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Course/Program Inventory
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Radiologic Technology
Respiratory Care Technology
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RESP 1121 - Clinical Laboratory Practice - 2
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Clinical Laboratory Practice - 2 is a continuation of RESP 1211, Clinical Laboratory Practice - 1. Students will be provided hands on practice with peer partners and computer simulation programs to become competent in patient care modalities including: bronchial hygiene therapies, various techniques of hyperinflation and airway management. 6 hrs. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Obtain skill competency in common bronchial hygiene therapies.
- Assemble, troubleshoot and educate patients on common lung expansion therapies.
- Obtain skill competency in various types of airway management techniques.
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RESP 1129 - Introduction to Clinical - 1
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Introduction to Clinical - 1 takes students into the acute care hospital providing hands-on experience for basic patient care experiences. Competence is to be obtained in medical gas therapy, hyperinflation therapy and aerosolized drug therapy. 7 hr. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Assemble and assess the effectiveness of common oxygen therapy devices.
- Perform and assess the effectiveness of common hyperinflation therapies.
- Administer and assess the effectiveness of common aerosolized medications.
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RESP 1211 - Clinical Laboratory Practice - 1
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program.
Course Description:
Clinical Laboratory Practice - 1 provides hands on practice with peer partners and computer simulation programs to become competent in basic patient care modalities including: patient assessment, charting, oxygen therapy; aerosol and humidity therapy; delivery of medications to the airways. 12 hrs.Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Obtain skill competency in a full patient assessment.
- Assemble and troubleshoot oxygen and aerosol therapy devices.
- Proper procedures in administrating aerosolized medications.
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RESP 1220 - Introduction to Clinical Practice
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program.
Course Description:
Introduction to Clinical Practice covers the basic respiratory therapy procedures encountered in the student’s first clinical practice. Topics include basic life support, introduction to the clinical affiliate, medical gas therapy, bedside patient assessment and aerosol therapy. Laboratory experience precedes in-hospital care. 6-12 hr. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Perform routine bedside patient assessments and identify any abnormalities and their cause.
- Perform a comprehensive chart review and formalize the information into a written case presentation.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills with patients and other members of the healthcare team.
- Demonstrate competency in the administration of nebulizer treatments via various methodologies.
- Document the initiation of medical gas therapies on patients utilizing nasal cannulas, venture masks, rebreathing masks and high humidity nebulizers.
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RESP 1225 - Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology studies the different classes of drugs that affect the cardiopulmonary system. Topics include routes of administration, drug calculations, indications, modes of action, adverse reactions and assessment of effectiveness. 2 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify common indications for each drug presented.
- Describe the positive and adverse (side) effects of each drug presented.
- Recommend a specific drug for a give condition and evaluate its effectiveness.
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RESP 1310 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology studies common diseases and disorders affecting the Cardiopulmonary system including the etiology, pathophysiology, presentation and treatment. 3 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe and perform a pulmonary assessment of a patient.
- Analyze pertinent data to reach a pulmonary diagnosis.
- Recommend appropriate respiratory care interventions.
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RESP 1320 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program.
Course Description:
Cardiopulmonary Physiology provides an in-depth study of the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Topics include the mechanics of breathing, ventilation/perfusion relationships, gas transport mechanisms and neurologic control of ventilation. Maintenance of acid/base balance and the interpretation of arterial blood gases are also discussed. 3 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe the neurological control of ventilation.
- Explain the process of ventilation with a description of those factors that impede normal ventilation.
- Describe the process of gas exchange and oxygen transport and be able to calculate the indices used to evaluate adequate function.
- Interpret arterial blood gas results and explain the role of the urinary and respiratory systems in maintaining acid/base balance.
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RESP 1399 - Clinical Internship - 1
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Clinical Internship - 1 is a supervised clinical application of skills developed in previous RPC courses to include humidity and aerosol therapy, gas administration devices, equipment cleaning and sterilization, bronchial hygiene techniques, pharmacology, arteriotomy and hyperinflation therapy. Supplemented by medical director instruction and required seminars. 24 hr. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Select, assemble, and setup medical equipment for proper function and operation.
- Demonstrate appropriate infection control procedures.
- Demonstrate competency in the American Heart Association’s standards for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
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RESP 1410 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 1
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program.
