2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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Course Descriptions
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DSPR 0800—Developmental Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Provides instruction for the improvement of college reading skills with special emphasis on assessment
and remediation. It is designed to develop college-level reading competence through
lecture, discussion and small-group instruction. Primary focus is given to the development of
inferential and critical reading ability.
RECREATION
REC 201—Social Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Credits
Introduces methods and materials for planning, organizing, and conducting social activities for
groups of various sizes and ages in a variety of social situations. Emphasis is on the mechanics
of planning and presenting a repertoire of activities for social recreation events. Major activities
will be discussed, played, and/or demonstrated.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
RTT 121—Cardiopulmonary-Renal Anatomy and Physiology . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
An in-depth study of the structure and function of the cardiopulmonary and renal organ systems,
including the study of hemoglobin, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid base balance in
health and disease. (Spring Semester—First Year)
4 hours lecture
RTT 122—Respiratory Care Science I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Credits
Course will discuss the following information: ethical/legal issues as they pertain to the respiratory
care profession. Patient assessment techniques to include vital signs, cardio/thoracic
assessment, radiographic, diagnostic, and laboratory test and results. Medical terminology,
stems, suffixes, prefixes and root words. Introduction to charting, utilization of the SOAP
technique, and other relative patient information. Principle, operation, maintenance, and
trouble-shooting of compressed gas sources and gas administration devices will be discussed.
An introduction of humidity and aerosol theories and therapies and an introduction
to compressed gas monitoring equipment will be included.
3 hours lecture—3 hours laboratory
RTT 123—Respiratory Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits
Course will discuss drug preparations, basic principles of drug action, distribution systems,
drug orders, mathematical principles related to drug preparation and administration, routes of
drug administration, drug classifications, basic mechanisms of action, and therapeutic applications
for drugs administered by respiratory therapists.
2 hours lecture
RTT 131—Pathology of Respiratory Diseases I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Credits
A study of common respiratory abnormalities. Anatomical alterations of the lungs due to disease,
the etiology of the disease, the major respiratory-related clinical manifestations associated
with the disease process, and treatment of the disease will be studied. (Spring
Semester—First Year)
2 hours lecture
RTT 132—Respiratory Care Science II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Credits
This course will be a continuation of Respiratory Care Science I. In this course, the following
will be discussed: therapeutic aerosol delivery both long and short term. Aspects of airway care
to include: tracheal aspiration, various types airways, intubation/extubation techniques, cuff
care, and trach care procedures will be discussed. Continued discussions of medical terminology
will occur. Procedures and theory of hyperinflation therapy will be taught to include: deep
breathing and coughing techniques, Sustained Maximal Inspiration (SMI), and Intermittent
Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB). Students will be introduced to the clinical sites, and will
get an understanding of the clinical policies and procedures. Students will apply procedural
methods learned in Respiratory Care Science I in the clinical setting.
3 hours lecture—3 hours lab—12 hours clinic