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.