Respiratory Care (RSP)
- General Education Course
Administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy with emphasis on the handling of medical gases and safety in administration. Techniques of therapeutic procedures used in respiratory care are included.
Administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy with emphasis on the handling of medical gases and safety in administration. Techniques of therapeutic procedures used in respiratory care are included.
Designed for the board certified and state licensed CRT to enter into advanced respiratory practice. Emphasis is on concepts and principles for professional practice as an RRT.
Emphasis is placed on the etiology, signs and symptoms, pathology, clinical manifestations, sequellae, and treatment. The respiratory therapist's role in the recognition and treatment of pulmonary diseases is highlighted.
Pre-req: BSC 227 and BSC 228 and BSC 250 and RSP 101 and RSP 102 and RSP 102L.
An introduction to the fundamentals of mechanical ventilation techniques and terminology. Monitoring and the ability to solve clinical problems relating to mechanical ventilation are emphasized. Lab included.
Pre-req: BSC 227 and BSC 228 and BSC 250 and RSP 101 and RSP 102 and RSP 102L.
Emphasis on the care of the patient with long term pulmonary disability requiring home care. Psychosocial and physical needs are addressed with emphasis of quality of life and cardiopulmonary reserve.
Pre-req: RSP 203.
Emphasis on advanced techniques of pulmonary function testing. Topics include lung volume determination, diffusion/distribution of ventilation, invasive and non invasive methods of arterial blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation.
Pre-req: RSP 203.
Designed to provide the student with knowledge of airway management, transtrachael oxygen therapy and aspiration, broncholscopy, thoracentisis, pleural chest tubes, arterial lines, ABG interpretation and analysis, transports, and electrocardiogram interpretation.
Pre-req: RSP 100 and RSP 201 and RSP 202 and RSP 203.
Emphasis is on supervised practice of arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, arterial line management, chest tube management, ECGs observation of hemodynamic measurement and monitoring, IABP management.
Pre-req: RSP 100 and RSP 201 and RSP 202 and RSP 203 and RSP 209.
Introduces the student to the basic principles of management in the respiratory care department. Includes theory, scope of management, quality issues, budgeting, personnel issues, evaluation and application of management concept.
Emphasis is on cardiopulmonary assessment and treatment of trauma, post-surgical, cardiac, renal, neonatal and pediatric patients with refinement of monitoring procedures and interpretation of data.
Pre-req: RSP 206 and RSP 207 and RSP 208 and RSP 209 and RSP 211 and RSP 212.
Designed as an introduction to clinical teaching in a respiratory care program. Emphasis is on instructional and evaluation strategies and development of performance objectives.
Pre-req: RSP 206 and RSP 207 and RSP 208 and RSP 209 and RSP 211 and RSP 212.
Advanced study of neonatal/pediatric pathophysiology including parenchymal disease, obstructive airway disease, lesions of the lungs and airways, congenital abnormalities, respiratory distress syndrome, apnea disorders, neurological disorders and trauma. (PR: RSP 206)
Introduces the student to cost solutions for respiratory departments. Topics include annual budgets, purchasing decisions, effective staffing, inventory and supply controls and cost-containment methods.
Provides basic principles associated with Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to aid in problem identification and quality problem-solving for respiratory care departments.
This course introduces the student to basic management principles of a respiratory department. Discussion includes, scope of management, quality issues, budgeting, personnel issues, and evaluation and application of management concepts.
Pre-req: RSP 206 and RSP 207 and RSP 208 and RSP 209 and RSP 211 and RSP 212.
Advanced theory and application of mechanical ventilation. Study of various mechanical ventilators and artificial airways, with major emphasis placed on all aspects of the management of the patient-ventilator system.
Pre-req: RSP 202 with a minimum grade of D.
Designed to teach how a polysomnogram is performed, the major categories of sleep disorders, the presenting symptoms of sleep apnea, narcolepsy, psycholphysiological insomnia and sleep disturbance due to depression.
Designed to provide the student knowledge about survey of research problems, methods, and designs utilized in respiratory care, with emphasis on data presentation and analysis.
Pre-req: RSP 302 and RSP 303 and RSP 304 and RSP 307 and RSP 308 and (STA 225 or MGT 218 or PSY 223 or EDF 417 or BSC 417).
Advanced respiratory techniques related to physiologic stressors impacting patient care due to atmospheric impact and pressure gradients and unique hazards in these environments to patients and staff.
Designed for the student to provide care in a variety of settings including clinics, schools and other settings utilizing principles of public health and client and family teaching.
The course focuses on gathering appropriate clinical information to make evidence-based decisions in the treatment for respiratory care diseases.
Pre-req: RSP 201 with a minimum grade of D.
Capstone in Respiratory Care5 Credit hours Study of topics not available in other courses.
Study of topics not available in other courses.
Study of topics not available in other courses.
Study of topics not available in other courses.
Course will consist of directed and independent readings, directed and independent research, problem reports, or tutorials. Will allow students to complete individualized learning in respiratory care.
Course will consist of directed and independent readings, directed and independent research, problem reports, or tutorials. Will allow students to complete individualized learning in respiratory care.
Course will consist of directed and independent readings, directed and independent research, problem reports, or tutorials. Will allow students to complete individualized learning in respiratory care.
Course will consist of directed and independent readings, directed and independent research, problem reports, or tutorials. Will allow students to complete individualized learning in respiratory care.