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WLDG 299 - Special Topics in Welding Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 2 Lab: 2
A course for students with advanced standing to pursue an individual project. The nature of the project will be determined by a full-time faculty member and the students. Emphasis will be based on developing skills and exploring concepts that will contribute to their professional advancement. Prerequisite(s): WLDG 172 with a minimum grade of “B”.
Is course repeatable for credit? Yes Number of times may repeat? (Maximum is 3) 3
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
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RESP 101 - Foundations of Respiratory Care Credit Hours 4
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0
Theoretical and protocol based applications of, indications for and assessment of efficacy and patient response to basic respiratory care modalities in the cardiopulmonary compromised patient population. This course will cover such therapeutic modalities as: oxygen therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, hyperinflation therapy. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Respiratory Care Program.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall
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RESP 102 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Study of cardiac, pulmonary and renal structure and function with emphasis on physiology as applied to the practice of Respiratory Care. This includes the integrated functions of ventilation, respiration, gas transport and acid base regulation. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Respiratory Care Program
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall
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RESP 103 - Patient Assessment Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Introduction to: physical assessment of the patient, the chart, medical terminology, the hospital setting, the role of the respiratory care practitioner in the hospital as a member of the health care team. Clinical policies, communication techniques, culture, values, professionalism, ethics, patient’s bill of rights and behavior are emphasized. Documentation in the medical record is included. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Respiratory Care Program
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall
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RESP 104 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Anatomy and physiology of the nervous system as applied to the pharmacodynamics of bronchodilation and the effects various drugs have on the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems are emphasized. Indications, dosages, routes of administration, contraindications, adverse effects, and dosage calculations will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Respiratory Care Program
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid, Online
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall
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RESP 105 - Respiratory Care Lab I Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 0 Lab: 6
Introduction to basic equipment: design, function, troubleshooting, and care of respiratory therapy devices and circuitry used to deliver: oxygen therapy, humidity, and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, and hyperinflation modalities. Professionalism, communication techniques, and monitoring in conjunction with laboratory simulated hospital procedures and situations. Basic CPR certification and all proficiency testing of clinical procedures. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Respiratory Care Program
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall
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RESP 106 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Acute and chronic respiratory and cardiac pathological process and their associated renal complications and compensations; diagnostic testing; interpretation of lab studies; treatment and prevention of disease processes. Writing as appropriate to the discipline is also required. Prerequisite(s): RESP 101, RESP 102, RESP 103, RESP 104, and RESP 105.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Spring
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RESP 107 - Principles of Mechanical Ventilation Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Theory of basic mechanical ventilator function, methods of ventilation, modes, classification of ventilators, demonstration of basic equipment and circuitry. Airway management indications, selection of type, intubation, management assessment, hazards, extubation, and troubleshooting the artificial airway will be covered. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course. Prerequisite(s): RESP 101, RESP 102, RESP 103, RESP 104, and RESP 105.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Spring
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RESP 108 - Respiratory Care Lab II Credit Hours 2
Lecture: 0 Lab: 4
Respiratory Care Lab II is an introduction to hospital policies and procedures, continuation of application and practice of respiratory care procedures and modalities now applied to the critically ill adult patient. Emphasis on airway management, mechanical ventilators, circuitry, theories of mechanical ventilation, management, and techniques. Comprehensive laboratory testing and clinical case studies are presented with technical management corollaries. Writing assignments as appropriate to the discipline are part of the course. Prerequisite(s): RESP 101, RESP 102, RESP 103, RESP 104, and RESP 105.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Spring
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RESP 109 - Respiratory Care Clinical Practice I Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 0 Lab: 15
Introduction to the hospital setting and the set-up, maintenance, and discontinuation of oxygen; aerosol and humidity therapy; intermittent modalities to include bronchial hygiene and hyperinflation therapies. Writing assignments, as appropriate to this discipline, are part of the course.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Spring
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RESP 110 - Principles of Mechanical Ventilation II Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Continuing to develop concepts in the theory of mechanical ventilation in the adult critical care patient. Selection of ventilator parameters, commitment, maintenance, weaning. In-depth presentation, discussion, demonstration of specific adult ventilator systems, CPAP, BiPAP circuits, practice and testing, simulation laboratory, and student presentation of case studies from clinical areas. Prerequisite(s): RESP 106, RESP 107, RESP 108, and RESP 109.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Summer
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RESP 111 - Respiratory Care Clinical Practice II Credit Hours 2
Lecture: 0 Lab: 10
Supervised clinical course continuing with the care of patients receiving respiratory therapy modalities in the general care areas as well as critical care areas. Ventilator management and care of patients with artificial airways being mechanically ventilated and case study preparation and presentation will be emphasized. Case study preparation for class presentation.
