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RC-311 Introduction to Respiratory Care
Provides students with and introduction to the field of respiratory care. Historical development of the professions, the principles of chemistry and physics as they apply to respiratory care, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology as well as respiratory care procedures are covered. Specific modes of respiratory care are examined to understand the indications, hazards, contraindications and evaluation of therapy. Modes of care include medical gases, humidity/aerosol therapy, aerosol medications, positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometry, expiratory resistance, postural drainage and percussion/vibration. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. [5]
RC-312 Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Provides an in-depth study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology. Topics include the function of the respiratory system, ventilatory mechanics, gas transport in the blood, natural and chemical regulation of breathing, circulation, blood flow and pressure, and cardiac output. The heart-lung relationship, clinical applications of respiratory care and common disorders will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to the program [5]
RC-313 Respiratory Care Equipment and Techniques
Provides students with hands-on experience with respiratory care equipment in a laboratory setting. Students select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness. Equipment malfunctions and actions to correct malfunctions will also be covered. Equipment will include oxygen delivery devices, humidifiers, aerosol generators, pressure ventilators, gas delivery, metering and analyzing devices, percussors, vibrators, environmental devices, manometers and gauges and vacuum systems. Basic and advanced life support will be covered to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, artificial ventilation and circulation, endotracheal intubation, airway care, recognition and treatment of arrhythmias, and cardiovascular pharmacology. Related equipment will also be reviewed to include manual resuscitators, artificial airways, defibrillators and cardiac monitors. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. [5]
RC-321 Patient Assessment
Fundamentals of cardiopulmonary assessment will be covered to include review of existing data in the patient record, patient history, physical examination, oximetry, blood gases, respiratory monitoring, pulmonary function assessment, laboratory studies, chest and upper airway radiographs, ventilation/perfusion scans, bedside EKG interpretation, cardiovascular monitoring, and nutritional assessment. Prerequisite: RC-311, RC-312. [5]
RC-322 Pulmonary Disease
Topics include the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of common pulmonary diseases and conditions. Management of non-respiratory disorders commonly encountered in the critical care unit will also be covered. Pulmonary and critical care medicine, obstructive and restrictive pulmonary disease, neoplastic disease of the lung, disordered breathing, cardiac and cardiovascular disorders, neurologic and neuromuscular disorders, shock, trauma, sepsis, near drowning, burns, smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, drug overdose, renal failure, acute G.I. disturbances, and respiratory care of the post-operative patient will be reviewed. Prerequisite: RC-311, RC-312, RC-313. [5]
RC-323 Mechanical Ventilation
Provides instruction in the theory, set-up, operation and maintenance of mechanical ventilators and related equipment. Topics include: mechanical ventilator theory, ventilator operation, ventilator maintenance and trouble shooting. Maintenance of artificial airways, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, chest tube maintenance, and arterial blood gas sampling will also be discussed related to the critical care patient. Prerequisite: RC-311, RC-312, RC-313. [4]
RC-324 Pharmacology
Introduces the physiologic and pharmacologic basis of cardiopulmonary medications. Preparation, calculation of dosages and mixtures and general principles of pharmacology will be covered followed by an in-depth discussion of bronchoactive drugs, and drug groups related to the cardiopulmonary system such as neuromuscular blocking agents, central nervous system depressants, cardiovascular agents, and diuretics. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. [3]
RC-331 Critical Respiratory Care
Instruction on all phases of adult critical care and continuous mechanical ventilation is provided. The history of mechanical ventilation, modes of mechanical ventilatory support, implementation, monitoring, ventilator weaning and discontinuance will be covered. Advanced critical care techniques for invasive and non-invasive patient monitoring will be covered. Hemodynamic monitoring will include arterial pressure monitoring, central venous and pulmonary artery catheters, and cardiac output measurement. Non-invasive monitoring techniques including oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, inductance plethysmography, capnography, and metabolic testing are included. Prerequisites: RC-311, RC-312, RC-313. [5]
RC-332 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Pulmonary Function Testing
