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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. RESP 200 examines common cardiopulmonary disease processes while exploring the relationship between pathophysiology and therapeutic interventions. Upon successful completion of RESP 200, the student should be able to: Define and describe fundamental characteristics of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions. Discuss etiology, pathology, diagnosis, and prognosis of common cardiopulmonary diseases. Match chronic cardiopulmonary diseases to appropriate rehabilitative techniques. 6 Define abnormal lab values as they relate to specific diseases. Discuss traumatic injuries to the chest wall. Describe common pathology seen on chest x-ray exam. Complete a concise written and oral case presentation to the class.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. RESP 201 provides an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the heart, lungs, and associated structures including an introduction to cardiac electrophysiology and lung volumes and capacities. Upon successful completion of RESP 201, the student should be able to: Describe the structure and function of the heart, lungs, and related body systems. Discuss the process of respiration. Demonstrate knowledge of electrophysiology through rhythm recognition. State the function of blood, vessels, and the heart. Name the structures in the heart and lung and describe their location in the body. Describe the gross and microscopic anatomy of the lung. Describe lung volumes and capacities. Interpret normal pulmonary function test values. Perform physiologic calculations.
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5.00 Credits
16 hours lab per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. Comment: Uniform, school patch, and stethoscope are required. A laboratory supply kit may be purchased at the bookstore. RESP 202 is a course in basic respiratory care skills and procedures including charting, medications, oxygen therapy, lung inflation therapy, and secretion management. Upon successful completion of RESP 202, the student should be able to: Perform routine physical assessment on the cardiopulmonary patient. Document results of the patient's assessment and response to therapy in the patient's record. Monitor and evaluate the patient's response to respiratory therapy. Communicate the patient's respiratory care plan, response to therapy, and progress to other members of the health care team. Collect the necessary supplies, test for equipment function, and administer oxygen, humidification, and aerosol devices. Measure respiratory care medications as ordered and administer using the appropriate devices. Perform secretion management techniques such as chest percussion and postural drainage. Perform hyperinflation techniques such as intermittent positive pressure breathing and incentive spirometry. Instruct patient on proper breathing and coughing techniques. Discuss the role of the respiratory care practitioner as part of the health care team. Apply universal precaution in the patient care setting.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. RESP 203 is an introductory course in respiratory care knowledge and techniques including charting, medications, oxygen therapy, lung inflation therapy, and secretion management. 7 Upon successful completion of RESP 203, the student should be able to: Review a patient's record for respiratory care orders and pertinent data. Collect and evaluate additional pertinent clinical data to evaluate the patient's clinical status. Select, assemble, and check equipment for proper function that are used in oxygen administration, humidification, and aerosol delivery. Define or describe the following prescribed therapies: medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, PEP therapy (positive airway pressure therapy), chest percussion and postural drainage therapy. State the goals of each of the prescribed therapies. State the indications/contraindications of each of the prescribed therapies. State the hazards/complications of each of the prescribed therapies. Explain the proper method of providing the prescribed therapies. State the method(s) of evaluation and monitoring of the patient's response to each of the prescribed therapies. Evaluate and modify prescribed therapy for non-critically ill patients. Explain the process of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Maintain records and communication using conventional terminology as required by hospital policy and regulatory agencies. Demonstrate a concept or principle related to RESP 203 in a project. Present the project to a non-medical audience.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. RESP 211 is an introduction to the concepts and principles of mechanical ventilation. Upon successful completion of RESP 211, the student should be able to: List the physiological indications for mechanical ventilation. List the criteria for instituting mechanical ventilation. List the hazards/complications of mechanical ventilation. Describe the physiological effects of positive pressure. Explain the concepts of compliance and resistance. Perform math calculations used in mechanical ventilation. Discuss the appropriate settings when initiating mechanical ventilation. Describe the different modes of conventional mechanical ventilation: (S)IMV, A/C, Control, Assist, P/S, Pressure control, PCIRV. Explain the different methods of triggering and cycling the ventilator. Explain the different phases of inspiration and exhalation of CMV. Diagram the different graphic waveforms of ventilation. Explain how graphic waveforms are used in mechanical ventilation. Explain the differences between IPPB, P/S, and P/C. Explain the effect of flow wave patterns on the inspiratory flowrate of flow variable ventilators. Explain the maintenance of patient-ventilator interface. Describe various methods of weaning and extubation procedures. Discuss the role of the RCP in the ICU environment. Explain the concept of open-lung inflation Rx. Explain the effects of CPAP and PEEP Rx on improving oxygenation. Describe the procedure for using CPAP and PEEP. Describe the procedure for titrating CPAP and PEEP. Describe the procedure of using BiPAP. Explain the concepts of IPAP and EPAP. 8
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16.00 Credits
