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(RC 101 Introduction to Respiratory Care)
Co Requisites: EN 101, CH 100, BI 109, RSP*111 (RC 102)
Pre-Requisites: Ma 100
This course introduces the student to basic principles of Respiratory Care. Technical aspects include medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, physical assessment techniques, infection control, and oxygen therapy. The student will also learn about professionalism, cultural diversity in health care and computerized medical documentation. Three hours of class, four hours of laboratory practice and 4 hours of clinical experience per week.
(RC 102 Medical Physics)
Co Requisites: RSP* 141 (RC 101)
Prerequisites: Ma 100
This course introduces the student to the basic principles of physics applicable to respiratory care. Topics include systems of measurement, fluid dynamics, gas laws, diffusion, pneumatics, heat and electricity. Additionally the course provides a review of basic algebraic operations. Three hours of class per week.
(RC 103 Respiratory Physiology)
Co Requisites: RSP* 161 (RC 104), BI 110, RSP* 151 (RC 120)
Prerequisites: RSP* 141 (RC 101), RSP* 111 (RC 102), BI 109, CH 100
The structure and function of the respiratory system and its relationship to the cardiovascular system are studied. Emphasis is placed on the interrelationship of structure and function, including mechanics of respiration, ventilation, tissue metabolism, oxygen transport, perfusion, gas exchange and histology. Two hours of class per week.
(RC 104 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures)
Co Requisites: RSP* 120 (RC 103), RSP* 151 (RC 120), BI 110
Prerequisites: RSP* 141 (RC 101), RSP* 111 (RC 102)
This course introduces the student to the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures utilized in the hospital to manage patients with abnormalities or dysfunction of the respiratory system. Included in the course are theory and operation of such topics as aerosol therapy, respiratory pharmacology, hyperinflation therapy, and pulmonary function studies with the use of computerized technology. Computerized charting systems are also introduced.
Three hours of class, four hours of laboratory practice and 8 hours of clinical experience.
(RC 120 Cardiopulmonary Pathology)
CoRequisites: RSP* 161 (RC 104), RSP* 120 (RC 103), BI 110
Prerequisites: RSP* 111 (RC 102), RSP* 141 (RC 101), BI 109, CH 100
This course examines the etiology, Pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and treatment of various cardiovascular diseases and diseases that directly affect the cardiopulmonary system. Case application will be included. Three hours of class per week.
(RC 121 Respiratory Care Practicum)
Prerequisites: RSP* 161 (RC 104)
This course is designed to allow the student to utilize all previously learned respiratory care skills in a clinical setting. The student is introduced to more invasive patient care procedures such as airway management, arterial puncture, analysis and data entry, and BLS CPR, which will enhance the transition to critical care. Four hours of class, four hours of laboratory practice, and sixteen hours of clinical per week.
(RC 201 Critical Care I)
Co Requisites: RSP*291 (RC 203), RSP *201 (RC 206), BI 205
Prerequisites: RSP* 281 (RC 121)
This course will focus on conventional and alternative forms of mechanical ventilation. Indications, application, discontinuation, and physical effects of mechanical ventilation will be discussed. The student will learn advanced interpretation of arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing and imaging studies. Noninvasive, home, and intra- and interhospital transport strategies will also be covered. Three hours of class, four hours of laboratory and sixteen hours of clinical per week.
(RC 203 Pediatric/Neonatal Respiratory Care)
Co Requisites: RSP* 272 (RC 201), RSP* 201 (RC 206), BI 205
Prerequisites: RSP*281 (RC 121)
This course will provide the student with a comprehensive study of pediatric and perinatal respiratory care. Pediatric/perinatal cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, ventilatory management, PALS and NRP techniques, and embryology will be examined. Two hours of class per week.
(RC 204 Critical Care II)
Prerequisites: RSP* 272 (RC 201), RSP*291 (RC 203)
This course focuses on basic cardiac and neurological function. Electrophysiology, lead placement, cardiac dysrhythmias recognition and treatment will be covered. The student learns the concepts and clinical applications of cardiology, cardiac diseases, and invasive and noninvasive physiologic monitoring. Successful completion of a group-administered self-assessment CRT credentialing examination is required for course completion. Three hours of class and 20 hours of clinical practice per week.
(RC 206 Future Trends in Respiratory Care)
Co Requisites: RSP* 272 (RC 201), RSP* 291 (RC 203)
Prerequisites: RSP*281 (RC 121)
This course is designed to expose the student to health care settings and issues other than those found in an acute care setting. This course will provide an overview of such topics as smoking cessation, polysomnography, continuous quality improvement, research methods and statistics, and development and implementation of respiratory protocols. Two hours of class per week.