Course Descriptions

Respiratory Care Course Descriptions

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RSPC-104 - INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY CARE  3 credits
This introductory course includes a study of cardiopulmonary anatomy/physiology, arterial blood gas interpretation, introduction to cardiopulmonary disease, medical terminology, communication skills, and ethics. The course is designed to provide the student with fundamental knowledge and theory which will enable the student to understand the more complex theories and practice of respiratory care in subsequent courses.
RSPC-105 - RESPIRATORY CARE 1  4 credits
This course is designed to be a study of respiratory care equipment and the physical principles involved in its use. Among areas to be discussed are: oxygen transport, gas physics, medical gas therapy, gas analyzing equipment, CPR, airway management, and bedside measurement and monitoring devices. The didactic portion consists primarily of lectures, and the clinical hours provide for application of principles learned in the classroom. COREQUISITE: RSPC-105L
RSPC-205 - RESPIRATORY CARE 2  4 credits
This is the second part of a two-semester course which integrates physical principles with their application to clinical equipment. Application of humidity and aerosol therapy, infection control, hyperinflation therapy, postural drainage therapy, suctioning airways, and basics of mechanical ventilation will be discussed. The didactic portion consists primarily of lectures, and the clinical hours provide for application of principles learned in the classroom. PREREQUISITES: RSPC-105, BIOL-132, BIOL-140. COREQUISITE: RSPC-205L
RSPC-207 - RESPIRATORY CARE 3  3 credits
This course is a study in clinical assessment in respiratory care. Topics to be covered are fundamentals of respiratory assessment, interpretation of blood gases, clinical application of the chest radiograph, clinical labo­ratory studies, advanced assessment techniques, assessment of sleep and breathing, and special procedures. Equipment and current trends in these areas will be examined. The didactic portion consists primarily of lec­tures, and the clinical hours provide application of principles learned in the classroom. PREREQUISITES: RSPC-105, BIOL-132, BIOL-140.
RSPC-215 - RESPIRATORY CARE 4 (8 WEEKS)  2 credits
This course is an extensive study of general applications, contraindications, and hazards of pharmacological agents used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases. Calculation of dosages and mechanical means of application of medication will be covered. PREREQUISITES: BIOL-140, RSPC-207, and BIOL-232. COREQUISITE: RSPC-216.
RSPC-216 - RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICUM 1 (8 WEEKS)  4 credits
The clinical, bedside, and laboratory application of respiratory care is presented, utilizing the facilities of affiliated clinical sites and College laboratory under supervision of hospital respiratory care practitioners, physicians, and College faculty. Clinical affiliation is designed to expose students to an environment in which they can practice respiratory care. PREREQUISITES: BIOL-140, RSPC-205, RSPC-207, and BIOL-232. COREQUISITE: RSPC-215.
RSPC-303 - INTENSIVE RESPIRATORY CARE  3 credits
An in-depth study of the principles of mechanical ventilation while in the adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care. Theory/application of mechanical ventilation will be discussed in detail. PREREQUISITE: BIOL-121, RSPC-215, RSPC-216.
RSPC-305 - PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING  3 credits
This course will examine in detail equipment, diagnostic testing, interpretation, and the patterns of various respiratory diseases. Students learn how to use equipment in various pulmonary function labs. PREREQUISITES: BIOL-121, RSPC-215, RSPC-216.
RSPC-306 - RESPIRATORY CARE APPLICATIONS/CLINICAL SCIENCES 1  2 credits
This course is offered over two semesters, and encompasses physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, and physiology designed to prepare the student for clinical judgment in respiratory care. Topics related to respiratory function, acid-base balance, and ventilation and perfusion relationship are included. PREREQUISITES: BIOL-121, RSPC-215, RSPC-216.
RSPC-310 - RESPIRATORY CARE 5  3 credits
This course will examine in detail the principles and theories of pulmonary rehabilitation, home health care, asthma and disease management. PREREQUISITES: RSPC-215, BIOL-121, RSPC-216.
RSPC-311 - RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICUM 2  4 credits
The clinical, bedside, and laboratory application of respiratory care is presented, utilizing the facilities of affiliated clinical sites and College laboratory under supervision of hospital respiratory care practitioners, physicians, and College faculty. Clinical affiliation is designed to expose students to an environment in which they can practice respiratory care. PREREQUISITES: RSPC-215, RSPC-216, BIOL-121.
RSPC-312 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM  5 credits
The clinical, bedside, and laboratory application of respiratory care is presented, utilizing the facilities of affiliated clinical sites and College laboratory under supervision of hospital respiratory care practitioners, physicians, and College faculty. Clinical affiliation is designed to expose students to an environment in which they can practice respiratory care. PREREQUISITES: RSPC-215, RSPC-216, BIOL-121.
RSPC-408 - RESPIRATORY CARE 6  3 credits
This course is a study in hemodynamic monitoring, electrocardiography, ACLS, and preparation for the NBRC advanced practitioner exam. Students will learn how to take the RRT simulation exam. The final exam will be self-assessment exam (NBRC Registry exams), written and simulation. PREREQUISITES: BIOL-232, RSPC-310.
RSPC-409 - NEONATAL/PEDIATRIC CARE  3 credits
This course offers the foundation of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, from anatomic and physiologic development of the cardiopulmonary system to various disease states. The course will focus on etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention for each disease state. Evaluation of the neonatal and pediatric patient will include history, physical and clinical assessments as well as radiologic evaluations. PREREQUISITES: BIOL-232, RSPC-303, RSPC-305.
RSPC-410 - RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTICUM 3  5 credits
The clinical, bedside, and laboratory application of respiratory care is presented, utilizing the facilities of affiliated clinical sites and College laboratory under supervision of hospital respiratory care practitioners, physicians, and College faculty. Clinical affiliation is designed to expose students to an environment in which they can practice respiratory care. PREREQUISITES: BIOL-140, BIOL-232, RSPC-311.
RSPC-411 - RESPIRATORY CARE APPLICATION AND CLINICAL SCIENCES 2  1 credit
This is the second part of a two-semester course encompassing pulmonary pathology. Special emphasis is placed on the etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of pulmonary diseases. PREREQUISITES: BIOL-140, BIOL-232, RSPC-306.
RSPC-412 - CLINICAL PRACTICUM  4 credits
The clinical, bedside, and laboratory application of respiratory care is presented, utilizing the facilities of affiliated clinical sites and College laboratory under supervision of hospital respiratory care practitioners, physicians, and College faculty. Clinical affiliation is designed to expose students to an environment in which they can practice respiratory care. PREREQUISITES: BIOL-140, BIOL-232, RSPC-311.