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3.00 Credits
(Formerly Respiratory Therapy Technology 142, Respiratory Therapy Technology 241, RETT 1412, RESC 1412, RESC 1412) This course expands the student's foundation in the knowledge and skills for respiratory care. Topics include lung expansion therapy, postural drainage and percussion, artificial airways, manual resuscitation devices, suctioning, pulse oximetry, bedside spirometry, arterial sampling techniques, and blood gas analysis and interpretation. Prerequisite: RESP 1429. (4:3-3)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly RSPT 2131) This course provides a comprehensive review for selected respiratory care credentialing examinations. It covers test matrices and exam content area for selected exams. Students are expected to be able to explain the matrices and content area of selected exams; demonstrate the ability to use a computerized testing format; and employ test taking skills. (1:1-1)
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3.00 Credits
(Not offered after Summer 2006) This course covers the theory and history of clinical simulation examinations. Topics include construction types, scoring, and mechanics of taking the exams, along with practice in taking both written and computerized simulations, and basic concepts of computer usage. (1:1-0)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly Respiratory Therapy Technology 211, RETT 2111, RESC 2211) This course offers practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, the College, and student. This course is designed to provide increased exposure to management of the critically ill patient. It includes active participation in physician rounds and specialized monitoring. It also includes presentation of patient studies in a panel discussion format and practical aspects in the formulation of respiratory care plans. Prerequisite: RSPT 1267; co-requisite: RSPT 2314. (1:0-10)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly RESC 2333) This course offers instruction in the integration of patient examination techniques, clinical lab studies, x-ray, pulmonary function, arterial blood gases, and invasive and non-invasive hemodynamics results in patient assessment. Prerequisite: RSPT 2355 (2:2-1)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly Respiratory Therapy Technology 212, RETT 2112, RESC 2212) This course offers practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, the College, and student. This course provides the student with an opportunity to care for the critically ill pediatric and neonatal patient. It includes active participation in physician rounds and with special monitoring instrumentation and techniques of the pediatric and neonatal patient. Emphasis in this course is also placed on special problems in ventilation. It also includes presentation of patient studies with practical aspect in the formulation of a respiratory care plan. Prerequisite: RSPT 2167 and co-requisite: RSPT 2353. (2:0-16)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly RETT 2113, RESC 2213) This course provides practical general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, the College, and student. The course provides the student with the opportunity to observe and study diagnostic testing of the pulmonary system. Through specialty rotations in the emergency room, emergency triage and care of the traumatically injured patient are demonstrated to the student. The student is presented the opportunity to refine skills in assessment and procedures via rotations through adult intensive care units. Instruction in the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) program of the American Heart Association will be provided. Prerequisite: RSPT 2266 and co-requisite: RSPT 2258. (2:0-16)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly Respiratory Therapy Technology 134, RETT 1314, RESC 1314) This course features discussion of pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment, and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases. Prerequisite: RESP 1429. (3:3-0)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly RESC 2215) This course is preparation for conducting therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate, spontaneous, and artificial ventilation, with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics. Student also study the indications, complications, and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical ventilation. Prerequisite: RSPT 1431. (3:3-1)
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3.00 Credits
(Formerly RSPT 1317) In this study of pharmacological principles/ practices of drugs which affect the cardiopulmonary systems, emphasis is on classification, route of administration, dosages/ calculations, and physiological interactions. (3:3-0)
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