Course Description:
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 1 introduces the student to the Respiratory Care profession. Topics covered include professional organizations, licensure, terminology, medical gas therapy, equipment cleaning, isolation techniques and basic patient assessment. 3 hr. Lecture & 3 hr. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast the functions of various Respiratory Care professional organizations.
- Describe indications for common oxygen therapy devices.
- Demonstrate basic patient assessment skills.
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RESP 1412 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Admission to the program
Course Description:
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology is a study of the structure and function of the respiratory system, heart and circulatory system, and renal system and how these systems interact. The respiratory system study will include ventilation and oxygen transport. Topics will also include arterial blood gas sampling techniques and interpretation which will be used in patient management decisions. 4 hrs. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Explain the structure and function of the pulmonary system, including ventilation and oxygen transport.
- Explain the structure and function of the heart and circulatory system and renal system.
- Explain arterial blood gas sample collection techniques, hazards and interpretation of results.
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RESP 1420 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 2
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 2 is a continuation of RESP 1410, Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 1. Topics covered in this course include basic Respiratory Care modalities such as hyperinflation and airway clearance therapies and airway management. 3 hr. Lecture & 3 hr. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the use of common lung expansion therapies.
- Demonstrate the use of common airway clearance therapies.
- Compare and contrast various types of airway management techniques.
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RESP 1430 - Arterial Blood Gas Analysis and Diagnostic Procedures
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Admission to the program
Course Description:
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis and Diagnostic Procedures is a study of the heart, lung, and renal organ systems. The respiratory system is addressed as it relates to ventilatory mechanics, gas transport and exchange, acid-base physiology, neurological and chemical control of respiration, fluid and electrolyte balance, ventilation and perfusion, and pulmonary function testing. 3 hr. Lecture/wk. 2 hr. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Properly perform an arteriotomy.
- Describe key elements of arterial blood gas analysis.
- Interpret arterial blood gas results.
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RESP 1440 - Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
Course Description:
Ventilatory Support introduces the student to patient-ventilator systems, patient-ventilator management, pharmacology, equipment care and airway management. Topics will also include technologies utilized with modern mechanical ventilator systems. 3 hr. Lecture/wk. 2 hr. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mechanical ventilator management.
- Identify ventilator-related protocols using Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Initiate and modify usage of humidification with artificial airways.
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RESP 1690 - Respiratory Care Remediation
Credit hours: 1-6
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program.
Course Description:
Respiratory Care Remediation is designed to enhance learning and competency development through study of topics of interest. Content may vary. The course may be repeated with departmental consent. 1-6 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal and standards of professional respiratory care practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication including information technology.
- Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
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RESP 2120 - Respiratory Care Seminar
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Respiratory Care Seminar is a review of the NBRC Self-Assessment Examinations including the therapist multiple choice exam and the clinical simulation exam. Students must pass a mock TMC exam prior to completion of the Respiratory Care program. 1 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to analyze a question to identify the key components of the question and what is being asked.
- Competently navigate thru a clinical simulation scenario.
- Pass a mock therapist multiple choice exam.
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RESP 2171 - Neonatal Laboratory Practice
Credit hours: 1
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Neonatal Laboratory Practice provides hands on practice and computer simulation programs to become competent in neonatal patient care modalities including: oxygen therapies, resuscitation and airway management. NRP procedure guidelines will be taught and practiced. 3 hrs. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Obtain skill competency in common neonatal oxygen therapies.
- Assemble and troubleshoot neonatal resuscitation equipment.
- Obtain skill competency in NRP techniques.
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RESP 2230 - Introduction to Critical Care
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Introduction to Critical Care introduces the student to the critical care environment. Students will continue to develop those skills learned in prior clinical courses with the addition of airway management techniques and arterial blood gas punctures. 16 hrs. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in the performance of endotracheal suctioning.
- Assist with the intubation of patients to include an evaluation of proper tube placement and tube security.
- Demonstrate competency in the extubation of patients.
- Demonstrate correct technique in the performance of arterial punctures.
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RESP 2290 - Special Topics in Respiratory Care
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Special Topics in Respiratory Care will introduce the student to topical subjects of the respiratory care patient to include basic healthcare reimbursement, medical ethics, polysomnography, home respiratory care, pulmonary function testing, microbiology, cleaning and sterilization, and use of chest tube systems during medical emergencies. 2 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify the roles and responsibility of pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation, and home care programs.
