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2.00 Credits
Credits: 2 A study of the biological effects of ionizing radiation, patient and personnel protection, maximum permissible dose, personnel monitoring, and units of measurement for radiation exposure. Sp
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 A study of electromagnetism, production and properties of x-rays, interactions with matter, x-ray tube and circuitry, and specialized imaging equipment. F
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4.00 Credits
Credits: 4 Knowledge of the profession is enhanced through group discussion, research and writing. A comprehensive review of radiologic technology registry content is included. Sp
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Introduces methods and materials for planning, organizing, and conducting social activities for groups of various sizes and ages in a variety of social situations. Emphasis is on the mechanics of planning and presenting a repertoire of activities for social recreation events. Major activities will be discussed, played, and/or demonstrated. (as needed)
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4.00 Credits
Credits: 4 Course will discuss the following information: ethical/legal issues as they pertain to the respiratory care profession. Patient assessment techniques to include vital signs, cardio/thoracic assessment, radiographic, diagnostic, and laboratory test and results. Medical terminology, stems, suffixes, prefixes and root words. Introduction to charting, utilization of the SOAP technique, and other relative patient information. Principle, operation, maintenance, and trouble-shooting of compressed gas sources and gas administration devices will be discussed. An introduction of humidity and aerosol theories and therapies and an introduction to compressed gas monitoring equipment will be included. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)
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4.00 Credits
Credits: 4 An in-depth study of the structure and function of the cardiopulmonary and renal organ systems, including the study of hemoglobin, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid base balance in health and disease. (First Year) Sp
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2.00 Credits
Credits: 2 Course will discuss drug preparations, basic principles of drug action, distribution systems, drug orders, mathematical principles related to drug preparation and administration, routes of drug administration, drug classifications, basic mechanisms of action, and therapeutic applications for drugs administered by respiratory therapists.
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2.00 Credits
Credits: 2 A study of common respiratory abnormalities. Anatomical alterations of the lungs due to disease, the etiology of the disease, the major respiratory-related clinical manifestations associated with the disease process, and treatment of the disease will be studied. (First Year) Sp
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6.00 Credits
Credits: 6 This course will be a continuation of Respiratory Care Science I. In this course, the following will be discussed: therapeutic aerosol delivery both long and short term. Aspects of airway care to include: tracheal aspiration, various types airways, intubation/extubation techniques, cuff care, and trach care procedures will be discussed. Continued discussions of medical terminology will occur. Procedures and theory of hyperinflation therapy will be taught to include: deep breathing and coughing techniques, Sustained Maximal Inspiration (SMI), and Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB). Students will be introduced to the clinical sites, and will get an understanding of the clinical policies and procedures. Students will apply procedural methods learned in Respiratory Care Science I in the clinical setting. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 12 hours clinic)
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4.00 Credits
Credits: 4 This course will primarily discuss the concepts and physiological effects of mechanical ventilation. Various types of ventilators from hand-held devices to computer controlled devices will be discussed. Various ventilatory adjuncts such as PEEP, CPAP, SIMV, pressure support and others will be discussed. Mechanical ventilation preparation, set-up, monitoring and troubleshooting will be discussed in detail. Students will be introduced to critical care medicine during the clinical rotations and will perform those procedures studied in Respiratory Care Science II. Medical rounds with physicians will be conducted along with patient case presentations. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, 8 hours clinic/ week)
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