An overview of the various areas comprising cardiopulmonary diagnostics to include normal and abnormal pulmonary function and related technology. The student will learn to perform, interpret, and evaluate pulmonary function studies. In addition, the student will learn the operation and maintenance of pulmonary function and gas analysis equipment. Other topics include sleep laboratory, stress and exercise testing, metabolic testing, ventilation/perfusion scanning, cardiac catheterization laboratory, and non-invasive cardiology. Prerequisite: RC-312, RC-313. [5]
RC-333 Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Care
The processes of growth and development relating to respiratory care from the fetus to the adolescent will be discussed. Topics include: fetal growth and development, neonatal growth and development, fetal assessment, fetal evaluation, neonatal assessment, neonatal evaluation, neonatal respiratory care, neonatal pathology, pediatric pathology and pediatric respiratory care, to include critical care and mechanical ventilation. Prerequisite: RC-312. [5]
RC-334 Clinical Observation I
Students will observe respiratory care procedures in general medical and surgical floors, intensive care units, the emergency department and in pediatric units. Prerequisite: RC-511, RC-313. [2]
RC-401/561 Education
An introduction to basic principles and techniques used in respiratory care education. Topics include: patient education, inservice education, course design, objectives, lesson plan development, learning activities, use of media, development of presentations, testing and evaluation. Credit at the graduate level requires completion of a course project. Prerequisites: Admission to program. [5]
RC-402/562 Management
Management principles and problems as they relate to respiratory care and the management of the department, hospital, service organization, and health care programs will be discussed. Credit at the graduate level requires completion of a course project. Prerequisite: Admission to program. [5]
RC-403 Introduction to Research
An introduction to the methods of scientific research to include research design and statistical analysis. Critical review of the components of research reports will be performed to include definition of the problem, review of the literature, research design, data analysis and results. Prerequisite: Admission to program. [5]
RC-404 Clinical Observation II
Students will observe respiratory care procedures in general medical and surgical floors, intensive care units, the emergency department and in pediatric units. Prerequisite: RC-534. [2]
RC-411 Clinical Practice I
Introduces students to clinical respiratory care procedures. Topics include: introduction to the clinical affiliate, patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy and airway care using nasal, endotracheal, and tracheal tubes. Critical respiratory care is introduced to include basic care as applied in the intensive care unit. In addition, ventilator monitoring, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, endotracheal intubation, EKG services, and bronchoscopy observation are introduced. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of first year course work. [12]
RC-412 Clinical Seminar I
Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Review of respiratory care with an emphasis on problem solving and decision making. Practice board credentialing examinations will be administered for CRT examination preparation. Current issues relevant to respiratory care will be explored to include new trends in management, new treatments and technologies, ethical issues in health care, and issues related to professional development and practice. Prerequisite: Second year status. [3]
RC-413 Research Project I
Guided activities to develop an appropriate research question and research methodology for completion of the required research requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status. [2]
RC-421 Clinical Practice II
This course provides students the opportunity to further develop skills required in the intensive care of the respiratory patient. Topics include: initiation of mechanical ventilation, patient stabilization and monitoring, measurement and evaluation of hemodynamic variables, bronchial hygiene, evaluation for weaning, extubation, arterial line samples, and non-invasive monitoring. Students will rotate through bronchoscopy services and the O.R. for endotracheal intubation. Prerequisite: RC-411. [12]
RC-422 Clinical Seminar II
Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Review of respiratory care as it pertains to the registry (RRT) credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). A series of simulation examinations will be used to prepare the students for these exams. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making and problem-solving as they relate to clinical respiratory care. Current issues relevant to the cardiopulmonary sciences and respiratory care will be explored and issues and trends in health care will be discussed. Successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification examination is required in order to meet course requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status. [3]
RC-423 Research Project II
Guided activities to develop an appropriate research question and research methodology and begin data collection for completion of the required program research requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status.
