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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
This course examines the gestational development and evaluation of the fetus, cardiopulmonary transition at birth, evaluation of the newborn, oxygen administration, mechanical ventilation, bronchial hygiene, airway care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation of the newborn. Prerequisite: RET 128 or Permission of Department.
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3.00 Credits
Etiology, pathophysiology, clinical and laboratory presentation, and usual treatment of respiratory disorders in adults, children, and newborns. Prerequisite: RET 128 or Permission of Department.
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4.00 Credits
This clinical course gives the respiratory care student extensive experience working in the adult intensive care and pediatric units. Basic Respiratory care, ventilator monitoring, blood gas analysis and airway care. Advanced concepts in cardiopulmonary monitoring are covered. Prerequisite: RET 128
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3.00 Credits
( 1) Addresses the care of both the pediatric and adult respiratory patient in the home including oxygen administration, apnea monitoring, sleep apnea therapy, adjunctive modalities, mechanical ventilation, psychosocial issues, discharge planning and pulmonary rehabilitation. Prerequisite: RET 128 or Permission of Department.
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1.00 Credits
This course covers the application of respiratory physiology to the clinical setting, inclusive of gas transport, gas exchange, tissue oxygenation, and ventilation/ perfusion abnormalities. Basic arterial blood gas interpretation and clinical mathematical calculations are also included. Prerequisite: RET 103, Permission of Instructor
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1.00 Credits
Designed to provide a dynamic forum for lecture presentation and discussion of current topics of special interest to the future Respiratory Care Practitioner. Topics will be selected from areas of interest that are not included in more traditional core courses. CRT (NBRC) exam matrix will be reviewed in detail. Prerequisite: RET matriculation or Permission of Department.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide work experience directly related to the student's intended field of study and offers the student opportunity to view the Repiratory Care profession through actual work experience in Respiratory Care Department.
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3.00 Credits
( 3) Anatomy and function of the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular disease, assessment and diagnostic techniques, and care of the patient with cardiovascular disorders. Prerequisite: All courses RET 139 and below or Permission of Instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Regulation of acid-base balance in the body, with emphasis on the interpretation of acid-base disorders, fluid and electrolyte balance, and their inter-relationship. Prerequisite: RET 103 or Permission of Department.
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3.00 Credits
Theory, significance, and methodology of various diagnostic studies used in the assessment of pulmonary function. Techniques discussed include basic spirometry, flow/ volume tests, lung volume determination, diffusion capacity, tests of small airways disease, nutritional assessment and sleep disorders. Prerequisite: All 100 level RET courses or Permission of Department.
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