Students prepare and present case studies in this course. A cardiopulmonary disease or topic is researched. Patient assessments are performed related to the disease or topic. A presentation of the research and patient assessments is prepared and presented. A variety of instructional methods may be used depending on content area. These include but are not limited to: lecture, multimedia, cooperative/collaborative learning, labs and demonstrations, projects and presentations, speeches, debates, and panels, conferencing, learning experiences, and performances outside the classroom. Methodology will be selected to best meet student needs.
I. The Function of Case Studies
II. Case Study Design
III. Data Collection, Analysis, Interpretation and application
IV. Scientific method
V. Clinical investigation
VI. Care Plan Assessments
VII. Care Plan Recommendations
VIII. Affective presentation