Courses in Respiratory Care Technology.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Care Technology Program
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic terminology, principles, and techniques used by respiratory therapists. The student will learn basic knowledge of assessment and treatment of the cardiopulmonary impaired patient. The course will also include the basic concepts of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology.
4 Semester Hours Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Care Technology Program. Skills required to be a Respiratory Care Professional are detailed in this course. Modalities and therapeutic procedures are covered in detail to prepare the student for entry into the clinical setting. The lab portion of this class will require the student to demonstrate adequate knowledge of the procedures covered before entering the healthcare setting.
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Care Technology Program.
This course will integrate the basic concepts of Math, Physics, and Chemistry used by Respiratory Care professionals in their daily practice.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RC 102 and all previous required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
This course will detail the advanced skills required to practice as in advanced Respiratory Care Professional. Modalities and therapeutic procedures
are covered in this course to prepare the student to build on the knowledge obtained in RC 102. The lab portion of this course will require the student to demonstrate adequate knowledge of advance therapeutic procedures before returning to the clinical setting
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RC 101 and all previous required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
This course details the different disease types involved in the practice of Respiratory Therapy. The course will detail the etiology, diagnoses, and
treatment of such disease states. The student will prepare to make informed decisions on patient care based on the current status of the disease state.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: The course will cover the pharmacological agents used Respiratory Therapy including the pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic phases of therapy. The student will learn the detailed application and use of medication in the Respiratory Care setting. Current and detailed calculations of medications used are stressed in detail in this course to ensure adequate and proper dosage of all medications to all types of
acute and chronically ill patients.
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: Admission to the Respiratory Care Technology Program.
Clinical setting course. This healthcare setting course will allow the student, working along side a licensed health care professional, to observe daily
routines of the Respiratory Care Professional and work to become proficient with current assigned therapeutic procedures covered in the laboratory
setting. The student will be required to maintain physician contact and skills check offs of all therapeutic procedures covered in RC 110.
1 Semester Hour
This healthcare setting course will allow the student, working along side a licensed health care professional, to become proficient with the skills covered to this point in the Respiratory Care Program. The student will be required to maintain physician contact and skills check offs of all therapeutic procedures covered in RC 110 and RC 121.
1 Semester Hour This healthcare setting course will allow the student, working along side a licensed health care professional, to become proficient with the skills covered to this point in the Respiratory Care Program. The student will be required to maintain physician contact and skills check offs of all therapeutic procedures covered in RC 110 and RC 121. This section will introduce the student to the alternate types of Respiratory Therapy including Homecare, Sleep Clinics, and Outpatient testing labs.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RC 106 and all previous required courses in the Program with a grade of “C” or better.
This course will detail the in-depth study of hemodynamics and laboratory results related tot he Respiratory Care Profession.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RC 201 and all previous required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
This course builds on the knowledge learned in RC 201 and introduces an in-depth study of Electrocardiography, Pulmonary Function and Stress testing, and Radiographic procedures involved in the Respiratory Care profession.
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RC 104 and all previous required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the theory and practice of mechanical ventilation to the acute or chronic pulmonary impaired patient. The theory of operation, classifying the need for mechanical ventilation and managing the care of the pulmonary impaired patient are introduced I this course. The laboratory portion of this class will allow the student to practice and demonstrate proficiency before performing these procedures in the healthcare setting.
4 Semester Hours Prerequisite: RC 211 and all previous required courses with a grade of “C” or better. This course will allow the student to build on the theory of mechanical ventilation taught in RC 210. The student will learn advanced theory of practice and care of the mechanically ventilated patient. Ventilation protocols will be covered in this course to allow the student to practice critical thinking skills involved in the practice of a Respiratory Therapist. The lab portion of this class will enable to student to become proficient with all types of ventilation skills while treating all ages and types of impaired patients before preforming these procedures in the healthcare setting.
2 Semester Hours Prerequisite: RC 122 and all previous required courses with a grade of “C” or better. This health care setting course will allows the student, working along side a licensed health care professional, to become proficient with the skills covered to this point in the Respiratory Care Program. The student will be required to maintain physician contact and skills check offs of all therapeutic procedures covered in RC 110, RC 121, and RC 122. During this rotation the student will be encouraged to work and participate in a critical care environment and become proficient with the skills learned in the laboratory setting of mechanical ventilation.
1 Semester Hour
Prerequisite: RC 220 and all previous required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
This healthcare setting course will allow the student, working along side a licensed health care professional, to become proficient with the skills covered to this point in the Respiratory Care Program. The student will be required to maintain physician contact and skills check offs of all therapeutic procedure covered in RC 110, RC 121, RC 122, and RC 220. The student will finalize all clinical responsibilities involved with the Respiratory Care Technology program, and prepare for entry into the professional healthcare environment.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RC 210 and all previous required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
This course takes an in-depth study of the treatment on the neonatal and pediatric patient. Development of the cardiopulmonary state of the fetus to changes at birth is detailed. Ventilation techniques of this special population are also addressed, as well as, testing critical thinking skills for emergency intervention on the neonatal and pediatric patient. Disease states common to these patients are also addressed in this course.
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: RC 104 and all previous required courses with a grade of “C” or better.
This course will detail the different types of healthcare settings and record keeping the therapist may become involved with, such as, homecare,
skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation units, physician offices, and hospice facilities. Professional organizations and licensure regulation are addressed in this course as well.