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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 cr. (formerly RAD-H296)
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2.00 Credits
2 cr. (formerly RAD-H297)
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4.00 Credits
(formerly RSP*H111) 4 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the Program. A lecture-laboratory course that provides an introduction to basic principles of clinical respiratory care integrating physical principles of respiratory care throughout the course. Topics covered include: principles of infection control, medical gas therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy and basic patient assessment. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory exercises weekly.
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3.00 Credits
(formerly RT-H104) 3 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the Program. This course includes an in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary and cardiac system. Topics will include but are not limited to: the circulatory system, applied physiology and physical principles of the respiratory system and gas exchange. Emphasis will be placed on structure and function.
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3.00 Credits
(formerly RT-H103) 3 cr. Prerequisites: RSP*H112, RSP*H121 with grades of "C" or better . Thiscourse includes the study of the composition, indications for and effects of medication administered to patients treated in the field of respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on drugs prescribed for the cardiopulmonary, renal and neurological system.
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4.00 Credits
4 cr. Prerequisites: RSP*H112, RSP*H121 with grades of "C" or better . Thiscourse introduces the student to basic principles of clinical respiratory care. Topics include but are not limited to: medical gas therapy, patient assessment, OSHA and infection control standards, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, hyperinflation therapy, ethics and professionalism, medical documentation. An integrated laboratory experience is included.
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3.00 Credits
(formerly RT-H106) 3 cr. Prerequisites: RSP*H131, RSP*H141 with grades of "C" or better . Thiscourse focuses on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and treatment of various cardiopulmonary diseases and diseases that directly affect the cardiopulmonary system. Case application will be included.
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1.00 Credits
(formerly RT-H180) 1 cr. Prerequisite: Admission to the program. This course provides supervised clinical experience in providing basic respiratory care to patients. Clinical experiences will focus on the areas of chart review, documentation and reporting, bedside assessment, breathing exercises, infection control techniques, medical gas therapy, and aerosol drug delivery.
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2.00 Credits
(formerly RT-H210) 2 cr. Prerequisites: RSP*H180, RSP*H141, RSP*H131 with grades of "C" orbetter. This course provides supervised clinical experience in providing respiratory therapy to medical floor patients. Clinical experiences will focus on bronchial hygiene therapy, hyperinflation therapy, bi-level ventilation, airway management, and arterial blood gas sampling. Students will also rotate to ancillary clinical sites focusing on respiratory therapy provided at extended care and rehabilitation facilities.
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2.00 Credits
(formerly RT-H205) 2 cr. Prerequisites: RSP*H262, RSP*H270, RSP*H281 with grades of "C" orbetter. This seminar course focuses on the various current issues affecting respiratory care. Topics include but are not limited to: smoking cessation, pulmonary rehabilitation, communication styles for various age ranges, research methods and statistics.
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