- Discuss ethical healthcare issues in diverse patient populations.
- Recognize the process for healthcare reimbursements.
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RESP 2299 - Clinical Internship - 3
Credit hours: 2
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester or graduation from a CoARC Certification Program, or possess the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
Course Description:
Clinical Internship - 3 is a supervised clinical application of skills developed in previous RPC courses to include non-invasive and invasive cardiopulmonary monitoring, neonatal-pediatric respiratory care, diagnostic testing, quality assurance and the practice of critical care management. Supplemented by medical director instruction and required seminars. 12 hr. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Assess neonatal and pediatric ventilator mechanics.
- Preform electrocardiograms.
- Demonstrate competency in the American Heart Association’s standards for Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
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RESP 2300 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care introduces the student to the fetal and neonatal cardiopulmonary systems. Common neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary disorders including, the anatomic alterations of the lungs, etiology, clinical manifestations, and physiologic measurement and monitoring devices will be presented. 3 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe the physiologic processes that occur after delivery of the newborn to transition to adult circulation.
- Identify the anatomic alterations of the lungs of various respiratory disorders affecting neonatal and pediatric populations.
- Demonstrate effective management of common neonatal- and pediatric-related cardiopulmonary disorders.
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RESP 2305 - Advanced Respiratory Care Modalities
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester or a Graduate of a CoARC Certification Program or possess the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
Course Description:
Advanced Respiratory Care Modalities is an in-depth study of the physiologic and technologic principles of non-invasive and invasive monitoring, pulmonary diagnostic lab testing, chest radiograph, pulmonary rehabilitation, nutrition, clinical laboratory studies and respiratory monitoring in the intensive care unit. 3 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify chest radiograph abnormalities.
- Describe common techniques used to assess mental status.
- Recognize the interrelationship of nutrition, respiration and pulmonary status.
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RESP 2310 - Comprehensive Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Comprehensive Advanced Cardiac Life Support is an introduction to common cardiac emergencies encountered by pre-hospital care providers in adult and child populations. Emphasis is on the recognition and management of emergencies related to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. This course covers interpretation of EKG rhythm strips, treatment algorithms, and introduction to ischemia, injury and infarction patterns in 12-lead EKGs. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be ACLS and PALS trained by AHA standards. 3 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Interpret EKG rhythms obtained for the most common cardiac emergencies.
- Distinguish between patients with cardiac ischemia, injury and infarction.
- Recommend treatment for patients experiencing respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies.
- Demonstrate competency in the American Heart Association standards for ACLS and PALS.
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RESP 2320 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 4
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 4 introduces students to special therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in Respiratory Care. Elements of home care to include: equipment, patient/environmental assessment, and state/federal regulations. Theory and introduction to special diagnostics such as bronchoscopy, stress testing, pulmonary rehabilitation, metabolic studies, and pulmonary function studies will also be included. Patient education methods will be introduced. Care of patients in the subacute care area will also be introduced. 3 hr. Lecture.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Compare and contrast the equipment used to provide respiratory care in the home setting to that used in an acute care facility.
- Describe the various components of a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program.
- Discuss the indications, hazards and procedure for performance of bronchoscopy assistance.
- Demonstrate the technique for performance of a pulmonary function study.
- Interpret the results of a pulmonary function study report.
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RESP 2330 - Hemodynamic Monitoring
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Hemodynamic Monitoring introduces the student to the theory and application of cardiac output measurement. Arterial line insertion techniques and care, and hazards will also be discussed. Hemodynamic studies will include: insertion, care, and hazards of flow directed balloon tipped catheter and the central venous pressure catheter, along with a discussion of central venous pressures, right arterial pressures, right ventricular pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and pulmonary occluding pressures. This study will also introduce the student to equipment associated with hemodynamic monitoring such as transducers and monitoring devices. Waveform interpretation with clinical application will be discussed. Fundamentals of electrocardiography will be introduced to include: lead application, pharmacology for the cardiovascular problems, and tracing interpretation. 3 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe the insertion technique for the flow directed balloon tipped hemodynamic catheter and fluid filled transducer system.
