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Anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system with emphasis on function & clinical assessment by respiratory therapists. Includes pulmonary and cardiac anatomy, pulmonary ventilatory mechanics, pulmonary blood flow, oxygenation transport, hypoxemia and hypoxia, carbon dioxide transport, acid-base balance and regulation of respiration.

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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.

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Beginning clinical practice of procedures presented in RSPC 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.

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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.

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A study of the drugs used to treat respiratory pathologies and their administration. Includes bronchodilators, steroids, mucokinetics, antibiotics, and respiratory stimulants and depressants.

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Introduction to the foundational elements of mechanical ventilation. Includes initiation, modalities, physiologic assessment and patient weaning in addition to the basic clinical preparation and legal documentation necessary in the care of patients requiring ventilatory support.

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This course will help prepare the student for employment in the neonatal intensive care unit. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. This course may also be offered online. Not applicable to AA or AS degree.

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Clinical experience in an affiliated neonatal intensive care unit under the supervision of licensed respiratory care practitioners and health care personnel. Emphasis on independent respiratory management and decision making when caring for the neonatal patient population. Professional growth and advanced skills are expected. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only. Not applicable to AA or AS degree.

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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.

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Interpretation of arterial blood gases, arterial puncture technique, blood gas analysis. Interpretation of fluid and electrolyte imbalances, renal physiology on acid base control. Phlebotomy theory.

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The study of cardiopulmonary disease processes with emphasis on pathophysiology, manifestations, and treatment. Relates each disease state to evaluation, testing, and treatment.

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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.

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Respiratory care procedures, including physical assessment of the chest, chest x-ray assessment, airway management, bronchoscopy, chest tube drainage, electrocardiogram performance and interpretation, and ALS procedures.

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Clinical application of procedures & concepts from RSPC A260, RSPC A270 and RSPC A275, continuing experience in the skills from RSPC A191 and RSPC A192. Includes ABG puncture & analysis, airway management, artificial airways, bronchial hygiene, bronchoscopy, ventilatory management, patient assessment, monitoring, & other therapeutic measures related to patient treatment. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.

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Assessment of critical pulmonary patients with emphasis on assessment techniques, critical care procedures, and management techniques as applied to case studies. Includes use of both actual and simulated patient scenarios using information gathering and decision making by the Respiratory Care Practitioner.

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Physician presentations on current topics in pulmonary medicine emphasizing patient assessment and treatment. Discussion with physicians about individual clinical problems.

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Theory, use, and application of medical techniques used to monitor cardiopulmonary status. Advanced procedures and therapies used in the diagnosis and treatment of the critically ill cardiopulmonary patient. Includes capnography, transcutaneous assessment and hemodynamic monitoring.

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Theory and application of pulmonary function testing by mechanical and electronic devices.

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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. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.

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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.

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Theory and practice of neonatal intensive respiratory care with emphasis on the role of the R.C.P. Includes fetal anatomy and physiology, delivery and assessment, resuscitation, neonatal pathologies, respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and techniques for mechanical ventilation. Provider approved C.B.R.N, CEP #12655 for 56 hours.

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Comprehensive categorical review of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in Respiratory Care to prepare for national certification, national registry, and state licensing board examinations.