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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This course will address advanced topics in physical assessment of the adult, child and newborn. It will provide more detailed coverage of the care and management of pediatric and neonatal patient. Additionally, it will address the issues of pulmonary rehabilitation, and the role of the respiratory therapist in alternative sites such as skilled nursing facilities and home care. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 111, 111L; CIS 101; COM 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all first semester RC 300 level courses; PSY 111.
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3.00 Credits
This course will address advanced topics in critical care medicine. It will specifically cover advanced topics in airway care and management, hemodynamic monitoring and all phases of mechanical ventilation, to include: pneumatic, electric, microprocessor, fluidic, high frequency, and noninvasive ventilators. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 111, 111L; CIS 101; COM 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all first semester RC 300 level courses; PSY 111.
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3.00 Credits
This course will address advanced topics in the area of pulmonary diagnostics and advanced cardiology. It will specifically cover body phethysmography, methacholine challenge testing, cardio-pulmonary stress testing, brochoscopy, sleep studies and assisting in emergency interventions; such as, thoracentesis, chest tubes and advanced cardiac support. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 111, 111L; CIS 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all second semester RC 300 level courses, COM 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course will continue the work of the respiratory and cardiac physiology course (RC 233) and provide a more detailed account of selected cardio-respiratory diseases and conditions. It will specifically address: the definition, etiology, clinical manifestations, pathology, radiographic, diagnostic and laboratory findings, prevention, prognosis and treatment of common cardio-respiratory diseases and conditions. Emphasis will be placed on care plans and respiratory protocols. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 111, 111L; CIS 101; COM 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all first semester RC 300 level courses; PSY 111.
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3.00 Credits
This course will address the principles and practice of performing/conducting respiratory research. It wll specifically cover: the purpose of research, essentials of research, philosophical foundations, framing the research project, developing the knowledge base through performing a literature search, and statistical analysis and measuring the data and documenting/reporting the results. Additionally, the student will learn the use of the Internet and exposure to Med-line. The course will help the student identify, review and intelligently describe the results of selected cardio-respiratory journals and articles, as well as culminate in the provision of a comprehensive research project. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, 108, 108L, 111, 111L; CIS 101; ENG 101, 200; MTH 136; PHL any 100 level elective; PSY 100; PHY 111; RS any elective; CHM 111; all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: All second semester RC 300 level courses, upper level philosophy or religious study elective.
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3.00 Credits
Discussion and presentation of professional issues and topics related to the field of respiratory care. Special emphasis will be placed on preparing students for employment by engaging in job selection process, personal needs assessments, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Additionally, the course will serve as a review and a preparation for the credentialing process. Extensive coverage of computerized clinical simulations and case studies will be provided. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 111, 111L; CIS 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100, 111; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all second semester RC 300 level courses, COM 101.
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4.00 Credits
This course will continue the work of the respiratory and cardiac physiology course (RC 233) and provide a detailed account of abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. Selected cardio-respiratory diseases and conditions will be covered in considerable detail. It will specifically address the: definition, etiology, clinical manifestations, pathology, radiographic, diagnostic and laboratory findings, prevention, prognosis and treatment of common cardiorespiratory diseases and conditions. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based medicine, care plans and respiratory protocols. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 121; CIS 101; COM 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100; PHY 111; any 1 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all first semester RC 300 level courses; PSY 111.
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4.00 Credits
Discussion and presentation of professional issues and topics related to the field of respiratory care. Emphasis will be placed on preparing students for employment as well as preparation for the credentialing process. Students will engage in the job selection process, inclusive of a personal needs assessments, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Additionally, extensive coverage of computerized clinical simulations and case studies will be addressed and critical thinking and independent decision making skills will be highlighted. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 121; CIS 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100, 111; PHY 111; any 1 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Co-requisites: all RC 300 level courses and Com101.
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1.00 Credits
The application of principles and theory covered in RC 330 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: advanced topics in physical assessment of the adult, child and newborn, care and management of the pediatric and neonatal patient, and equipment and procedures employed in pulmonary rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities and home care. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 111, 111L; CIS 101; COM 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all first semester RC 300 level courses; PSY 111.
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1.00 Credits
The application of principles and theory covered in RC 331 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: airway care, all phases of mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring and advanced cardiology. Additionally, it will address assisting in emergency interventions; such as, thoracentesis, chest tubes and advanced cardiac life support. Prerequisites: BIO 107, 107L, BIO 108, 108L, BIO 111, 111L; CIS 101; COM 101; ENG 101; MTH 136; PSY 100; PHY 111; any 2 designated Signature Courses; CHM 111; and all RC 200 level courses. Corequisites: all second semester RC 300 level courses, PSY 111.
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