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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
The theory of all basic equipment excluding ventilators is presented including topics on medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, microbiology, cleaning and sterilization, pharmacology, and physiological measurement and monitoring devices. PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program. CO-REQUISITES: RPC 220* and RPC 229*.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I, to include carbon dioxide transport and acid base balance, bronchopulmonary clearance and maintenance techniques, electrolyte and fluid balance, pulmonary function testing and an introduction to neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. PREREQUISITES: RPC 201*, RPC 220*, and RPC 229*. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II to include aspects of neonatology, non-invasive monitoring, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and basic EKG interpretation. PREREQUISITES: RPC 202 *AND 230*. Forty-five clock hours of lecture per semester.
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4.00 Credits
An in-depth study of the physiologic and technologic principles of non-invasive and invasive monitoring, pulmonary diagnostic lab testing, chest radiograph, pulmonary rehabilitation, nutrition, clinical laboratry studies and respiratory monitoring in the intensive care unit. PREREQUISITES: RPC 283C*, RPC 203*, RPC 289*, RPC 290* or Graduate of CoARC Certification Program or CRT credential.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the heart, lung and renal organ systems. To cover the respiratory system as it relates to ventilatory mechanics, gas transport and exchange, acid-base physiology, neurological and chemical control of respiration, fluid and electrolyte balance, ventilation and perfusion. Three lecture and 2 laboratory hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
A study of Advanced Life Support including arterial blood gas management, hemodynamics, airway management, dysrhythmia recognition, and advanced pharmacology. This course will encompass adult, pediatric and neonatal patient management. PREREQUISITES: RPC 283C*, RPC 203*, RPC 289*, RPC 290* or Graduate of CoARC Certification Program or CRT credential.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the theory and techniques of mechanical ventilation including the selection, use, modification, and care of mechanical ventilators. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of Fundamentals of Mechanical Ventilation I to include airway management, patient-ventilator systems, patient-ventilator management and equipment care. Topics to also include technologies utilized with modern mechanical ventilator systems. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the common pulmonary diseases most often encountered in the clinical setting; illustrations of the anatomical changes in the lungs caused by the disease process, discussions of the etiology, clinical manifestations, and general treatment. Forty-five clock lecture hours per semester.
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6.00 Credits
Supervised clinical application of skills developed in previous RPC courses to include humidity and aerosol therapy, gas administration devices, equipment cleaning and sterilization, bronchial hygiene techniques, arteriotomy and hyperinflation therapy. Supplemented by medical director instruction and required seminars. Minimum of 336 clinical hours is required. PREREQUISITES: RPC 201*, RPC 220*, and RPC 229*. CO-REQUISITES: RPC 202* and RPC 230*.
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