RT Student Handbook

2011/2012 EastLosAngelesCollege/ SantaMonicaCollege RespiratoryTherapyProgram StudentHandbook
EastLosAngelesCollege 1301AvenidaCesarChavez MontereyPark,CA917546099 SantaMonicaCollege 1900PicoBoulevard SantaMonica,CA90405
TableofContents
EducationalMissionandPhilosophies............................................................................................ 4 EastLosAngelesCollegeMission,Vision,andValues.................................................................4 SantaMonicaCollegeMission,Vision,andGoals....................................................................... 6 ProgramDescriptionandRequirements......................................................................................... 9 ProgramClinicalStudentLearningOutcomes............................................................................. 9 ApplicationProcessandRequirements......................................................................................... 11 CampusAssignment.................................................................................................................. 11 ApplicationSubmission............................................................................................................. 12 NotificationofApplicationStatus............................................................................................. 12 AlgorithmforRespiratoryTherapyProgramApplication.........................................................13 PrerequisiteRequirementsTable ............................................................................................. 14 PrerequisiteCourseDescriptionsEastLosAngelesCollege..................................................15 PrerequisiteCourseDescriptionsSantaMonicaCollege.......................................................17 AdmissionsProcess....................................................................................................................... 21 ConditionsforAdmissions......................................................................................................... 21 WrittenConfirmationoftheIntentiontoAcceptSpace.......................................................23 RespiratoryTherapyEducationalPlan.................................................................................. 24 AAGeneralEducationDegreeAudit..................................................................................... 25 RespiratoryTherapyProgramOrientationPurposeandSampleAgenda .............................26 TestforEssentialAcademicSkillsDescriptionandPurpose.................................................27 ConditionsforClinicalPlacement .............................................................................................. 28 CriminalBackgroundCheckandDrugScreeningPolicy........................................................28 RespiratoryCarePractitionerStudentJobDescription.........................................................31 TechnicalStandardsforRespiratoryTherapyStudents(Table)............................................32 ReadinessInitiative .................................................................................................................... 33 ProgramEnrollmentandProgression........................................................................................... 35 RetentionInitiative.................................................................................................................... 35 PoliciesonProgressionthroughtheRTProgram...................................................................... 35 RemediationInitiative............................................................................................................... 37 AlgorithmforRespiratoryTherapyProgramAdmissions/Enrollment......................................38 i
ProgramPolicies............................................................................................................................ 39 StudentCodeofConduct.......................................................................................................... 39 ResponsibilitiesoftheStudents............................................................................................ 39 HonorCodeStatement.............................................................................................................. 39 ClinicalAssignment.................................................................................................................... 40 ClinicalHoursRequirement................................................................................................... 40 BankingofClinicalTime ......................................................................................................... 40 LeavingaClinicalAssignment................................................................................................ 40 CurriculumDocumentationinClinicalAssignment...............................................................40 ClinicalEvaluation .................................................................................................................. 41 CellPhoneUseonClinicalAssignment................................................................................. 42 ProgramExitandReadmission ................................................................................................. 43 VoluntaryWithdrawalfromtheProgram............................................................................. 43 CourseFailureandProgramDismissal.................................................................................. 43 ReadmissionProcessandRequirements................................................................................. 45 RemediationRequirements ................................................................................................... 45 ReApplication....................................................................................................................... 47 AssociateDegreeProgramCurriculum......................................................................................... 48 RecommendedProgramCoreCourseSequence...................................................................... 49 ProgramCorequisiteCourses................................................................................................... 50 GeneralEducationDegreeRequirements................................................................................. 50 NonTraditionalAssociateinScienceDegree............................................................................ 52 NonTraditionalProgramPrerequisites:................................................................................... 52 RespiratoryTherapyProgramCoreCourseDescriptionsELAC...............................................54 ...................................57 RespiratoryTherapyProgramCorequisiteCourseDescriptionsELAC RespiratoryTherapyProgramCoreCoursesSMC................................................................... 58 RespiratoryTherapyProgramCorequisiteCourseDescriptionsSMC...................................59 Appendices....................................................................................................................................61 AdministrativeRegulationsforEastLosAngelesCollege.........................................................62 AdministrativeRegulationsforSantaMonicaCollege..............................................................63 .................................................................... 64 SantaMonicaCollegeMajorSheetforAADegree SantaMonicaCollegeRespiratoryTherapyCourseofStudyForm ...........................................65 ii
EducationalMissionandPhilosophies
EastLosAngelesCollegeMission,Vision,andValues
MISSIONSTATEMENT East Los Angeles College is dedicated to facilitating student learning through the highest quality of transfer, career technical, basic skills, and community service courses and programs. We serve a culturally diverse community of lifelong learners in a dynamic urban setting by supporting student success in achieving associate degrees, general education, certificates, and personal development. To develop the potential of each student, the college provides access to innovative teaching methods, alternative modes of course delivery, the latest in educational technology,andcomprehensivesupportservices. VISION East Los Angeles College endeavors to be an exemplary model for student academic, technological and artistic achievement. Through our evolving physical and technological infrastructures,designed tofacilitate teaching,learningand culturalexpression,wewill become thefirstchoiceinhighereducationandtheculturalcenterofourdiversecommunity. STRATEGICDIRECTIONSorVALUES EducationalOpportunityandAccess We are offering an everimproving quality education by broadening student pathways, empowering our community members and transforming their educational aspirations through anaffordableeducation. StudentCenteredInstructionandSupportServices We are increasing our teaching effectiveness by employing interactive, studentcentered strategies that engage students in the learning process and provide them with the opportunity to reflect on their own learning as they pursue their academic goals. We are continually enhancingeachstudent'sabilitytosucceedthroughstudentfocusedsupportservicesandstate oftheart educational technology. All aspects of our educational program, be it basic skills, careertechnical, or transfer instruction, foster each student's development as a global citizen andlifelonglearner. EducationalMissionandPhilosophies|RTStudentHandbook 4
SkilledWorkforcefortheCompetitiveGlobalMarket We are developing stronger ties with local and global organizations, businesses, high schools and other academic institutions, our district and the state to build innovative programs that will cultivateasustainablecommunity. CommunityCenteredInstitution We are growing our campus as a multicultural center, providing diverse activities that promote cultural awareness, sensitivity, and unity and enrich the community through the arts and scholarlyenhancement. AccountabilityandFiscalResponsibility We are strengthening our commitment to shared governance and datadriven decision making by giving priority to endeavors that ensure student success while maintaining the financial viabilityofthecollegethroughouraccountableplanningprocess.
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SantaMonicaCollegeMission,Vision,andGoals
MISSION Santa Monica College strives to create a learning environment that both challenges students and supports them in achieving their educational goals. Students learn to contribute to the globalcommunityastheydevelopanunderstandingoftheirpersonalrelationshiptotheworlds social,cultural,political,economic,technological,andnaturalenvironments. To fulfill this mission, Santa Monica College provides open and affordable access to high quality associate degree and certificate of achievement programs. These programs prepare students for successful careers, develop collegelevel skills, enable transfer to universities, and foster a personalcommitmenttolifelonglearning. Santa Monica College serves the worlds diverse communities by offering educational opportunities which embrace the exchange of ideas in an open, caring community of learners andwhichrecognizethecriticalimportanceofeachindividualscontributiontotheachievement ofthecollegesvision. VISIONANDCOREVALUES SantaMonicaCollegewillbealeaderandinnovatorinstudentlearningandachievement.Santa Monica College will prepare and empower students to excel in their academic and professional pursuitsforlifelongsuccessinanevolvingglobalenvironment. As a community committed to open inquiry that encourages dialog and the free exchange of ideas, Santa Monica College will serve as a model for students in the practice of its core values: intellectual inquiry, researchbased planning and evaluation, democratic processes, communicationandcollegiality,globalawareness,andsustainability. GOALS To achieve this vision, Santa Monica College has identified the following Institutional Learning Outcomesandsupportinggoals.
InstitutionalLearningOutcomes SantaMonicaCollegestudentswill: Acquire the selfconfidence and selfdiscipline to pursue their intellectual curiosities withintegrityinboththeirpersonalandprofessionallives. Obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to access, evaluate, and interpret ideas, images, and information critically in order to communicate effectively, reach conclusions,andsolveproblems. Respect the interrelatedness of the global human environment, engage with diverse peoples, acknowledge the significance of their daily actions relative to broader issues andevents. Assume responsibility for their own impact on the earth by living a sustainable and ethicallifestyle. SupportingGoals InnovativeandResponsiveAcademicEnvironment Continuously develop curricular programs, learning strategies, and services to meet the evolvingneedsofstudentsandthecommunity SupportiveLearningEnvironment Provide access to comprehensive student learning resources such as library, tutoring, andtechnology Provide access to comprehensive and innovative student support services such as admissionsandrecords,counseling,assessment,outreach,andfinancialaid StableFiscalEnvironment Respond to dynamic fiscal conditions through ongoing evaluation and reallocation of existingresourcesandthedevelopmentofnewresources SustainablePhysicalEnvironment Apply sustainable practices to maintain and enhance the colleges facilities and infrastructureincludinggrounds,buildings,andtechnology EducationalMissionandPhilosophies|RTStudentHandbook 7
SupportiveCollegialEnvironment Improveandenhancedecisionmakingandcommunicationprocessesinordertorespect thediverseneedsandgoalsoftheentirecollegecommunity
ProgramDescriptionandRequirements
The East Los Angeles College / Santa Monica College Respiratory Therapy Program is a rigorous academic and clinical practice program demanding a fulltime commitment. This unique partnershipprovidesthestudentawealthofresourcestomaximizethelearningexperienceand offers a unique opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to enter this exciting profession through two highly regarded institutions of higher education. The investment that students make towards a career in respiratory care pays off when they graduate from our East LosAngelesCollege/SantaMonicaCollegeAdvancedPracticeconsortiumprogram. Through this partnership program students may choose a home campus from which they will graduate. Students selecting East Los Angeles College may take all of their coursework through the East Los Angeles College. Students selecting Santa Monica College as their home campus areabletotake5ofthe6firstyearcoursesatSMC,followedbyasecondyearofclassroomand clinical study through enrollment on our ELAC partner campus. In addition to Respiratory Therapy core courses students must also follow their home campus graduation requirements inordertosatisfythecampusesAssociateDegree. Whether the student chooses East Los Angeles College or Santa Monica College for their home campus, the program structure is the same. The first year consists of didactic course instruction and the "secondyear" consists of one day per week of classroom work on the ELAC campus and 24 hours of clinical practicum completed at a variety of local Healthcare facilities. The program has a strong commitment to student success and no matter which campus a student selects they are offered the support, instruction, and skills assistance necessary to succeed.
ProgramClinicalStudentLearningOutcomes
Students will know how to apply clinical assessment, lung expansion, bronchial hygiene, andairwaymanagementskillsintheclinicalsetting. Inanypatientcaresetting,therespiratorycarestudentwillknowhowtoreviewexisting clinical data and collect or recommend obtaining additional pertinent clinical data. The student evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratorycareplan,andparticipatesinthedevelopmentoftherespiratorycareplan. In any patient care setting, the respiratory care student will know how to evaluate, monitorandrecordpatientsresponsetocare. ProgramDescriptionandRequirements|RTStudentHandbook 9
The student will know how to maintain patient records and communicate with other healthcareteammembers. The therapist will know how to initiate, conduct, and modify prescribed therapeutic procedurestoachievethedescribedobjectives. Thestudentwillknowhowtoprovidecareinemergencies.
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ApplicationProcessandRequirements
Students may apply for admission to the Respiratory Therapy program once they can submit documentation verifying completion of all program prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better. Admission to the Respiratory Therapy program occurs once a year in the fall semester. ApplicationsareacceptedonacontinuousbasisforeachFallFreshmenclasswithanapplication deadline of April 1st for each fall admissions. Once the fall class for a specific year is full, applications are accepted for the following fall class. Students are admitted on the basis of the completionofadmissioncriteriaandthecompletedapplicationdate. **ThisprogramprovidesveteranspriorityservicesundertheJobsforVeteransAct.Completed applications from U.S. veterans and the qualifying spouses of U.S. veterans receive an April 2nd application receipt date for each fall class. Documentation of veteran status or qualifying spousestatusisrequiredinordertoreceivepriorityservices. Program Applications and transcripts from all colleges attended (Photocopies are OK) must be mailed/delivered to the program office of your desired Associate Degree campus. Assignment of an application date is based on the date and time a completed application is received by theprogramofficeofthedesiredcampus.
CampusAssignment
AtthetimeofapplicationthestudentmayselectELACorSMCforthepurposesofattainmentof his/her degree and for qualification for financial aid. At student may only submit application to one campus. This designation will be placed on the students file at the time of admission into theprogram. The requirements for the Associate Degree vary slightly on each campus and it is the responsibilityofthestudenttomakeanappointmentwithanacademiccounselorasacondition for admissions to complete a AA General Education Degree Audit in order to verify that they have the required GE coursework to qualify for the degree, once their RT coursework is complete. This coursework is NOT a prerequisite to program admittance, but it MUST be complete to obtain the degree, graduate from the program, and be eligible for licensure in the stateofCalifornia.
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ApplicationSubmission
ApplicationsareacceptedonacontinuousbasisforeachFallFreshmenclasswithanapplication deadline of April 1st for each fall admissions. Applications are accepted at the following locations based on the desired Associate Degree Campus. Applications mailed/delivered to the incorrect campus will not be forwarded. Please be sure to submit your application to the correctcampus. EastLosAngelesCollegeapplicationscanbedeliveredormailedto EastLosAngelesCollege 1301AvenidaCesarChavez MontereyPark,CA917546099 ATTN:RespiratoryTherapyProgramOffice,BungalowC2.6 SantaMonicaCollegeapplicationscanbemailedto SantaMonicaCollege 1900PicoBlvd SantaMonica,CA90405 ATTN:HealthSciences,RespiratoryTherapyProgramOffice SantaMonicaCollegeapplicationscanbedelivered*to SantaMonicaCollegeBundyCampus,3rdFloorHealthSciencesOffice 3171S.BundyDr. LosAngeles,CA90066 *applicationsmailedtothisaddresswillbereturnedtosenderbytheUSPostalService
NotificationofApplicationStatus
Once received by the Respiratory Therapy program office, applications are screened to determine whether they are complete. Prospective students are sent notification of the screeningresult(COMPLETEORINCOMPLETE)viaemailandUSPost. Applicants who submitted Complete applications are assigned an application date and applicantswhosubmittedIncompleteapplicationsareprovidedwithachecklistofitemsneeded to complete their application and will be assigned an application date only when all items neededhavebeenreceivedbythehomecampus.Studentswhodonotrespondtothechecklist or who are unable to provide the necessary materials will be notified at the time of class invitation that they are not eligible for the program and may apply for a future class. Incompleteapplicationsaredestroyedatthistime.
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AlgorithmforRespiratoryTherapyProgramApplication
AlgorithmforRTProgramApplication STEPONE StudentcompletesprogramprerequisitecourseswithaCorbetter
STEPTWO
Studentsubmitsaprogramapplicationtotheirselectedhomecampus
STEPTHREE
Studentapplicationisreviewed
Studentapplicationmeetsprogram requirementsandisComplete
Studentapplication meetsprogram requirements,butis Incomplete
Studentapplication doesnotmeet programrequirements foradmission
StudentisnotifiedviaUS Postandemailthattheir applicationiscomplete.
Studentisnotified viaUSPostand emailthattheir applicationis incomplete.A checklistisprovided notingwhatis neededtocomplete theapplication.
Studentisnotifiedvia USPostandemailthat he/sheisnoteligible fortheprogram
Studentsubmits neededmaterials
Studentdoesnot respond
Studentisnotified viaUSPostandemail thattheirapplication iscomplete.
StudentisnotifiedviaUSPostand emailthathe/sheisnoteligiblefor theprogramatthistime
STEPFOUR
Studentisassignedanapplicationdate
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PrerequisiteRequirementsTable
Program Prerequisite Courses must be completed with a C or better prior to application to the program.
PrerequisiteCourse EastLosAngelesCollege ANATOMY1:IntroductiontoHuman Anatomy,4units**withlab PHYSIOL1:IntroductiontoHuman Physiology,4units**withlab CHEM51:Fundamentalsof ChemistryI,5units**withlab or CHEM65:IntroductoryGeneral Chemistry,4units**withlab SantaMonicaCollege ANATMY1:GeneralHuman Anatomy,4units**withlab PHYS3:HumanPhysiology,4units** withlab
HumanAnatomy
HumanPhysiology
ChemistryIntro
CHEM10:IntroductoryGeneral Chemistry,5units**withlab SPEECH1:ElementsofPublic Speaking,3units**
SPEECH101:OralCommunicationI, 3units** OralCommunication
SPEECH5:Interpersonal Communication,3units** SPEECH7:Intercultural Communication,3units** MATH18:IntermediateAlgebrafor StatisticsandFiniteMathematics,3 units** or MATH20:IntermediateAlgebra,5 units** ENGL1:ReadingandComposition1, 3units**
IntermediateAlgebra Readingand Composition
MATH125:IntermediateAlgebra,5 units** ENGLISH101:CollegeReadingand CompositionI,3units**
* HumanPhysiologymustbecompletedwithinthelast7yearsatthetimeofadmission ** SemesterUnits
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PrerequisiteCourseDescriptionsEastLosAngelesCollege
ANATOMY1:IntroductiontoHumanAnatomy1 1IntroductiontoHumanAnatomy1(4)UC:CSUIGETCArea5B Advisory:English101. (UCcreditlimit:Anatomy1+Physiology1combinedisequivalenttoBiology20, maximumcredit8units). Lecture,3hours;Laboratory,3hours. This course includes a study of the gross structure and function of the human body. Dissection of the cat is made in the laboratory and comparison is made with human structures.Thesheepsheartandbrainandthecowseyeareusedfordissectioninthe laboratorytosupplementthestudyofcattissues.Theinterrelationshipofanatomywith otherbiologicalandothersciencedisciplinesisemphasized. PHYSIOL1:IntroductiontoHumanPhysiology1 1IntroductiontoHumanPhysiology1(4)IGETCArea5B Prerequisites:Anatomy1andChemistry51orhigher. (UCcreditlimit:Physiology1andAnatomy1combinedisequivalenttoBiology20, maximumcredit8units) Lecture,3hours;Laboratory,3hours. Human physiology is the study of the functions of the body. It covers all major systems of the body including the nervous, musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Emphasis is given to the interactions and integration of multisystems which are required to maintain homeostasis which is essential for life. Microscopic examination of selected organs and tissues, as well as laboratory measurements of physiological functions, are covered during the laboratory sessions. CHEM51:FundamentalsofChemistryI 51FundamentalsofChemistryI(5)CSU Lecture,4hours;Laboratory,3hours. This is an introductory course designed for nursing (and other paramedical students) and liberal arts majors, who will not be taking Chemistry 101, yet need a physical science course with a laboratory. This course covers, in an introductory manner, the basic principles, laws, and nomenclature of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. CHEM65:IntroductoryGeneralChemistry 65IntroductoryGeneralChemistry(4)UC:CSUIGETCArea5A (UCcreditlimit:Nocreditfor65iftakenafter101) Prerequisite:SatisfactorycompletionofMathematics115.
