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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the field of Respiratory Therapy including terminology, patient care techniques, CPR, and professional ethics. A lab setting is utilized to reinforce lecture and enable the student to develop the necessary skills prior to performance in a clinical rotation.
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches the theory of medical gas, humidity, and aerosol therapy along with the equipment associated with their administration. A lab setting is utilized to reinforce lecture and enable the student to develop the skills necessary to perform in a clinical setting. Corequisites: RET 1024, RET 1007, RET 1485. Lab fee $40.00.
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3.00 Credits
This course offers an indepth study of the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems and their application to the basics of pulmonary disease. Corequisites: RET 1024, RET 1007, RET 1274.
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2.00 Credits
This course teaches principles of pharmacology, general classifications, indications of medications, and their related side effects. Effective administration of therapeutic drugs, indications and contraindications, and routes of administration are described. Students should have an A.S. degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
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2.00 Credits
This course teaches the goals and objectives of conscious sedation, preprocedure assessment, pharmacologic concepts, airway management and postprocedure care of the patient. Students should have an A.S. degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent and a State of Florida Respiratory Care License.
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1.00 Credits
This course teaches Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) based on the American Heart Association standards. It prepares students for the ACLS certification examination. This course is for Respiratory Therapy Care students and licensed respiratory care professionals.
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches the theory of operation, application, and evaluation of mechanical ventilators. A lab setting is utilized to reinforce lecture and enable the student to develop the skills necessary to function competently in a clinic. Prerequisite: RET 2442. Corequisite: RET 2834. Lab fee $40.00.
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches the theory and application of positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, airway care, and adjunctive breathing therapies, and their role in the treatment of general medical, surgical, and pulmonary patients. A lab setting is utilized for mastery of skills prior to clinic. Prerequisite: RET 1274. Corequisite: RET 2503, RET 2832. Lab fee $40.00.
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches advanced theories and modalities of respiratory care including hemodynamic monitoring, EKG interpretation, pulmonary and cardiac diagnostic procedures, sleep studies, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and home care. Students identify, assist, interpret and recommend related procedures and modalities for the management of the cardiopulmonary patient. Prerequisite: RET 2833. Corequisite: RET 2834, RET 2264.
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3.00 Credits
This course teaches the theory and skills of cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including bronchoscopy, transesophageal echocardiography and stress tests. Students should have an A.S. degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
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