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3.00 Credits
Principles of patient management of adults and children with central nervous system disorders utilizing neurophysio- logical data collection methods and treatment interventions. General topics will include cerebrovascuolar accidents, pediatrics, spinal cord injury, head injury, and other selected disorders commonly referred for physical therapy. This class meets 7.5 hours per week for 10 weeks. Corequisites: PTAS 1122, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2050. Prerequisites: PTAS 1100,PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1130, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1121, PTAS 2010, PTAS 1125. Offered: Summer.
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2.00 Credits
An exploration of the clinical experience through the presentation of a case study (both written and orally.) Topics will include interview skills, resume skills, and preparation/review for state board examinations. Corequisites: PTAS 2020, PTAS 2025. Prerequisites: PTAS 1100, PTAS 1105, PTAS 1110, PTAS 1115, PTAS 1121, PTAS 1122, PTAS 1125, PTAS 1130, PTAS 1135, PTAS 2010, PTAS 2050, PTAS 2100. Offered: Fall
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3.00 Credits
Fundamental principles of administration, application to governmental operations, administrative organization, budgeting, planning, administrative law, personnel manage- ment, career service, conditions of public employment, and labor relations. Prerequisite: POLS 1101 with a grade of "C" or better. Offered: On demand.
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4.00 Credits
READ 0097 is a preparatory course designed to improve reading techniques, vocabulary skills, and reading comprehension. The course also introduces the student to problem solving and critical thinking skills as they apply to reading, listening, writing, and speaking. To complete READ 0097, a student must have at least a C average, demonstrate reading proficiency at the 12th grade level or higher. Placement: A score of 64 or below on the COMPASS Reading Skills Test. Offered: All semesters.
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4.00 Credits
READ 0099 is a preparatory course designed to improve reading techniques, vocabulary skills, and reading comprehension. The course also strengthens problem solving and critical thinking skills as they apply to reading, listening, writing, and speaking. To complete READ 0099, a student must have at least a C average, demonstrate reading proficiency at the college level, and make a satisfactory scores on the COMPASS. Placement: A score of 65 to 73 on the COMPASS Reading Skills Test or successful completion of READ 0097. Offered: All semesters.
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1.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the Respiratory Care profession and the skills needed to become a Respiratory Therapist. Topics will include the history of the Respiratory Care profession, and a discussion of the future of Respiratory Care. A description of the organlization of a hospital Respiratory Care department and an overview of common modalities and specialized areas of Respiratory Care including an introduciton to Therapist driven protocols and clinical practice guidelines. A discussion of job opportunities and areas for advancement within the profession. An overview of legal and ethical issues impacting health Care, and particularly Respiratory Care, in today¿s Health Care environment. Universal precautions and OSHA blood and body fluids precautions will be presented. The functions of the NBRC, AARC, CoARC and the Georgia Medical Board will be examined and the credentialing and licensing processes outlined. Corequisite: None. Prerequisite: Completion of all Learning Support requirements. Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the principles and practices of Non Critical Respiratory Care. The course will emphasize Therapist Driven Protocols and Clinical Practice Guidelines. Basic Respiratory Care skills in modalities such as oxygen, humidity, bland aerosol, medicated aerosols, passive hyperinflation, chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, airway clearance therapies, arterial blood gases and bedside pulmonary function studies will be developed. Emphasis will be placed on setting up, using and troubleshooting equipment, and on the physical and physiologic principles of gas exchange, ventilation, acid/base balance and gas laws. To progress to RESP 2201, each student will be required to successfully complete and pass a Lab competency exam. Basic math competency is required. Students may be required to demonstrate proficiency in basic math skills for progression in the program. A passing score of "C" or better is required for progression in the program. The American Heart Association Basic Life Support course will be included in this course. Corequisites: RESP 1131 Prerequisites: Admission into Respiratory Care Program Corequisite: RESP 1100 is required as a prerequisite or a corequisite. Offered: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces the concepts and techniques of patient assessment through inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. The student will demonstrate proficiency in patient physical examination, and taking a complete patient medical history. Principles of barrier protection for blood and body fluid exposures, and isolation precautions will be emphasizd. Basic chest x-ray interpretation, basic ECG monitoring, basic laboratory values such as CBC, electrolytes, and basic microbiology are presented. Assessment of critically ill patients is introduced. Each student will be required to successfully complete a Lab competency examination in order to progress to RESP 1121. Corequisite: RESP 1111, RESP 1100, RESP 1132, RESP 1133. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program RESP 1100 is required as a prerequisite or a corequisite. Offered: Fall
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2.00 Credits
A general pharmacology course for the respiratory care professional caring for the acute and subacute patient. Emphasis will be placed on the indications, contraindication, hazards, and routes of administration for the drugs discussed. The pharmacology of the major therapeutic classes of drugs important to respiratory care will be presented. Corequisites: RESP 1121, RESP 1133. Prerequisites: RESP 1111, RESP 1131. Offered: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the normal and abnormal anatomy and pathophysiology of the cardiac, pulmonary, and renal systems. The mechanisms of homeostatic control for acid/base balance, ventilation, gas transport, and circulation will be addressed. Hemodynamic monitoring will be emphasized. Corequisites: RESP 1100. RESP 1111, RESP 1131, RESP 1132. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall.
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