RESP 4230 - Advanced Diagnosis, Assessment, and Management of Respiratory Disease

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

Explores pulmonary disease management and presents the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of pulmonary diseases that therapists will encounter in clinical practice. Builds on the development of care plans and evidence based protocols. Examines the economics of American healthcare and healthcare reform. Focuses on COPD disease navigators and Asthma educators. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1. Assess, diagnose, and manage respiratory diseases. 2. Articulate a class discussion on inpatient and outpatient strategies of disease management. 3. Design an evidence based protocol. 4. Develop a patient care plan based on an assigned diagnosis. 5. Identify and research current problems facing the healthcare system. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program and RESP 2065 (Grade C or higher). SP

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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