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RSPT 2217 Respiratory Care Pharmacology
- Course Level: Intermediate
- Course Description: A study of drugs that affect cardiopulmonary systems. Emphasis on classification, route of administration, dosages/calculations, and physiological interactions. Lec. 2, Cr. 2
- Learning Outcome: This course will explain the mode of action, clinical indications, dosages, hazards, and side effects of pulmonary and cardiovascular drugs; calculate drug dosages; and select drugs for optimal therapeutic benefits.
RSPT 2258 Respiratory Care Patient Assessment
- Course Level: Intermediate
- Course Description: Integration of patient examination techniques, including patient history and physical exam, lab studies, x-ray, pulmonary function, arterial blood gases, and invasive and noninvasive hemodynamics. Lec, 2, Lab 1, Cr. 2
- Learning Outcome: Interpret patient history and physical exam; evaluate lab studies, x-ray, pulmonary function, arterial blood gases, and invasive and noninvasive hemodynamics.
RSPT 1240 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
- Course Level: Intermediate
- Course Description: Provides an advanced presentation of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary system. Lec, 2 Cr. 2
- Learning Outcome: Explain advanced concepts of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology; describe the neurological control of breathing; differentiate ventilation/perfusion concepts; and summarize principles of gas transport.
RSPT 1310 Respiratory Care Procedures I
- Course Level: Introductory
- Course Description: The course provides the essential knowledge of the equipment and techniques used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary disease. Lec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
- Learning Outcomes: The student will utilize respiratory care equipment; perform therapeutic procedures including oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and pulse oximetry; recommend modification of therapy; and maintain patient records.
RSPT 1325 Respiratory Care Sciences
- Course Level: Introductory
- Course Description: This course provides physics, mathematics, and chemistry as related to respiratory care. Lec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
- Learning Outcomes: To apply concepts of mathematics, chemistry and physics as related to respiratory care.
RSPT 1311 Respiratory Care Procedures II
- Course Level: Intermediate
- Course Description: Develops essential knowledge and skills of airway care and mechanical ventilation. Lec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
- Learning Outcome: The student will set up equipment; conduct airway care; initiate mechanical ventilation; troubleshoot equipment; maintain patient records; and communicate relevant information to members of the health care team.
RSPT 2310 Cardiopulmonary Disease
- Course Level: Intermediate
- Course Description: A discussion of the etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment and detection of cardiopulmonary disease. Lec. 3, Cr. 3.
- Learning Outcome: Analyze the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and management of cardiopulmonary disorder; and compare cardiopulmonary disorders.
RSPT 2325 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
- Course Level: Advanced
- Course Description: A study of physical, radiological, hemodynamic, laboratory, nutritional, and cardiopulmonary diagnostic assessments. Lec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
- Learning Outcome: To identify and interpret patient data including physical , radiological, hemodynamic, laboratory, nutritional, and cardiopulmonary diagnostic assessment of the pulmonary patient; and apply data to evaluate cardiopulmonary disorders.
RSPT 1161 Clinical – Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Course Level: Advanced
- Course Description: A health-related work –based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Cr. 1.
- Learning Outcome: Outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behaviors, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
RSPT 1260 Clinical – Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Course Level: Advanced
- Course Description: A health-related work –based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Cr. 2.
- Learning Outcome: Outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behaviors, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
RSPT 2314 Mechanical Ventilation
- Course Level: Intermediate
- Course Description: The study of mechanical ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. Lec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
- Learning Outcome: Describe procedures for mechanical ventilation as related to spontaneous and artificial ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics; explain indications, complications, and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical ventilation; and apply initiation, management, and weaning of ventilatory support.
RSPT 2453 Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care
- Course Level: Advanced
- Course description: This course is the study of neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary care. Lec. 3, Lab 2, Cr. 4.
- Learning Outcome: Describe fetal development and transition to extrauterine life; assess maternal and fetal history; modify therapy to neonatal/pediatric patients; describe the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and management of neonatal/pediatric disorders; and analyze, interpret and apply patient data in selective patient care settings.
RSPT 2362 Clinical – Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Course Level: Advanced
- Course Description: A health-related work –based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Cr. 3.
- Learning Outcome: Outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behaviors, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
RSPT 2355 Critical Care Monitoring
- Course Level: Advanced
- Course Description: The advanced monitoring techniques used to assess a patient in the critical care setting. Lec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 3.
- Learning Outcome: Describe the principles/techniques involved in critical care monitoring; interpret patient data; and apply data to evaluate cardiopulmonary disorders.
RSPT 2230 Respiratory Care Examination Preparation
- Course Level: Advanced
- Course Description: This course is a comprehensive review to optimize respiratory care credentialing exam success. Lec. 2, Cr. 2.
- Learning Outcome: Comprehensive review for selected respiratory care credentialing examinations to recall, apply, and analyze concepts and theories in respiratory therapy.
RSPT 2319 Mechanical Ventilation for the Neonatal/Pediatric Patient
- Course Level: Intermediate
- Course Description: A study of mechanical ventilation for the neonatal and pediatric patient. Lec. 2, Lab 2, Cr. 2.
- Learning Outcome: Explain procedures for initiating mechanical ventilation; describe ventilator management strategies; evaluate weaning criteria and determine weaning methods; and identify indications, complications, and physiological effects of ventilatory support.
RSPT 2363 Clinical – Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Course Level: Advanced
- Course Description: A health-related work –based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Cr. 3.
- Learning Outcome: Outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behaviors, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
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