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Advisory:Mathematics125. Lecture,3hours;Laboratory,4hours. Thisisanintroductory courseforstudentswhowill betakingChemistry101. Itpresents thebasicprinciples,laws,andnomenclatureofinorganicchemistry,withemphasisupon nomenclature and problemsolving. It can be used as a refresher course. This course emphasizes problemsolving skills as they apply to chemical principles. Topics include chemical measurements, significant figures, scientific notation, dimensional analysis, namingofelementsandcompounds,discussionoftheperiodictable,chemicalbonding, atomic and molecular structure, introduction to chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, solutions, acids and bases. One hour per week is used as a to bearranged(TBA)labsupplementalhourusingthechemistryPLATOsoftware. SPEECH101:OralCommunicationI 101OralCommunicationI(3)UC:CSUIGETCArea1C Lecture,3hours. Training is offered in the principles and practices of effective speech composition and delivery. The course assists in building confidence and assurance in the delivery of original presentations, acquaints students with the sources of speech materials, and develops discriminating listening through speech analysis. Topics that concern the students basic beliefs and objectives in life are encouraged. Critical thinking, analysis andevaluationareincorporatedintoallassignments. MATH125:IntermediateAlgebra 125IntermediateAlgebra(5) Prerequisite:SatisfactorycompletionofMathematics115,oracceptablelevelofskillas demonstratedintheMathematicsplacementprocess. Note:Ascientificorbusinesscalculatorisrequiredforthisclass. Lecture,5hours. This course strengthens and further develops manipulative skills in elementary algebra. Topics include the fundamental operations on algebraic expressions, solutions of equations and inequalities, exponentiation, graphs of algebraic, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, and an introduction to the conicsections.Applicationsareincludedinawidevarietyofwordproblems. ENGLISH101:CollegeReadingandCompositionI 101CollegeReadingandCompositionI(3)UC:CSUIGETCArea1A Prerequisite:AcceptablelevelofskillasdemonstratedintheEnglishplacementprocess orsatisfactorycompletionofEnglish61,62,63or65. Advisory:Reading101. Lecture,3hours.
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This is a collegelevel freshman composition course which focuses on expository writing and argumentation and requires the writing of a minimum of 6000 words in essays and a research paper. Students study a variety of texts written at the college level, including literature, that reflect current academic concerns relating to issues of language, ethnicity,class,gender,identity,psychology,andculturalstudies.Thecourseisintended forstudentswhoplantotransfertoafouryearcollegeoruniversity
PrerequisiteCourseDescriptionsSantaMonicaCollege
ANATMY1:GeneralHumanAnatomy 4units Transfer:UC,CSU IGETCAREA5B(BiologicalSciences,+LAB) Prerequisite:English1. This course is an intensive study of the gross and microscopic structure of the human body including the four major types of tissue and their subgroups, and the following organ systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, and senses. Functions of the organ systems are included at the introductory level to prepare students for a course in Human Physiology. Laboratory assignments develop the skills of observation, investigation, identification, discovery and dissection. The use of actual specimens, including cat dissection and observation of a human cadaver, is emphasized to assure that students learn the relative structure, functions, textures and variations in tissues not incorporated in models. Supplemental materials such as models, photographs, charts, videotapes, and digitized images are also provided. This course is required for students preparing for many Allied Health professions including, but not limited to, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physical Education and Kinesiology Training, and PhysiciansAssistant. PHYS3:HumanPhysiology 4units Transfer:UC,CSU IGETCAREA5B(BiologicalSciences,+LAB) Prerequisite:Anatomy1andChemistry10oreligibilityforChemistry11. SkillsAdvisory:EligibilityforEnglish1. This rigorous course provides a basic understanding of physiological mechanisms with a focus on the human body. Basic concepts of cellular physiology, including: molecular control; mechanisms of gene expression; ligandbinding site interactions; energy and cellularmetabolism;membranetransport;membraneandactionpotentials;andcellular communication, including signal transduction, will be integrated within the concept of homeostasis involving the following body systems: nervous and sensory, endocrine, ApplicationProcessandRequirements|RTStudentHandbook 17
muscular, circulatory, immune, respiratory, renal, digestive, and reproductive. The coursecontentincludesbothgeneralandclinicalapplicationsandisintendedtoprepare students for advanced courses in Allied Health and Medical professions including Nursing, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Physicians Assistant, Pharmacy, and ExerciseScience/KinesiologyTraining. CHEM10:IntroductoryGeneralChemistry 5units Transfer:UC,CSU IGETCAREA5A(PhysicalSciences,+LAB) Prerequisite:Math31. *U.C.givesnocreditforChemistry10iftakenafterChemistry11. This is an introductory laboratory course. It introduces principles, laws, and nomenclature of inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry. Chemistry 10 prepares students to take the General Chemistry sequence (Chemistry 11 and Chemistry 12). It additionally serves as a basic chemistry course for the allied health majors (such as nursing and physiology). It also serves to fulfill general education requirements. Students who successfully complete this course will understand basic chemical principles and will have practiced quantitative reasoning and problem solving skills. Students will also have learned various lab techniques, including the safe and competenthandlingofchemicalsandlaboratoryequipment. SPEECH1,ElementsofPublicSpeaking 3units Transfer:UC,CSU IGETCAREA1C(OralCommunication) Prerequisite:None. This is a course in public speaking for students learning to prepare and deliver platform speeches. Assignments include speeches of description, exposition, and persuasion. Techniques for controlling tension, building selfconfidence, and effective listening are emphasized. SPEECH5,InterpersonalCommunication 3units Transfer:UC,CSU Prerequisite:None. Techniques for effective interpersonal communication are studied with emphasis on developing awareness of ones own actions and their impact on relationships. Verbal andnonverbalcommunicationstylesareanalyzedandpracticedinonetooneandsmall group situations. Lecture, discussion, and class participation are utilized to demonstrate avarietyofskillsincludinglisteningconflictresolution,andtheeffectiveuseoflanguage ApplicationProcessandRequirements|RTStudentHandbook 18
in personal and professional interactions. In addition, exercises in body language, role playing,and selfdisclosureandpositive/negative thinkinghelpstudentsunderstandthe powerofthecommunicationprocess. SPEECH7,InterculturalCommunication 3units Transfer:UC,CSU IGETCAREA4(SocialandBehavioralSciences) SkillsAdvisory:EligibilityforEnglish1.ThiscoursesatisfiesSantaMonicaColleges GlobalCitizenshiprequirement. This course focuses on the identification and analysis of processes and challenges of communication as affected by different cultures, especially as it affects communication amongthevariousculturesfoundwithinthe UnitedStates(e.g. AfricanAmerican,Asian American, Latino/a, Middle Eastern, Native American, European American and Gay/Lesbiancultures)andamongthevariousculturesthroughouttheworld.Thecourse focuses on the principles of communication theory as they apply to the intercultural settingwithanemphasisontheeffectsofdifferencesinbeliefs,values,attitudes,socio political organization, role expectations, language and nonverbal behavior, etc.all of whichareinterrelated. MATH18,IntermediateAlgebraforStatisticsandFiniteMathematics 3units Prerequisite:Math31. Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions and equations; systems of linear equations and inequalities; sequences and series. The emphasis is on setting up and solving applications of the algebraic material. Math 18 is designed for studentswhoarerequiredtocomplete Math54onlyorMath21only.Ifyouareunsure which transfer level math course you need, it is recommended you take Math 20. MaximumallowableunitsforMath18andMath20is5units. MATH20,IntermediateAlgebra 5units Prerequisite:Math31 Topics include rational, irrational and complex numbers; fundamental operations on algebraic expressions and functions; introduction to polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic functions, equations and graphs; circles and parabolas; matrix row reduction. Emphasis is on advanced algebraic factoring and simplification. Math 20 serves as a prerequisite to all college level math classes. Students whose terminal math courseisMath54orMath21maywanttoconsidertakingMath18instead. ApplicationProcessandRequirements|RTStudentHandbook 19
ENGL1,ReadingandComposition1 3units Transfer:UC,CSU IGETCAREA1A(EnglishComposition) Prerequisite:English21Bor22,ESL21BorGroupAonthePlacementTest. This introductory course in rhetoric emphasizes clear, effective written communication andpreparationoftheresearchpaper.
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AdmissionsProcess
In early May after the Admissions Committee meeting, applicants who submitted complete applications will be sent notification through the U.S. Post and Email regarding their status for admissions. Applicants may receive one of two letters clarifying their status. These are a Conditional Admissions invitation or an Alternate Status invitation. Those students receiving Conditional Admissions letters are those that are at the top of the application list (chronological order based on submission of a completed application). All other students receive an Alternate Status invitation explaining that the fall class has been selected, but that should a seat become available, alternate students will be contacted in chronological order for conditional admissions consideration. In both cases, the letters inform students of their potential status at either the East Los Angeles College campus or Santa Monica College campus and request an immediate response to the invitation. Based on these responses and the students ability to meet the Conditions for Admissions, the class of students is created. Alternate students who are not offered a seat in the current fall class are offered a seat in a future fall class maintaining their assignedapplicationdate. EastLosAngeles SantaMonica College College 50students 40students
Howmanystudentsareadmittedforeachfallclass
The RT Program admits a class of new Freshmen in the Fall of each year. This class, once formally admitted, will take two semesters of preclinical RT coursework, followed by a Summer Preclinical preparation class (RT 15). They will then proceed into the final Clinical YearwhichconsistsofaFallsemester,Wintersession,andSpringsemester.
ConditionsforAdmissions
Conditions for Admissions are tasks or requirements that must be completed and verified prior to official admissions to the program. The following list is a noncomprehensive list of the Conditions for Admissions which must be met in order to secure official admissions to the East Los Angeles College / Santa Monica College Respiratory Therapy Program. Conditions for Admissions are subject to change upon the approval of the ELAC / SMC Respiratory Therapy ProgramFacultyorupontherequirementofaffiliateagencies. AdmissionsProcess|RTStudentHandbook 21
Written confirmation of the intention to accept space in the fall 2011 class or to accept Alternate status from each student (Conditional Admissions Response form or Alternate Responseformortherespectiveelectronicconfirmationoption). CompletionofanRTFacultyAdvisorymeetingtobecompletednolaterthanJune1st. ForELACstudents,call3232658813tomakeanappointment. ForSMCstudents,call3104343446,tomakeanappointment. Creation and submission of a RT Educational Plan to the home campus RT Program Office.ThisisdoneduringtheRTFacultyAdvisorymeetingand the RT EducationalPlan isthescheduleofclassestakenwhileintheprogram. Completion of an academic counseling meeting for the home campus to verify all currentgraduationrequirements. For ELAC students, call 3232658751 or 3232658773 to make an appointment with KeithHayashi. For SMC students, call 3104343446 to make an appointment with Jose Cue or Kym McBride Creation and submission of an AA General Education Degree Audit to the home campus RT Program Office. This is done during your academic counseling meeting for the home campus; make sure to obtain written verification of what nonRT degree coursework is stillneededorhasalreadybeensatisfiedfortheAssociateDegreeforthehomecampus. AttendanceattheELACSMCProgramOrientation. Completion and submission of results for the Test for Essential Academic Skills V or above. Please be assured that the results of this assessment have no bearing on your program acceptance. The results are simply used in advisement while you are in the program.However,completionandsubmissionofresultsismandatory.NOTE:Thereis nocosttothestudenttotakethetest.
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WrittenConfirmationoftheIntentiontoAcceptSpace The written confirmation of the intention to accept space in the program is the first step in the Admissions process. Once the program receives this written confirmation your space in the programisreserveduntilallconditionsofadmissionsareverified.
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RespiratoryTherapyEducationalPlan Once admitted, the student will create in consultation with their assigned program Advisor an official Education Plan. The Advisor is assigned at the time of student acceptance of the Conditional Admissions invitation and student receives notification of his/her assigned advisor withtheConditionalAdmissionchecklist.
OncetheEducationalPlaniscompleted,itinthensignedbyboththestudentandAdvisorandis placed in the students program folder. Students must follow this plan to maintain their active status in the program. Changes will only be made to this plan under extenuating circumstances. A student, who feels that a change is needed, can fill out the appropriate request on the Education Plan Change Form. This student should supply appropriate documentation and rationale for why the change is required. The Advisor can either reject or support the students request for an Educational Plan change. If the Advisor accepts the students rationale and supports the proposed change, the Advisor then brings the proposed change to the full Admissions committee for discussion. The full Admissions Committee with makethefinaldecisionastoapprovaloftheproposedEducationalPlanchange. AdmissionsProcess|RTStudentHandbook 24
AAGeneralEducationDegreeAudit The requirements for the Associate Degree vary slightly on each campus and it is the responsibilityofthestudenttomakeanappointmentwithanacademiccounselortocompletea AAGeneralEducationDegreeAuditinordertoverifythattheyhavetherequiredGEcoursework to qualify for the degree. This coursework is NOT a prerequisite to program admittance, but it MUST be complete to obtain the degree, graduate from the program, and be eligible for licensureinthestateofCalifornia.
*ThissampleisaSantaMonicaCollegeDocument.TheEastLosAngelesCollegedocumentmay haveasignificantlydifferentformat.
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RespiratoryTherapyProgramOrientationPurposeandSampleAgenda The purpose of the Respiratory Therapy Program orientation is acquaint, inform, and motivate ournewstudents. Acquaint: We welcome our new students to the respiratory therapy care profession and acquaintthemwiththeprogramorganizationandeachother. Inform: We provide essential information for students regarding the academic and clinical practicumdemands,requiredtimecommitment,andprogramstructure.Wealsoseektodispel anymythsandrumorsthatmaybebroughtup. Motivate: We know the students are excited by the prospect of beginning the Respiratory Therapy program and we seek to channel this excitement into productive successful student behaviors.
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TestforEssentialAcademicSkillsDescriptionandPurpose The TEAS examination was developed to measure basic essential skills in the academic content area domains of Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language usage. These entry levelskillsweredeemedimportantfornursingandalliedhealthprogramapplicants. The TEAS examination is a 170 item, fouroption, multiplechoice examination offered in both paper and pencil and computeradministered format. To prepare in an organized and efficient manner,youshouldknowwhattoexpectfromtherealexamination. ContentArea Reading Mathematics Science EnglishandLanguageUsage TEASTotal Numberof TestItems 40 45 30 55 170
Theresultsofthisexaminationhavenobearingonstudentprogramadmissions.Theresultsare simplyusedinacademicadvisementofthestudentwhileintheprogram.However,completion of the assessment and submission of results is mandatory. NOTE: There is no cost to the studenttotakethetest.
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ConditionsforClinicalPlacement
In addition to the Conditions for Admission to the program students are also informed at the time of admission of the Conditions for Clinical Placement. If a student is unable to meet these conditions shortly before entry into and/or during the clinical portion of the program, students willbeunabletoprogressthroughtheprogramandwillberequiredtoexittheprogram. Clear criminal background check and drug screening (completed prior to entering and/or during the clinical portion of the program). Please communicate immediately with the Program Director if you have any questions or concerns regarding this condition.* Verification that student meets the Technical Standards for Respiratory Therapy Students (completed prior to entering and/or during the clinical portion of the program). Please communicate immediately with the Program Director if you have any questionsorconcernsregardingthiscondition.* Completion and submission of clinical facility Physical Health Requirements such as a Physical Exam, Immunizations, etc. (completed prior to entering and/or during the clinicalportionoftheprogram)* *These conditions are verified shortly before entry into and/or during the clinical portion of the program. Official Admissions are given to the student prior to the verification of these conditions. Failure to meet these conditions at anytime during the program will result in programexit. CriminalBackgroundCheckandDrugScreeningPolicy A clear criminal background check and a drug screening test are required from all conditionally accepted applicants for admission and from returning students requesting readmission to the program. The purpose of this requirement is to comply with the policies of the healthcare facilities where students complete the clinical practicum courses. The clinical practicum component of the program is fundamental to respiratory therapy education. Therefore, we mustabidebytherulesandpoliciesofthefacilitiesthatprovideclinicalpracticumexperienceto the respiratory therapy students. The facilities require that all students placed at the facilities have a clear or negative background check and a negative drug test. Consequently, all AdmissionsProcess|RTStudentHandbook 28
conditionally accepted applicants and students requesting readmission are required to provide evidence of a clear or negative background check and a negative drug test for entry to the clinical practicum portion of the East Los Angeles College / Santa Monica College Respiratory TherapyProgram. CriminalBackgroundCheck Thebackgroundcheckmustbedoneuponentryandreentrytotheclinicalpracticumportionof theprogram.Thetimeframeinwhichthebackgroundcheckmaybecompletedandtheresults submitted will be designated by the Program Director. Continuing respiratory therapy students whohavenothadabreakinenrollmentintheprogrammustsignanaffidavitthattheyhavenot had any arrests and/or convictions each semester. The healthcare facilities require a negative/clear background check. Therefore, if the students background check is not clear, students will not be able to enter or remain in the program. If there is a question regarding a students results, the Program Director will confer with the Chief of the college police departmenttodetermineeligibilityfortheprogram. DrugScreeningTest The drug screening test must be done upon entry and reentry to the clinical practicum portion of the program. The time frame in which the test may be completed and the results submitted willbedesignatedbytheProgramDirector.Additionally,continuingstudentsmaybesubjectto random drug testing at the clinical practicum site per the discretion of the healthcare facilities. The healthcare facility affiliates of the Respiratory Therapy program require evidence of a negative drug screening test from all students assigned to participate in the clinical practicum experience at their facilities. Therefore any student with a positive drug screening test cannot beadmittedtoorcontinueenrollmentintheRespiratoryTherapyprogram. Instructions In preparation for entrance into the clinical practicum portion of the program, students will be provided with instructions on how and where to complete the background check and drug screening. The background check and drug screening are performed by independent services and the cost is the responsibility of the student. Results of background check and drug testing willbeacceptedonlyfromEastLosAngelesCollege/Santa MonicaCollegeRespiratoryTherapy program approved agencies/organizations. The criminal background check and drug screening testmaynotbecompletedpriortonotificationfromtheProgramDirector.
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The Program Director of the respiratory therapy program will review the results after the student has signed a release allowing the Program Director access to the information. The background check certificates and test results will be assigned identifying passwords and will be kept confidential. The details of the test results will not be provided to the healthcare facilities. However, in situations where the clinical agency requires further details, the clinical agency will makearequestdirectlytothestudentfortheneededinformation. Positive results on the drug screening test or refusal to be tested and/or unsatisfactory background checks, including failure to disclose information, may result in forfeiture of admissiontoorcontinuedenrollmentintheprogram.
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RespiratoryCarePractitionerStudentJobDescription The following is used to advise the student and is not used to determine admission to the program Respiratory Care Students must demonstrate numerous competencies representing all three learning domains: cognitive, psychomotor and affective. Students learn, practice, and verify thesecompetenciesinanumberofsettings,includingclassroom,laboratory,andclinical. To achieve the required competencies in the classroom setting, respiratory care students must perceive,assimilate,andintegrateinformationfromavarietyofsources.Thesesourcesinclude oral instruction, printed material, visual media, and live demonstrations. Students must participate in classroom discussions, give oral reports, and pass written and computerbased examinations of various formats; completion of these tasks requires cognitive skills, such as reading,writing,andproblemsolving.Tobephysicallycapableoftheclassroomwork,students must,withassistance,heabletohear,see,speak,sit,andtouch. Respiratory care laboratories provide students with the opportunity to view demonstrations, evaluate and practice with medical devices, and perform simulated clinical procedures. In addition to the cognitive skills required in the classroom, students must demonstrate psychomotor skills in manipulating patients and equipment, as well as general professional behaviors like teambuilding and interpersonal communications. To satisfy laboratory requirements, students must perform all procedures without critical error. This requires high levels of cognitive, perceptual, and psychomotor function. In addition to the physical capabilities for classroom work, the laboratories require students, with assistance, to assemble equipment, stand while using both hands to perform procedures, perform fine motor skills, and perform procedures requiring considerable strength. Examples of the latter procedures include turningandmovingpatients,endotrachealintubation,andcardiopulmonaryresuscitation. Clinical education in respiratory care involves application of skills acquired in the classroom and laboratory settings to actual patients in the clinical selling. In addition to the cognitive skills required in those settings, students must demonstrate skills in patient assessment, clinical reasoning, problemsolving, synthesizing care plans, and trouble shooting equipment. Professional behaviors required for clinical training include constructive responses to situations involving emergencies, deaths, stress, frustrating situations, and complex interactions with other members of the health care team. Students must also demonstrate respect for others, empathy, responsibility, efficiency, integrity, and initiative. I n addition to the physical capabilities required during the classroom and laboratory sessions. Clinical training includes moving briskly between patient care areas, and meeting the mental and physical demands of twelvehourshiftsbothdayandnightrotations. *Please see the Technical Standards for Respiratory Therapy Students Table for specific physical, mental and aptitude standard s required of a respiratory therapy student. *Accommodations are available for students with a documented learning disability. To requestaccommodations,contacttheDisabledStudentServicesofficesofthehomecampus.
