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Respiratory Care

All RESP courses in the primary clinical setting utilize computer-assisted instruction and computerized clinical simulations. All RESP courses are only for students officially accepted into the respiratory care program. Satisfactory performance in the preceding semesters as defined in the Respiratory Care Student Handbook is a prerequisite for all courses.

RESP 110  INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY CARE.  Introduces respiratory care students to the profession in the clinical laboratory setting. Students will apply methods and principles from the clinical areas through small group projects and discussion under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in RESP 150.
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RESP 150  CLINICAL EXPERIENCE I.  An introduction to patient care in the clinical setting and the application of basic respiratory therapeutics. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in RESP 110.               6

RESP 190  PATHOPHYSIOLOGY FOR RESPIRATORY CARE.  An introduction, in the clinical laboratory setting, to the skills necessary to assess patient. Respiratory status, etiology and symptomatology of respiratory disease through linkage of patients and their disease processes observed in the clinical areas, where students discuss and apply the methods and principles. Prerequisite: RESP 110 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 210 and RESP 250.        3

RESP 210  RESPIRATORY CRITICAL CARE.  Advanced respiratory care procedures in the clinical laboratory setting. Includes mechanical ventilation and critical care of the adult and neonatal patient. Prerequisite: RESP 110 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 190 and RESP 250.              5

RESP 250  CLINICAL EXPERIENCE II.  An application of more advanced procedures of patient care in the clinical setting and introduction to the critical care areas of the hospitals. Prerequisite: RESP 150 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 190 and RESP 210.   6

RESP 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a respiratory care topic with help from instructor.      1-4

RESP 292  TOPICS. Topics in Respiratory Care.
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RESP 310  ADVANCED RESPIRATORY CARE.  Advanced study of cardiopulmonary physiology in the clinical laboratory setting. Applies methods and principles learned in the clinical areas through projects and discussions under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: RESP 210 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 350 and RESP 355.                                                5

RESP 341  PHARMACOLOGY.  A clinical approach to the principles of pharmacology and therapeutics with emphasis on drugs affecting the respiratory system. Students’ ability to care for cardiopulmonary disease patients is enhanced through linkages established between small group projects and clinical experiences. State-of-the-art medical knowledge is explored and expanded through projects, research and clinical application. Prerequisite: RESP 310.          2

RESP 350  CLINICAL EXPERIENCE III.  Advanced application of respiratory care in all areas with emphasis in advanced pulmonary diagnostics and critical care. Prerequisite: RESP 250 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 310 and RESP 355.             6

RESP 355  RESPIRATORY CARE IN CLINICAL MEDICINE.  Critical study of all areas of medical specialty with emphasis on pediatrics and neonatology encouraging relevancies to the clinical areas. Methods and principles are applied through small group projects under the supervision of the faculty member. Prerequisite: RESP 210 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 310 and RESP 350.      4

RESP 391  RESPIRATORY CARE MANAGEMENT.  This course prepares the student to assume a management position. Topics include resumes, management and budget projects. Computerized word processing, spreadsheet and database management are utilized. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in RESP 310.      1

RESP 395  OBSERVATION PRACTICUM.  Observation of respiratory care procedures in the smaller hospital setting. Research paper prepared. (80 clock hours). Prerequisite: RESP 150 and concurrent enrollment in RESP 250. 2

RESP 440  ETHICS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.  A study of ethical topics commonly encountered in the hospital and other health care settings. Topics will include interaction with ill persons and family members, ethical and moral considerations of case scenarios, patient care based on age, communication skills, death and dying, stress, ethical principles, medical legalities, and resource allocation. Prerequisite: PSYC 101; prior clinical education and/or experience in the medical profession.                                   3

RESP 460  CURRENT ISSUES IN RESPIRATORY CARE.  Students engage in an in-depth project on current issues, apply principles from clinical areas, critique literature, and write and present a formal paper. Prerequisite: RESP 310 and RESP 350.              3

RESP 475  CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IV.  Specialty clinical rotations in all areas of the hospital with advanced application of respiratory care procedures. Prerequisite: RESP 350.                                  5

RESP 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY.  The student, with the assistance of the instructor, designs and conducts laboratory or library research in respiratory care. Completion of the third year of the Respiratory Care curriculum and approval of respiratory care program faculty. Prior Application Required.    1-4

RESP 492  TOPICS.  Advanced topics in respiratory care.     1-4

RESP 495  MANAGEMENT OBSERVATION PRACTICUM.  An introduction to managing a respiratory care department. Topics include staffing, budgeting, and medical staff interactions in the hospitals. Prerequisite: RESP 391.   1