Prerequisite(s): RESP 106, RESP 107, RESP 108, and RESP 109.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Summer
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RESP 201 - Respiratory Care Critical Care Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Advanced cardiopulmonary monitoring is presented with emphasis on ECG interpretation and hemodynamic and exhaled gas monitoring. Clinical simulation practice and interpretation of static and dynamic rhythms. Chest x-ray interpretation will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): RESP 110 and RESP 111.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall
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RESP 202 - Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Study of fetal growth and development, neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary diseases, diagnostic testing, treatment, and prevention are presented. Application of specialized equipment and procedures in the treatment of this specialty population. High frequency, ECMO, liquid ventilation, inverse I:E ratio ventilation, and surfactant therapy. Additional emphasis is given to patients in early adulthood (18-29), young adulthood (30-44), middle adulthood (45-64), and geriatric (age 65 and over), especially psychosocial development. Prerequisite(s): RESP 110 and RESP 111.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall
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RESP 203 - Respiratory Care Clinical Practice III Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 0 Lab: 15
A supervised clinical course providing advanced airway management skills, advanced ventilator techniques, and diagnostic procedures in the hospital setting. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course Prerequisite(s): RESP 110 and RESP 111.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Fall
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RESP 204 - Respiratory Care Capstone Credit Hours 4
Lecture: 4 Lab: 0
This course is designed to prepare students to take the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Therapist Multiple-Choice examination (TMC) leading to the CRT credential and the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) examination through discussion, case studies, computer software, and mock examinations. The primary goal of this course is to focus on the complex subjects of the CRT and RRT content outline. Therefore, to enhance performance on the mock examination, outside resources such as computer examinations and exam matrices must be utilized. Respiratory care research topics and ethics presented. Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support training and certification are also included. Prerequisite(s): RESP 201, RESP 202, and RESP 203.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Spring
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RESP 205 - Respiratory Care Special Topics Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Care of patients with chronic cardiopulmonary disease in a sub-acute setting and in their homes. Long-term therapeutic prescriptions, equipment selection, cleaning and asepsis of equipment in the non-acute care setting. Pulmonary rehabilitation goals and programs presented along with adjunct exercises, equipment, and assistive devices. Ethics and disaster preparation and management will be presented as specific to the profession. Prerequisite(s): RESP 201, RESP 202, and RESP 203.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional, Hybrid, Online
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Spring
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RESP 206 - Respiratory Care Clinical Practice IV Credit Hours 3
Lecture: 0 Lab: 15
Supervised clinical course with emphasis on advanced airway skills, caring for the critically ill mechanically ventilated patient in critical care areas, diagnostic testing in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Pulmonary Rehab Department, and when possible, the neonatal and pediatric units. A case study is prepared for presentation and the presentation is completed during this course. Prerequisite(s): RESP 201, RESP 202, and RESP 203.
Is course repeatable for credit? No
Variable Hour Exist No
Mode of Delivery Traditional
Is this a Human Relations/Diversity Course? No
Is this an International Course? No
Semesters Offered Spring
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