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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
First semester course. Introduction to human diseases, injuries, conditions, and disorders. Review of the hematologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, integumentary, endocrine, urinary, neurological, cardiac, and pulmonary systems, including fluid and electrolyte and acid-base balance. Integration of general pathologies as they relate to the scope of respiratory therapy practice. Pathologies associated with genetic traits or abnormalities and carcinogenesis are also covered, as are specific clinical application of respiratory care diagnostics. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the fluid compartments of the body and describe how intracellular and extracellular edema may occur. 2. Describe and define normal blood cells (RBCs, WBCs, and platelets), their functions and normal [laboratory] values. Define Leukemia,lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. 3. Define immunity (innate v. adaptive), inflammation, and hypersensitivities. 4. Describe the infectious process, types of infections and microbes, and terminology associated with infections and infectivity. 5. Describe alterations in neurologic function (i.e. levels of consciousness, seizures, brain death v. cerebral death, cognitive disorders, increased intracranial pressure. 6. Define and describe brain injuries (focal v. diffuse, concussion, coup-contrecoup, intra and extradural hematomas), strokes, aneurysms, infections [meningitis], degenerative diseases [Parkinson's, MS, ALS, Guillain-Barre]. 7. Describe endocrine disorders (i.e. forms of Diabetes, thyroid disorders, Cushingism, ). 8. Describe and define GI disorders (i.e. ulcers, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, diverticulosis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis). 9. Describe muscle and bone disorders (i.e. fractures, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, osteomyelitis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, gout, kyphoscoliosis, muscular dystrophies). 10. Describe the causes and types of renal failure and the associated signs and symptoms. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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3.00 Credits
First semester course. Theory and clinical applications of a wide range of respiratory therapy modalities, including medical gases (including cylinders, regulators, flowmetering devices, and liquid oxygen), aerosols, humidity, hyperinflation techniques, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques. Clinical Practice Guidelines [CPGs] are introduced, and students must master clinical indications, contraindications, side-effects, and desired therapeutic outcomes. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the medical gases used by respiratory therapists in the clinical setting including applicable gas laws and physical principles. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of cylinders, regulators, flow-metering devices and liquid oxygen. 3. Compare the differences, advantages and disadvantages of oxygen delivery systems and devices. 4. Evaluate the clinical application for use of humidity and aerosol therapy and describe the steps for the proper setup and evaluation of this equipment. 5. Compare the various products and techniques used to produce therapeutic hyperinflation and the rationale for its application. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of chest physiotherapy, including patient positioning for postural drainage, and be able to contrast the advantages and disadvantages of various techniques available. 7. Explain the criteria for and process of airway clearance techniques. 8. Explain the clinical indications, contra-indications, side-effects, and desired outcomes of the above therapies (items 1-7). Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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2.00 Credits
First semester course. Introduction to patient care, including body mechanics, patient interactions, and documentation. Practice in the selection, use, and trouble-shooting of equipment associated with providing medical gases, aerosol and humidity, hyperinflation techniques, IPPB, and airway clearance. Introduction to respiratory pharmacology and devices used to administer and monitor aerosolized medications. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Complete a patient assessment using a methodical approach and effective communication techniques. 2. Identify pathologies and disease processes using information obtained from a patient assessment. 3. Recommend therapeutic treatment options or diagnostic tests based on patient assessment and provide education to a patient on recommendation(s). 4. Describe the clinical indications, contraindications, side effects, and goals of selected respiratory therapy procedures. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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2.00 Credits
First semester course. Introduction to basic patient assessment techniques, including physical assessment and integration of laboratory and diagnostic findings associated with specific diagnoses. Covers physical findings; radiologic findings and other imaging studies; laboratory tests such electrolytes, bacteriology, hematology, and metabolic studies; acid-base balance and blood gas analysis; basic pulmonary function; and hemodynamic values. Emphasis is on the integration of patient presentation and associated pathology. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the elements of patient interview and physical examination of a patient (i.e. vital signs, breath sounds and respiratory patterns, chest assessment [palpation, percussion, inspection], cough and sputum, abnormal extremity findings [edema, clubbing, cyanosis, venous distention]) and the physiologic basis for these findings and/or symptoms; (PLO 1-3) 2. Appropriately interpret arterial blood gas values and associated causes of blood-gas abnormalities; (PLO 1, 4) 3. Describe oxygenation and basic cardiovascular assessment including ECGs, selected dysrhythmias, CVP, and PCWP; (PLO 1, 4) 4. Recognize the significance and normal values of diagnostic and laboratory tests (PLO 1, 4) 5. Describe imaging techniques utilized for chest assessment, and be able to interpret the significance and clinical manifestations of various abnormal chest imaging findings (PLO 1, 4) 6. Understand and describe the process of developing and utilizing Therapist-Driven Protocols [TDPs] and Clinical Practice Guidelines [CPGs]; (PLO 1, 4) Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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3.00 Credits
Second semester course. Expands on RESP 2030 with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary and renal injuries, diseases, disorders, and conditions, using a case-based method that integrates the etiology, presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cardiopulmonary, hemodynamic, and renal dysfunction. Also explores neonatal and pediatric pathologies of the renal and cardiopulmonary systems, including congenital and structural defects. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe cardiovascular diseases (i.e. atherosclerosis, CHD, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, right- and left-sided heart failure). 2. Describe and define pulmonary disorders, including COPD, CF, pneumonia, croup, epiglottitis, bronchiolitis [RSV], pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung disease, neuromuscular disorders affecting breathing, ARDS, IRDS, respiratory failure, lung cancer, atelectasis, sleep apnea, near-drowning, smoke inhalation, traumatic chest injuries, and disorders of the pleura and chest wall. 3. Describe the physical findings and manifestations of the disorders listed above. 4. Describe diagnosis , appropriate therapy and prognosis of the above disorders. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP
