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Associate Degree
RC 207 Mechanical Ventilatory Support
This course is a study of the clinical application of mechanical ventilation.
It includes the design and operation of common mechanical ventilators, and the
indications for mechanical ventilation. Monitoring devices, assessment procedures,
clinical strategies, weaning methods and potential complications of managing
patients on ventilators are also studied. Prerequisites: RC 210, RC 211, RC
212. Three Credits.
RC 209 Pulmonary Pharmacology
This course will focus on the medications used in respiratory care. Emphasis
will be placed on the mechanism of action, basic pharmacokinetics, indication
for use, dosage range, routes of administration, adverse reactions, and patient
monitoring parameters for the medications commonly used in respiratory care.
Co-requisites: RC 210, RC 211, RC 212. One Credit.
RC 210 Cardiorespiratory Physiology
This course is the foundation of anatomy & physiology of the heart and lungs.
It begins with a comprehensive study of the respiratory system including structure
and function, pulmonary mechanics, ventilation, osygenation, and acid-base balance.
Other topics include cardiac cycle, hemodynamics, fetal circulation, and the
effects of exercise. Co-requisites: RC 209, RC 211, RC 212. Three Credits.
RC 211 Methodology of Respiratory Care I
This course serves as the basis for the practice of respiratory care. Topics
include infection control, patient assessment, medical gas therapy, humidity
& aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, chest physiotherapy, airway management
and closed chest drainage. Also included is a physical assessment workshop.
Co-requisites: RC 209, RC 210, RC 212. Four Credits.
RC 212 Applied Respiratory Care I
The application, in the laboratory and clinical setting, of the patient care
procedures and equipment covered in RC 211. Co-requisites: RC 209, RC 210, RC
211. Four credits
RC 221 Methodology of Respiratory Care II
This course is a continuation of RC 211 and includes the study of cardiopulmonary
diagnositc & monitoring techniques, pulmonary rehabilitation & home
care, and special procedures. Prerequisites: RC 210, RC 211, RC 212, Co-requisites:
RC 222. Three Credits.
RC 222 Applied Respiratory Care II
This course involves the application of procedures, and equipment covered in
RC 207 and RC 221 in the clinical setting. The accent is on respiratory care
for the critically ill patient. Mechanical ventilation, airway management, chest
drainage systems, patient assessment, and cardio-pulmonary instrumentation are
covered during clinical rotations. Prerequisites: RC 210, RC 211, Rc 212. Co-requisites:
RC 205, RC 207, RC 221. Four Credits.
RC 223 Respiratory Care Seminar
Health Care Seminar is directed to the study of topics pertinent to the study
of Respiratory Care. The course introduces concepts of credentialing, continuing
education, clinical simulation examinations, resume writing, interviewing techniques,
Myers-Briggs personality tests, grief, death and dying, ethics, and management
of Respiratory Care in the overall health system. Clinical simulations and clinical
simulation concepts will be reviewed and used in the course. A project will
be completed by the student. Prerequisites: RC 209, RC 210, RC 211, RC 212.
One Credit.
RC 222 Clinical Clerkship
This course consists of the application in the clinical setting of the procedures
and equipment for hemodynamic monitoring, and respiratory care of the critically
ill. Clinical experience allows the student to independently apply knowledge
acquired in Applied Respiratory Care II. Students are supervised by registered
respiratory therapists. They provide patient care within the limits of their
previous learning experiences. Decision-making and priority-setting skills are
enhanced. Didactic time is incorporated into this internship to provide the
student with theory in hemodynamics. Prerequisites: RC 205, RC 207, RC 209,
RC 210, RC 211, RC 212, RC 221, Rc 222, RC 223. Three Credits.
RC 233 Education Practicum III
This course is a continuation of the clinical skills practiced in RC 222. The
additional clinical hours are designed to give repitition and strenghten the
practitioners confidence. The application of procedures, and equipment covered
in RC 207 and RC 221 in the clinical setting. The accent is on respiratory care
for the critically ill patient. Mechanical ventilation, airway management, chest
drainage systems, patient assessment, and cardio-pulmonary instrumentation are
covered during clinical rotations. Prerequisites: RC 210, RC 211, Rc 212. Co-requisites:
RC 205, RC 207, RC 221, RC 222. Four Credits.
RC 239 Education Practicum II
This course is designed as in introduction to education and teaching of health
care professionals in acute and sub acute care settings. This course includes
self-directed studies in educational strategies and evaluations for program,
department, or institutions. An overview of the process for accrediting visits
involving education departments will be covered.
