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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A theorytechnique course that surveys various therapeutic modalities, including oxygen administration, humidity and aerosol therapy, chest physical therapy, rehabilitation, and home care. The course covers the operation of equipment utilized by the therapist, such as pressure regulators, flowmeters, nebulizers, compressors, and oxygen analyzers. Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents methods of diagnosis and therapy utilized by the respiratory care practitioner in the treatment of pulmonary diseases. Topics include arterial blood gas analysis, bronchoscopy, bedside pulmonary function testing, sputum evaluation, and oxygen therapy. Course to be taken concurrently with RCP 210. Prerequisites: RCP 212 and BIO 212. Laboratory fee.
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4.00 Credits
A theory-technique course designed to facilitate student comprehension of mechanical ventilators. The course includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, manual ventilation, intermittent positive pressure breathing therapy, airway care, and maintenance of the continuously ventilated patient. Prerequisites: RCP 251 and CH 114. Laboratory fee.
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4.00 Credits
A theory-technique course designed to facilitate student comprehension of mechanical ventilators. The course includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation, manual ventilation, intermittent positive pressure breathing therapy, airway care, and maintenance of the continuously ventilated patient. Prerequisites: RCP 252 and CH 114. Laboratory fee.
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2.00 Credits
An introductory laboratory/lecture course covering medical terminology, patient assessment, gas laws, medical records, and introductory respiratory therapy principles. Prerequisite: RCP majors only. Laboratory fee.
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2.00 Credits
A laboratory/ clinical practicum that enables the student to practice the methods and techniques learned in RCP 212 Respiratory Therapy, RCP 213 Pulmonary Diagnostics and Therapy, and RCP 214 Mechanical Ventilation and Resuscitation I. The student learns how to provide oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, IPPB therapy, chest physical therapy, and airway care. Prerequisites: RCP 212 and RCP 251. RCP majors only. Laboratory fee.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth study of the pulmonary system from fetal development to adulthood. Emphasis is on clinical diagnosis, pulmonary function testing, and disease processes. Case study presentations emphasize normal anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology of various diseases. Prerequisites: Bio 212 and 213, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth study of the cardiovascular system from fetal development to adulthood. Emphasis is on clinical diagnosis, cardiac function, and hemodynamic status testing and disease processes. Case study presentations emphasize normal anatomy and physiology and the pathophysiology of various diseases. Prerequisites: BIO 212 and BIO 213, or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
A survey course that deals with etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. The course concentrates on those diseases that require treatment by various respiratory therapy modalities. Prerequisites: RCP 321 and RCP 322.
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3.00 Credits
A survey course that deals with the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of neonatal and pediatric diseases affecting the cardio-pulmonary systems. The course concentrates on those diseases that require treatment by various respiratory therapy modalities. Prerequisites: RCP 321 and 322.
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