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TechnicalStandardsforRespiratoryTherapyStudents(Table)
PHYSICALSTANDARDS LIFT: STOOP: KNEEL: CROUCH: REACH: HANDLE: GRASP: STAND: FEEL: PUSH/PULL: WALK: MANIPULATE: HEAR: HEAR: SEE: TALK: READ: WRITE: DEXTERITY: Upto50poundstoassistmovingpatients Toadjustequipment ToperformCPR Tolocateandpluginelectricalequipment 51/2abovethefloortoattachoxygendevicestowalloutlet, Smallandlargeequipmentforstoring,retrieving,andmoving, Syringes,larvnooscooeEndotrachealtubes Forprolongedperiodsoftime(e.g.,delivertherapy,checkequipment,) Topalpatepulsesarteriesforpuncture,skintemperature, Large,wheeledequipment,(e.g.,mechanicalventilatorsand compressthepatient'schestduringCPR), forextendedperiodsoftimetoallareasofhospital, Knobs,dialsassociatedwithdiagnostic/therapeuticdevices, Verbaldirections Gasflowthroughequipment Alarms Throughastethoscopesuchasbreathorheartsounds Patientconditionssuchasskincolor,workofbreathing Mistflowingthroughtubing shapesandformsassociatedwithradiographs TocommunicateinEnglishgoals,proceduresandpatientdatato patients,coworkersandphysicians, Typed,handwritten,andcomputerinformationinEnglish TocommunicateinEnglishpertinentinformation (e.g.,patientevaluationdata,therapyoutcomes) Handlesharpobjects dl C C Frequency F F O F
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Functionsafely,effectively,andcalmlyunderstressfulsituations, Maintaincomposurewhilemanagingmultipletaskssimultaneously Prioritizemultipletasks, Exhibitsocialskillsnecessarytointeracteffectivelywithpatients,families, supervisors,andcoworkersofthesameordifferentculturessuchasrespect, politeness,tact,collaboration,teamwork,discretion, Maintainpersonalhygieneconsistentwithclosepersonalcontactassociatedwith patientcare, Displayattitudes/actionsconsistentwiththeethicalstandardstheprofession,
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ReadinessInitiative
The primary purpose of the ELAC/SMC Respiratory Therapy Programs Readiness Initiative is to assist students in preparation for respiratory therapy program. Additional outcomes of the readiness and retention initiative are a decrease in the attrition rate of the program and an increase in the number of highly qualified Respiratory Therapists in California. Readiness and Retentionservicesandsupportwillbeavailabletoallstudentswhohavesuccessfullycompleted the ELAC/SMC Respiratory Therapy Programs application process (Conditionally Admitted students and Alternate students). However, students who demonstrate a need for additional servicesinordertobesuccessfulintheprogramwillberequiredtoparticipateinReadinessand RetentionActivities. Students who have completed the program application process for admission to the program must complete a readiness/admissions assessment prior to entrance into the program. These assessmentresultsaswellas,academicrecords,andinformationgainedthroughameetingwith an Academic Counselor will be used to create a Readiness Plan. The intent of the Readiness Plan is to provide the student with tangible methods of preparation which can be completed duringthesummerpriortotheirofficialstartintheprogram.
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The East Los Angeles College / Santa Monica College Respiratory Therapy program works to ensure that all RT students meet with success in the program. Student Success involves a team approach integrating the work of the faculty, clinics, staff, and student support services. All of these areas are essential in preparing a highly qualified respiratory care professional. However, the program also recognizes that success requires the students dedication and a fulltime commitment by the student to the program. Past experience shows that students with competingresponsibilitiesaremorepronetoexperienceacademicdifficultiesandhaveahigher rate of probation and program disqualification. In order to assist students in fulfilling this requirement,theprogramhasinstitutedseveralinitiativestoensurestudentsuccess.
RetentionInitiative
In an effort to ensure all enrolled Respiratory Therapy Students have the support necessary to successfully complete the Respiratory Therapy Program, enrolled students are required to meet with an Academic Counselor for a Retention Meeting at least once per semester. The Retention Meeting is designed to survey the students commitment to the program, level of achievement in completing the RT Educational Plan, knowledge and utilization of support services, and if needed, refer the student to needed services. Through this regular contact with the Academic Counselors the program hopes to identify issues early that might interfere with a students progress in the program and to supply necessary interventions prior to any significant dropinstudentachievement. Regular contact with the Academic Counselor will help the student focus on retention in the program and set priorities appropriately. During the Retention meeting issues such as Time Management,TestTaking Skills,StudentSuccessStrategies,optionsfortutoring,andschool/life balance may be addressed. During the Retention Meetings the student may also participate in creating and updating a Retention Plan which identifies tangible activities that can be done to enhancethestudentsachievement.
PoliciesonProgressionthroughtheRTProgram
1. Students MUST meet with an Academic Counselor for a Retention Meeting at least once per semester. The Retention Meeting is designed to survey the students commitment to the program, level of achievement in completing the RT Educational
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Plan, knowledge and utilization of support services, and if needed, refer the student to neededservices. 2. Students MUST follow their Educational Plan as they proceed through the Program. Anychangesinthisplancanonlybedonethroughconsultationwith,andagreementby, their RT Faculty Advisor. Any variations to this plan MUST be only on written approval, in advance, given by the RT Faculty Advisor, and will only be granted for extenuating circumstances. 3. Students MUST earn a C or better in ALL RT Freshman Year theory courses to proceed into the next semester of the program. NOTE: A student who earns ONE D may proceed into the next Semester, but they will receive formal written notification that they are on program Probationary Status, and that any subsequent less than C grades will result in their being disqualified from the Program. A student who earns an F in a course will be disqualified from the program at that time, and may not proceed further that year. A student, under either of the above circumstances, (more than one D or an F) will be required to complete a Remediation Plan prior to eligibility to re applyforAdmission. 4. Students MUST make satisfactory progress in all required RT program courses and maintain enrollment in RT program courses as outlined in their Educational Plan. Upon a students Withdraw from an RT Freshman Year theory course a grade status check will be performed by the program with the course Instructor. If the student was earning a D at the time of withdrawing, this will be treated by the Program in the same manner as if they earned a D (see #3 policy above). If a student was earning an F at the time of the Withdraw, this will be treated as a Withdraw whileFailing grade.(seepolicy#3aboveonearningFgrades) 5. A student who has earned all passing grades in ALL RT Freshman Year theory courses, but who then fails to pass RT 15 cannot enter into the clinical year that following Fall Semester.RT15withaCorhigherisanabsolutePrerequisite forallfollowingclinical ProgramEnrollmentandProgression|RTStudentHandbook 36
classes. This student must successfully complete a Remediation Plan prior to repeating RT 15. His/her Remediation plan may include the Audit of RT 2, and possibly other Freshmantheorycourses.NOTE:onlyONEREPEATofRT15ispermitted.
6. A student who elects to take RT 2, or any other core program course, early (prior to formal program admittance) should be aware that the above W/D/F and REPEAT policiesabovewillapplytoanyattempt,inanyoftheseclasses.
RemediationInitiative
ThosestudentswhohaveenteredProbationaryStatusorwhohaveexitedtheprogramduetoa coursefailureorasaresultofearningmorethanoneDinprogramcourseswillberequiredto successfully complete a Remediation Plan. Probationary Students complete the Remediation Plan while continuing with program courses. Students who have exited the program must successfullycompletetheRemediationplanpriortosubmittingaReapplicationtotheprogram.
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AlgorithmforRespiratoryTherapyProgramAdmissions/Enrollment
AlgorithmforRTProgram Admissions/Enrollment STEPONE STEPTWO STEPTHREE
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Studentmeetsconditions andisadmittedtothe programaccordingto chronologicalorderbased ondateofapplicationand onaspaceavailablebasis forAlternates
Studentdoesnotmeetconditions StudentisnotifiedviaUS Postandemailthathe/sheis noteligibleatthistimeand givenalistastowhatis neededforfuture admissions consideration Studentis notifiedviaUS Postandemail thathe/sheisnot eligibleforthe program
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Studentperformssatisfactorily, achievingaCorbetterinall programcourses
StudentearnsaDina programcourseandenters Probationary programstatus
Studentearnsmorethanone Dorfailsaprogramcourse andexitstheprogram
StudententersRemediationwhichmayincluderepetitionoftheprogram didacticcourseseitherthroughaudit*orforcreditenrollment Probationary studentsuccessfully completes Remediationwhile stillenrolledin program Exitedstudent successfullycompletes Remediation StudentsubmitsRe application Studentis unsuccessfulin Remediationis andisnolonger eligibleforthe program
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ProgramPolicies
StudentCodeofConduct
The East Los Angeles College / Santa Monica College Respiratory Therapy Program is a rigorous academic and clinical practice program demanding a fulltime commitment. This unique partnershipprovidesthestudentawealthofresourcestomaximizethelearningexperienceand offers a unique opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to enter this exciting profession. The program cannot and will not tolerate academic dishonesty. In order to uphold the academic integrity of the program and the respiratory care profession, all members of the program, faculty and students alike, must assume responsibility for providing an educational environment of the highest standards, characterized by a spirit of academic honesty; therefore, undernocircumstanceswillacademicdishonestybetolerated. ResponsibilitiesoftheStudents Inordertomaintainanenvironmentofacademicintegritystudentswill: 1. Behaveinamannerthatencourageslearningandupholdsacademicintegrity. 2. Act with fairness (i.e., not seek undue advantage) towards other students in classroom interactions, completion of assignments, examinations, or any other academicactivity. 3. Makeeveryattempttopreventtheunauthorizeduseoftheirwork.
HonorCodeStatement
As testament to students commitment and readiness to join the East Los Angeles College / Santa Monica College academic community, all students are expected to uphold the Honor Code.AcommitmenttoupholdtheHonorCodeisarequirementforallenrolledstudents. In the pursuit of the high ideals and rigorous standards of academic life, I commit myself to respect and uphold the Santa Monica College Honor Code, Code of Academic Conduct, and Student Conduct Code. I will conduct myself honorably as a responsible member of the SMC community in all endeavors I pursue. ProgramPolicies|RTStudentHandbook 39
ClinicalAssignment
ClinicalHoursRequirement All students are required to do 24 hours of clinical work each of the 15 clinical weeks of the semester. If a college holiday should occur on a day that is a students usual clinical day, the student does not need to attend clinical that day, but the student does need to make arrangements to complete the clinical hours on an alternate day. Arrangements must be made inadvanceoftheholidayandthehealthcarefacultymustagreetothealternateday. BankingofClinicalTime As a general rule Banking of Clinical Time is not permitted. The one exception is a consequence of the varying campus Spring Break schedules. The student may bank up to 2 clinical days giventheyhavereceivedpriorapprovalbytheDirectorofClinicalEducation. LeavingaClinicalAssignment Students are not permitted to leave the healthcare facilities premises at any time during the clinical assignment day unless for a program scheduled activity (ex: Clinical Rounds with the MedicalDirector).Thisincludesduringpersonaltimebreaksandlunchbreaks. CurriculumDocumentationinClinicalAssignment TheEastLosAngelesCollege/SantaMonicaCollegeRespiratoryTherapyprogramusesavariety ofmethodsandevaluationsystemstosetanddocumentthestudentclinicalcompetencies.This includesthefollowing: 1. DailyClinicalLogs:TheprogramutilizestheDataArcwebbasedsystemofdocumenting student clinical experiences. This system requires that the student keep a daily written draft of their clinical experiences which is then submitted each clinical day through a DataArc Log. The log is then reviewed by the faculty member assigned to the clinical location. If the log adequately documents the students clinical experiences, the faculty memberacceptsthelogthroughaprocedurecallvalidatingthelog. The Daily Clinical Log submission includes a narrative statement, tabulation of clinical procedures completed, and an indication of his/her level of participation. The level of participation may reflect observation only, assisting the staff, or providing care without assistance. The narrative statement is a critical reflection of what the studentsthoughtprocessesandlearningoutcomesachievedduringthatspecificclinical day. ProgramPolicies|RTStudentHandbook 40
2. Documentation of Physician Interactions (PIs): This DataArc web based system is also used to facilitate this method of evaluation and undergoes the same review and validationprocessastheDailyClinicalLog.(12PIsarerequiredduringtheclinicalyear,6 fromeachsemester) The Documentation of Physician Interaction includes a verbatim description of interactionswithPhysiciansduringtheclinicaldayandasummarystatement. 3. Clinical Activities Summary Log: Faculty use this tool to assess whether students are progressingthroughclinicalcompetenciesatanappropriatepaceandtoidentifyifthere are any required clinical experiences the student has not been exposed to. This paper summary log is kept, at all times, in the clinical notebook in the healthcare facility department. This it is available for review by staff, supervisors, or faculty at any time. The Clinical Activities Summary Log is the primary method of identification of the daily clinicalobjectives. ClinicalEvaluation 1. Clinical Staff Input: The first level of evaluation is completed by the clinical staff when theyinitial intheSummaryLogthatastudentappearscompetentandknowledgeable ofthedepartmentproceduresandpoliciesforanyparticularclinicalactivity.Note:This isNOTrelieduponbytheprogramforevaluationofstudentsclinicalcompetencies. 2. Fall and Spring Formative Evaluation Process: This is a practice and feedback application of the evaluation process, to identify areas that need further improvement. Then, at the end of each semester, this evaluation is performed by program faculty to confirm clinical competency. (Fall Bronchial Hygiene Evaluation and Spring Ventilator ManagementEvaluation. 3. Affective Domain Evaluation: At the midpoint and the end of each semester, the supervising staff from the healthcare facility (or whomever the management has designatedordelegatedthistaskto),completesanevaluationandprovidesfeedbackto ProgramPolicies|RTStudentHandbook 41
the student and program on those skills and professional attributes under this domain of skills development. This is done through entry into the DataArc web based system. thestudentthenmustreviewandelectronicallysigntheevaluation. CellPhoneUseonClinicalAssignment The following guidelines outline the appropriate use of cell phones by students went on clinical assignment: Note: Personal Cell phone use is generally not allowed by healthcare facilities. Emergency phone calls from relatives or others are to be made to the appropriate healthcare facility departmentnumberthathasbeendesignatedforthispurpose. Students are not permitted the use of cell phones (including text messaging) while officially on duty in the clinical areas of their healthcare facility assignment. Any cell phone students might have on their person must be set on "silent or vibrate mode." Students are not to answer any callswhileonofficialclinicaltime. Use of cell phones for personal business in the clinical area is viewed as "unprofessional and inappropriate" as well as having infection control implications. Violation of this policy is considered a failure to comply with established college or department regulations and requirements,andmayimpactthestudentscoursegradeand/orstatusintheprogram.Repeat offensesofthispolicymayleadtoclinicalcoursesuspensionorprogramdismissal. During any time intervals whereby the student is not officially on duty and is on personal time i.e. they are out of the clinical area of the healthcare facilities and in a public area, the student maydowhattheywishwiththeircellphones. Students should give the appropriate healthcare facility department contact number to anyone who is in a position to potentially make an emergency call to the student why they are in clinic. An emergency contact would only be appropriate for a matter which requires the student to immediately receive the call and urgently leave the clinical assignment to take care of emergencybusiness.
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ProgramExitandReadmission
A students options for Readmission to the program once they have exited are determined by the circumstances at the time of exit, the students ability to meet Remediation requirements, lengthoftimeabsentfromtheprogram,andspaceavailableintheprogram. The Respiratory Therapy program will allow students who had once been admitted into the program,but,whothensubsequentlyexitedtheprogramduetopooracademicperformanceor due to life circumstances an opportunity to reapply for admission. It is extremely important to notehowever,thattheApplicationforReAdmissionWILLNOTautomaticallybeaccepted. VoluntaryWithdrawalfromtheProgram Program success requires dedication and a fulltime commitment by the student. The program recognizes that students may experience barrier beyond their control which result in the need to exit the program. Students who voluntarily exit the program while maintaining satisfactory progress in the program should communicate with the Academic Counselor and/or the Faculty Advisor their intention to withdraw from the program. At the time of exit, the student will be informed of the requirements for Remediation and ReApplication. Readmission for this studentfollowsthesameprocedureasanyotherstudentexit. CourseFailureandProgramDismissal Anyofthefollowingmaybecauseforfailureinacourseand/ordismissalfromtheprogram: Final grade below D in any required course in the respiratory therapy program curriculum(coursefailure); Two final grades of D or below in any required course in the respiratory therapy programcurriculum; Failuretoshowaconsistentpatternofappropriatebehaviorintheclinicalsettingas established by the Respiratory Therapy Program and/or East Los Angeles College (coursefailure); Behavior inconsistent with the programs Code of Ethics (course failure or program dismissal); Failure to comply with established college or department regulations and requirements(coursefailureorprogramdismissal); Unsafe clinic performance determined initially by any faculty and Associate Dean (programdismissal); ProgramPolicies|RTStudentHandbook 43
Any form of dishonesty (refer to Honor Statement of and Code of Student Conduct)(coursefailureorprogramdismissal). In critical cases, such as unsafe clinical performance, dismissal may be considered without prior warning or probation. This may be determined initially by any faculty member followed by concurrence of the faculty as a whole. Unsafe students are not eligible for reentry into the ELAC/SMCRespiratoryTherapyProgram.
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ReadmissionProcessandRequirements
Students wishing to be considered for Readmission must do the following to prepare themselvesforpossiblereentryintotheprogram. RemediationRequirements 1. Creation of a Remediation Plan: The Remediation Plan is created in conjunction with theRTFacultyAdvisor,AcademicCounselor,andthestudent. ARemediationPlanmayinclude,butisnotlimitedtomandatory i) assessment of basic skills (Reading Comprehension, Math, and English), if not previouslycompleted; ii) enrollment and successful completion of remedial/skills development and or studentsuccesscourses(gradeofCorbetter); iii) meetings with an Academic Counselor, RT Faculty advisor, and/or other staff person; iv) skillspracticehoursintheSkillsLaboratoryandverificationofskillsproficiency; v) participation and successful completion of Web Accessible Tutorials or other availabletutoring, vi) CompletionofanyremainingGeneralEducationrequirements;and/or vii) Audit or repetition of any applicable RT program core course or program co requisite course (Remediation students may enroll in RT program core course only withthepriorwrittenapprovalofhis/herRTFacultyAdvisor). 2. Successfully completion of the Remediation Plan: Successful completion of the Remediation Plan must occur within one year of the date of exit unless there are extenuatingcircumstances.
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ReApplication Upon completion of the remediation plan, a previously exited student may submit a Re application to the program. The student will be asked to document and provide statements verifyingtheircompliancewithRemediationRequirements. Readmission applications will be reviewed for admission by the Admissions committee of the program, which consists of all FT Faculty in the program. Each reapplicants application and documentation will be reviewed on a case by case basis. Readmissions will be made availableonaspaceavailablebasis.
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AssociateDegreeProgramCurriculum
