RESP 10000 INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY THERAPY 4 Credit Hours
Establishes a foundation in the profession of respiratory care. Topics include: patient assessment and monitoring, medical gas and humidity therapy, infection control, communication and diversity, clinical environment, patient education, disaster management, ethics and law, quality assurance and evidence based medicine, industry standards, healthcare reimbursement.
Prerequisite: Admission to technical study.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 2.5 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 11001 RESPIRATORY CARE PHARMACOLOGY 2 Credit Hours
Basic principles in pharmacology, specific to respiratory care, covering the pharmacokinetic action of drugs, administration, calculations, and effects on the body systems.
Prerequisite: RESP 11003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 2 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 11002 CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASES 3 Credit Hours
A study of diseases and disorders affecting the cardiopulmonary system; etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, analyzing and interpreting data, constructing respiratory care plans and the role of the respiratory therapist in treatment.
Prerequisite: RESP 10000 and RESP 11003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 11003 APPLICATION AND MECHANISMS OF CARDIOPULMONARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 3 Credit Hours
Provides a solid foundation in cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology with relevant applied physiology as it relates to the profession of respiratory care.
Prerequisite: Admission to technical study; and respiratory therapy technology major.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 11004 THERAPEUTICS 6 Credit Hours
Introduction to inhaled medication administration, hyperinflation therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene, and airway management. There is a laboratory and clinical component.
Prerequisite: RESP 10000 and RESP 11003 with a minimum C grade.
Pre/corequisite: BSCI 20021; and ENG 11011 or ENG 21011.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory, Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 4 lecture, 3 lab, 7.4 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 11008 BLOOD GAS ANALYSIS 2 Credit Hours
A study of methods, equipment, and procedures for obtaining arterial blood; additionally, the principles and standards of analysis and applications of physiological data is stressed.
Prerequisite: RESP 10000 and RESP 11003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1.67 lecture, 1.33 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 21000 CRITICAL CARE 4 Credit Hours
An advanced-level course that provides a foundation for managing patients in critical care utilizing mechanical ventilation, pharmacology, and hemodynamic monitoring systems. Students perform, interpret and apply data, and learn advanced life support. There is a clinical component.
Prerequisite: RESP 21001 and RESP 21003 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 12.8 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 21001 MECHANICAL VENTILATION 5 Credit Hours
Establishes a foundation of mechanical ventilation and associated equipment; assessment, monitoring and modifying parameters. There is a laboratory and clinical component.
Prerequisite: Minimum C grade in RESP 11001 or AHS 12000; and minimum C grade in RESP 11002,RESP 11004 and RESP 11008; and minimum C grade BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020 or BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020; and minimum C grade in CHEM 10050 or CHEM 10055 or CHEM 10060; and minimum C grade in ENG 11011 or ENG 21011 or HONR 10197 or HONR 10297.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory, Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 3 lecture, 3 lab, 14.93 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 21003 PERINATAL AND PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY THERAPY 2 Credit Hours
An intense study of assessing, providing, and evaluating neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Topics include: assessment of growth and development from conception to delivery, resuscitation, persistent illness, therapeutic interventions, and managing mechanical ventilation.
Prerequisite: RESP 11001 or AHS 12000 with a minimum grade of C; and minimum C grade in RESP 11002 and RESP 11004 and RESP 11008.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 1 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 21004 ADVANCED DIAGNOSTICS 3 Credit Hours
Provides knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in a pulmonary function laboratory. Topics include: spirometry, testing standards and techniques, equipment set up and utilization, analyzing test results and applying them in the clinical setting.
Prerequisite: RESP 11003 and RESP 11008 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Laboratory, Lecture, Combined Lecture and Lab
Contact Hours: 2 lecture, 3 lab
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 21006 PULMONARY REHABILITATION AND CONTINUING CARE 1 Credit Hour
Roles and functions of respiratory therapists in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and home care.
Prerequisite: RESP 21001 with a minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 21013 RESPIRATORY THERAPY CAPSTONE 2 Credit Hours
Contemporary issues and trends in respiratory care, preparation for the Respiratory Therapy entry level credentialing examinations and transitioning into the role of Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Prerequisite: RESP 21000 with minimum C grade.
Schedule Type: Clinical Laboratory, Laboratory, Lecture
Contact Hours: 1 lecture, 1 lab, 16 other
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 21095 SPECIAL TOPICS IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for credit) Select topics of interest to students and faculty.
Prerequisite: Special Approval.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Contact Hours: 1-3 lecture
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
RESP 21096 INDIVIDUAL INVESTIGATION IN RESPIRATORY THERAPY 1-3 Credit Hours
(Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credit hours) Readings and/or investigation of respiratory therapy topics supervised by respiratory therapy faculty.
Prerequisite: Respiratory therapy majors.
Schedule Type: Individual Investigation
Contact Hours: 1-3 other
Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory