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2.00 Credits
A comprehensive review of the major components of respiratory care as they apply to the NBRC matrix for the entry-level and advanced practitioner exams. Including testing methodologies, strategies, evaluations, and simulated testing experiences; extensive simulated testing for entry-level, written and clinical simulations. Prerequisite: Admission to program and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
Application of respiratory care principles in the hospital setting. Additional hours required. Prerequisite: RTH:146 and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
Application of respiratory care principles in the hospital setting. Additional hours required. Prerequisite: RTH:220, RTH:221, RTH:222, RTH:223 and RTH:240 and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the learner the basics of normal neuroanatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on sleep. Also covered are normal and abnormal sleep patterns, and their physiologic effects on the body. Prerequisites: Admission into the program and an AAS degree or higher in any Health Science. Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
This course will present information relevant to the equipment required for polysomnographic testing to include: multi-channel recorders, transducers, electrodes, physiologic monitors, and calibration of the equipment. Preparing the equipment and patient for the test will also be covered. Additional hours required. Prerequisites: Admission into the program and an AAS degree or higher in a Health Science, or approval of program director and Reading Proficiency.
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student the basic knowledge in setting-up the equipment and patient for a polysomnographic examination. The student will go to an area sleep laboratory, and observe and participate in a pre-determined number of patient tests. Skill development includes: equipment preparation, calibration, and patient set-up. Prerequisites: Admission into the program and an AAS degree or higher in a Health Science or approval of program director and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student the basic information related to the disease processes and conditions which adversely effect sleep, and how these conditions interfere with health. Neurologic neuromuscular, and upper airway problems will be discussed. Etiologies, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment will be covered for each condition. Additional hours required. Prerequisites: Admission into the program and an AAS degree or higher in a Health Science or approval of program director and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to build upon the concepts and skills presented in Equipment and Testing I, which include basic function and calibration of the equipment, setting-up the monitors and patient for a polysomnographic examination. This course will present information and skill development on performing the test, quality assurance, and reporting test results via paper copies or computer-generated results. This course will also present information on equipment used in the treatment of various sleep disorders, to include Oxygen Therapy, C.P.A.P., BiPAP, and Nocturnal Ventilatory Support. Additional hours required. Prerequisite: Admission into the program and an AAS degree or higher in a Health Science or program director approval and Reading Proficiency.
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1.00 Credits
The student will observe and participate in a pre-determined number of polysomnographic examinations. The student will prepare the patient for the exam, and will operate the equipment to assure the data collected is accurate and valid. When ordered by a physician, the student will initiate supplemental oxygen therapy, and/or positive airway pressure therapy. Prerequisites: Admission into the program and an AAS degree or higher in a Health Science or approval or program director and Reading Proficiency.
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2.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student the knowledge required to provide a basic interpretation for any polysomnographic exam. Course content includes interpretation of: normal and abnormal values for multi-channel data, abnormal waveforms and events, and interpretation of abnormalities and artifacts, in accordance with standard nomenclature, and scoring of the exam. Additional hours required. Prerequisites: Admission into the program and an AAS Degree or higher in a Health Science or approval of program director and Reading Proficiency.
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