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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Individually supervised readings and study of a selected topic in religious studies. May be repeated as topics vary.
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1.00 Credits
Introduction to the professions of respiratory care and radiologic technology, including basic job responsibilities/scope of practice, medical terminology, and patient assessment. More specific information regarding the respiratory care and radiography programs will be presented. Same as RAD 101
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4.00 Credits
Introductory respiratory care theory and procedures; medical terminology and mathematics review; basic respiratory system anatomy and physiology; pharmacology and administration procedures for aerosolized medications; theory and equipment for oxygen therapy, pulse oximetry, hyperinflation therapy, and mucus clearance techniques; principles of infection control.
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1.00 Credits
Demonstration and practice in basic respiratory care procedures; proper body mechanics, patient assessment, administration of oxygen therapy, bland aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, aerosolized medication, and mucus clearance techniques.
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1.00 Credits
Independent learning of word parts, including prefixes, suffixes, and roots, and the combination of these parts to form complex symptomatic, diagnostic, operative, and therapeutic medical terms related to the language of allied health professions; approved medical abbreviations will also be included;
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3.00 Credits
Theory and application of procedures and equipment used for airway management, non-invasive ventilatory support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, ECG arrhythmia recognition and treatment, bland aerosol and humidity therapy, arterial puncture, pharmacological treatment of infectious processes, and equipment disinfection and sterilization.
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1.00 Credits
Demonstration and practice in intermediate respiratory care procedures: hand ventilation, nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning, lung volume expansion therapies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, tracheal tube care, and blood oxygen monitoring by means of pulse oximetry and arterial puncture.
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3.00 Credits
Functional anatomy of respiratory systems structures; mechanics and control of ventilation; pulmonary blood flow and the matching of ventilation with profusion; acid-balance and the interpretation of blood gases; oxygen transport and the concepts of shunting and dead space; physics of gasses applicable to respiratory care. PREREQ OR
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2.00 Credits
Professionally supervised experience in basic respiratory care procedures in acute-care hospitals: oxygen administration, lung expansion therapies, aerosolized medication administration, and mucus clearance techniques; proper documentation and preparation of clinical case reports.
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2.00 Credits
Professionally supervised experience in basic and intermediate respiratory care procedures; suctioning, hand ventilation, arterial puncture, phlebotomy, CPR, and care of patients with artificial airways; developing skill in time management, organization and effective communication with other healthcare professionals.
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