This program provides students with a strong academic foundation and the clinical proficiency to utilize modern respiratory devices (under the direction of a physician) in the treatment of respiratory and cardiac ailments. In the Fall 1996 semester, East Los Angeles College and Santa Monica College merged their respective Respiratory Therapy programs. This partnership provides increased access to medical and related clinical resources for students. Under the merged program, all prerequisite science courses and the First Year Respiratory Therapy theory courses (with the exception of Respiratory Therapy 2, which must be taken at ELAC) can betakenateithercampus.AllsecondyearRespiratoryTherapycoursesaretakenontheELAC campus. Students upon completion of the second year, then petition their originating campus fortheirAssociateDegree. The General Education requirements for the Associate Degree vary slightly on each campus and it is the responsibility of the student to complete these courses. Students are required to meet with an Academic Counselor prior to admissions in order to either verify that they have the requiredGEcourseworktoqualifyforthedegreeortomakeaplanwhichwillensurethetimely completionofrequirements.ThiscourseworkisNOTaprerequisitetoprogramadmittance,but it MUST be complete to obtain the degree, graduate from the program, and be eligible for licensureinthestateofCalifornia. The Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) nationally accredits the Respiratory Therapist Program in conjunction with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CA.A. HEP). The Respiratory Care Board of California, under the DepartmentofConsumerAffairs,licensesrespiratorycarepractitioners. Upon completion of the Respiratory Therapy program, graduates receive the Associate in Science Degree from East Los Angeles College or the Associate in Arts Degree from Santa Monica College. Respiratory Therapy program graduates are eligible for licensure as a RespiratoryCarePractitioner(RCP)in thestateofCaliforniathrough theRespiratoryCareBoard of California. In addition, as an Advanced Practitioner graduate, graduates after licensure can immediately apply for the National Board for Respiratory Cares, Advanced Practitioner Registry Exams,toearnthenationalcredential,RegisteredRespiratoryTherapist,RRT.
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RecommendedProgramCoreCourseSequence
All Program Core Courses must be completed with a C or better in order to meet the California RespiratoryCareBoardLicensurerequirements.
EastLosAngelesCollege RESTH1Introductionto RespiratoryTherapy,1unit RESTH6,RespiratoryPhysiology,4 units RESTH29,NeonatalandPediatric RespiratoryTherapy,4units RESTH:2#,Fundamentalsof RespiratoryTherapy,4units RESTH7,AppliedMedicineand Pathology,3units RESTH23,AdvancedRespiratory Pathophysiology,1unit RESTH30,AdultCriticalCare MonitoringandDiagnostics,3units RESTH15,IntroductiontoClinical Practice,4units RESTH3,ApplicationofRT& ClinicalI,5units RESTH4,ApplicationofRT& ClinicalII,5units RESTH27,PhysicianClinical Rounds,1unit RESTH31,NeonatalResuscitation, 1unit RESTH5,ApplicationofRT& ClinicalIII,5units RESTH11,ApplicationofRT& ClinicalIV,5units RESTH28,PhysicianClinical Rounds,1unit SantaMonicaCollege RESTH1:Introductionto RespiratoryTherapy,2units RESTH:60,RespiratoryPhysiology, 4units RESTH29:NeonatalandPediatric RespiratoryTherapy,4units RESTH:2#,Fundamentalsof RespiratoryTherapy,4units(taken ontheELACcampus) RESTH:70,Respiratory Pathophysiology,4units RESTH30:AdultCriticalCare MonitoryandDiagnostics,3units
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ProgramCorequisiteCourses
Program Corequisite courses must be completed with a C or better prior to clinical practice courses. However, it is strongly recommended to complete these courses prior to admission to theprogram.
CorequisiteCourse EastLosAngelesCollege MICRO20#:GeneralMicrobiology RESPTH21**:Physicsfor RespiratoryCare SantaMonicaCollege MCRBIO1:Fundamentalsof Microbiology,5unitswithlab PHYSCS12:IntroductoryPhysics,3 units
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GeneralEducationDegreeRequirements
Students general education requirements may vary according to Math and English placement results. General education courses may be completed before, during, or after the Respiratory Therapy Program. Students will meet with an Academic Counselor from their home campus for specificgeneraleducationplanning.
GeneralEducationCourses EastLosAngelesCollege (PlanB)10units SantaMonicaCollege 15units
SpecialNotes 1. Respiratory Therapy courses are scheduled sequentially in each semester and must be completedbeforeprogressingtothenextsemester. 2. Malpractice insurance is required for the respiratory program (purchased during the second yearoftheprogram). 3. Students transferring from another respiratory therapy program will be evaluated by the Department for respiratory course credit. A general petition form must be completed and submitted to Admissions with syllabi and college catalog course descriptions of the courses. Inaddition,alltransfersmustsubmitaletterfromtheirformerrespiratorytherapyprogram directorstatingtheyareclinicallysafe.
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4. Recency Requirement: Students must have received a grade of C or better in Microbiology 20 and Physiology 1 (or their equivalents) within seven (7) years prior to admission to the RespiratoryTherapyprogram. 5. Supplies, Health and Miscellaneous Requirements: All accepted students must expect to completeacriminalbackgroundcheck.ThisshouldbeprocessedduringthemonthofJulyor August(beforeenteringclinicalrotations). 6. Students are required to purchase lab coats, scrubs (optional), and other materials for their classroomandclinicaltraining.
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NonTraditionalAssociateinScienceDegree
This program is designed for the experienced licensed therapist, who may not have transfer credit in Respiratory Therapy. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the advanced Practitioner Examination (RRT), Perinatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty Examination, and the Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist (CPFT) examinations administered by the NationalBoardforRespiratoryCare(NBRC).
NonTraditionalProgramPrerequisites:
Thestudentmustsatisfythefollowingrequirements: 1. Be certified Respiratory Therapist having earned a minimum of an associate degree from an entrylevel respiratory therapist educational program supported by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care(CoARC), or its predecessor the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE), or accredited by the Commission on AccreditationofAlliedHealthEducationPrograms(CA.A.HEP) 2. Satisfy all of the same collegelevel prerequisites described for an applicant to the regular therapistprogram.Inaddition,theymustalsocompletethesameMicrobiology20course. 3. Satisfy the current General Education course requirements for an Associate Degree from East Los Angeles College; including General Education areas B1, C, D1 and E2. Students are exemptfromtakingtheHealthrequirement. 4. Completion of an application for the respiratory therapy program, including official transcriptsandcoursedescriptionsforthosecoursesthestudentwishestotransfertoELAC. Applications can be obtained from the ELAC Respiratory Therapy Program Office (323)2658813. *REQUIRED RESPIRATORY THERAPY COURSEWORK: This is evaluated on a course by course basis, depending upon the students previous documented Respiratory Therapy courses. Describedbelowisthetypicalcourseworkrequiredforthisspecialprogram:
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SUBJECT&NO.,COURSE RESPTH6*,RespiratoryPhysiology RESPTH7*,AppliedMedicineandPathology RESPTH21,PhysicsforRespiratoryCare RESPTH23,AdvancedRespiratoryPathophysiology RESPTH27*,PhysicianRespiratoryCareClinicalRoundsI RESPTH28*,PhysicianRespiratoryCareClinicalRoundsII RESPTH29,NeonatalandPediatricRespiratoryTherapy RESPTH30,AdultCriticalCareMonitoringand Diagnostics GENERALEDUCATIONREQUIRMENTS(PLANB) MATH115,ElementaryAlgebraorhigherlevelcourse GENERALEDUCATIONREQUIRMENTS(AREAD) TOTAL *Thiscoursehasaprerequisite. UNITS 4 3 3 1 1 1 4 3 13 5 3-7 60
In addition to above classroom work, the advanced standing student is required to enroll in Independent Study courses to permit the assignment of clinical practice. The clinical practice requirement will vary, according to the students documented past clinical experience. The minimum requirements will be for the student to perform critical care practice at one of our clinical affiliates and then pass the same clinical evaluation process in critical care required of students pursuing our reqular program track. In addition, the advanced standing student will be requiredtodoaNeonatalICUclinicalrotation. TransferStudents If any or all of the prerequisite courses or their equivalents have been taken elsewhere, transcripts should be sent to both the ELAC Admissions Office and the Respiratory Therapy program office located within the Life Sciences Department. Students should initiate a General Petition in the Admissions Office requesting that credit be granted for those courses. Supporting documentation should be attached to the General Petition to support the students request. RecencyRequirement StudentsmusthavereceivedagradeofCorbetterinMicrobiology20andPhysiology1(ortheir equivalents) within seven (7) years prior to admission to the NonTraditional Respiratory Therapy program. Transfer Curriculum Transfer requirements are subject to change. Students shouldcheckwithacounselorforcurrenttransferinformation.
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RespiratoryTherapyProgramCoreCourseDescriptionsELAC
RESTH1IntroductiontoRespiratoryTherapy Unit1 Lecture,1hour. This course provides an introduction to profession of respiratory therapy with emphasis on the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of a respiratory therapist. Elementary lungdiseaseprocessesandbasicbloodgasinterpretationarealsodescribed. RESTH2FundamentalsofRespiratoryTherapy Units4 Prerequisites:Anatomy1andChemistry51orhigher. Lecture,3hours;Laboratory,3hours. This is a course dealing with the structure and functions of respiratory therapy equipment. It also acquaints the student with the maintenance and minor repair of mostoftheequipmentusedintheprofessionofrespiratorycare.Studentsareexpected to be able to select, assemble, and correct malfunctions on most equipment used to providerespiratorycare. RESTH3ApplicationsofRespiratoryTherapy&ClinicalExperienceI Units5 Prerequisites:SatisfactorycompletionofAnatomy1,Physiology1andRespiratory Therapy15. Corequisite:RespiratoryTherapy4. Lecture,3hours;Laboratory,12hours. Students receive instruction in the clinical application of gas therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, and hyperinflation therapy and clinical experience. Clinical applications of respiratory drugs also are presented. Students interpret all data to determinetheappropriatenessoftheprescribedrespiratorycare,andparticipateinthe developmentoftherespiratorycareplan. RESTH4ApplicationsofRespiratoryTherapy&ClinicalExperienceII Units5 Prerequisites:SatisfactorycompletionofAnatomy1,Physiology1andRespiratory Therapy15. Corequisite:RespiratoryTherapy3. Lecture,3hours;Laboratory,12hours. All aspects of mechanical ventilation and adult intensive respiratory care are presented. Clinical experience is acquired. Respiratory care students are expected to be able to initiate, conduct and modify prescribed therapeutic procedures. In addition, students maintain patient records and communicate relevant information to the healthcare team. AssociateDegreeProgramCurriculum|RTStudentHandbook 54
RESTH5ApplicationsofRespiratoryTherapy&ClinicalExperienceIII Units5 Prerequisites:SatisfactorycompletionofRespiratoryTherapy3,4,and15. Corequisite:RespiratoryTherapy11. Lecture,3hours;Laboratory,12hours. Pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis, and advanced ventilator care are presented. Students evaluate all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care plan, and participate in the development of the respiratory careplan. RESTH6,RespiratoryPhysiology Units4 Prerequisites:Anatomy1,andeitherChemistry51orhigher. Lecture,4hours This course presents the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system from a clinical perspective including basic anatomy, pulmonary ventilation, diffusion of gases, pulmonary circulation, ventilation/perfusion balance, blood gas transport, mechanics of breathingandneuralcontrolofbreathing. RESTH7,AppliedMedicineandPathology Units3 Prerequisites:Anatomy1,RespiratoryTherapy6,andeitherChemistry51orhigher. Corequisite:RespiratoryTherapy23. Lecture,3hours. The pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of the common diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular, respiratory and neuromuscular systems are covered in detail. Techniquesoflaboratoryevaluationandspecificmonitoringmethodsarediscussed.The biochemistryofantiasthmaticdrugsarecoveredindetail. RESTH11,ApplicationsofRespiratoryTherapy&ClinicalExperienceIV Units5 Prerequisites:SatisfactorycompletionofRespiratoryTherapy3,4and15. Lecture,2hours;ClinicalExperience,13hours. The student receives instruction in IPPB Therapy, Chest Physical Therapy, and Airway Management. Respiratory care students are expected to initiate, conduct, and modify prescribed therapeutic procedures, and to assist the physician performing special procedures.Pulmonaryrehabilitationandhomecarearealsoamongtheresponsibilities expectedofthestudent.
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RESTH15,IntroductiontoClinicalExperience Units4 Prerequisites:SatisfactorycompletionofRespiratoryTherapy1and2,andeither Chemistry51orhigher;Anatomy1;Physiology1;andMicrobiology20. Laboratory,11hours. This course provides clinical insight in the duties of a respiratory therapist and an introduction to patient relationships. Sterilization methods, medical gas therapy and aerosoltherapyareintroduced.Thiscourseisofferedonlyinthesummer. RESTH23,AdvancedRespiratoryPathophysiology Units1,CSU Prerequisites:Anatomy1,RespiratoryTherapy6,andeitherChemistry51orhigher. Corequisite:RespiratoryTherapy7. Lecture,1hour. The pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of the common diseases and diseases and disorders of the cardiovascular and neuromuscular systems are covered in detail. Techniques of laboratory evaluation, and specific monitoring methods are discusses. Pharmacologyofcardiacantiarrhythmiadrugsarecoveredindetail. RESTH27,PhysicianRespiratoryCareClinicalRoundsI Units1,CSU Prerequisites:Anatomy1,andeitherChemistry51orhigher. Laboratory,4hours. This course provides a hospital setting in which the Respiratory Care student accompanies a Physician on clinical rounds to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care plan. The student also participates in the development of therespiratorycareplan. RESTH28,PhysicianRespiratoryCareClinicalRoundsII Units1 Prerequisites:Anatomy1,andeitherChemistry51orhigher. Laboratory,4hours. This course provides additional hospital settings in which the Respiratory Therapy studentaccompaniesaPhysicianonclinicalroundstodeterminetheappropriatenessof theprescribedrespiratorycareplanforindividualpatients.Thestudentalsoparticipates inthedevelopmentandapplicationsoftherespiratorycareplan.
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RESTH29,NeonatalandPediatricRespiratoryTherapy Units4,CSU Prerequisites:Anatomy1,andeitherChemistry51orhigher. Lecture,4hours. This course presents a detailed treatment of prenatal development, high risk pregnancy and normal labor and delivery. Neonatal and pediatric diseases and disorders are described with an emphasis on the respiratory care interventions, techniques and equipmentusedinneonatalandpediatricpatientcare. RESTH30,AdultCriticalCareMonitoringandDiagnostics Units3 Prerequisites:Anatomy1,andeitherChemistry51orhigher. Lecture,3hours. This course presents current techniques of monitoring the critically ill patient, including electrocardiography,cardiacoutput,hemodyanamicmonitoring,nutritionalassessment, oximetry, capnography and pulmonary function testing. Cardiovascular pharmacology is introducedtogetherwithadvancedcardiaclifesupport(ACLS)treatmentalgorithms. RESTH31,NeonatalResuscitation Units1,CSU Prerequisites:RespiratoryTherapy15,16and29. Lecture,1hour. This course covers neonatal resuscitation techniques. The topics presented include the knowledgeandskillsrequiredtoearnneonatalresuscitationprogram(NRP)certification bytheAmericanAcademyofPediatrics.
RespiratoryTherapyProgramCorequisiteCourseDescriptionsELAC
Program Corequisite courses must be completed with a C or better prior to clinical practice courses. However, it is strongly recommended to complete these courses prior to admission to theprogram. MICRO20,GeneralMicrobiology GeneralMicrobiology(4)UC:CSUIGETCArea5B Advisory:Chemistry51. (UCcreditlimit:Maximumcredit1coursefromMicrobiology1and20) Lecture,3hours;Laboratory,3hours. This course deals with the major fundamentals, principles and techniques of microbiology and its scope in todays world. Attention is also given to the scientific method, the nature of microorganisms and selected aspects of molecular biology, microbial metabolism and genetics. Common infectious diseases, the nature of disease processes, immunology and the control of communicable diseases are covered. AssociateDegreeProgramCurriculum|RTStudentHandbook 57
Procedures for disinfections and sterilization techniques are emphasized. The industrial uses of microorganisms and current topics in genetic engineering, microbial interferon and hormone production are discussed. Microorganisms are compared to the processes ofotherformsoflifethroughoutthecourse. RESPTH21,PhysicsforRespiratoryCare 21PhysicsforRespiratoryCare(3) Lecture,3hours. This course presents an overview of the principles of physics that apply to respiratory careequipment,technology,andpatientcareincludingthebehaviorofgases,electricity and electrical safety. Internal heat, temperature scales, and measurement are covered in detail. Molecular phenomena such as osmosis and dialysis, and the mechanics of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are applied to bedside patient care. Principles of electricityandhospitalelectricalsafetyfrombothapatientandpractitionerperspective areemphasized.
RespiratoryTherapyProgramCoreCoursesSMC
RESTHT1,IntroductiontoRespiratoryTherapy 2units Transfer:CSU Prerequisite:None. This is a survey course in respiratory therapy that provides an overview of the profession, including the various educational routes, credentialing mechanisms, professional associations, and job responsibilities of a respiratory therapist. Pulmonary anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, measurement scales, and basic gas behavior are taught. Principles of medical gas manufacture, storage, and safety systems are introduced. RESTH29,NeonatalandPediatricRespiratoryTherapy 4units Transfer:CSU Prerequisite:Anatomy1,Physiology3. This course presents prenatal development, high risk pregnancy and normal labor and delivery. Assessment of the newborn and pediatric patient is taught. Neonatal and pediatric diseases and disorders are described with an emphasis on the respiratory care interventions,techniques,andequipmentusedinneonatalandpediatricpatientcare.
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RESTH30,AdultCriticalCareMonitoryandDiagnostics 3units Transfer:CSU Prerequisite:Anatomy1,Physiology3. Thiscoursepresentscurrenttechniquesofmonitoringthecriticallyilladultpatient.This includes electrocardiography, cardiovascular/hemodynamic monitoring, capnography andpulmonaryfunctiontesting.Cardiovascularpharmacologyandcommonapproaches to supporting the unstable intensive care patient are presented. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) algorithms for treatment of the patient with acute coronary syndrome andotherrelateddisordersarereviewed. RESTH60,RespiratoryPhysiology 4units Transfer:CSU Prerequisites:Anatomy1,Physiology3. This course presents the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system from a clinical perspective including basic anatomy, pulmonary ventilation, diffusion of gases, pulmonary circulation, ventilation/perfusion relationships, blood gas transport, acid basebalance,mechanicsofbreathing,andneuralcontrolofbreathing. RESTH70,RespiratoryPathophysiology 4units Transfer:CSU Prerequisite:Anatomy1,Physiology3. The pathology and pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of common diseases and disorders of the respiratory and cardiopulmonary systems are covered in detail. Techniquesoflaboratoryevaluationandspecificmonitoringmethodsarediscussed.
RespiratoryTherapyProgramCorequisiteCourseDescriptionsSMC
Program Corequisite courses must be completed with a C or better prior to clinical practice courses. However, it is strongly recommended to complete these courses prior to admission to theprogram. MCRBIO1,FundamentalsofMicrobiology 5units Transfer:UC,CSU IGETCAREA5B(BiologicalSciences,+LAB) Prerequisite:Chemistry10oreligibilityforChemistry11,andPhysiology3orBiology3 or21. SkillsAdvisory:EligibilityforEnglish1.
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This course involves study of several types of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria. Principles of microbiology, metabolism, genetics, immunology, and medical and nonmedical applications are considered. The laboratory includes aseptic transfer techniques, cultural characteristics, methods of microscopy, and analytical techniques for identifying microbial organisms. The course content is related to both general and clinicalapplicationsincludingrecentmolecularbiologicalandserologicaltechniques. PHYSCS12,IntroductoryPhysics 3units Transfer:UC,CSU IGETCAREA5(PhysicalSciences,nonlab) Prerequisite:None. Physics 12 is designed for the student who is interested in a more conceptual and less mathematical approach to physics. It is a survey course introducing the topics of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light and modern physics. The emphasiswillbeondevelopingconceptualunderstandingofthelawsofnaturethrough lectures,demonstrations,andclassdiscussions.Highschoolmathrecommended.
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AdministrativeRegulationsforEastLosAngelesCollege
College The college administrative regulations are called the ELAC Administrative Procedures. These proceduresareproducedandregularlydistributedbytheOfficeofAdministrativeServices. To obtain campus administrative procedures on any given subject, contact the department to whichyoureportortheAdministrativeServicesOffice. District There are several printed sources for district administrative regulations and procedures. The followingarethemostcommonlyused: AdministrativeRegulationsandProcedures BoardRules BusinessProceduresManual PersonnelCommissionLawsandRules PersonnelGuides.
Variousofficesthroughoutthecampushavecopiesofsomeoftheabovemanuals.Theofficesof theVicePresidentofAdministrativeServicesandthePresidenthavecompletesetsofthem State SeetheCaliforniaAdministrativeCode,TitleV,andtheCaliforniaEducationCode. Information about these codes is located in the Library, the Administrative Services Office, and theOfficeofAcademicAffairs.
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StudentServicesAdministrativeRegulationscanbefoundatthefollowinglink http://www.smc.edu/projects/32/Administrative_Regulations/AR_4000_StudentServices.pdf
ARTICLE 4300: STUDENT PROGRESS AND GRADUATION AR 4310 AR 4310.1 AR 4311 AR 4312 AR 4313 AR 4314 AR 4314.1 AR 4320 AR 4321 AR 4331 AR 4332 AR 4340 AR 4341 AR 4342 AR 4343 AR 4344 AR 4345 AR 4350 AR 4351 AR 4352 AR 4353 AR 4353.1 AR 4354 AR 4354.1 AR 4354.2 AR 4355 Final Examinations and Grades Incomplete Grades Grade Entries Faculty Initiated Grade Changes Grade Appeals Committee Credit by Examination Credit by Examination High School Articulation Attendance Withdrawal from Class Academic Renewal Progress Renewal Repetition of Unsatisfactory and Satisfactory Coursework Re-enrollment after Withdrawal Coursework Standards of Student Success - Probation and Disqualification Remedial Coursework Limitation Students Dismissed from a Program as a Result of Unsafe Performance Suspension of Services Provided by Disabled Student Programs and Services Graduation Requirements Catalog Rights Recognition of Academic Excellence Adjustment of Graduation Requirement for Students with Disabilities Full-Time Status for Students with Disabilities with Reduced Course Load Career and Department Certificates of Completion IGETC Certificate of Achievement CSUGE Certificate of Achievement Graduation Proficiency Assessments 32 33 34 38 39 42 45 46 47 49 50 51 53 54 57 58 60 61 66 67 68 70 71 71 71 72
ARTICLE 4400: STUDENT CONDUCT, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS AR 4405 AR 4410 AR 4411 AR 4412 AR 4420 AR 4430 AR 4431 AR 4432 AR 4435 AR 4440 AR 4445 AR 4446 Student Bill of Rights Rules for Student Conduct Code of Academic Conduct Honor Code/Honor Council Standards of Enrollment for Participation in SMC Student Government Use of Open Space on Campus by Student Organizations Student Dances Posting and Distribution of Publicity Responsible Use of Computer Resources Extracurricular Trips Forming a Club Club Events 73 77 89 92 96 99 101 102 103 114 115 115
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SantaMonicaCollege MajorSheetforAADegree
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ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE GENERAL EDUCATION

