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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Teory of basic mechanical ventilator function, methods of ventilation, modes, classifcation of ventilators, demonstration of basic equipment and circuitry. Airway management indications, selection of type, intubation, management assessment, hazards, extubation and troubleshooting the artifcial airway will be covered. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Respiratory Care courses 117, and 118, and 119 or Consent of Department Chairperson. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the theory of mechanical ventilation in the adult patient. Selection of ventilator parameters, commitment, maintenance, weaning. In-depth presentation, discussion, demonstration of specifc adult ventilator systems, CPAP, BiPAP circuits, practice and testing. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Respiratory Care courses 115, and 127, and 137, and 139, and 141 or Consent of Department Chairperson. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
In depth presentation, discussion, demonstration of specifc pediatric/neonatal ventilator systems, CPAP circuits, practice and testing. Continuation of adult ventilator practice, practice and integration of other critical care procedures. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Respiratory Care courses 129, and 146, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 4 lab hours per week. 2 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Supervised clinical course providing advanced airway management skills, advanced ventilator techniques and diagnostic procedures in the hospital setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Respiratory Care 129, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 12 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Supervised clinical course providing advanced airway management skills, advanced adult ventilatory techniques, neonatal respiratory procedures and advanced cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures. Exposure to alternate sites of care. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Respiratory Care courses 200, and 222, and 227, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 24 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to age appropriate considerations of patient education, application of therapeutic modalities and manifestations of cardiopulmonary diseases throughout the human life span. Tis course will also address managed care, management, patient care plans and alternate sites of care. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Respiratory Care courses 129, and 146, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 2lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced cardiopulmonary monitoring is presented with emphasis on ECG interpretation and hemodynamic and exhaled gas monitoring and therapeutic interventions. Chest radiograph, CT and MRI interpretation will be introduced. Pharmacological agents that afect the cardiopulmonary, renal, and acid base regulatory systems; paralyzing agents, analgesics, sedatives, administration safety, dose range monitoring response to and basic fuid and electrolyte balance will be presented. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Respiratory Care courses 129, and 146, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 3lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
Case studies with PFTs, blood gases, hemodynamic profles, ECGs and related diagnostic testing will be presented along with related pathophysiological changes of cardiopulmonary diseases. Advanced adult, pediatric, neonatal cardiopulmonary life support will be covered. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Respiratory Care courses 200, and 222, and 225, and 227, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. 3 credit hours.
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1.00 Credits
Care of patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disease in a sub-acute setting and in their homes. Long term therapeutic prescriptions, equipment selection, cleaning and asepsis of equipment in the non-acute care setting. Pulmonary rehabilitation goals and programs presented along with adjunct exercises, equipment and assistive devices. Writing assignments, as appro- priate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Respiratory Care courses 200, and 222, and 225, and 227, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 50 minutes per week. 1 credit hour.
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3.00 Credits
Respiratory care research topics presented, ethics and board examination preparation, computer-assisted clinical simulations along with branching logic, latent image practice and mock certifcation and registry examination preparation and practice. Resume, portfolio and job interview preparation will be included. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite: Respiratory Care courses 225, and 227, or Consent of Department Chairperson. 150 minutes per week. 3 credit hours.
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