.

Part II - Regulations & Procedures for Health Science Division

All IRSC Health Science Students are expected to read and be familiar with the IRSC Student Handbook/Planner.

Section 2.01 Health Science Statement of Ethics

A code of ethics indicates a profession’s acceptance of the responsibility and trust with which it has been vested by society. Upon entering a health care profession, each health care professional inherits a measure of both the responsibility and the trust that have accrued to health care over the years, as well as the corresponding obligation to adhere to the code of professional conduct and relationships for ethical practice.

Upon entering an Indian River State College Health Science program, each student inherently agrees to accept the responsibility and trust granted to the health care profession by society. When a particular behavior is questioned, the student must be able to justify all behavior as ethical. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action which may include dismissal from the program. Section 2.02 Health Science Plagiarism Regulation

Plagiarism is an act of academic dishonesty. Indian River State College Board Policy Number 6Hx11-7.24 Student Standards of Conduct – Any student who accepts the privilege of enrollment at Indian River State College is deemed to have given his or her consent to adhere to the policies of the College and the laws of the State of Florida. Health Science Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the Plagiarism Guide provided by the IRSC Library.

Section 2.03 Email/Contact Information

All students are required to activate and maintain an IRSC RiverMail email account. Emails are to be professionally written with appropriate grammar, punctuation, correct spelling and a signature. The student is required to notify the Program Director and the College of any change in contact information. Students must check their IRSC RiverMail regularly. The College uses RiverMail for all official communication.



http://www.irsc.edu/uploadedFiles/Libraries/Tutorials/Plagiarism.pdf

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Section 2.04 Health Science Regulation for Use of Electronics

Personal cell phone calls or responses to pagers may only be taken while on break from class, labs or clinical unit. Students using cell phones for personal calls of any type or for taking pictures in the classroom, health care laboratory or the clinical unit (unless sanctioned by the Program Director) will face disciplinary action which may include permanent dismissal. Electronic devices for reference purposes must be strictly limited to this purpose and must be approved by the agency and clinical instructor (if applicable). Students may be asked to turn off any electronic device or may be prohibited from using an electronic device at the discretion of the facility personnel or clinical instructor while in the clinical setting. Under no circumstances are audio/visual recording devices or cameras to be used in the health care setting.

All cell phones, PDAs and any other technical equipment, except for laptop computers, are to be silenced or turned off and kept in a purse or bag under the student’s desk. Audio recording devices may be used in the classrooms only with the instructor’s permission.

Serious deficiencies may include, but are not limited to, any act or failure to act which results in the following:

• Harm, danger or threat to a patient, student, faculty member, staff member (college or professional practice experience) or any other person

• Damage to or theft of college, clinical or personal property. This includes the removal of documentation containing patient identifying data elements.

• Any act of academic dishonesty including cheating, plagiarism, falsification of clinical or hospital records which the student either commits, solicits or assists another to commit

• Any act that will endanger the integrity of the program or harm the relationship between the College and any of its professional practice experience sites

• Unprofessional behavior • Illegal activity

Section 2.05 Health Science Confidentiality Statement

PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION (PHI) is information you create or receive in the course of providing treatment or obtaining payment for services while engaged in health science program activities, including: information related to the past, present or future physical and/or mental health or condition of an individual and information in ANY medium – whether spoken, written or electronically stored – including videos, photographs and x-rays. Students are expected to treat all patient information confidentially, whether spoken, written or electronically stored. PHI is protected by federal legislation and provides strong privacy rights and preserves quality health care. A violation of these federal regulations can result in discipline, loss of health science student status, fines or imprisonment. If a disclosure of PHI is made willfully and with intent for personal gain, the penalty can be as high as a $250,000 fine and 10-year imprisonment.

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Students will not under any circumstances discuss any client, hospital or staff information outside the confines of the classroom, clinical or post-conference area and/or without the direction and guidance of the respective instructor or other IRSC faculty or department supervisor. It is illegal for students to photocopy, Photographs, videotape, print or electronically transmit any part of the client’s chart and/or computerized record. If at any time a student has a concern regarding an occurrence in the health care setting, the student is to discuss the concerns with the IRSC faculty. Health care agencies may require students to sign an agency confidentiality agreement prior to any experience in that facility.

Failure to maintain confidentiality as outlined in this regulation will result in immediate dismissal from the Health Science program and possible legal proceedings.

