Course Descriptions
RESPCARE 105 INTERPROFESSIONAL PATIENT CARE SKILLS LAB (1-4-2)(F). An interprofessional disciplinary team approach is used to teach basic patient care skills and interventions to restore and protect health. (Pass/ Fail.)
RESPCARE 203 FOUNDATIONS OF RESPIRATORY CARE (3-0-3)(F). Theory and application of physics, chemistry, basic therapeutics, and disease management for respiratory therapists. Topics to include oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, humidity, aerosol therapy, airway clearance, hyperinflation, medical gasses, and patient monitoring. COREQ: RESPCARE 204, RESPCARE 208.
RESPCARE 204 FOUNDATIONS OF RESPIRATORY CARE LAB (1-2-2) (F). Equipment and basic therapeutics for respiratory care. Compressed gas cylinders, oxygen delivery devices, hyperinflation, airway clearance techniques, pulse oximetry, capnography, large and small volume nebulizers, MDI/DPI devices, and introduction to artificial airways. COREQ: RESPCARE 203, RESPCARE 208.
RESPCARE 208 CLINICAL PRACTICUM I (0-3-1)(F). Experience in the hospital with patients, techniques, and equipment. Emphasis on use of medical gases. COREQ: RESPCARE 203, RESPCARE 204.
RESPCARE 217 PULMONARY ASSESSMENT (1-0-1)(F). Theory and application of basic pulmonary assessment including inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. PREREQ: BIOL 227-228.
RESPCARE 220 CARDIOPULMONARY RENAL PHYSIOLOGY (3-0-3) (F). Normal and clinical physiological functions of the pulmonary, circulatory and renal systems. PREREQ: BIOL 227-228.
RESPCARE 223 RESPIRATORY CARE THERAPEUTICS AND INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL VENTILATION (3-0-3)(S). Principles and application of hyperinflation therapy, chest physiotherapy, medication calculation, arterial blood gas interpretation and an introduction to adult mechanical ventilation. PREREQ: RESPCARE 203. COREQ: RESPCARE 224, RESPCARE 228, RESPCARE 250.
RESPCARE 224 RESPIRATORY CARE THERAPEUTICS AND INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL VENTILATION LAB (1-2-2)(S). Use and application of hyperinfation therapy devices, chest physiotherapy, suction devices, oral endotracheal intubation and adult mechanical ventilation. PREREQ: RESPCARE 203. COREQ: RESPCARE 223, RESPCARE 228, RESPCARE 250.
RESPCARE 228 CLINICAL PRACTICUM II (0-12-4)(S). Experience in the hospitals with patients, techniques, and equipment used in hyperinfation therapy and chest physiotherapy. PREREQ: RESPCARE 203. COREQ: RESPCARE 223, RESPCARE 224.
RESPCARE 229 CARDIOPULMONARY DIAGNOSTICS (3-0-3)(S). Students will develop foundational knowledge regarding gathering and interpretation of laboratory tests, radiographic images and cardiopulmonary diagnostics. PREREQ: RESPCARE 220.
RESPCARE 282 Introduction to Evidence-Based Inquiry (3-0-3)(S). Introduction to locating, selecting, and critically reviewing medical literature relevant to the practice of evidence-based respiratory and critical care. Constructing and researching clinical questions. Skills for keeping abreast of new medical information, deciding which information is valid and applicable to patient care, and using this information to improve patient care. PREREQ: RESPCARE 203; MATH 153 or MATH 254.
RESPCARE 302 GENERAL PATHOLOGY (2-0-2)(S). Human pathology pertaining to systems of defense, modes of injury, diseases of development and function, heart, hematopoietic lymphoreticular, and respiratory systems. PREREQ: BIOL 227-228.
During your 1st year, schedule an appointment to meet with your faculty advisor to ensure you are on track to graduate in a timely fashion.
*Curriculum is subject to change.