2010 - 2011
Graduation from Santa Monica College with the Associate in Arts degree is granted upon successful completion of a program of study of a minimum of 60 semester units with an overall average grade of C or higher. The requirements for the majors are listed on separate sheets available in the Transfer/Counseling Center as well as online at www.smc.edu/articulation. In order for a student to receive an Associate in Arts degree, the student must complete with a C grade average or higher at least 60 semester units (unless otherwise noted) to include: Major/area of emphasis and Global Citizenship and either SMC A.A. GE, CSU GE, or IGETC. At least 50% of the units for the area of emphasis (major) must be completed at Santa Monica College. Each course in the area of emphasis (major) must be completed with a grade of C or higher. Please Note: Students may petition using any of the 3 GE Patterns effective with the Summer 2010 A.A. petitioning period. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS I NATURAL SCIENCE (at least 3 semester units) Anatomy 1, 2, (3A), (3B); Anthropology 1, 5, 8, 9; Astronomy 1, (1A), (1B), 2, 3, 4, 5; Biology 2, 3, 4, (6), (6A), (6B), (7), 9, 15, 15N, 21, 22, 23, (25), (75N); Botany 1, 3; Chemistry (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), 9, 10, 11, 12, (14), (15), (16), 21, 22, (23), 24, 31; Geography 1, 3, 5; Geology 1, 4, 5, (15), (20), 31, 35*, (35S)*, (45), (45A), (45B), (45F); Home Economics (11), (21); Microbiology 1, (6); Nutrition 1, 4; Physics (1), (2), (3), 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24; Physiology 3; Psychology 2; Zoology 5, 17, 20 () Courses in parenthesis are no longer offered Please note: Students may take any courses within a discipline where course numbers are not designated. II SOCIAL SCIENCE (6 semester units, with at least 3 units selected from each group) GROUP A (at least 3 semester units) Economics 15 (same as History 15); History 10, 11, 12, 15 (same as Economics 15), 45, 46; Political Science 1 GROUP B (at least 3 semester units) Anthropology 2 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2008 or later), 3, 4, 7, 14 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2008 or later), 20, 21, 22; Bilingual Studies 1; Business 1; Child Development (1), (18) (same as Psychology 18); Communication 1, 10; Early Childhood Education 11 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2009 or later), 18 (same as Psychology 18); Economics 1, 2, 5 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Spring 2008 or later) (same as Global Studies 5 and Political Science 5), 6, 15 (same as History 15); Environmental Studies 7 (same as Geography 7); Geography 2, 7 (same as Environmental Science 7), 8 (same as Urban Studies 8), 11, 14; Global Studies 5 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Spring 2008 or later) (same as Economics 5 and Political Science 5), 10, 11 (same as Geography 11); History 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15 (same as Economics 15), 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, (28), 29, 30, 33, 34, (35), (36), (37), 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48 (same as Philosophy 48), 52, 55, 62; Home Economics (6) (same as Psychology 6), (21); Human Development (12); Nutrition 7; Philosophy 48 (same as History 48), 51 (same as Political Science 51), 52 (same as Political Science 52); Political Science 1, 2, 5 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Spring 2008 or later) (same as Economics 5 and Global Studies 5), 7, 8, 11, 14, 21, 22, 23, (28), 47, 51 (same as Philosophy 51), 52 (same as Philosophy 52); Psychology 1, 3, 5, 6 (same as Home Economics 6), 11 (same as Early Childhood Education 1), 12, 13, 14, 18 (same as Early Childhood Education 18), 19, 25; Sociology 1, 1S, 2, 2S, 4, 12, (22), 30, 31, 32, 33, 34; Speech 7; Urban Studies 8 (same as Geography 8); Womens Studies 10, 20, 30 () Courses in parenthesis are no longer offered III HUMANITIES (at least 3 semester units) American Sign Language 1, 2; Arabic 1; Architecture (50) (same as Art 6), (51) (same as Art 7); Art (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) (same as Architecture 50), (7) (same as Architecture 51), (8), (9), (9A), 10A*, 10B*, 13, 20A*, 20B*, 40A*, 40B, 43A*, 43B, (71), (72), (73) (same as Photography 52), (79) (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2008 or later); Art History 1, 2, 3, 11 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2008 or later), 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 52 (same as Photography 52), 71, 72; Chinese 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9; Cinema (1), (2), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10); Dance 2, 5; English 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (same as Film Studies 11), (12*), 14, 15, 17, 18, (25*), 26 (same as Humanities 26), (27A-Z*), 30A, 30B, (30C), (30D), 31, 32 (same as History 30), 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 45, 50, 51 (same as Religious Studies 51), 52 (same as Religious Studies 52), 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59; Entertainment Technology 61 (same as Graphic Design 74); Film Studies 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (same as English 11); French 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, (12); German 1, 2, 3, 4, 8; Graphic Design 74 (same as Entertainment Technology 61); Hebrew 1, 2, 3, 4, 8; History 30 (same as English 32), 48 (same as Philosophy 48), 53, 55; Humanities 26 (same as English 26); Interior Architectural Design 30, 34, 41, 42, 60, 66; Interior Design (30), (34), (41), (42), (60), (66); Italian 1, 2, 3, (4), 8; Japanese 1, 2, 3, 4, 8; Korean 1, 2, 3, 4; Music 1, 30, 31, 32, 33 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2005 or later), 34, 35, 36 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2009 or later) (same as Economics 5 and Global Studies 5), 37, 39, 60A*, 60B*, 66; Persian 1, 2; Philosophy 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 22 (same as Religious Studies 22), 23 (same as Religious Studies 23), 24, 41, 48 (same as History 48), 51 (same as Political Science 51), 52 (same as Political Science 52); Photography 52 (same as AHIS 52 and Art 73); Political Science 5 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Spring 2008 or later) (same as Economics 5 and Global Studies 5), 51 (same as Philosophy 51), 52 (same as Philosophy 52); Religious Studies (22) (same as Philosophy 22), (23) (same as Philosophy 23), 51 (same as English 51), 52 (same as English 52); Russian 1, 2, (3), (4), 8; Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 12, 20; Speech 2, 4; Theatre Arts 2, 5, 7, 41 () Courses in parenthesis are no longer offered *(may be 1, 1.5 or 2 unit course. Additional course may be required to meet minimum 3 unit Humanities requirement) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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IV LANGUAGE AND RATIONALITY (6 semester units, with at least 3 semester units from each group) GROUP A (at least 3 semester units)
Choose one option from the following two:
Option 1:
1. Students who enrolled at Santa Monica College Fall 2008 or who have not maintained continuous enrollment must fulfill the requirement with*: English 1 (completed with a grade of C or higher) or 2. Business 31 (completed with a grade of C or higher)
Option 2:
Students who started Santa Monica College prior to Fall 2008 and who have maintained continuous enrollment* may fulfill this requirement with: 1. English 21B or English 22 (completed with a grade of C or higher)or 2. ESL 21B (completed with a grade of C or higher*) 3. Business 31 (completed with a grade of C or higher) Students earning a grade of D in English 21B, 22, or ESL 21B may satisfy this requirement by passing the English Proficiency Exam, a timed expository writing examination, which can be arranged only after the evaluation of the Associate in Arts Petition for Graduation. Note that this exam may only be taken once. This option is only available to students who started at Santa Monica College prior to Fall 2008 and who have maintained continuous enrollment.* *Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in each Fall and Spring semester until graduation. GROUP B (at least 3 semester units) Choose one option from the following three:
Option 1:
Computer Science 10 (same as Math 10); Math 2, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 21, (22), (23), (24), 26, 28, 29, 32 (satisfies area if completed Fall 2006 or later), 41, (52), 54 () Courses in parenthesis are no longer offered
Option 2:
Students who enrolled at Santa Monica College in Fall 2007 or later or who have not maintained continuous enrollment* must: Pass Math Proficiency Test** and one of the courses listed at the end of this option or complete the Santa Monica College math assessment and place into Math 18, 20, 32 or higher and take one of the following courses: Accounting 1, 2; Computer Science; Philosophy 7, 9; Sociology 4; Speech 11
Option 3:
Students who enrolled at Santa Monica College prior to Fall 2007 and who have maintained continuous enrollment* must: Pass Math Proficiency Test** and one of the courses listed at the end of this option or complete the Santa Monica College math assessment and place into Math 18, 20, 32 or higher and take one of the following courses: Accounting 1, 2, 21; Business 32; Computer Information Systems/Computer Science; English 2, 23, 48; ESL 23; Journalism 1; Philosophy 7, 9; Psychology 5; Sociology 4; Speech 1, 2, 5, 11 *continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in each Fall and Spring semester until graduation. **Students may complete this exam any time within one year of their anticipated graduation date. Note that students may retest only once, after an 8-week wait. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP (Students who entered Santa Monica College prior to Fall 1998 are exempt from this requirement only if they have maintained continuous enrollment in each Fall and Spring semester until graduation. At least one course selected from the following: Anthropology 2 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2008 or later), 14 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2008 or later), 21; Art (72), (79) (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2008 or later); Art History 11 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2008 or later) (formerly Art 79), 72 (formerly Art 72); Biology 9; Business 51 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2007 or later); Child Development (18) (same as Early Childhood Education 18 and Psychology 18); Cinema (7) (see Film Studies); Communication 10*; Dance 2; Early Childhood Education 11 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2009 or later), 18 (formerly Child Development 18) (same as Psychology 18), 19, 60; Economics 5 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Spring 2008 or later) (same as Global Studies 5 and Political Science 5); English 9, 10; Environmental Studies 7 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2001 or later) (same as Geography 7); Film Studies 7 (formerly Cinema 7); Geography 7 (same as Environmental Studies 7), 11 (same as Global Studies 11), 14; Global Studies 5 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Spring 2008 or later) (same as Economics 5 and Political Science 5), 10, 11 (same as Geography 11); History 10*; Music 33* (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Fall 2005 or later), 36 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if complete Fall 2009 or later), 37; Nursing 60; Nutrition 7; Political Science 5 (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Spring 2008 or later) (same as Economics 5 and Global Studies 5), 21, 22; Psychology 18 (same as Early Childhood Education 18); Santa Monica College Study Abroad (satisfies Global Citizenship requirement if completed Spring 2008 or later; Credit awarded through petition); Sociology 1S, 2S, 34; Speech 4, 7 *Communication 10, History 10, and Music 33 meet the UC Berkeley American Cultures graduation requirement. (Some of these courses will also satisfy GE areas I, IIA, IIB, III). Global Citizenship courses are marked as bold highlight text. Students who entered Santa Monica College prior to Fall 1998 are exempt from this requirement only if continuous enrollment has been maintained (Continuous enrollment is defined as enrolling in each Fall and Spring semester until graduation). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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VI AREA OF EMPHASIS (MAJOR) - COMPLETE A MAJOR AS REQUIRED (minimum of 18 semester units)

