RESP 1220 Introduction to Clinical Pract Credit Hrs: 2
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 1310, 1420
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.
RESP 1225 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology Credit Hrs: 2
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 1320, 1410
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.
RESP 1310 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiolog Credit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 1220, 1420
Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology studies common diseases and disorders affecting the Cardiopulmonary system including the etiology, pathophysiology, presentation and treatment.
RESP 1320 Cardiopulmonary Physiology Credit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 1225, 1410
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.
RESP 1410 Fund of Respiratory Care I Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 1320, 1225
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.
RESP 1420 Fundamentals Respiratory Care Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: See above
Co-Req: RESP 1310,1220
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.
RESP 2339 Introduction to Clinical 2 Credit Hrs: 3
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 2440, 2442
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.
RESP 2440 Mechanical Ventilation Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 2339, 2442
Mechanical Ventilation discusses the indications for and techniques of mechanical ventilation including initiation and modification of settings.
RESP 2442 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic Tes Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 2339, 2440
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.
RESP 2444 Critical Care Practice 1 Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 2445, 2455
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.
RESP 2445 Adv Concepts Mechanical Ventil Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 2444, 2455
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.
RESP 2455 Pediatric Respiratory Care Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 2444, 2445
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.
RESP 2456 Comprehensive Credential Prep Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 2465
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.
RESP 2465 Critical Care Practice 2 Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-Req: None
Co-Req: RESP 2456
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.
RESP 2690 Special Topics in Resp. Care Credit Hrs: 4
Pre-req.: None
Description: Special Topics in Respiratory Care is designed to enhance learning and competency development through study of topics of interest. Content may vary