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  • 2.00 Credits

    Classification, indications, action, dosage, side effects and contraindications of pharmacologic agents commonly utilized in the management of pulmonary disease are covered. Emphasis given to bronchodilators, mucolytics, antiasthmatics, antinflammatories and surface active agents. Clinical application to pulmonary disease and dosage and solution problems are included. Prerequisite: Admission to Respiratory Care program Lecture: 2 hours
  • 1.00 Credits

    Classification, indications, action, dosage, complications, therapeutic implications and administration, side effects and contraindications of pharmacologic agents utilized in the management of cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions are covered. Emphasis is given to skeletal muscle relaxants, anesthetic agents, cardiac drugs, respiratory stimulants, pulmonary vascular vasodilators and diuretics. Clinical application to cardiopulmonary diseases/conditions is included. Prerequisite: RSC 125 and AHL 101 Lecture: 1 hour
  • 2.00 Credits

    Indications, physiologic effects and clinical application of positive pressure ventilation, non-invasive ventilation and airway care are covered. Procedures for monitoring the intensive-care patient, receiving mechanical ventilation and simulated case situations are emphasized. Prerequisite: RSC 105 , RSC 120 , RSC 123 , RSC 126 , RSC 140 Corequisite: RSC 150 Lecture: 2 hours
  • 3.00 Credits

    Supervised clinical course providing instruction, observation and ability to perform patient assessment, oxygen, humidity/ aerosol, inhaled medications, hyperinflation, positive pressure breathing, chest physiotherapy, breathing exercise and airway-clearance techniques, in a health-care setting are covered. Artificial airway maintenance and basic mechanical ventilation also are included. Direct patient contact and application of theory and techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite: RSC 110 and AHL 101 Laboratory: 16 hours (course fee required)
  • 2.00 Credits

    Supervised clinical course providing instruction, observation and ability to perform general respiratory care, basic ventilator care, artificial airway management, pediatric respiratory care, long-term care and intensive-diagnostic procedures in a variety of health care settings. Direct patient contact and application of theory and techniques are emphasized. Prerequisite: RSC 105 , RSC 120 , RSC 123 , RSC 140 Corequisite: RSC 130 Laboratory: 12 hours (course fee required)
  • 4.00 Credits

    Complete classification of positive- and negative-pressure ventilators, with emphasis on the function and utilization of those most commonly utilized is covered. Included are traditional and new modes of ventilation, advanced procedures for monitoring the mechanically ventilated patient and case situations. Skill development in related procedures and simulated case situations are incorporated. Prerequisite: RSC 130 , RSC 150 and RSC 211 Lecture: 3 hours Laboratory: 2 hours (course fee required)
  • 1.00 Credits

    Discussion of the various options available for long-term care of the chronic patient with cardiopulmonary disease, including acute care, post/subacute care and skilled nursing facilities. Home care, DMEs and rehabilitative care also are included. Emphasis is on the decision making process, reimbursement, planning, capabilities and specific procedures performed. Prerequisite: RSC 200 , RSC 210 and RSC 240 Lecture: 1 hour
  • 3.00 Credits

    Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, signs, diagnosis and treatment of the most common cardiopulmonary diseases/ conditions are covered. Includes application of clinical data, through the review of computer-based simulations and the development of simulated case situations. Prerequisite: RSC 130 and RSC 150 Lecture: 3 hours
  • 1.00 Credits

    Wide variety of topics that are related to, and impact on the respiratory care of neonatal and pediatric patients. Basic mechanical ventilation procedures are included. Emphasis on clinical application of related material. Prerequisite: RSC 120 , RSC 123 , RSC 126 and RSC 140 Corequisite: RSC 130 Lecture: 1 hour
  • 4.00 Credits

    Clinical application of advanced physiologic diagnostics as related to invasive hemodynamic monitoring and treatment, non-invasive oxygenation and ventilation monitoring, chest and lateral neck radiologic interpretation, advanced ECG and advanced pulmonary-function testing. The use of simulated case situations and observation of related procedures are included. Prerequisite: RSC 130 and RSC 150 Lecture: 3.5 hours Laboratory: 1 hour (course fee required)
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