Section 2.06 Health Science Grading Academic standards are those measures by which the faculty of the program determines a student’s quality of performance. They are composed of guidelines for advancement in the program as well as the regulations for grading, probation/requested withdrawal and dismissal. The course grading scale is found on the course syllabus. Grading Regulation

1. Students must achieve a minimum of "C" for the final grade in all Health Science major courses that are required for completion of the program.

2. A student must complete minimal performance standards in laboratory prior to

progressing to the next level of academia or performing those skills in a clinical setting.

Section 2.07 Health Science Retention Regulation

Retention of students is a high priority for IRSC, and the College commits significant resources towards these efforts. The faculty believe that education is a growth process, which places responsibility for learning on the individual.

To best prepare for success in a Health Science program, students should utilize all

available resources including recommended texts and reference materials, computerized resources, open lab, faculty office hours, the Academic Support Center and other services outlined on the IRSC website under Student (Student Success).

In an effort to assure student success, faculty will discuss remediation with students

when it is deemed necessary. Whenever a student experiences academic difficulty, a student conference form is initiated and recommended actions are shared with the student. Students are required to maintain a “C” or better in all Health Science courses and a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Should the student fail the course and wish to apply for reentry, the above considerations will be required, if not already completed. If completed, the student will need to submit a plan to increase his/her chance of success in future courses. The documentation of completion of any recommended remediation and the student’s plan for success should be submitted to the Program Director at the same time as the application for readmission. These will be considered when evaluating the student for reentry into the program.

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Section 2.08 Health Science Probation Regulation The Health Science faculty will counsel and place a student on Health Science probation for any of the following reasons including, but not limited to:

1. Failure to follow College, Division and/or Health Science program regulations 2. Unprofessional conduct in classroom and/or health care agency 3. Incivility to faculty, peers and/or others 4. Unsatisfactory or marginal performance 5. Inability to function adequately with members of a health care team

The student cannot register for practicum/externship/capstone if they are currently on

probation unless approved by the Program Director. Repeat episodes and/or frequent infractions of any or all of the examples will result in dismissal from the program.

Section 2.09 Health Science Readmission and Dismissal Regulation

Written request to be readmitted/transferred into the Health Science programs should be addressed to the Program Director. Transfer students will also need to provide a letter from the Director at their current program indicating they are in good standing and are eligible to continue at the current school. The Health Science Program Director, based on the following, will make a decision of a readmission/transfer request:

1. Students who have failed (at IRSC or another institution) by placing the health and safety of patients in jeopardy will not be admitted/readmitted/transferred into a Health Science program.

2. Students requesting to transfer into a program, students who withdraw for personal/health reasons, students who withdraw with an average grade below a “C” or students who have failed or received a “D” in Health Science, general education and/or science related courses will be readmitted/transferred subject to the following:

a. Submission of written request for readmission to the Program Director b. Documentation of any required remediation and student’s “plan for success” c. Completion of course pre-requisites d. Completion of health requirements, current CPR card, updated drug and

criminal background check, updated history and physical. (Must be repeated if student is out of the program longer than six months.)

e. Documentation of GPA above 2.0 (overall cumulative) f. Readmission is based on space availability. g. Student must meet all program admission criteria.

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3. Any student who has not taken Health Science courses for two or more years or who is unable to complete the total program (A.S. or upper division B.A.S.) within four academic years must re-apply to the program as a new student.

4. Courses eligible for transfer credit in the program must have a minimum grade of “C”,

have been completed within the past four years and contain the same information as the parallel course at IRSC.

5. Students may request a grade of “Incomplete” if more than 75% of the course has been completed and an approved hardship is documented with the Program Director. An “I” grade means incomplete work. The student must speak with the instructor immediately and make arrangements to complete the course within one calendar year from the time the “I” was earned. Otherwise, the “I” will convert to an “F”. Incomplete grades are given on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the instructor.

Section 2.10 Health Science Complaint Guidelines

A suggested process for resolving complaints within the Health Science Division is as follows: A student should always discuss the issues with the involved parties, e.g., Instructor/Program Director and Dean of Health Science. Academic and disciplinary decisions may be appealed. All IRSC students have the opportunity to request a formal review of their complaint following the “Student Grievance Procedure” outlined in the IRSC Student Handbook/Planner.

