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2.00 Credits
2 Credits This course will offer students basic knowledge on the importance and implementation of a quality assurance program in a radiological facility. Emphasis will be given to the quality control tests performed on radiographic exposure and film development equipment. Comprise current aspects on ethics, responsibilities, obligations, and rights of the health professionals towards patient and colleagues, including case presentation and discussion. Prerequisite: RAD131.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course is a study of the most common conditions and lesions affecting the human being and its relation to the changes observed in the radiographic image. Etiology, epidemiology and prognosis of these conditions are discussed. Evaluation and analysis of radiographs pertaining to the anatomical region studied.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits This course introduces students to deal with new modalities of medical diagnosis imaging. Includes basic concepts of principles and operational procedures of lineal tomography, digital and computerized radiology, computerized tomography, vascular, magnetic resonance, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy, mammography, and bone density.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course introduces the student to the possible negative effects of diagnostic medical radiation on the human body. Specifically, the student will study how the quality and quantity of x-ray radiation can damage cellular structure and the different ways to minimize this potential danger. This course also discusses the legal and ethical issues surrounding the technologist and his/her role in exposing the public to diagnostic medical radiation. Prerequisite: PHY213, RAD131.
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5.00 Credits
5 Credits This course will provide students with a foundation for respiratory care practice. Students will be introduced to the basic philosophies and therapeutic modalities of respiratory care. Included in this course are units that provide an overview of microbiology and self-paced medical terminology. Other topics include the medical record and documentation, therapeutic communication, cardiopulmonary assessment, disaster preparedness and response, applied respiratory physics, infection control, production and storage of medical gases, medical gas administration, humidity therapy, and aerosol therapyincluding aerosolized medications. Laboratory exercises are designed to allow students to become familiar with representative equipment discussed in lecture. In addition, students will become competent in the basic therapies and begin to apply entry level critical thinking skills. Prerequisite: Admission in the Respiratory Therapy Program.
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5.00 Credits
5 Credits The following topics are covered in this course: resuscitation devices, lung expansion and bronchial hygiene modalities, airway management, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, health promotion and disease prevention, and respiratory care in alternate sites. Investigation of these topics will include appropriate utilization of the modalities, determination of abnormal conditions that would necessitate modification of therapy, equipment use, assessment of need, and outcome of therapy. The use of clinical practice guidelines will be incorporated throughout the course. Students will begin to develop clinical decision making skills necessary to deliver safe patient care. Laboratory exercises are designed to allow students to become familiar with representative equipment discussed in lecture. In addition, students will become competent in the modalities discussed in this course. Prerequisite: RTS111.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course is designed to present a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. The etiology, classification, and clinical manifestations of renal failure will also be discussed. The material presented in this course will serve as the foundation that will allow the student to develop an in-depth understanding of the relationship between the respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal systems.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits During this first clinical practicum the respiratory therapy student will be introduced to health care delivery in the hospital environment. The student will be working with patient care procedures which were previously taught in the first and second semester didactic and lab courses. The clinical activities will be scheduled at various area hospitals. These activities will be performed under the direct supervision of KVCC faculty and clinical preceptors. The student will subsequently be required to successfully complete competency evaluations for specific procedures. The student will be allowed to perform these procedures under indirect supervision after this evaluation process has been completed. The student may also observe more advanced procedures as they become available. Pre/Co-requisites: RTS112, RTS114, RTS117, RTS121/ RTS127.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits This course is designed to provide the student with a sound foundation in cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures. The topics to be covered will include: tests for oxygenation, ventilation, and acid-base balance, pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary stress testing, metabolic and nutritional assessment, polysomnography, and echocardiography. Interpretation of test results and use of the information obtained to formulate patient care plans will be stressed. Prerequisites: CHE113, RTS111, RTS113, RTS117.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits This course is designed to provide the respiratory therapy student with a background in pharmacology as it relates to his or her role as a respiratory therapist. Covered in this course are the following topics: general pharmacologic principles, calculation of medication dosages, and autonomic nervous system response to various cardiopulmonary medications. Specific categories of respiratory drugs will be discussed. CNS depressants and skeletal muscle relaxants will be described as they relate to the care of the respiratory patient. Drugs used to aid in smoking cessation will be discussed. ACLS drugs will be identified. Pediatric and geriatric age specific concerns will be addressed. Pre/Co-requisites: BIO214, RTS117.
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