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3.00 Credits
Second semester course. Provides theory and clinical applications of respiratory therapy modalities, including airway management (intubation, extubation, tracheostomy care); manual ventilation; introduction to concepts of artificial ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP, positive and negative pressure ventilators); blood gas sampling, analysis, and quality control; noninvasive monitoring (oximetry, capnography, pulmonary mechanics); and equipment decontamination. Associated CPGs are introduced. Mastery of the clinical indications, contraindications, side-effects, and desired outcomes of therapies is required. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the indications, contraindications, side-effects, goals, and procedures of patient monitoring, blood gas sampling, artificial airway management, and manual and mechanical ventilation. 2. Compare and contrast invasive and non-invasive monitoring methods of patient status and blood gas data. 3. Define the process of calibrating and maintaining quality control systems for blood gas analyzers 4. Distinguish between positive pressure and negative pressure artificial ventilation methods. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP
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2.00 Credits
Laboratory portion of RESP 2070. Requires students to master artificial airway management skills including endotracheal intubation and bag-valve-mask ventilation. Also provides practice in blood gas sampling, noninvasive monitoring, basic ventilatory support, basic pulmonary function assessments and bedside spirometry. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the clinical indications, contraindications, side effects, and goals of the following procedures, and demonstrate mastery of the skills required to initiate, monitor, assess the effectiveness of, and modify these procedures: a. Airway management; oral and nasal intubation of adults and children, and selection of appropriate equipment (including ET tubes, laryngeal masks/tubes, EOA's) b. Extubation c. Tracheostomies d. Manual ventilation e. Blood gas sampling and analysis, including arterial, ,capillary and in-dwelling arterial catheter samples f. Non-invasive monitoring. 2. Discuss and demonstrate the use of direct sampling versus non-invasive monitoring of blood gas data, including placement of transcutaneous and non-invasive probes for monitoring oxygen and carbon dioxide. 3. Describe the process of calibrating and maintaining quality control systems for blood gas analyzers. 4. Demonstrate competency in the use of different methods of artificial ventilation, including listing the indications and contraindications for each of the methods listed below and must also be able to assess the effectiveness of each method, monitor the patient receiving assisted ventilation, and suggest modifications for therapy if appropriate for each of the following: a. Manual ventilation with self-inflating and flow-inflating bags b. CPAP c. Bi-level CPAP. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP
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5.00 Credits
Second semester course. Introduction to the hospital setting in order to practice clinical application of all skills mastered in RESP 2041 and RESP 2071 while developing interaction skills with patients and other members of the health care team. Proficiency must be demonstrated in providing therapies, monitoring and documenting care, and prioritizing to develop time management skills, while students participate in clinical care conferences and in evaluation of the appropriateness of care with respect to CPGs. 225 clinical hours. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment and the initiation, monitoring, and assessment of the effectiveness of therapies including oxygen delivery, humidification, aerosol, and medication delivery, airway clearance, and lung expansion. 2. Recommend modifications to patient care plans with consideration for goals, side-effects, and contraindications of therapies. 3. Demonstrate appropriate professional behavior and compliance with clinical site performance standards. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP
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3.00 Credits
Third semester course. In-depth review of pulmonary function studies such as spirometry, lung volumes and diffusing capacities, bronchial provocation testing, and bronchodilator response studies as well as blood gas analysis and interpretation of arterial, capillary, and mixed venous blood gases, with an emphasis on case-based learning and application of diagnostic findings to initiating or modifying patient care. Introduction of cardiac assessments and interventions (EKGs, echocardiography, IABP support, and hemodynamics including Swann-Ganz and arterial catheters). This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Interpret simple spirometry/pulmonary function test results and identify common obstructive, restrictive, and interstitial diseases. 2. Identify basic tools and methods to measure pulmonary function, criteria for acceptability, and quality control requirements. 3. Distinguish normal/abnormal hemodynamic measurements, and their corresponding common disease processes. 4. Classify common EKG rhythms and their associated clinical manifestations and treatments. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP
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3.00 Credits
Third semester course. Theory and clinical indications of all modes of ventilatory support, emphasizing mastery of understanding the indications for initiation and continuation of ventilatory support, assessing and monitoring patients on life-support, integrating patient response to therapy with recommendations for modifying ventilator support, and determining the appropriate time and method for weaning from mechanical ventilation. Includes application of CPAP, BiPAP, negative pressure ventilation, and positive pressure ventilation, and introduces ventilators used in extended care or home care. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Select patients in need of mechanical ventilation. 2. Initiate mechanical ventilation in appropriate mode with appropriate settings. 3. Evaluate the patient on the ventilator and make appropriate changes as necessary to achieve desirable ABGS. 4. Wean patient from the ventilator. Use weaning parameters for decision making. 5. Analyze waveforms. 6.Describe all contra-indications and hazards of mechanical ventilation. 7.Explain and practice current strategies of mechanical ventilation. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SU
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