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3.00 Credits
This course critically studies the major teachings of the books that make up the Christian New Testament. It includes the history, literature and teachings of the books, an emphasis on the life and teachings of the historical Jesus, and how the development and spread of Christianity was reported in Acts and the letters of Paul. Combines lecture and discussion. (3 credit hours)
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5.00 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course focuses on the scientific foundations of patient care in Respiratory Therapy. Units include math ? review of basic operations with an introduction to calculations used in Respiratory Care; chemistry?fundamental chemical principles and biochemistry applicable to patient care; physic s ?asic health science physics, including gas laws and flow/volume measurements applied to patient care and equipment operation; and microbiology and infection contr o l?verview of disease-causing microorganisms with community and hospital-based precautions to prevent the spread of infection. (5 credit hours/special course fee
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5.00 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course is a comprehensive study of topics and knowledge required for patient care at the sub-acute level through classroom instruction and laboratory experience. Units include general patient care, which introduces students to patient psychology, communication skills, patient assessment, CPR and essentials of respiratory therapy treatments, and respiratory pharmacology, which presents the process of medication administration by respiratory therapists. Topics include drugs commonly used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary illness, dosages, expected reactions, side effects and contraindications to drug therapy. A unit on medical ethics, which emphasizes the importance of legal and professional behavior in the relationships between therapists and doctors, nurses, allied health personnel and patients, is presented. Students are also instructed in the use of oxygen and air delivery devices, medical gas safety codes and regulations and hazards of use in the section on medical gas, aerosol and humidity therapy. Students learn the proper techniques for use of aerosol and humidity appliances. Students are also introduced to the basic principles of mechanical ventilation. (5 credit hours/special course fee)
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3.00 Credits
This laboratory and clinical instruction course involves students in practical laboratory and hospital procedures such as oxygen setup, medical gas cylinders, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, basic spirometry and airway care. Prerequisites: RES 1105 and RES 1205. (9 credit hours/special course fee)
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3.00 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course offers an introduction to mechanical ventilation equipment and principles. Prerequisites: RES 1105 and RES 1205. (3 credit hours/special course fee)
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3.00 Credits
This course presents a study of the structure and function of the human body with emphasis on the circulatory and respiratory systems, acid-base balance and oxygen transport. Prerequisites: RES 1105 and RES 1205. (3 credit hours)
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3.00 Credits
The study and practice of respiratory care for the critically ill are presented in this course. The Airway Management unit presents airway care in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings; students become proficient in techniques of tracheostomy care, endotracheal intubation and extubation, endotracheal, and nasotracheal suctioning and bronchial hygiene. The unit on Physiologic Monitoring covers topics related to management of acute and chronic illness from a respiratory care perspective; students learn patient assessment skills, ECGs, cardiovascular evaluation, stress testing, care of postoperative patients and hemodynamic monitoring. The Critical Care Pharmacology unit offers an overview of drugs used in critical care areas and their interactions with those administered by respiratory therapists. Prerequisite: RES 1205. (3 credit hours/special course fee)
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1.00 Credits
This course is a study of pulmonary diseases and a basic understanding of radiological findings and patient assessment. (1 credit hour)
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3.00 Credits
Procedures for initiating ventilator use, ventilator management, troubleshooting and testing are covered in the classroom and laboratory and students participate in supervised care of ventilator patients in hospital critical care units. Prerequisite:
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3.00 Credits
Therapy and procedures applied to the care of premature infants, sick infants and pediatric patients is the emphasis of this course. Students participate in supervised care of these patients in critical care areas. Prerequisite: RES 1603. (3 credit hour/special course fee)
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