Respiratory Care (RC)

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RC 5189

Care Planning for Common Respiratory Diseases

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

5806 Respiratory Disease or Pathophysiology

This elective is intended to help respiratory therapy students prepare for the clinical simulation examination; one of the examinations needed to become a registered respiratory therapist. In addition, this course will strengthen knowledge of respiratory diseases needed for clinical practice. Students will be creating respiratory care plans for specific disease processes.

 

RC 5193

Clinical Practice Internship

1-3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Clinical Practice I, II, and III, Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I, II, and III, Advanced Mechanical Ventilators, Pediatric Respiratory Care, and Topics and Procedures I and II

This is a supplemental clinical course intended to enhance clinical proficiency and better prepare graduates for the work environment. Students will be scheduled to rotate through areas of their specific interest. Each credit hour will equate to 64 clock hours of clinical time.

 

OE 5231

Medical Terminology

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

None

Presents basic concepts and elements of medical terms, surveys terms pertaining to the study of the human body, and assists in the development of the ability to read and understand the language of medicine. Commonly used abbreviations will be addressed.

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RC 5250

Respiratory Care Pharmacology

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Admission into program

This course addresses general principles of pharmacology with emphasis on drugs affecting the cardiopulmonary system.  An overview of antibiotics, narcotics, and sedatives is presented.

 

RC 5252

Respiratory Care Topics and Procedures I

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

RC 5800 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC 5802 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

RC 5255 Clinical Practice I

RC 5250 Respiratory Care Pharmacology

In this course, monitoring used to evaluate patients is addressed such as arterial blood gases, electrocardiograms, and chest xrays.

 

RC 5254

Respiratory Care Topics and Procedures II

2 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

RC 5800 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC  5805 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II

RC  5805 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care III

RC  5250 Respiratory Care Pharmacology

RC  5255 Clinical Practice I

RC  5258 Clinical Practice II

RC  5802 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

RC  5252 Respiratory Care Topics and Procedures I

RC  5821 Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

RC  5806 Respiratory Diseases

RC  5809 Pediatric Respiratory Care

This is a course designed to prepare the student for specialized monitoring used by respiratory therapists and includes:  invasive hemodynamic monitoring, intracranial pressure monitoring, bronchoscopies, thoracentesis chest tubes, metabolic cart, and others.

 

RC 5255

Clinical Practice I

2 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

Admission into the Respiratory Care program

This clinical course allows the respiratory care student to apply skills learned in the classroom to the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on basic therapeutic modalities, charting, and assessment skills.

 

RC 5258

Clinical Practice II

4 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

RC  5800  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC  5250  Respiratory Care Pharmacology

RC  5255  Clinical Practice I

RC  5802  Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

This clinical course allows respiratory care students to apply skills learned in the classroom to the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on specialized areas of respiratory care.

 

RC 5262

Clinical Practice IV

1 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

RC  5800 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC  5803 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II

RC  5805 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care III

RC  5250 Respiratory Care Pharmacology

RC  5255 Clinical Practice I

RC  5258 Clinical Practice II

RC  5802 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

RC  5252 Respiratory Care Topics and Procedures I

RC  5821 Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

RC  5806 Respiratory Diseases

RC  5809  Pediatric Respiratory Care

This clinical course will give students an opportunity to practice patient scenarios, discuss clinical problems, and learn skills important for new job seekers in the medical field.

 

RC 5283

Respiratory Care Seminar

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

This course will cover various topics related to the respiratory care profession.

 

RC 5800

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

4 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Admission into program

This course provides instruction in basic gas physics and basic respiratory care. Included is a section on microbiology, patient assessment and professionalism. This course includes a laboratory with competency evaluations.

 

RC 5802

Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

Admissions into the Respiratory Care Program

An in-depth study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology will be presented; included is a unit on renal physiology and acid-base balance.