- State the normal values for the hemodynamic parameters and identify the cardiovascular abnormalities that are indicated when the values are outside the normal range.
- Identify abnormal electrocardiogram rhythms and the required therapies needed to correct the rhythm.
- Demonstrate the correct technique for obtaining a 12-lead electrocardiogram.
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RESP 2335 - Cardiopulmonary and Laboratory Testing
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Cardiopulmonary and Laboratory Testing is a study of cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing as it applies to the respiratory care practitioner. The major concepts of cardiovascular monitoring and supportive therapy are presented along with EKG testing and interpretation and pulmonary function testing and interpretation. 3 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify common cardiac rhythms from electrocardiogram strips, evaluate cardiac arrhythmias for life-threatening or benign conditions, and recommend appropriate intervention and treatment for cardiac arrhythmias.
- Perform basic bedside and explain specialty pulmonary function spirometry according to American Thoracic Society standards and analyze pulmonary function test results to diagnose patients with specific pathologies or conditions such as restrictive, obstructive or mixed pulmonary disorders.
- Explain significant of other relevant laboratory testing for respiratory disorders.
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RESP 2339 - Introduction to Clinical - 2
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Introduction to Clinical - 2 is an application of topics presented in previous and current Respiratory Care courses. Competence is to be obtained in arterial blood sampling and airway care. 24 hr. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Correctly and safely perform an arterial puncture.
- Correctly and safely suction a patient via an artificial airway.
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RESP 2341 - Clinical Practice - 2
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Clinical Practice - 2 is a continuation of RESP 1220, Introduction to Clinical Practice. Competency is to be gained in airway management therapies, institution of mechanical ventilation; non-invasive monitoring; arterial blood sampling and analysis along with quality assurance techniques. 16 hrs. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in all aspects of airway management.
- Setup and monitor a patient on mechanical ventilation.
- Obtain, analyze and interoperate arterial blood gases.
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RESP 2350 - Comprehensive Review
Credit hours: 3
Course Description:
Comprehensive Review provides an overview of the program in preparation for an end of program comprehensive exam and for the credentialing exams post-graduation. Students will purchase and complete computer-based assessment examinations. 3 hrs. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Develop a plan for reviewing and studying program course material in preparation for national examinations.
- Obtain a minimum passing score on self-assessment examinations for TMC and clinical simulation exams.
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RESP 2370 - Neonatal Respiratory Care
Credit hours: 3
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Neonatal Respiratory Care covers the development and physiology of the fetal and neonatal cardiopulmonary systems including fetal circulation, lung development, the delivery process and changes required for transition to life outside the uterus. Neonatal and pediatric pulmonary disorders will be overviewed and the treatment of these disorders will be explored with an emphasis on respiratory care techniques. 3 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe the anatomical milestones for the five stages of lung development in the fetus.
- Describe fetal circulation and be able to explain the processes that must occur during delivery to transition to adult circulation.
- Discuss the process of resuscitation of the newborn.
- Describe the pathology, etiology, clinical manifestations and treatment of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome.
- Identify the cyanotic and acyanotic congenital heart abnormalities.
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RESP 2430 - Intensive Care Monitoring
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Intensive Care Monitoring involves the study of basic dysrhythmias and their effect on the body; hemodynamic monitoring assessment; CXR assessment and Advance Cardiac Life Support, ACLS. 5 hr. Lecture. 5 hr. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Identify presented dysrhythmias.
- Identify common causes for abnormal hemodynamic values.
- Identify common CXR markings associating abnormalities with presented disease states.
- Complete ACLS provider training.
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RESP 2435 - Arterial Blood Analysis
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Arterial Blood Analysis provides an in-depth study of the basic physiology of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, interpretation of arterial blood gas values and their application to patient care. 5 hr. Lecture. 5 hr. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Interpret common arterial blood gas values.
- Recommend possible therapeutic interventions for specific blood gas values.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of recommended interventions.
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RESP 2440 - Mechanical Ventilation
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Mechanical Ventilation discusses the indications for and techniques of mechanical ventilation including initiation and modification of settings. 3 hr. Lecture. 3 hr. Lab /wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe common indications for mechanical ventilation.
- Describe common indications for presented ventilator modes.
- Describe how changes in lung pathology manifests on a ventilator.
