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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A survey of basic principles as applied to the practice of respiratory care. Included are respiratory terminology, scientific measure, fluid physics, gas physics, basic electricity, chemical and physical properties of matter, basic genetics, basic microbiology, respiratory therapy equipment cleaning and sterilization. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the history of respiratory care and the professional organizations related to respiratory therapy. A comprehensive study of oxygen delivery devices, oxygen analysis, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and artificial airways. This course includes certification in Basic Cardiac Life support by the American Heart Association. Prerequisite: RT100. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. A comprehensive study of aerosol and humidity therapy, pharmacology of aerosol and humidity therapy, pharmacology of aerosolized medications, bronchial clearance techniques , intermittent positive pressure breathing, and rehabilitation and home care of the respiratory patient. Also included is an introduction to physical examination of the chest and chest x-ray interpretation. Prerequisite: RT100. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of the physiology of positive pressure breathing, the design and function of continuous mechanical ventilators, techniques of continuous ventilation, and monitoring of the patient receiving continuous ventilation. Prerequisites: RT100, RT110, RT115, RT130. 4 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
A study of pulmonary diagnostic procedures including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, response to bronchodilator and bronchial challenge. Also included is an introduction to exercise testing, fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and sleep studies. Prerequisites: RT100, RT110, RT115, RT130. 2 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive study of diseases of the respiratory system, and the pharmacologic treatment of pulmonary diseases. Prerequisites: RT100. 3 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to fetal development, evaluation of the newborn, and cardiopulmonary diseases of infants and children. A comprehensive study of airway management, bronchopulmonary hygiene, continuous positive airway pressure, and mechanical ventilation of the pediatric patient. Prerequisites: RT100, RT110, RT115, RT130. 2 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
An orientation to the hospital and departments related to respiratory therapy. An introduction to respiratory therapy clinical practice (may include evening rotations). Clinical competence in bland aerosol, bronchial clearance techniques , aerosol therapy with medications, incentive spirometry, oxygen therapy. Prerequisite: RT100. Corequisites: RT110, RT115, RT130. 1 credit hour.
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3.00 Credits
Clinical practice in respiratory care including rotations through general therapy procedures, critical respiratory care, and pulmonary function testing (may include evening rotations). Clinical competence in IPPB, induced sputum, air compressors, ultrasonic nebulizers, oxygen analysis, cuff pressure measurements, Leukens Trap, oxygen titration, secure endotracheal tube, suction through airway. Prerequisite: RT150. Corequisite: RT120, RT125, RT135. 2 credit hours.
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3.00 Credits
with Pulmonary Disease A comprehensive study of pulmonary evaluation techniques including pulmonary history, chest physical diagnosis, pulmonary function interpretation, arterial blood gas interpretation, and chest x-ray interpretation. Special emphasis on patient response to respiratory therapy with particular attention to goals of therapy, delivery of therapy, and evaluation of response to therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of freshman year RT program or permission of instructor. 2 credit hours.
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