Section 2.11 Health Science Liability, Accident and Health Insurance Regulation All students purchase accident and liability insurance as a component of their clinical course registration. The liability policy provides coverage while the student is participating in the activities of the program. The accident policy provides coverage while the student is participating in college-sponsored activities while on the premises designated by, and under the direct supervision of, the College. Accident insurance is not a substitute for health insurance and does not cover illness or disease.

Should an accident or incident occur involving a student or a patient under the care of a student, the student must complete an IRSC Accident/Incident Report form within 24 hours or the next work day. Faculty have several copies of the IRSC Accident/Incident Report form with them at the clinical site at all times. Students are responsible for any expenses related to the student’s treatment for accident or injuries. Additionally, each agency usually requires the completion of its own accident/ incident form.

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Liability (Malpractice) and Accident Insurance A copy of the liability and accident policy coverage is available to students online at www.irsc.edu. Click on Programs & Careers and then Health Science Programs. In the Resources box, select Liability/Accident Insurance Coverage. Health Insurance All students must have health insurance coverage at all times while in the program. If a student does not have independent health insurance coverage, he/she can obtain coverage, at their own expense, through the American Association of Community Colleges. Information can be obtained from the IRSC Health and Wellness Center. Student’s must provide the Program Director with proof of insurance prior to entering the program and must have proof of insurance readily available at all times while in the program. Failure to provide immediate proof of health insurance upon request may result in withdrawal from the program.

Section 2.12 Health Requirements 1. Good physical and mental health are required for all health care employees; therefore,

all health science students must provide assurance that they are in good physical and mental health upon entrance into the program and each year thereafter.

2. The assurance shall be from a licensed physician/A.R.N.P./P.A who conducts a physical

examination and reports his/her findings on the Student Health Record. The physical exam must be dated no earlier than six months prior to the start of the first semester classes. The student’s health record is considered valid for one year. All health information must be valid throughout the time student is enrolled in the program.

3. The medical examination tests and immunizations will be conducted at the student’s

expense. 4. Upon entrance to a Health Science program, the student’s health record must verify:

a. evidence of a negative tuberculin screen (result valid for one year) b. documentation of two MMR immunizations or a positive rubella titer, rubeola

titer and mumps titer c. documentation of all three immunizations and positive titer or signed declination

for Hepatitis B vaccine d. documentation of varicella status e. prescription for medications/drugs taken/dosage/route f. recommendations for any restriction/limitation of physical activity g. evidence of negative drug screen


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h. documentation of tetanus immunization within the past ten years i. annual flu immunization

5. Proof of negative TB results and CPR certification must be valid throughout the program.

TB results are valid for one year from test date. The CPR expiration date is listed on the CPR card. Students not in compliance with this regulation will be dropped from the roster on the first class day. If a seat is not available once the record is cleared, the student will have to wait until the next semester when there is an available seat.

6. The IRSC Health Science Division recognizes that a student must be physically and

mentally healthy in order to safely participate in a health care environment.

a. Students who have a change in health status/injury while enrolled in the program will be expected to report the nature of their change in status to their instructor and/or the Program Director. Changes in medical condition and/or medication regimen should be promptly reported in writing to the Health Science Office. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from the program.

b. Any student who exhibits symptoms of illness/injury which pose such a threat

and/or who is under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs may be immediately removed from the classroom/health care agency, will be drug tested and if appropriate, referred to their private physician. IRSC regulations will be followed as outlined in the Substance Use/Abuse Regulation.

c. After any change in health status that results in absence from class, the student

must submit a statement from his/her physician that his/her condition is not detrimental to the safety or health of himself/herself before returning to the program.

d. In cases where absences caused by a change in health status interfere with a

student’s progress, the student will be asked to withdraw from the program and may apply to re-enter the program after resolution of the health problem and submission of an updated health record. (See Readmission Regulation Section 2.09).

7. Health Science students involved in clinical experiences need to be aware that the risk

of contracting an infectious disease is greater for healthcare workers than the general public. Instruction on universal precautions for the control of infectious diseases is included in the curriculum of the clinical programs. Students who have changes in their health status, who are pregnant, and/or students who are immunocompromised must work closely with their personal physician to assess the risk of participating in patient care/clinical experiences.

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Section 2.13 Indian River State College Post-Exposure Protocol

Students who are exposed to infectious body fluids in the clinical area must report to the instructor immediately. If at a clinical site, the health care agency will be notified and the agency protocol for such exposure followed. Additionally, a report must also be submitted to the IRSC Health & Wellness Center via the instructor and the College Post Exposure Protocol will be discussed with the student.