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RESP 2442 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Testing includes invasive and non-invasive cardiopulmonary testing procedures to include: pulmonary function testing, polysomnography, cardiac and pulmonary exercise testing, hemodynamic monitoring from arterial lines and pulmonary artery catheters, bronchoscopy and chest tube placement. 4 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Perform pulmonary function testing.
- Understand treatment modalities for abnormal test.
- Setup and troubleshoot testing procedures.
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RESP 2444 - Critical Care Practice - 1
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from previous semester.
Course Description:
Critical Care Practice - 1 is a supervised clinical application of skills developed in previous and current Respiratory Care courses. Topics to include adult mechanical ventilation and airway management. 24 hr. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Complete an adult patient ventilator assessment.
- Demonstrate competency in all previously learned skills.
- Determine the adequacy of a patient’s current ventilator parameters, perform a spontaneous breathing trial, and make appropriate recommendations based on collected data.
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RESP 2445 - Advanced Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Advanced Concepts of Mechanical Ventilation will introduce the student to patient-ventilator systems, patient-ventilator management, equipment care and airway management. Topics will also include technologies utilized with modern mechanical ventilator systems. 3 hr. Lecture/wk. 3 hr. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate mechanical ventilator management.
- Identify ventilator-related protocols using Evidence-Based Medicine and Clinical Practice Guidelines.
- Initiate and modify usage of humidification with artificial airways.
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RESP 2446 - Comprehensive Review - 1
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Comprehensive Review - 1 will prepare the student for the National Board for Respiratory Care’s Entry-Level Therapist Multiple-Choice Examination. Successful completion of this course requires obtaining a passing score on a mock Therapist Multiple-Choice examination. 4 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Evaluate data in the patient’s medical record.
- Demonstrate effective time management during testing.
- Demonstrate the essential knowledge, skills and abilities required for an entry-level respiratory therapist.
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RESP 2449 - Intensive Care Practicum - 1
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Intensive Care Practicum - 1 is an application of topics presented in previous and current Respiratory Care courses. Competence is to be obtained in the initiation, maintenance, weaning and extubation of patients being mechanically ventilated. 24 hr. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Complete an adult patient-ventilator assessment.
- Determine the adequacy of a patient’s current ventilator parameters, making appropriate recommendations.
- Perform a spontaneous breathing trial, SBT, making appropriate recommendations based on collected data.
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RESP 2450 - Pulmonary Functions/Seminar
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Pulmonary Functions/Seminar investigates the application, performance and interpretation of complete pulmonary function studies and reviews the components of pulmonary rehabilitation. Preparation for national credentialing exams will also be provided. Successful completion of this course requires passing comprehensive exams styled after the national registry exams. 3 hr. Lecture. 3 hr. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Performa a pulmonary function test on a “patient” in the laboratory.
- Interpret common pulmonary function test results.
- Obtain a minimum passing score on NBRC styled credentialing exams.
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RESP 2455 - Pediatric Respiratory Care
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Pediatric Respiratory Care studies the etiology, pathophysiology, presentation and treatment of common neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders. Various mechanical ventilation techniques will be discussed. Pediatric Advanced Life Support, PALS, training will be provided. 3 hr. Lecture. 3 hr. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe the cardiopulmonary changes that occur after birth.
- Recommend possible therapeutic interventions for each presented disease and assess the effectiveness of each.
- Demonstrate common ventilator techniques in a laboratory setting.
- Complete PALS provider training.
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RESP 2456 - Comprehensive Credentialing Preparation
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Comprehensive Credentialing Preparation will prepare the student to set for and pass the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) and Clinical Simulation Examinations. 4 hrs. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Pass in classroom mock NBRC Self-Assessment Examinations (SAEs) including the NBRC Entry-Level and Advanced Practitioner Examinations.
- Pass in classroom mock NBRC Self-Assessment Examinations (SAEs) including the NBRC Clinical Simulation Examinations.
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RESP 2457 - Clinical Practice - 3
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Clinical Practice - 3 is a continuation of RESP 2341, Clinical Practice - 2. Competency is to be gained in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, in particular rotations through NICU and PICU. Concludes with individual preceptorship rotations in which the student will gain competency and increase efficiency in all clinical aspects of respiratory care. 24 hrs. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competency in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care modalities.
