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4.00 Credits
The Arterial Blood Gas course provides an in-depth study of the basic physiology of oxygen and carbon dioxide transport. Blood sampling and analysis techniques will be developed. Interpretation of arterial blood gas values and their application to patient care will be presented. (Prerequisites: RCT 102, 191 and 120.) 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab.
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1.00 Credits
Clinical Practice I provides an introduction to respiratory care in the acute care hospital. Competence is to be obtained in medical gas therapy, incentive spirometry, humidity and aerosol therapy, and aerosolized drug therapy. (Prerequisite: RCT 101.) 8 hrs. supervised clinical experience per week.
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3.00 Credits
Clinical Practice II is an application of topics discussed in previous and current respiratory care courses in the healthcare setting. Competence is to be obtained in arterial blood sampling, IPPB and CPPD. Clinical experience will be obtained in blood gas analysis and machine maintenance and QC. (Prerequisite: RCT 102, 120 and 191.) 24 hrs. supervised clinical experience per week.
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4.00 Credits
The Pulmonary Functions/Seminar course studies the application, performance, and interpretation of complete pulmonary function studies and exercise testing. Other topics presented include metabolic assessment, bronchoscopy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. The student's overall respiratory care knowledge will be assessed using comprehensive exams. Preparation for national credentialing exams will also be provided. Successful completion of this course requires passing a comprehensive exam styled after the national written registry exam. (Prerequisites: RCT 221, 242 and 293.) 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab.
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4.00 Credits
Mechanical ventilation discusses the techniques of mechanical ventilation including initiation, management and weaning, airway care, chest tube systems, ventilator graphic analysis, extubation and end of life issues. (Prerequisites: RCT 130, 150 and 192.) 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab.
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3.00 Credits
The Respiratory Pathophysiology course studies the etiology, pathophysiology, presentation and treatment of common pulmonary diseases and sleep disorders. Disease presentation and treatment will in part be presented, practiced and assessed by using various computer training programs. (Prerequisites: RCT 130, 150 and 192.) 3 hrs. lecture.
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4.00 Credits
The Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care course studies the etiology, pathophysiology, presentation and treatment of common neonatal and pediatric pulmonary diseases. Fetal lung development and the birth process will be reviewed giving special emphasis to pulmonary changes, complications, and newborn assessment. Disease presentation and treatment will in part be presented, practiced and assessed by various computer training programs. Neonatal mechanical ventilation techniques will be discussed. Pediatric advanced life support (PALS) provider training will be provided. (Prerequisites: RCT 221, 242 and 293.) 3 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab.
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4.00 Credits
Clinical Practice III is an application of topics discussed in previous and current respiratory care courses in the healthcare setting. Competence is to be obtained in the initiation, maintenance, weaning, extubation of patients being mechanically ventilated and suctioning. Sleep testing will also be presented. (Prerequisites: RCT 130, 150 and 192.) 24 hrs. supervised clinical experience per week.
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4.00 Credits
Clinical Practice IV is an application of topics discussed in previous and current respiratory care courses in the healthcare setting. Clinical experience will be gained in neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation techniques, pulmonary function testing, intubation and bronchoscopy. 24 hrs. supervised clinical experience per week.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced instruction in the principles and practices of the stage technician. The student will practice the installation of temporary and permanent stages, safe operation of ladders, lifts, scaffolds, stage equipment, hardware and tools for installation and operation of scenery and stage drapery. Topics include traps, wagons, settings for overhead rigging, hardware, knots, roping, counterweights and motorized flying systems for scenery and curtains, and winches, chain hoists and trusses. Upon completion, the student will be able to assist with installation and operation of stages and associated rigging and fly systems. (Prerequisite: CEN 205 and CEN 1014 or permission of the instructor.) (1 hr. lecture, 3 hrs. lab).
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