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3.00 Credits
O Supervised performance of critical care respiratory therapy procedures, including blood withdrawal from arterial lines, mechanical ventilator management, and invasive as well as non-invasive monitoring techniques. The student works with critically ill patients in adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units. Additional learning experiences are provided in pulmonary function testing and home care. Clinicals meet for twenty-four hours per week. An additional four hours per week are spent with freshman respiratory therapy students. Prerequisite: RET1292 or permission of program coordinator. Corequisite: Seminar
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4.00 Credits
O Continued practice of critical care respiratory therapy procedures, including blood withdrawal from arterial lines, mechanical ventilator management, and invasive as well as non-invasive monitoring techniques. The student works with critically ill patients in adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units. Additional learning experiences are provided in pulmonary function testing and home care. Clinicals meet for twenty-four hours per week. Additional learning experiences are provided in pulmonary function testing and home care. Clinicals meet for twenty-four hours per week. ACLS is also taught during this course. Prerequisites: RET2293 or permission of Program Coordinator
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3.00 Credits
O Analysis of blood samples and interpretation of resulting data. Non-invasive and invasive methods of determining oxygenation and ventilation are covered. Quality control issues are addressed. Prerequisites: BSC2084 and BSC2084L, RET1024C, RET1026c, and RET1291 or permission or program coordinator... Full Description
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3.00 Credits
O Investigation of fetal, neonatal, and pediatric differences in cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology; pediatric ventilators and apparatus; adaptations of techniques to pediatric patients; neonatal and pediatric respiratory diseases. Prerequisites: BSC2084 and BSC2084L, RET1024C, RET1026C, and RET1291 or permission of program coordinator. Co-requisites: RET2434, RET2384, and RET2283L BSC2084 H UMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY 3.0 P Intended for allied health students requiring a one-semester anatomy and physiology course. This course presents an in-depth review of the body organization and structure. It also introduces the student to basic physiologic concepts as they relate to normal body function and maintenance of health. It is required for students in Dental Hygiene, Radiography, Cardiopulmonary Technology, Nuclear Medicine, Respiratory Care, and EMS programs. Prerequisite: HSC2531 recommended. Co-requisite: BSC2084L
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1.00 Credits
O Introduces the student to a comprehensive study and theory of the production of x-rays and the prime factors of radiographic imaging. The image parameters of contrast, density, recorded detail, and image distortion will be studied, as well as various ancillary devices and equipment required to produce quality radiographic images. Laboratory experience is included
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2.00 Credits
O Continuation of principles of imaging contained in RTE1418C. Qualitative and quantitative study of image receptors, sensitometry, image processing, image intensification, fluoroscopy, and tomography. Laboratory experience is also included. Prerequisite: RTE1418C, Radiographic Technique 1... Full Description
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1.00 Credits
O Introduces procedures for positioning the patient's anatomical structures relative to the x-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the extremities and axial skeleton. Radiographic anatomy, pathology, critique of radiographs, and laboratory practicum are included
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2.00 Credits
O Continues procedures for positioning the patient's anatomical structures relative to the x-ray beam and image receptor. Emphasizes procedures for routine examination of the skull. Contrast studies of internal organs, radiographic anatomy, pathology, critique of radiographs, and laboratory practicum are included. Prerequisite: RTE1503C... Full Description
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4.00 Credits
O Primarily a qualitative study of matter, electricity, radiation, radiation decay schemes, circuitry, and types of generating equipment
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1.00 Credits
O College energized lab experience in the elementary aspects of radiography with clinical orientation to the radiology department/ hospital, and actual clinical education
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