- Setup and monitor a neonatal and pediatric patient on mechanical ventilation.
- Demonstrate competency in all previously learned skills.
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RESP 2458 - Comprehensive Review - 2
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester or a Graduate of a CoARC Certification Program or possess the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
Course Description:
Comprehensive Review - 2 is a continuation of RESP 2446 and is designed to prepare the student for the National Board for Respiratory Care’s Clinical Simulation Examination. Successful completion of this course requires passing a mock Therapist Multiple-Choice examination and a mock Clinical Simulation examination. 4 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective problem solving during health-related scenarios.
- Effectively communicate appropriate clinical information.
- Utilize efficient time-management skills while navigating through problem-based scenarios.
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RESP 2459 - Intensive Care Practicum - 2
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Intensive Care Practicum - 2 is an application of topics presented in previous and current Respiratory Care courses. Clinical experience will be gained in neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation techniques and other patient care activities. 24 hrs. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Complete a pediatric patient-ventilator assessment.
- Perform an oral intubation in an operating suite.
- Develop workplace skills related to time management and giving and receiving report.
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RESP 2460 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 3
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - 3 is a continuation of RESP 2341. Concepts of ventilator discontinuation will be discussed, along with various types of ventilators and techniques for monitoring and adjusting parameters. Evaluation of ventilator graphs will be introduced with an explanation of how to make appropriate ventilator adjustments based on graphic interpretation. The administration of non-invasive ventilation will also be discussed. 3 hr. Lecture & 3 hr. Lab/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Evaluate patient data to determine the patient’s readiness to wean from the mechanical ventilator.
- Explain the various techniques used in the industry to wean and remove patients from mechanical ventilation.
- Evaluate the graphics of mechanical ventilation to identify potential problems and recommend strategies to correct any identified problems.
- Institute non-invasive ventilation and make modifications in the ventilator settings based on patient assessment.
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RESP 2465 - Critical Care Practice - 2
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from previous semester.
Course Description:
Critical Care Practice - 2 is a supervised clinical application of skills developed in previous and current Respiratory Care courses. Topics to include non-adult mechanical ventilation techniques and assessment. 24 hr. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Complete competency in adult patient ventilator skills.
- Set up and monitor a neonatal mechanical ventilator and other therapeutic interventions.
- Initiate non-invasive ventilation and make modifications in the settings based on patient assessment.
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RESP 2480 - Special Projects
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement for the previous semester or a Graduate of a CoARC Certification Program or possess the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.
Course Description:
Special Projects involves independent research projects related to the cardiopulmonary system including, but not limited to, arterial blood gas management, hemodynamics, dysrhythmia recognition, airway management, advanced pharmacology, and patient education. 4 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Describe pharmacologic management of pulmonary hypertension.
- Identify indications for non-invasive ventilation.
- Describe strategies for smoking cessation to diverse populations.
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RESP 2499 - Clinical Internship - 2
Credit hours: 4
Prerequisites: Successful advancement from the previous semester.
Course Description:
Clinical Internship - 2 is a supervised clinical application of skills developed in previous RPC courses to include airway management, arteriotomy and mechanical ventilation. A continuation of medical director instruction and required seminars as indicated. 24 hr. Clinical/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking and analysis skills.
- Correctly and safely perform invasive procedures.
- Demonstrate competency in the American Heart Association’s standards for Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
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RESP 2690 - Special Topics in Respiratory Care
Credit hours: 1-6
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the program.
Course Description:
Special Topics in Respiratory Care is designed to enhance learning and competency development through study of topics of interest. Content may vary. The course may be repeated with departmental consent. 1-6 hr. Lecture/wk.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of ethical, legal and standards of professional respiratory care practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective communication including information technology.
- Identify caring interventions that incorporate principles of dignity, diversity, safety and knowledge.
Sociology
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SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology**
Credit hours: 3
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SOCI 1020 - Social Problems**
Credit hours: 3
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SOCI 1040 - Social Problems**
Credit hours: 3
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SOCI 2010 - Marriage and Family**
Credit hours: 3
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SOCI 2113 - Social Psychology
Credit hours: 3
Speech
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SPCH 103 - Public Speaking
Credit hours: 3
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