In the event of exposure to infectious body fluids occurring either during clinical practicum or classroom practice of medical procedures, the source person and exposed individual will be requested to submit to baseline testing for HBV, HIV, PPD and RPR as appropriate. Refer to the IRSC website at www.irsc.edu. Click Programs & Careers and then Health Sciences/How to Apply. In the Handbooks/Forms, select Post-Exposure Protocol instructions. Section 2.14 Health Science Background Check Regulation

Refer to the IRSC website at www.irsc.edu. Click Programs & Careers and then Health Sciences/How to Apply. In the Handbooks/Forms box, select Background Check and Drug Screening. Section 2.15 Health Science Substance Abuse Regulation

Refer to the IRSC website at www.irsc.edu. Click Programs & Careers and then Health Sciences/How to Apply. In the Handbooks/Forms box, select Background Check and Drug Screening.

Section 2.16 Health Science Dress Code/Professional Standards

Unless otherwise directed, students will wear the required uniforms at all times while participating in program classes and activities. Students in any program of study that does not require uniforms will be required to adhere to a minimum dress code. Students may not be allowed into the classroom unless they are properly attired. Failure to follow uniform, dress code, and hygiene regulations may result in student dismissal from class, lab, clinical, or field shifts.

Uniforms must be kept neat, clean, and well-maintained.

Any time the uniform is worn and the student is in the public view, all regulations

regarding the wearing of the uniform must be followed.

Generally, uniforms should not be worn at any offsite locations that are not directly associated with the class. Exceptions to this would include travelling to or from class, during lunch breaks for full-day courses, and other times with preapproval from program faculty; however, understand that any time a student is in uniform he/she is representing the program, Health Sciences, and the College and is subject to these rules and regulations, including dismissal from the program. At no time should the uniform be worn into an establishment where the serving and consumption of alcohol is the primary function (i.e., a bar or the bar area of a restaurant. Under NO circumstances will the uniform be worn while the wearer is consuming or




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with individuals who are consuming alcohol, including in a restaurant. NO smoking or tobacco use, including smokeless or electronic nicotine delivery devices, is permitted while in uniform, irrelevant of location.

Good hygiene is essential. Students should be freshly bathed. Use of personal hygiene products is required. Body odor is to be controlled and deodorant used. Teeth should be clean.

Hair should be neat, clean, and worn in a natural style. Hair should be secured off the

face and base of the neck. Hair coloring outside of usual and customary colors is unacceptable. Facial hair must be neatly groomed.

Use of conservative makeup is acceptable. Students must avoid excessive use of perfume, cologne, or after-shave due to increasing allergies and the potential they may offend other students/patients.

Fingernails must be clean and trimmed. Nail polish, if worn, must be clear, colorless, and kept in good condition. Fingernails may not exceed ½ inch from fingertips. Artificial nails are not permitted in these areas.

Appropriate hosiery and undergarments must be worn at all times. Undergarments should not be visible.

Overall, clothing should be clean, neat, in good repair, and of appropriate size. Uniforms that become faded must be replaced. Clothing that is soiled, torn, too loose, or too tight may cause the student to be dismissed from class that day.

Students may not wear visible jewelry, including but not limited to body piercings and gauges, except wedding bands and medical bracelets. Wedding bands and medical bracelets must meet safety requirements.

All body art/tattoos must not be visible. Students required to wear uniforms with body art/tattoos on their arms that is not covered by short sleeves, including when arms are raised or extended, must choose the long-sleeve options. Body art/tattoos that cannot be covered by the required uniform or general dress may prohibit a student from participating in program courses.

Students may not wear caps, hats, bandanas, or other head coverings while indoors. Religious head coverings may be acceptable per individual agreement with the Program Director as long as they do not jeopardize student and/or patient safety.

Sunglasses (not including photoreactive, prescription lenses) are not to be worn indoors. Specific program dress codes are outlined in the respective handbook for which students are expected to adhere or be dismissed from the program.

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Section 2.17 Health Science Student Parking Regulation

All Health Science student parking their vehicles on campus must display an IRSC parking decal. Decals are available at no charge in the Student Affairs Office.

Parking spaces marked “Reserved” or for “Dental Clinical Patients” are not for student use. Students parking in a “Reserved” space may be ticketed and/or towed by a private towing service.

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