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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: RTT 112; RTT 113; RTT 193) Provides a study of advanced critical care techniques for hemodynamic and noninvasive monitoring. Topics include: arterial pressure monitoring, central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters, cardiac output measurement, and noninvasive monitoring techniques. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 2. (F)
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1.00 Credits
Provides knowledge regarding abnormal pulmonary functions. Emphasizes performance, interpretation, and evaluation of various pulmonary function studies. Topics include: pulmonary function testing, pulmonary function interpretation, pulmonary function evaluation, and blood gas analysis. Contact hours: Class - 1, Lab - 1. Credit hours: 1. (W)
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: RTT 193; RTT 212; RTT 213) Provides concepts on the processes of growth and development related to respiratory care from the fetus to the adolescent. Relates physiologic function to respiratory care assessment. Topics include: fetal growth and development, neonatal growth and development, fetal assessment, neonatal assessment, neonatal respiratory care, neonatal pathology, pediatric pathology, adolescent assessment, and adolescent respiratory care. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 3. (W)
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisites: RTT 212; RTT 213) Review of respiratory therapy as it pertains to the national credential examinations administered by the NBRC. Emphasizes decision making and problem solving as they relate to clinical respiratory care. Topics include: medical ethics, basic computer literacy, CRTT exam preparation, and RTT exam preparation. Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (Sp)
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8.00 Credits
Continues development of proficiency levels in skills introduced in Clinical Practices I and II. In addition, intermittent positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, airway care are introduced. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory. Topics include: intermittent positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, airway care, medical gas therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, and patient assessment. Contact hours: Class - 0, Clinical - 8. Credit hours: 2. (F)
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8.00 Credits
Continues development of proficiency levels in skills introduced in Clinical Practices I, II, III. In addition, the student is introduced to critical respiratory care. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory. Topics include: intermittent positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, airway care, medical gas therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, and patient assessment. Contact hours: Class - 0, Clinical - 8. Credit hours: 2. (W)
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16.00 Credits
Continues development of skills required in the intensive care of the respiratory patient. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory. Topics include: basic respiratory care of critical care patient, airway management, ventilator monitoring, arterial blood collection, blood gas analysis, and EKG. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 16. Credit hours: 5. (W)
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32.00 Credits
Provides students with an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of adult intensive care. In addition, students are provided an opportunity for application and reinforcement of pediatric and neonatal intensive care, advanced diagnostics, and rehabilitation/home care.Topics include: mechanical ventilation initiation, patient stabilization, critical care monitoring, hemodynamic measurement, hemodynamic evaluation, bronchial hygiene, weaning mechanics, extubation, arterial line sampling, advanced diagnostics, pediatric/neonatal respiratory care, and rehabilitation/home care. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 32. Credit hours: 10. (Sp)
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3.00 Credits
(Prerequisite/Corequisite: RTT 112) Provides an overview of the concepts, procedures, and equipment used in rehabilitation and in the delivery of long-term care to persons with chronic pulmonary disorders. Topics include: cardiopulmonary rehabilitation/home care concepts, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation/home care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation/home care equipment. Contact hours: Class - 1, Lab - 1. Credit hours: 1. (W)
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0.00 Credits
Explores the sociological analysis of society, its culture, and structure. Sociology is presented as a science with emphasis placed on its methodology and theoretical foundations. Topics include: basic sociological concepts, socialization, social interaction and culture, social groups and institutions, deviance and social control, social stratification, and social change. (Associate degree level course.) Contact hours: Class -5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5.
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