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RC-431 Clinical Practice III
An opportunity to acquire clinical experience is provided in perinatal and pediatric respiratory care in the areas of patient assessment and monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), basic care, mechanical ventilation ECMO, airway care, and labor and delivery assistance and transport. Also covered in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory are arterial and blood gas analysis, measurement of lung volumes and capacities, flow volume loops, diffusion testing and body plethysmography. Students will also have an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of adult intensive care. Specialty rotations in polysomnography, cardiac cather lab, enditrachael integration, pulmonary rehabilitation, bronchoscopy, and exercisetesting will be included. In addition, students are provided with the opportunity for the development of an area of specialization. Prerequisites: RC-421. [12]
RC-432 Clinical Seminar III
Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Review of respiratory care as it pertains to the credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Practice examinations will be used to prepare the students for these exams. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making and problem-solving as they relate to clinical respiratory care. Current issues and trends relevant to the cardiopulmonary sciences and respiratory care will be explored. Successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) registry examinations are required in order to meet course requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status. [3]
RC-433 Research Project III
Guided activities to develop an appropriate research question and research methodology and begin data collection for completion of the required program research requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status. [2]
RC-511 Introduction to Respiratory Care
Provides students with the principles of chemistry and physics as they apply to respiratory care, as well as respiratory care procedures. Specific modes of respiratory care are examined to understand principles of application to patients, indications, hazards, contraindications and evaluation of therapy. Modes of care include medical gases, humidity/aerosol therapy, aerosol medications, positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometry, expiratory resistance, postural drainage and percussion/vibration. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. [5]
RC-512 Cardiopulmonary Physiology
Provides an in-depth study of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy and physiology, as well as the diagnostic procedures commonly used in the hospital to evaluate these systems. Topics include the function of the respiratory system, ventilatory mechanics, gas transport in the blood, natural and chemical regulation of breathing, circulation, blood flow and pressure, and cardiac output. The heart-lung relationship and clinical applications of these phenomena in the cardiopulmonary system will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. [5]
RC-513 Respiratory Care Equipment and Techniques
Provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with respiratory care equipment. Students select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function, operation and cleanliness. Equipment malfunctions and actions to correct malfunctions will also be covered. Equipment will include oxygen delivery devices, humidifiers, aerosol generators, pressure ventilators, gas delivery, metering and analyzing devices, percussors, vibrators, environmental devices, manometers and gauges and vacuum systems. Basic and advanced life support will be covered to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, artificial ventilation and circulation, endotracheal intubation, airway care, recognition and treatment of arrhythmias, and cardiovascular pharmacology. Related equipment will also be reviewed to include manual resuscitators, artificial airways, defibrillators and cardiac monitors. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. [5]
RC-521 Patient Assessment
Fundamentals of respiratory assessment will be covered to include review of existing data in the patient record, patient history, physical examination, oximetry, blood gases, respiratory monitoring, pulmonary function assessment, laboratory studies, chest and upper airway radiographs, ventilation/perfusion scans, bedside EKG interpretation, cardiovascular monitoring, and nutritional assessment. Prerequisite: RC-511, RC-512. [5]
RC-522 Pulmonary Disease
Topics include the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of common pulmonary diseases and conditions. Respiratory care management of non-respiratory disorders commonly encountered in the critical care unit will also be covered. Pulmonary and critical care medicine, obstructive and restrictive pulmonary disease, neoplastic disease of the lung, disordered breathing, cardiac and cardiovascular disorders, neurologic and neuromuscular disorders, shock, trauma, sepsis, near drowning, burns, smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, drug overdose, renal failure, acute G.I. disturbances, and respiratory care of the post-operative patient will be reviewed. Prerequisite: RC-511, RC-512, RC-513. [5]
RC-523 Mechanical Ventilation
Provides instruction in the theory, set-up, operation and maintenance of mechanical ventilators and related equipment. Topics include: mechanical ventilator theory, ventilator operation, ventilator maintenance and trouble shooting. Maintenance of artificial airways, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, chest tube maintenance, and arterial blood gas sampling will also be discussed related to the critical care patient. Prerequisite: RC-511, RC-512, RC-513. [4]
RC-524 Pharmacology
Introduces the physiologic and pharmacologic basis of pulmonary and cardiac medications. Students will study the preparation, as well as the calculation of dosages and mixtures. General principles of pharmacology as a basis for an in-depth discussion of bronchoactive drugs, and drug groups related to the cardiopulmonary system such as neuromuscular blocking agents, central nervous system depressants, cardiovascular agents, and diuretics will be included. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. [3]
RC-531 Critical Respiratory Care
Provides instruction on all phases of adult critical care and continuous mechanical ventilation. The history of mechanical ventilation, modes of mechanical ventilatory support, implementation, monitoring, ventilator weaning and discontinuance will be covered. Advanced critical care techniques for invasive and non-invasive patient monitoring will be covered. Hemodynamic monitoring will include arterial pressure monitoring, central venous and pulmonary artery catheters, and cardiac output measurement. Non-invasive monitoring techniques including oximetry, transcutaneous monitoring, inductance plethysmography, capnography, and metabolic testing will be included. Prerequisites: RC-511, RC-512, RC-513. [5]