Students may graduate under the general education and major requirements in effect at the time of their initial enrollment if continuous enrollment is maintained, or at the time their continuous enrollment commences, or under the requirements in effect at the time of graduation. Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in each Fall and Spring semester until graduation. At least 50% of the units required for the Associate in Arts major requirements, Certificates of Achievement (formerly Career Certificates) and Department Certificates must be completed at Santa Monica College.
BASIC SKILLS PREPARATION COURSES (Basic Skills courses may NOT be applied toward the Associate in Arts degree)
The following courses are identified as Basic Skills courses:
English 21A, 23, 24, 80, 81A, 81B, (81C), 81S, 82, (83), 83A, 83B, (83C), (84), 84R, 84W; ESL 10, 11A, (12), (13), 14A, 14B, 15, 16A, 16B, 16C, 17, 23; Biology 81; Counseling (formerly Human Development) 21H, 22H, 25H, 41H; Math 31, 31T, 81, 81T, 84; Psychology 81A. No more than eight units in Cooperative Work Experience/Internship may be applied toward the Associate in Arts degree. Counseling 23 (formerly Human Development 23) cannot be applied toward the Associate in Arts degree. () Courses in parenthesis are no longer offered.
COURSE LIMITATIONS
Basic Skills courses may NOT be applied toward the AA degree. Students may apply as elective units towards any Certificate or AA degree up to 6 (six) units of Independent Study credit. Students may apply as elective units towards any Certificate or AA degree up to 8 (eight) units of Cooperative Work Experience/Internship credit.
FOREIGN COURSEWORK
Students who have satisfactorily completed courses from a foreign nations appropriately accredited university may be able to apply the course credits toward an Associate in Arts degree at Santa Monica College. Students should consult a counselor BEFORE requesting to have credits evaluated, because the time it takes to evaluate a large number of units can delay enrollment. Courses must first be evaluated by an approved credential evaluation agency, and then reviewed by the Santa Monica College Admissions and Records Office. Some courses also require approval by the department chair. Once courses are approved, their credit(s) may then be transferred to Santa Monica College. To have foreign coursework credits evaluated, students should contact one of the approved credential evaluation agencies listed below and request a detailed equivalency report that indicates-for each course-whether it is an upper-or-lower-division course, its US semester equivalency, and the grade the student earned: ACEI, Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, Inc. 310-275-3530, www.acei1.com AERC, American Education Research Corporation. 626-339-4404, www.aerc-eval.com IERF, International Education Research Foundation. 310-258-9451, www.ierf.org APIE, Academic and Professional International Evaluations, Inc. 562-594-6498, www.apie.org Please note: Foreign coursework will NOT satisfy general education requirements for Area II, Social Science, Group A (American History/Government) and for Area IV, Language and Rationality, Group A (English Composition).
RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
In addition to other requirements, all students must file transcripts of all transfer work and complete a total of 12 degree applicable units at Santa Monica College for graduation from Santa Monica College.
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENT
A C grade point average, based on all unites attempted, is required for the Associate in Arts degree. Please see the Academic & Progress Renewal policies and the Course Repetition & Re-Enrollment policies in the Santa Monica College catalog for information on possible improvement of grade point average (GPA).
DEANS HONOR LIST

