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4.00 Credits
In this course, students learn the relationship between the equipment used in respiratory therapy to the pathological condition of patients. Students explore the use of oxygen therapy and the potential hazards of compressed gases. In addition, students demonstrate the administration of oxygen and lung inflation devices. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
CHM 109 or CHM 110 and CHM 111, MAT 108, BIO 115
Corequisite:
PHY 123 and RES 113
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4.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of RES 111 Respiratory Equipment 1. Emphasis is placed on mechanical ventilators and the proper care of patients on mechanical ventilation. Students learn the hazards of mechanical ventilation and how to manage equipment to ensure proper patient care. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
RES 111, PHY 123
Corequisite:
BIO 209, RES 114
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4.00 Credits
In this course, students explore the relationship between respiratory equipment and the pathological condition of patients. Students learn to identify the reasons for intubation and learn how to perform endotracheal intubation and extubation. Additionally, students learn techniques of airway management and how to properly assess patients. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
MAT 108, CHM 109 or CHM 110 and CHM 111, BIO 115
Corequisite:
RES 111, PHY 123
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4.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of RES 113 Respiratory Therapy 1. Emphasis is placed on special respiratory conditions and the proper care of patients with respiratory diseases. Students learn to perform a physical assessment of a patient, including vital signs and lung sound analysis. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
RES 113, RES 111, PHY 123
Corequisite:
RES 112, BIO 209
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1.00 Credits
In this course, students are exposed to an introduction to the clinical practice of respiratory therapy. Students learn the professional requirements of the clinical setting and how to communicate patient needs and care. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
RES 114, BIO 209
Corequisite:
RES 117
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2.00 Credits
In this course, students learn to relate the diagnostic procedures used to treat the pathological condition of patients. Students learn to perform pulmonary function tests and interpret data collected from the procedures. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Corequisite:
RES 115, RES 117
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4.00 Credits
In this course, students study the nature and cause of disease and conditions that caused the disease. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the clinical signs and symptoms of disease and any changes in normal laboratory values. In addition, students learn advanced life support techniques essential for patient care in a clinical setting. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
RES 112, RES 114, BIO 209
Corequisite:
RES 115, RES 116
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1.00 Credits
In this course, students study respiratory pharmacology with emphasis on the properties of medications and their effects on the patient. Students explore the mechanism of action for pharmacological agents most frequently used to treat respiratory therapy patients. The competencies a respiratory care practitioner must demonstrate to be safe and effective. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
RES 114, RES 112, BIO 209
Corequisite:
RES 115, RES 116 and RES 117
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3.00 Credits
In this course students are provided with physician insight into medical and surgical topics related to respiratory therapy with an emphasis on physician to therapist communication. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
RES 112, RES 114
Corequisite:
RES 115, RES 116, RES 117, RES 118
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9.00 Credits
A clinical externship in which students work under supervision in affiliated institutions and apply therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Included are critical and general patient care. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Prerequisite:
RES 115, RES 116, RES 117
Corequisite:
RES 202
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