RC-532 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics and Pulmonary Function Testing
An overview of the various areas comprising cardiopulmonary diagnostics to include normal and abnormal pulmonary function and related technology. The student will be given the opportunity to learn how to perform, interpret, and evaluate various pulmonary function studies. In addition, the student will learn the operation and maintenance of pulmonary function and gas analysis equipment. Other topics include sleep laboratory, stress and exercise testing, metabolic testing, ventilation/perfusion scanning, cardiac catheterization laboratory, and non-invasive cardiology. Prerequisite: RC-512, RC-513. [5]
RC-533 Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Care
The processes of growth and development relating to respiratory care from the fetus to the adolescent will be discussed. Relates physiologic function to respiratory care including assessment, evaluation, and treatment. Topics include: fetal growth and development, neonatal growth and development, fetal assessment, fetal evaluation, neonatal assessment, neonatal evaluation, neonatal respiratory care, neonatal pathology, pediatric pathology and pediatric respiratory care. Prerequisite: RC-512. [5]
RC-534 Clinical Observation I
Students will observe respiratory care procedures in general medical and surgical floors, intensive care units, the emergency department and in pediatric units. Prerequisite: RC-511, RC-513. [2]
RC-561 Education
An introduction to basic principles and techniques used in respiratory care education. Topics include: patient education, inservice education, course design, objectives, lesson plan development, learning activities, use of media, development of presentations, testing and evaluation. Prerequisites: Admission to program. [5]
RC-562 Management
Management principles and problems as they relate to respiratory care and the management of the department, hospital, service organization, and health programs will be discussed. Prerequisite: Admission to program. [5]
RC-563 Introduction to Research
An introduction to the methods of scientific research to include research design and statistical analysis. Critical review of the components of research reports will be performed to include definition of the problem, review of the literature, research design, data analysis and results. Prerequisite: Admission to program. [5]
RC-564 Clinical Observation II
Students will observe respiratory care procedures in general medical and surgical floors, intensive care units, the emergency department and in pediatric units. Prerequisite: RC-534. [2]
RC-571 Clinical Practice I
Introduces students to clinical respiratory care procedures. Topics include: introduction to the clinical affiliate, patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy and airway care using nasal, endotracheal, and tracheal tubes. Critical respiratory care is introduced to include basic care as applied in the intensive care unit. In addition, ventilator monitoring, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, endotracheal intubation, EKG services, and bronchoscopy observation are introduced. Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of first year course work. [12]
RC-572 Clinical Seminar I
Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Review of respiratory care with an emphasis on problem solving and decision making. Practice board credentialing examinations will be administered for CRT examination preparation. Current issues relevant to respiratory care will be explored to include new trends in management, new treatments and technologies, ethical issues in health care, and issues related to professional development and practice. Prerequisite: Second year status. [3]
RC-573 Research Project I
Guided activities to develop an appropriate research question and research methodology for completion of the required research requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status. [2]
RC-581 Clinical Practice II
This course provides students the opportunity to further develop skills required in the intensive care of the respiratory patient. Topics include: initiation of mechanical ventilation, patient stabilization and monitoring, measurement and evaluation of hemodynamic variables, bronchial hygiene, evaluation for weaning, extubation, arterial line samples, and non-invasive monitoring. Prerequisite: RC . [12]
RC-582 Clinical Seminar II
Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Review of respiratory care as it pertains to the registry (RRT) credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). A series of simulation examinations will be used to prepare the students for these exams. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making and problem-solving as they relate to clinical respiratory care. Current issues relevant to the cardiopulmonary sciences and respiratory care will be explored and issues and trends in health care will be discussed. Successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification examination is required in order to meet course requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status. [3]
RC-583 Research Project II
Guided activities to develop an appropriate research question and research methodology and begin data collection for completion of the required program research requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status. [2]
RC-591 Clinical Practice III
An opportunity to acquire clinical experience is provided in perinatal and pediatric respiratory care in the areas of patient assessment and monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), basic care, mechanical ventilation, ECMO, airway care, and labor and delivery assistance and transport. Also covered in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory are arterial and blood gas analysis, measurement of lung volumes and capacities, flow volume loops, diffusion testing and body plethysmography. Students will also have an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of adult intensive care. In addition, students are provided with the opportunity for the development of an area of specialization. Prerequisites: RC . [12]
RC-592 Clinical Seminar III
Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and theory. Review of respiratory care as it pertains to the credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Practice examinations will be used to prepare the students for these exams. Emphasis will be placed on decision-making and problem-solving as they relate to clinical respiratory care. Current issues and trends relevant to the cardiopulmonary sciences and respiratory care will be explored. Successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) registry examinations are required in order to meet course requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status. [3]
RC-593 Research Project III
Guided activities to develop an appropriate research question, research methodology, completion of data collection and analysis for completion of the required program research requirements. Prerequisite: Second year status. [2] |