RC 252 Cardiopulmonary Intrumentation and Hemodynamics
This course covers hemodynamic monitoring and pulmonary artery catheter anatomy,
insertion, and use. Topics include the development of hemodynamic profiles for
and monitoring in acute myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, post operative
cardiac surgery, and critical care transport. Prerequisite: All A.S. Requirements.
Three credits.
RC 305 Foundations of Neonatal and
Pediatric Respiratory Care
An in-depth study of neonatal/pediatric anatomy, physiology,
growth and development; physical, radiological, laboratory, and
risk assessment; general principles of management of the sick
neonate and child; and special considerations in neonatal/pediatric
pharmacology as each applies to respiratory care of the neonatal/pediatric
patient. Offered in the fall semester only. Three credits.
RC 311 Neonatal and Pediatric Pulmonary
Pathophysiology
An in-depth study of neonatal/pediatric pathophysiology including
parenchymal disease, obstructive airway disease, lesions of the
lungs and airways, congenital abnormalities, respiratory distress
syndrome, apnea disorers, neurological disorders, and trauma as
each applies to respiratory care of the neonatal/pediatric
patient. Offered in the fall semester only. Three credits.
RC 321 Techniques of Neonatal and
Pediatric Respiratory Care
An in-depth study of the application of respiratory care
equipment, procedures, and techniques in the management of
neonatal/pediatric patient, including oxygen therapy, humidity/aerosol
therapy, chest physiotherapy, airway care, blood gas analysis,
cardiopulmonary monitoring, and home care. Certification in
Neonatal Resuscitation and discussion of ethical and legal
concerns is also included. Offered in the fall semester only.
Three credits.
RC 322 Clinical Specialty in Neonatal and
Pediatric Respiratory Care
This is a clinical course involving application in the clinical
setting of respiratory care equipment, procedures, and techinques
studied in RC 321. The emphasis of the course is on development
of the basic skills required in the delivery of routine
respiratory care to the neonatal/pediatric patient and on the
integration of the informatin from RC 405 and RC 411 as it
relates to the application of therapy. Prerequisites or co-requisites:
RC 405, RC 411, RC 421. Offered in the fall semester only. Three
credits.
RC 351 Advanced Techniques in Adult
Critical Care
A study of current respiratory care procedures for the critically
ill adult patient along with an exploration into newer and
experimental techniques. Topics include independent lung
ventilation, ECMO, high frequency ventilation, inverse ratio, and
disease specific ventilatory support. Three Credits.
RC 399 Education Practicum I
This course is designed as an introducation to clinical teaching
in a respiratory care program. The course includes self-directed
study in instructional and evaluation strategies and development
of performance objectives. The student performs functions
required of a clinical instructor in a respiratory care program.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Three credits.
RC 405 Respiratory Health and Disease
This course is a continuation of RC 410. The methodis of
performing and interpreting clinical, laboratory, and radiologic
assessment of pulmonary disease are covered as well as an
overview of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology. A review of the
current literature on a topic concerning cardiopulmonary care in
clinical practice will be assigned. Prerequisites: Rc 410, RC 411,
RC 412, RC 409. Three Credits.
RC 407 Mechanical Ventilatory Support
This course is a study of the clinical application of mechanical
ventilation. It includes the design and operation of common
mechanical ventilators, and the indications for mechanical
ventilation. Monitoring devices, assessment procedures, clinical
strategies, weaning methods and potential complications of
managing patients on ventilators are also studied. Prerequisites:
RC 410, RC 411, RC 412. Three Credits.
RC 409 Pulmonary Pharmacology
This course will focus on the medications used in respiratory
care. Emphasis will be placed on the mechanism of action, basic
pharmacokinetics, indication for use, dosage range, routes of
administration, adverse reactions, and patient monitoring
parameters for the medications commonly used in respiratory care.
Co-requisites: RC 410, RC 411, RC 412. One Credit.
RC 410 Cardiorespiratory Physiology
This course is the foundation of anatomy & physiology of the
heart and lungs. It begins with a comprehensive study of the
respiratory system including structure and function, pulmonary
mechanics, ventilation, osygenation, and acid-base balance. Other
topics include cardiac cycle, hemodynamics, fetal circulation,
and the effects of exercise. Co-requisites: RC 409, RC 411, RC
412. Three Credits.
RC 411 Methodology of Respiratory Care I
This course serves as the basis for the practice of respiratory
care. Topics include infection control, patient assessment,
medical gas therapy, humidity & aerosol therapy,
hyperinflation therapy, chest physiotherapy, airway management
and closed chest drainage. Also included is a physical assessment
workshop. Co-requisites: RC 409, RC 410, RC 412. Four Credits.