A students transcript will be annotated with the designation Deans Honor List if the student completes 12 or more graded units in the Fall or Spring semester at Santa Monica College with a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
HONORS AT GRADUATION
Students who have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic excellence while attending Santa Monica College will be recognized at graduation and their transcripts annotated with the appropriate honors recognition, provided the students have met the applicable criteria and are in good academic standing (i.e., not on academic or progress probation) at the time of graduation. Students who have been suspended from the college are ineligible to receive honors at graduation, regardless of grade point average attained. A students cumulative grade point average must match the narrow range specified below for the student to be awarded one of the following honors with the Associate in Arts degree: a. Graduation with Highest Honors i. Attainment of a cumulative GPA of 4.0 (including coursework from other colleges); ii. Completion of a minimum of 12 units of coursework while attending Santa Monica College; b. Graduation with High Honors i. Attainment of a cumulative GPA of 3.70 3.99 (including coursework from other colleges); ii. Completion of a minimum of 12 units of coursework while attending Santa Monica College. c. Graduation with Honors i. Attainment of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 3.69 (including coursework from other colleges); ii. Completion of a minimum of 12 units of coursework while attending Santa Monica College.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Revised 2.23.11
PETITION FOR GRADUATION

Students planning to apply for graduation should first make an appointment with a counselor to see if they are ready to petition for graduation. Students must complete major requirements in effect at the time enrollment begins or major requirements in effect at graduation as long as continuous enrollment* is maintained. *Continuous enrollment is defined as enrollment in each Fall and Spring semester until graduation. A Petition for Graduation must be submitted to the Admissions Office for approval during the semester in which the student expects to complete the requirements for graduation (see "No. 4" below).
DEADLINES FOR FILING PETITIONS FOR GRADUATION

