Respiratory Care A185-
Resp Anatomy/Physiology
(3)
Anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system with emphasis on abnormalities of function and clinical assessment by respiratory therapists.
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Respiratory Care A190-
Basic Resp C Equipment
(3)
Theories of equipment operation, procedures, and use for treatment of cardiopulmonary disease, including the use of humidity and aerosol, oxygen, infection control, hyperinflation techniques, basic ventilatory measurement, respirators, chest physiotherapy, and equipment related to compressed gases. Emphasis is placed on clinical application of equipment & techniques. PREREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A185. COREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A191 and A195. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Respiratory Care A191-
Clinical Lab 1
(1.5)
Beginning clinical practice of procedures presented in Respiratory Care A190. Includes hospital and respiratory therapy department orientation, recordkeeping, patient chart evaluation, use of compressed gases, medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, drug administration, sterilization and culturing of equipment, incentive spirometry, IPPB and chest physiotherapy, and patient assessment. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. COREREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A190 and A195. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Respiratory Care A192-
Clinical Lab 2
(1)
Continued applications of procedures and concepts of basic clinical therapy presented in the first year of the respiratory care program. Application and skills evaluations in advanced administration of aerosol therapy, IPPB, pharmacological agents, chest physiotherapy, medical gases, and patient assessment. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. PREREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A190 and A191. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Respiratory Care A195-
Resp Pharmacology
(1)
A study of the drugs used to treat respiratory pathologies and their administration. Includes bronchodilators, steroids, mucokinetics, antibiotics, and respiratory stimulants and depressants. PREREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A185. COREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A190 and A191. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Respiratory Care A255-
Home Care & Rehab
(1)
Techniques and operation of respiratory home care and pulmonary rehabilitation. Includes special equipment set-up, patient and family education, patient evaluation, and care of the ventilator dependent patient at home. Also includes regulations of home care and third party reimbursement. CO-REQUISITE: Respiratory Care A190. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Respiratory Care A260-
Arterial Blood Gases
(2.5)
Interpretation of arterial blood gases, arterial puncture, blood gas analysis. Interpretation of fluid electrolyte imbalances.
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Respiratory Care A265-
Pulmonary Pathology
(3)
The study of cardiopulmonary disease processes with an emphasis on pathophysiology, manifestations and treatment.
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Respiratory Care A270-
Ventilators & Resp Mgmt
(2)
Principles and techniques in the management of patients requiring ventilatory support. Includes mechanical descriptions of ventilators in common use (including laboratory demonstrations and hands on practice), as well as patient assessment for need for ventilatory support along with assessment for changes in ventilatory support techniques. PREREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A260 or concurrent enrollment.
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Respiratory Care A275-
Resp Care Procedures
(3)
Advanced respiratory care procedures for the assessment and care of both acute and critical patients.
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Respiratory Care A276-
Clinical Lab 3
(4)
Clinical application of concepts, procedures, and techniques presented in RESP C 260, 270 and 275.
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Respiratory Care A278-
Pulmonary Case Assessmt
(1)
Assessment of critical pulmonary patients with emphasis on assessment techniques, critical care procedures, and management techniques as applied to case studies.
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Respiratory Care A279-
Physician Series 1
(0.5)
Physician presentations on current topics in pulmonary medicine emphasizing patient assessment and treatment. Discussion with physicians about individual clinical problems. COREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A276. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Respiratory Care A280-
Critical Care Monitorng
(1)
Theory, use, and application of medical techniques used to monitor cardiopulmonary status and advanced techniques of diagnosis and treatment. Includes hemodynamic monitoring and non-invasive blood gas monitoring. PREREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A260 and A270. COREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A286. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Respiratory Care A285-
Pulmonary Func Testing
(2)
Theory of application of function testing by mechanical and electronic devices.
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Respiratory Care A286-
Clinical Lab 4
(3)
Clinical application of respiratory therapy primarily in critical care areas. Includes airway management, patient assessment, ventilator mechanics and management, and monitoring of the critically ill patient.
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Respiratory Care A287-
Clinical Internship
(2)
Advanced clinical utilization of knowledge and skills in critical care or specialty areas. Cumulative application of assessment, diagnostic, therapeutic, and judgmental skills acquired within the Respiratory Care Program. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. PREREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A286. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Respiratory Care A290-
Neonatal Intensive Care
(2)
Theory & practice of neonatal intensive respiratory care with emphasis on the role of the R.C.P. Includes fetal anatomy & physiology, delivery & assessment, resuscitation, neonatal pathologies, respiratory care diagnostic & therapeutic procedures, & techniques for mechanical ventilation. Provider approved C.B.R.N, CEP #12655 for 56 hours. PREREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A260, A270, and A275. COREQUISITE: Respiratory Care A286. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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Respiratory Care A296-
Resp Care Board Review
(1)
Comprehensive categorical review of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in Respiratory Care to prepare for national certification, national registry, and state licensing board examinations.
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