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  • RCP 10103: Pharmacology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Rio Grande

    This course provides information on the category, use, side effects, and usual dosage of drugs as they relate to the patient's diagnosis. The course also provides a review of math, dosages, calculations and solutions, metric and apothecary systems, abbreviations, drug referencing, legal aspects, and techniques of preparation and drug administration within the legal and ethical scope of practice. Emphasis is given to the pulmonary, cardiac, vascular, and renal systems. Three hours of lecture each week. Prerequisites: Successful completion of program sequence. Course fee required. Summer
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  • RCP 10204: Respiratory Fundamentals I

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rio Grande

    This course will cover the history of respiratory care and our professional organization. Emphasis is on exploring the role of the respiratory therapist as a member of the healthcare team. Basic techniques of patient evaluation, the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy are covered. Emphasis is placed on the safe handling of medical gases and safety in administration. The student will also attend a seminar on basic life support and become BCLS certified. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Course fee required. Prerequisite: acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program. Fall
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  • RCP 10403: Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

    3.00 Credits
    University of Rio Grande

    The most frequently encountered diseases and syndromes are presented in detail. Emphasis is placed on: etiology, signs and symptoms, pathology, clinical manifestations, secular, and treatment. Special emphasis is placed on the respiratory therapist's role in the recognition and treatment of pulmonary disease. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: successful completion of program sequence. Course fee required. Fall
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  • RCP 10502: Respiratory Practicum I

    2.00 Credits
    University of Rio Grande

    This practicum is designed to introduce the student to the clinical facility and clinical education. The student is introduced to the aspects of respiratory care as outlined in RCP 10204 Respiratory Fundamentals I. Emphasis is on the supervised practice of basic respiratory care procedures. Practice in gathering information from the patient record, patient evaluation, oxygen administration, and recordkeeping is provided. 10-12 clinical hours a week, which include pre/post seminar. Course fee required. Prerequisite: successful completion of program sequence. Spring
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  • RCP 11204: Respiratory Fundamentals II

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rio Grande

    This course is a continuation of RCP 10204 Respiratory Fundamentals I with the focus on medicine delivery devices, EKGs, pulmonary functions and patient education. The student is introduced to the principles and practices of stress testing, polysomnography, respiratory home care, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Throughout the course emphasis is placed on the relationship of the test results to various cardiopulmonary disease states. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Course fee required. Prerequisite: successful completion of program sequence. Spring
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  • RCP 11304: Respiratory Fundamentals III

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rio Grande

    This course is a continuation of Respiratory Fundamentals I and II designed to provide the student with detailed knowledge of the principles and techniques of advanced therapeutic procedures used in respiratory care. Arterial blood gas sampling and analysis will be studied with special attention given to the design and function of blood gas analyzers and interpretation of arterial blood gases. Topics include: airway management, transtracheal oxygen therapy and aspiration, hemodynamic monitoring, bronchoscopy, thoracentesis and pleural chest tubes, advanced cardiac life support, patient transport, and respiratory management of the critical patient. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Course fee required. Prerequisite: successful completion of program sequence. Summer
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  • RCP 11502: Respiratory Practicum II

    2.00 Credits
    University of Rio Grande

    This course is designed to provide the students an opportunity of performing supervised techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, aerosol drug therapy, lung inflation, and techniques used in electrocardiography. This is a continuation of the aspects of respiratory care as outlined in RCP 10204 Respiratory Fundamentals I, RCP 11204 Respiratory Fundamentals II and RCP 22503 Cardiopulmonary A & P. Emphasis is on the supervised practice of basic respiratory care procedures. Sixteen (16) clinical hours a week. Course fee required. Prerequisite: successful completion of program sequence. Summer
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  • RCP 20104: Mechanical Ventilation Management Technology

    4.00 Credits
    University of Rio Grande

    The course covers the technology and management of continuous adult mechanical ventilation. Special emphasis is placed on the physiologic effects of various techniques and selection of optimal methods. Monitoring, quality control, and the ability to solve clinical problems relating to mechanical ventilation are emphasized. The course prepares the student to conduct the therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate spontaneous and artificial ventilation. Particular emphasis will be on ventilator complications, physiologic effects and the principles of ventilation management. Various classes of mechanical ventilators are discussed and compared, emphasizing the differences required in their uses. The technology of adult continuous mechanical ventilation is covered. The design, function, and operation of representative mechanical ventilators of the various classifications are examined in detail. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Course fee required. Prerequisite: successful completion of program sequence. Fall
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  • RCP 20203: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

    3.00 Credits
    University of Rio Grande

    This course introduces the student to special needs of the neonatal and pediatric patient. Fetal cardiopulmonary development and changes at birth are covered. Equipment, procedures, and methods used in the care and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients are also covered. Cardiopulmonary conditions and diseases particular to neonates are discussed. Two hours lecture, three hours lab. Course fee required. Prerequisite: successful completion of program sequence. Spring
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  • RCP 20502: Respiratory Practicum III

    2.00 Credits
    University of Rio Grande

    This course is designed to provide the students an opportunity to perform the skills they have obtained in RCP 22503 Cardiopulmonary A & P and RCP 11204 Respiratory Fundamentals II. Emphasis is given to the development of efficiency in the practice of fundamental and advanced respiratory care techniques. The student will receive supervised experience in caring for the critically ill cardiopulmonary patient. Sixteen (16) clinical hours a week. Course fee required. Prerequisite: successful completion of program sequence. Fall
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