 

RC 5803

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II

4 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

RC  5800  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC  5250  Respiratory Care Pharmacology

RC  5255  Clinical Practice I

RC  5802  Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

This course will include hyperinflation therapy, specialized 02, airways, home care and pulmonary rehabilitation. This course includes a laboratory with competency evaluations.

 

RC 5805

Fundamentals of Respiratory Care III

4 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

RC  5800 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC  5803  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II

RC  5250  Respiratory Care Pharmacology

RC  5255  Clinical Practice I

RC  5258  Clinical Practice II

RC  5802  Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology I

RC  5252  Respiratory Care Topics and Procedures I

RC  5821  Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

RC  5809  Pediatric Respiratory Care

This course includes an in-depth study of mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.  Conventional methods of ventilation, as well as newer modalities are addressed. This course includes a laboratory with competency evaluations.

 

RC 5806

Respiratory Diseases

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

RC  5800  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC  5803  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II

RC  5250  Respiratory Care Pharmacology

RC  5255  Clinical Practice I

RC  5258  Clinical Practice II

RC  5802  Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

RC  5252  Respiratory Care Topics and Procedures I

RC  5821  Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

RC  5809  Pediatric Respiratory Care

This course provides the student with an in-depth study of diseases that affect the cardiopulmonary system.

 

RC 5809

Pediatric Respiratory Care

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

RC  5800 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC  5250  Respiratory Care Pharmacology

RC  5255  Clinical Practice I

RC  5802  Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

This course will cover neonatal and pediatric respiratory care.  Includes neonatal and pediatric respiratory diseases and respiratory care modalities applied to the neonatal and pediatric patient.

 

RC 5810

Critical Care Medicine

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

RC  5800  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC  5803  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II

RC  5805  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care III

RC  5250  Respiratory Care Pharmacology

RC  5255  Clinical Practice I

RC  5258  Clinical Practice II

RC  5802  Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

RC  5252  Respiratory Care Topics and Procedures I

RC  5821  Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

RC  5802  Respiratory Diseases

RC  5809  Pediatric Respiratory Care

This course will cover care of the acutely ill and critically ill patient. Emphasis is placed on application of data obtained during monitoring and assessment of patients. Therapeutic and diagnostic modalities will be addressed.

 

RC 5812

Comprehensive Respiratory Care

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

This review course is intended to help students prepare to take the registry examinations administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Students will practice on information gathering and decision making skills in a controlled classroom environment.

 

RC 5813

Clinical Practice III

6 Credit Hours

Prerequisite:

RC  5800  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC  5803  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II

RC  5805  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care III

RC  5250  Respiratory Care Pharmacology

RC  5255  Clinical Practice I

RC  5258  Clinical Practice II

RC  5802  Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

RC  5252  Respiratory Care Topics and Procedures I

RC  5821  Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

RC  5802  Respiratory Diseases

RC  5809  Pediatric Respiratory Care

Students will apply skills learned in the classroom to the clinical setting. Emphasis will be placed on critical care and monitoring procedures.

 

RC 5816

Math for Respiratory Care Practitioner

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

This course is intended to reinforce the many math concepts and calculations used by respiratory care practitioners.

 

RC 5817

Advanced Ventilators

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

This is a continuation of Fundamentals of Respiratory Care III allowing students additional hands on practice with a variety of ventilators.

 

HC  5819

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

This course is designed to provide the participant with the skills to respond to acute cardiovascular situations in and out of the hospital settings.

 

RC 5820

Entry-Level Review

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

None

This review course is intended to help students prepare to take the entry-level examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Students will practice analysis and application of information.

 

RC  5821

Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

1 Credit Hour

Prerequisite:

RC  5800 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

RC  5802  Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

RC  5250  Respiratory Care Pharmacology

RC  5255  Clinical Practice I

This introductory course covers basic concepts important to understanding mechanical ventilation. The student will concentrate on modes of ventilation, ventilator set-up and trouble-shooting, and charting of mechanical ventilation.

 

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