RC 412 Applied Respiratory Care I
The application, in the laboratory and clinical setting, of the
patient care procedures and equipment covered in RC 411. Co-requisites:
RC 409, RC 410, RC 411. Four credits
RC 421 Methodology of Respiratory Care II
This course is a continuation of RC 411 and includes the study of
cardiopulmonary diagnositc & monitoring techniques, pulmonary
rehabilitation & home care, and special procedures.
Prerequisites: RC 410, RC 411, RC 412, Co-requisites: RC 422.
Three Credits.
RC 422 Applied Respiratory Care II
This course involves the application of procedures, and equipment covered in
RC 407 and RC 421 in the clinical setting. The accent is on respiratory care
for the critically ill patient. Mechanical ventilation, airway management, chest
drainage systems, patient assessment, and cardio-pulmonary instrumentation are
covered during clinical rotations. Prerequisites: RC 410, RC 411, Rc 412. Co-requisites:
RC 405, RC 407, RC 421. Four Credits.
RC 423 Respiratory Care Seminar
Health Care Seminar is directed to the study of topics pertinent
to the study of Respiratory Care. The course introduces concepts
of credentialing, continuing education, clinical simulation
examinations, resume writing, interviewing techniques, Myers-Briggs
personality tests, grief, death and dying, ethics, and management
of Respiratory Care in the overall health system. Clinical
simulations and clinical simulation concepts will be reviewed and
used in the course. A project will be completed by the student.
Prerequisites: RC 409, RC 410, RC 411, RC 412. One Credit.
RC 424 Clinical Clerkship
This course consists of the application in the clinical setting
of the procedures and equipment for hemodynamic monitoring, and
respiratory care of the critically ill. Clinical experience
allows the student to independently apply knowledge acquired in
Applied Respiratory Care II. Students are supervised by
registered respiratory therapists. They provide patient care
within the limits of their previous learning experiences.
Decision-making and priority-setting skills are enhanced.
Didactic time is incorporated into this internship to provide the
student with theory in hemodynamics. Prerequisites: RC 405, RC
407, RC 409, RC 410, RC 411, RC 412, RC 421, Rc 422, RC 423.
Three Credits.
RC 433 Education Practicum III
This course is a continuation of the clinical skills practiced in RC 422. The
additional clinical hours are designed to give repitition and strenghten the
practitioners confidence. The application of procedures, and equipment covered
in RC 407 and RC 421 in the clinical setting. The accent is on respiratory care
for the critically ill patient. Mechanical ventilation, airway management, chest
drainage systems, patient assessment, and cardio-pulmonary instrumentation are
covered during clinical rotations. Prerequisites: RC 410, RC 411, Rc 412. Co-requisites:
RC 405, RC 407, RC 421, RC 422. Four Credits.
RC 439 Education Practicum II
This course is designed as in introduction to education and
teaching of health care professionals in acute and sub acute care
settings. This course includes self-directed studies in
educational strategies and evaluations for program, department,
or institutions. An overview of the process for accrediting
visits involving education departments will be covered.
RC 452 Cardiopulmonary Intrumentation and
Hemodynamics
This course covers hemodynamic monitoring and pulmonary artery
catheter anatomy, insertion, and use. Topics include the
development of hemodynamic profiles for and monitoring in acute
myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, post operative
cardiac surgery, and critical care transport. Prerequisite: All A.S.
Requirements. Three credits.
RC 462 Clinical Specialty in Adult
Critical Care I
Application in the clinical setting of equipment and procedures
studied in RC 351 and RC 452. The emphasis is on the delivery of
respiratory critical care to thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
patients. Prerequisite/Co-requisites: RC351, RC 452. Three
credits.
RC 472 Clinical Speciality in Adult
Critical Care II
This course compliments RC 462 with the application in the
clinical setting of equipment and procedures studied in RC 351
and RC 452. The emphasis is on the delivery of respiratory
critical care to medical/surgical ICU, and neurological ICU
patients. Prerequisites/Corequisites: RC 351, 452. Three credits
RC 485 Selected Topics in Respiratory Care
- Independent Study
This independent study allows students to investigate selected
issues in respiratory care or health care in general under the
direction of a respiratory care faculty member. One to three
credits.