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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Clinical experience in the performance of ultrasound imaging studies. (Fall-odd years, Spring-even years)
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the student to the basic ultrasound environment and basic ultrasound concepts. (Spring)
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5.00 Credits
Introduces the student to normal anatomy and physiology as found in ultrasound. (Spring)
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5.00 Credits
Introduces the student to abnormal anatomy and physiology as found in ultrasound. (Summer)
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4.00 Credits
Introduces the student to physics as it applies to a sound wave. (Fall)
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2.00 Credits
Brief history of pharmacology with a study of drugs affecting primarily the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, and renal systems. Specific categories of drugs discussed include mucokinetics, bronchodilators, central nervous system stimulants and depressants, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, diuretics and antihypertensives, electrolytes, corticosteroids, antihistamines, and antibiotics. (Fall)
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3.00 Credits
P: AHLT F105, AHLT F205, AHLT 270, AHLT F271, AHLT F272. Concurrent enrollment in spring courses. Practical experience conducted at a hospital affiliated with the respiratory therapy program under the direct supervision of a registered respiratory therapist instructor for approximately 16 hours per week. Emphasis is on providing respiratory care to non-critically ill patients. (Spring)
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6.00 Credits
P: AHLT F181, AHLT F202, AHLT F253, AHLT F273. Practical experience conducted at hospitals affiliated with the Respiratory Therapy Program under the direct supervision of a registered respiratory therapist instructor for 24 hours per week. Emphasis is on time management and prioritizing respiratory care to non-critically ill patients, followed by an introduction to critical care respiratory therapy. (Summer)
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3.00 Credits
P: AHLT F105, AHLT F205, AHLT F270, AHLT F271, AHLT F272. Lecture and laboratory course that studies the application of various forms of medication, aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, and special procedures used in the practice of respiratory care. Indications and use of noninvasive monitors. Detailed study of lung segments and the use of various airway clearance techniques. Humidity therapy, including sputum induction and analysis. Rationale and application of pulmonary rehabilitation and alternative care facilities. (Spring)
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3.00 Credits
Lecture and laboratory course providing an introduction to respiratory care and governing agencies. There is an emphasis on professionalism, ethics, physical science principles, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, patient care, and concepts of illness. (Fall)
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