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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: RET 1024 with a grade of "C" or better. This is a course covering all aspects of normal cardiopulmonary physiology, and the effects of related systems. Topics include respiratory anatomy, mechanics of breathing, arterial blood gases, pulmonary ventilation/perfusion relationships , gas transport mechanisms of blood, neurologic control of ventilation, cardiac and renal function, and respiratory adjustments in health and disease. 47 contact hours.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisite: Admission to the program. This is a modular course covering the basic respiratory therapy procedures encountered in the student's first clinical affiliate, medical gas therapy and aerosol therapy. Laboratory experience precedes in-hospital care. 92 contact hours.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisite: RET 1874L with a grade of "C" or better. The student will refine those clinical skills introduced in Clinical Practice I. In addition, intermittent positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy and sustained maximal inspiratory therapy will be introduced. Laboratory experience precedes in-hospital patient care. 92 contact hours.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisite: RET 1264 with a grade of "C" or better. This course shall provide a complete review of the modalities and monitoring techniques employed in the care and evaluation of the critically ill patient. The theory and application of ventilatorydevices and techniques will be covered in detail. The course will also focus on the theory and application of invasive and non-invasive monitoring of the critically ill patient. 32 contact hours.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Prerequisite: RET 1485 with a grade of "C" or better. This is a course designed to introduce the student to the diagnostic methods and equipment used to interpret and evaluate the status of patients. Emphasis is on diagnostic techniques used in pulmonary function studies, blood gas analysis, cardiac and pulmonary stress testing, metabolic studies, sleep studies, bronchoscopy and pulmonary rehabilitation. The student will recognize alterations from testing data, be able to interpret these alterations with respect to possible diagnosis, degrees of impairment and recommend a treatment regime. The therapeutic techniques and procedures involved in the home and rehabilitative care of the pulmonary patient will follow the presentation of diagnostic procedures. Clinical experience will occur during Clinical Practice IV. 47 contact hours.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisite: RET 1485 with a grade of "C" or better. The integral components of data collection, assessment, and evaluation necessary for effective treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders will be covered in detail in this course. Patient interview, physical examination, laboratory data review, and chest radiograph interpretation will be emphasized. 32 contact hours.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisites: RET 1485, BSC 2086, BSC 2086L all with grades of "C" or better. This course is an introduction to pulmonary diseases. Topics include respiratory infections, COPD, the pneumonconiosis, fibrotic disease, malignant diseases, pulmonary involvement in systemic disease and respiratory failure. Teaching methodology will include lecture, examinations, and class discussion. 32 contact hours.
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2.00 Credits
2 credits Prerequisite: RET 2484 with a grade of "C" or better. This course will cover development and physiology of the fetal and neonatal lung including perinatal circulation, pulmonary function in infants, and developmental physiology of the lung. Neonatal pulmonary disorders will be overviewed and the treatment of pediatric patients with an emphasis on respiratory care techniques will be explored. 32 contact hours.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Prerequisite: RET 1875L with a grade of "C" or better. This is a modular course reviewing the principles and practice of basic respiratory care techniques. Airway care and critical respiratory care will be introduced. In addition, X-ray and EKG services will be surveyed. Laboratory practice precedes actual patient care. This course may also be taken to fulfill transitional program requirements. 272 contact hours.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Prerequisite: RET 2876L with a grade of "C" or better. The student will continue to practice critical respiratory care. Laboratory as well as clinical introductions to cardiopulmonary testing will be included with an emphasis on pulmonary function testing and blood gases. In addition, students will rotate through surgery and the recovery room. Laboratory experience precedes in-hospital practice. 182 contact hours.
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