16 hours clinical training per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. RESP 212 is a course in advanced respiratory care skills and procedures including airway management, mechanical ventilation, arterial puncture, and patient transport. Upon successful completion of RESP 212, the student should be able to: Perform routine physical assessment on the critically ill patient in the intensive care unit. Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests such as ABG's, electrolytes, and chest x-rays. Document results of the patient's assessment and diagnostic tests in the patient's record. Communicate the patient's respiratory care plan, response to therapy, and progress to other members of the health care team. Perform suctioning through tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes (ETT). Perform tracheostomy care. Perform manual ventilation with self-inflating bag. Select and insert oral and nasal airways to maintain airway patency. Inflate and measure endotracheal and tracheostomy tube cuff pressures. Securing the ETT with cloth tape or other appropriate devices. Perform bedside ventilatory assessment such as NIF, TV, VC, and minute volume. Set-up and test for function the mechanical ventilator prior to patient use. Adjust ventilator settings per order or protocol. Check and document ventilator-patient interface. Administer respiratory care medications to mechanically ventilated patients. Monitor and evaluate the patient's response to respiratory therapy. Communicate with mechanically ventilated patient and relay his or her needs to other members of the health care team. Discuss the role of the respiratory care practitioner as part of the health care team in the intensive care unit (ICU). Apply universal precaution in the patient care setting. Attend ICU rounds and physician and respiratory care departmental inservices.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week Comment: Uniform, school patch, and stethoscope are required. RESP 213 is an advanced course in respiratory care knowledge and techniques including assessment, hemodynamics, gas exchange, and other diagnostic studies. Upon successful completion of RESP 213, the student should be able to: Evaluate information from physical assessment of the critically ill patient on mechanical ventilation. Describe the procedure for and importance of ventilation assessment. Interpret and evaluate relevant diagnostic information as it relates to the patient's condition: ventilation, oxygenation, acid-base balance, chest radiograph, clinical laboratory studies, electrocardiogram, mixed venous saturation, cardiac output. Evaluate the hemodynamic measurements as they relate to the patient's condition. Explain the clinical implications of using invasive and noninvasive pulmonary and cardiac monitoring to assess the critically ill patient. Discuss the importance of nutrition of the critically ill patient on mechanical ventilation. Discuss clinical case studies of common cardiopulmonary diseases. Describe the inductive thinking process when evaluating clinical cases and organizing clinical information. 9
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3.00 Credits
3 hours lecture per week RESP 218 focuses on pharmacologic principles of drugs used in the ER and ICU settings as well as an overview of general principles of pharmacology. This course supports other courses where students learn how to deliver medications and assess response to those medications. Upon successful completion of RESP 218, the student should be able to: Describe drugs administered by the RCP in terms of indications, actions, routes, doses, delivery systems, and adverse reactions. Discuss specialized equipment and techniques used to administer cardiorespiratory medications. State basic principles of pharmacodynamics. Recommend changes in medication, dose, or delivery systems. Select appropriate medications and delivery systems based on pathophysiology and case interpretation. Recommend appropriate cardiac and emergency drugs. Calculate drug dosages.
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5.00 Credits
16 hours lab per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. RESP 222 is a course in advanced respiratory care skills and procedures in the hospital setting. Upon successful completion of RESP 222, the student should be able to: Perform routine physical assessment on the critically ill patient in the intensive care unit. Interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests such as ABG's, electrolytes, and chest x-rays. Document results of the patient's assessment and diagnostic tests in the patient's record. Communicate the patient's respiratory care plan, response to therapy, and progress to other members of the health care team. Perform suctioning through tracheostomy and endotracheal tubes (ETT). Perform tracheostomy care. Perform manual ventilation with self-inflating bag. Select and insert oral and nasal airways to maintain airway patency. Inflate and measure endotracheal and tracheostomy tube cuff pressures. Secure the ETT with cloth tape or other appropriate devices Perform bedside ventilatory assessment such as NIF, TV, VC, and minute volume. Set-up and test for function the mechanical ventilator prior to patient use. Adjust ventilator settings per order or protocol. Check and document ventilator-patient interface. Administer respiratory care medications to mechanically ventilated patients. Monitor and evaluate the patient's response to respiratory therapy. Communicate with mechanically ventilated patient and relay his or her needs to other members of the health care team. Discuss the role of the respiratory care practitioner as part of the health care team in the intensive care unit (ICU). Perform community health activities in the form of service learning. Attend ICU rounds and physician and respiratory care departmental inservices.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program Comment: Letter grade only. RESP 229 may not be audited. RESP 229 may not be taken credit/no 0 credit. Fees are required for RESP 229 for ACLS certification and for the advanced ECG portion of the course. Fees are approximately $200 in addition to texts. RESP 229 is a course that certifies students in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) technique and theory utilizing the program developed by the American Heart Association. Students will also learn to perform and interpret 12-lead ECG's. Upon successful completion of RESP 229, the student should be able to: Describe drugs administered by the RCP in terms of indications, actions, routes, doses, delivery systems, and adverse reactions. Apply ACLS algorithms in the 10 required cases. Recommend changes in medication, dose, or delivery systems. Select appropriate medications and delivery systems based on pathophysiology and case interpretation. Recommend appropriate cardiac and emergency drugs. Calculate drug dosages. Complete the ACLS final exam with a passing score. Perform 12 lead ECG and interpret rhythms. Perform advanced airway management techniques. Utilize the AED/Defibrillator to deliver electric therapy to the heart. Successfully complete ACLS certification. Discuss ethical implications of advanced life support.
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