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1.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, Summer, DL This course covers the electro-mechanical system of the heart. It includes basic cardiac anatomy, conduction anatomy and physiology, descriptions of ECG waveforms, and identification of life threatening arrhythmias. Common cardiac conduction defects will be discussed. Prerequisite: High school biology.
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2.00 Credits
Fall, Spring, Summer This course is designed and intended for those individualswhomay need to knowthemechanical- electrical system of the heart. Included are definitions and descriptions of EKG configurations, recognition and interpretation of disrhymias. Identification and an explanation of common cardiac congenital anomalies as well as the effects of pharmacological compounds upon the heart's conduction system are discussed. The successful student will be prepared for performing the duties of a monitoring technician or an EKG technician through clinical experience obtained at an area hospital. Prerequisite: High school biology.
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2.00 Credits
Fall, Spring Lab fee will be required. Phlebotomy Practices is a course designed to meet the needs of health care professionals, workers and students in becoming proficient and well versed in collection, preservation and submission of clinical specimens for examination. The course will provide up-to-date information on key issues such as basic medical terminology, health care delivery system, clinical laboratory overview, safety, anatomy with respect to specimen collection, and other topics. Also to be included is practice in venous access and dermal puncture techniques.
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3.00 Credits
Spring This course emphasizes the cardiopulmonary system and acid-base balance applied to and correlated with patient pathologies. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students. Prerequisite: BIOL 139, Anatomy and Physiology I.
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2.00 Credits
Spring This course is designed to familiarize the student with medications commonly used in cardiopulmonary care. It includes patient assessment of need, indications, contraindication, actions, side effects and hazards for each medication discussed. The student will also identify age appropriate dosing and routes of administration for each drug. The course includes an introduction to the pharmacological aspect of Advanced Cardiac Life Support according to the guidelines of the American Heart Association. Prerequisites: BIOL 139, Anatomy and Physiology I; or BIOL 271, Anatomy and Physiology; or ICVT 210, Principles of Invasive Cardiovascular Technology I.
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3.00 Credits
Spring Lab fee will be required. This is a general introductory course in respiratory care including laboratory applications of aerosols, medical gases, ultrasonic nebulizers, IPPB devised, chest physiotherapy, resuscitation, and oxygen administration.
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3.00 Credits
Summer Lab fee will be required. This course is concerned with the practical application of basic respiratory care procedures. Lectures will supplement time spent in the laboratory and time spent with patients. Major areas of concentration include: oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, IPPB, chest physiotherapy, prophylactic deep breathing maneuvers, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Aletter grade of "C" or better is requiredfor graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students. Prerequisites: RESP 115, Pharmacology for the Respiratory Therapist; RESP 120, Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I. Corequisite: RESP 200, Advanced Respiratory Life Support.
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2.00 Credits
Summer Basic ethics and administration for hospital personnel. The organization and operation of the hospital and its involvement with the patient and records. This course is open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
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4.00 Credits
Summer Lab fee will be required. This course is designed to familiarize the Respiratory Care student with all forms of advanced life support systems. Main topics include: classification and operation of a variety of mechanical ventilators, clinical maintenance and troubleshooting ofmechanical ventilators, and clinical management of patients receiving advanced life support to include ventilator commitment and weaning procedures.A letter grade of "C" or better is required forgraduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students. Prerequisites: RESP 115, Pharmacology for the Respiratory Therapist; RESP 120, Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I. Corequisite: RESP 125, Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II.
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3.00 Credits
Fall This course deals with a number of specific pulmonary diseases such as asthma, pulmonary emphysema, adult respiratory distress syndrome, congenital anomalies and others. The short-term and long-term treatment of the condition is covered. Special emphasis is given to the role of the respiratory care practitioner in the management of these conditions. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students. Prerequisites: BIOL 139, Anatomy & Physiology I; RESP 110, Human Anatomy and Physiology.
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