For Fall: from the start of Fall semester through December 1; For Spring: from the start of Spring semester through April 30; and For Summer: from the start of Summer term through July 31 Petitions are available on these dates online at (go to http://www.smc.edu/apps/pub.asp?Q=7&T=Admissions%20Information&B=1) and in the Admissions and Office. Please note that petitions will be processed ONLY during the designated periods. Please note: Students may receive EITHER a Transfer Studies Associate in Arts degree* OR an Associate in Arts degree in Liberal Studies, BUT NOT BOTH. Students may petition for a maximum of 2 Associate in Arts degrees as long as they are in different academic areas. *This degree is only available to students that enrolled at Santa Monica College Spring 2008 or before and who have maintained continuous enrollment.
REMINDERS
1. Courses that are repeated do not count as part of the minimum 60 semester units UNLESS they are specifically designated as courses students are permitted to take more than once. For example: Dance 31, Ballet I (1,1) 2. Units from unaccredited educational institutions are not generally accepted. 3. Units granted at another college must be completed before petitioning for graduation. 4. Course Repetition and Academic Renewal forms must be processed through the Transfer/Counseling Center before applying for graduation. 5. No more than 8 semester units in Cooperative Work Experience/Internship and no more than 6 semester units of Independent Study may be applied toward the Associate in Arts degree. 6. Veterans may be eligible to receive elective credit for military service. DD214 and verification of service school attendance should be submitted to the Admissions and Records Office.
ADDITIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER

Requests for IGETC and CSU General Education certification may be filed in the Admissions and Records Office: For Spring semester: January 1 - July 31 and For Fall semester: October 1 - December 1
APPLYING CLEP EXAM CREDIT TO THE ASSOCIATE IN ARTS GENERAL EDUCATION PATTERN
Some CLEP Exams may be applied to the Associate in Arts degree. Please see catalog for details.
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE MAJORS

*Academy of Entertainment & Technology Animation Digital Media, Level 2 Accounting Art Art History Broadcasting Broadcast Programming and Production Broadcast Sales and Management Business Business Administration Insurance Professional Logistics/Supply Chain Management Management/Leadership Merchandising Computer Information Systems Computer Business Applications Website Software Specialist Computer Science Computer Programming Computer Science Database Applications Developer Web Programmer Cosmetology Dance Digital Media* Early Childhood Education (formerly Child Development) Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Intervention Assistant Early Childhood Intervention Teacher Early Childhood Master Teacher Environmental Science Environmental Studies Ethnic Studies Fashion Design & Merchandising Fashion Design Fashion Merchandising Film Studies (formerly Cinema) General Science Graphic Design Interior Architectural Design Interior Architectural Design II Journalism Kinesiology Physical Education (formerly Physical Education/Kinesiology/Physiological Sciences) Liberal Arts Arts & Humanities Social & Behavioral Science Music Applied Music Nursing-RN Office Technology (formerly Office Information Systems) General Office Legal Administrative Assistant Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Coding & Billing Specialist Photography Respiratory Therapy Solar Photovoltaic Installation (Solar Energy Installation) Speech Theatre Arts Womens Studies
*Offered through the Academy of Entertainment and Technology.
Revised 2.23.11 COLLEGE CREDIT FOR ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) TESTS Students are granted units and subject credit for the Santa Monica College Associate in Arts degree for College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB) Advanced Placement Tests with scores of 3, 4, or 5. Students must have the College Board send AP exam results to the SMCs Admissions Office (hand carried copies will not be accepted). Santa Monica College allows credit for the following AP tests: AP EXAM Art (Studio) SMC COURSE EQUIVALENT FOR SMC AA No course equivalency (credit for the AA major may be granted upon petition to the Art Dept. and portfolio review) - Elective AHIS 1 BIOL 3 MATH 2 MATH 7 MATH 7 MATH 8 CHEM 10 CS 3 CS 55 CS 3 and 55 CS 55 and 56 ECON 1 ECON 2 ENGL 1 ENGL 1 or GE Humanities No course equivalency - GE Natural Science CHINESE 3, FRENCH 3, GERMAN 3, ITALIAN 3, JAPANESE 3, SPANISH 3 UNITS FOR SMC AA 3 semester units 3 semester units 4 semester units 5 semester units 5 semester units 5 semester units 5 semester units 5 semester units 3 semester units* 3 semester units* 6 semester units* 6 semester units* 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 5 semester units 5 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 5 semester units 3 semester units 3 semester units 6 semester units 3 semester units 4 semester units 4 semester units 3 semester units 5 semester units 3 semester units
Art History Biology Calculus AB (score of 3) Calculus AB (score of 4 or 5) Calculus BC (score of 3) Calculus BC (score of 4 or 5) Chemistry Computer Science A (score of 3) Computer Science A (score of 4 or 5) Computer Science AB (score of 3) Computer Science AB (score of 4 or 5) Economics: Microeconomics Economics: Macroeconomics English - Language and Composition English - Literature and Composition Environmental Science Foreign Language: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish French Literature No course equivalency - GE Humanities Government and Politics - Comparative POL SC 2 Government and Politics - U.S. POL SC 1 History - European HIST 2 History - U.S. HIST 11 History - World HIST 34 Human Geography GEOG 2 Latin Literature No course equivalency - GE Humanities Latin - Vigil No course equivalency - GE Humanities Music Theory (score of 3) No course equivalency - Elective Music Theory (score of 4 or 5) Music 2 and Music 6 Physics B PHYSCS 12 Physics C - Magnetism PHYSCS 7 Physics C - Mechanics PHYSCS 6 Psychology PSYCH 1 Spanish Literature No course equivalency - GE Humanities Statistics MATH 54 *Students who complete both Computer Science A and AB will be awarded a maximum of 6 units towards the AA degree.
Students interested in petitioning for Advanced Placement credit should contact the Admissions Office for further information. Students should be aware that AP test credit is evaluated by corresponding it to an equivalent SMC course. Example: History 11. A student who receives AP credit and then takes the equivalent SMC course will have the unit credit for such duplication deducted prior to graduation. Credit by Advanced Placement exam is noted and listed first on a students transcript. Units and subject credit granted at Santa Monica College do NOT reflect units or subject credit granted by a transfer institution. Use of AP credit varies at each transfer institution. Please check the transfer institutions catalog for details. Advanced Placement credit may be applied to the IGETC and CSU GE requirements. The IGETC and CSU GE sheets are available online at www.smc.edu/articulation and in the Transfer/Counseling Center. Warning: UCLA will not grant credit for Advanced Placement if the AP exam is taken after the student has completed 24 semester units of college coursework. CLEP Exams: Santa Monica College accepts some CLEP exams. See SMC catalog for details. Please note: CLEP exams cannot be used to meet the IGETC requirements. UC does not accept CLEP exams. CSU accepts CLEP for CSU GE see CSU GE sheet. Check with prospective transfer institutions regarding acceptance of CLEP scores. INTERNATIONAL BACCHALAUREATE (IB) A score of 5, 6 or 7 or Higher Level (HL) exams is required to grant credit for the Santa Monica College A.A. GE Pattern. An acceptable IB score equates to either 3 semester units. The following International Baccalaureate (IB) exams may be used on the Santa Monica College A.A. GE Pattern. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) SMC A.A. GE AREA INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) EXAM EXAM IB Biology HL I (without lab) IB Language A1 (any language) HL IB Chemistry HL I (without lab) IB Language A2 (any language) HL IB Economics HL II B IB Language B (any language) HL IB Geography HL II B IB Mathematics HL IB Physics HL IB History (any region) HL II B IB History (U.S.) HL II A or II B SMC A.A. GE AREA III III III IV B I (without lab)
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A Course of Study for a Major in
Respiratory Therapy A.A. Degree

The program is a partnership between Santa Monica College and East Los Angeles College (ELAC). Graduates earn a joint Certificate of Achievement awarded by both colleges, as well as an Associate in Arts degree in Respiratory Therapy. The possession of the Associate in Arts degree from the program allows the graduate to sit for the California Licensure Exam to become a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP). Graduates are also eligible for the Advanced Practitioner Exams offered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), which leads to the awarding of the nationally recognized Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. All of the first-year classes are offered on the Santa Monica College campus (except Respiratory Therapy 2). Prerequisites for application to the program are: Anatomy 1, Physiology 3, Chemistry 10, Speech 1, and Math 31. Clinical training occurs in some of the most respected medical facilities in the United States (e.g., UCLA Medical Center and USC University Medical Center) Physiology 3 and Microbiology 1 must be completed within 7 years of start of RES TH 1. A typical sequence of courses is demonstrated below: ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE 69 - 71 UNITS All coursework for the major must be completed with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. RESPIRATORY THERAPY (56 units) FIRST YEAR: (33-35 units) SUMMER SESSION: (6 units) Two General Education Courses* (6) FIRST SEMESTER: (13-15 units) MCRBIO 1, Fundamentals of Microbiology (5) or [ELAC] MICRO 20, General Microbiology (4) RES TH 1, Introduction To Respiratory Therapy (2) or [ELAC] RESP TH 1, Introduction to Respiratory Therapy (1) RES TH 60, Respiratory Physiology (4) or [ELAC] RESP TH 6, Respiratory Physiology (4) RES TH 29, Neonatal/Pediatric RT (4) or [ELAC] RESP TH 29, Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapy (4) SECOND SEMESTER: (14 units) [ELAC] RESP TH 2, Fundamentals of Respiratory Therapy (4) RES TH 70, Pathophysiology (4) or [ELAC] RESP TH 7, Applied Medicine and Pathology (3) and [ELAC] RESP TH 23, Advanced Respiratory Pathophysiology (1) RES TH 30, Adult Critical Care Monitoring (3) or [ELAC] RESP TH 30, Adult Critical Care Monitoring and Diagnostics (3) PHYSCS 12, Introductory Physics (3) or [ELAC] RESP TH 21, Physics of Respiratory Care (3) SECOND YEAR: (36 units) All second year courses are East Los Angeles College courses and are offered only on the ELAC campus. SUMMER SESSION: (4 units) RESP TH 15, Introduction to Clinical Experience (4) THIRD SEMESTER: (17 units) RESP TH 3, Application of Respiratory Therapy and Clinical Experience I (5) RESP TH 4, Application of Respiratory Therapy and Clinical Experience II (5) RESP TH 27, Physician Clinical Rounds, Critical Thinking Lab 1 (1) Two General Education Courses* (6) WINTER SESSION: (1 unit) RESP TH 31, Neonatal Resuscitation (1) FOURTH SEMESTER: (14 units) RESP TH 5, Application of Respiratory Therapy and Clinical Experience III (5) RESP TH 11, Application of Respiratory Therapy and Clinical Experience IV (5) RESP TH 28, Physician Clinical Rounds, Critical Thinking Lab 2 (1) General Education Course* (3) *Students general education requirements may vary according to Math and English placement results. General education courses may be completed before, during, or after the Respiratory Therapy Program. It is recommended that the student consult the appropriate colleges catalog or college counselor for specific general education program planning. It is recommended that students make an appointment with the RT Faculty Advisor in the Santa Monica College Health Science dept. once they select RT as their major. Applications for the Respiratory Therapy Program can be obtained from the Health Science department at Santa Monica College Bundy Campus. Additional program information and/or an appointment should be made with the Respiratory Therapy faculty by calling (310) 434-3463. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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EastLosAngelesCollege 1301AvenidaCesarChavez MontereyPark,CA917546099 SantaMonicaCollege 1900PicoBoulevard SantaMonica,CA90405

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CHEM10:IntroductoryGeneral Chemistry,5units**withlab SPEECH1:ElementsofPublic Speaking,3units**

SPEECH101:OralCommunicationI, 3units** OralCommunication

IntermediateAlgebra Readingand Composition

MATH125:IntermediateAlgebra,5 units** ENGLISH101:CollegeReadingand CompositionI,3units**

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**Ageneral(nonlab)Physicscoursemaybesubstitutedforthiscourse. # Microbiology20(ELAC),1(SMC),RespiratoryTherapy21,orPhysics12maybetakeneither semesterofthetheoryyear.

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE GENERAL EDUCATION

VI AREA OF EMPHASIS (MAJOR) - COMPLETE A MAJOR AS REQUIRED (minimum of 18 semester units)

DEANS HONOR LIST

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

PETITION FOR GRADUATION

DEADLINES FOR FILING PETITIONS FOR GRADUATION

ADDITIONAL DATES TO REMEMBER

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE MAJORS

*Offered through the Academy of Entertainment and Technology.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON REVERSE. SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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