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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 130 and prerequisite or corequisite of either PSYC 210 or SOC 210 or PSYC 210 The general viewpoints of paradigms in psychology will be studied, with emphasis on each system's contribution to understanding human personality. The assumptions of each system will be critically analyzed using evidence from research and criticisms from philosophy. Usefulness of theories will be presented, and the systems will be compared and contrasted. General theories covered will include psychoanalysis, trait, biological, humanistic, behavioral/social and cognitive. This course is typically offered in the spring semester. 3 hrs./wk.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: PSYC 130 This course covers content, methods and theory regarding the interplay between psychological and biological determinants of health and illness and examines how these factors relate to health status. The course focus is on the application of psychological methods, principles of maintenance of health, prevention of disease, treatment of illness, and rehabilitation and recovery from impaired health. It follows an interdisciplinary approach to content and instruction. 3 hrs. lecture/wk.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program This is an introduction to the basic therapeutic modalities used in respiratory care, including patient safety and comfort considerations, infection control and standard precautions, medical gas delivery, humidity and aerosol therapy, basic respiratory pharmacology, secretion clearance techniques and lung expansion therapy. Emphasis is on patient assessment, clinical application of therapies, therapy evaluation and communication techniques. The roles of respiratory care in the health care system and basic respiratory care service scope, organization and operation are also introduced. Students will have the opportunity to work with patients after two to three weeks of introductory lecture and lab demonstration and practice. Enrollment in certain courses may require a professional liability fee of $16.00. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if the fee is due and instructions on how to pay the fee. 6 hrs. lecture, 16 hrs. lab/wk. Summer. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $150 to $250.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program This course is an introduction to basic respiratory care equipment. The operation, function, calibration, troubleshooting and maintenance for oxygen administration devices, aerosol generators, humidifiers and hyperinflation devices will be addressed. Medical gas production and storage will also be addressed. 6 hrs. lecture, 8 hrs. lab/wk. Summer
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program This is the first of three courses that provide a detailed review of the respiratory and cardiac system anatomy and physiology and the clinical implications of normal and abnormal function. 2 hrs./wk. Summer.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the summer Prerequisite: Successful completion of the summer sequence of respiratory care courses sequence of respiratory care courses This is a comprehensive study of the physiology and pathophysiology of the pulmonary, cardiovascular and renal systems as they relate to respiratory care. 2 hrs./wk. Fall.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the summer sequence of respiratory care courses This course supplements the fall clinical experiences. Concepts, techniques and procedures learned in the summer semester are reinforced. The student will develop new understandings and skills in the acute care, basic emergency care and introductory-level critical care settings. Emphasis will be on arterial blood gas procurement and analysis, cardiac rhythm assessment and management, airway equipment and management procedures, patient management of obstructive lung disorders, perioperative care and chest trauma. In addition, basic mechanical ventilation concepts and techniques will be addressed as they relate to physiologic effects, ventilator commitment, management and basic troubleshooting. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Fall
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the fall sequence of respiratory care courses This course supplements the spring clinical experiences. Concepts, techniques and procedures learned in the fall semester are reinforced. The student will refine understandings of and skills in the acute care, basic emergency care and critical care settings. Emphasis will be on ventilator management of patients with specific lung insults, neurological compromise and cardiac problems. Advanced mechanical ventilation concepts and techniques will be addressed as they relate to physiologic effects, management and troubleshooting. Home care, pulmonary rehabilitation, physician-assisted procedures, cardiopulmonary stress testing, patient case management and department management will be addressed. 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab/wk. Spring. Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $200 to $600.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: RC 230 The focus will be on the respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients, with emphasis on the management of cardiopulmonary disease states unique to children. Information will be based on developmental anatomy and physiology, pathology, diagnostic/laboratory assessments, and associated patient management in the acute, critical, emergency care, transport and home care settings. 2 hrs./wk. Spring.
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the summer sequence of respiratory care courses This is the second in a series of three courses that provide a detailed review of the physical and diagnostic assessments of the cardiopulmonary patient and the related clinical implications of the assessment finding. 2 hrs. lecture/wk. Fall
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