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tionary skills will be emphasized. Special vocabulary drills are
available for medical and administrative assistant students. This
course is designed to prepare students for college-level coursework.
See Page 118 under “Course numbering system.”
READ 0941 - Comprehension I (Based on demand) (1)
Students will focus on recognizing the main idea. Students will
practice discerning fact from opinion and general statements
from specific statements. This course is designed to prepare students
for college-level coursework. See Page 118 under “Course numbering
system.”
READ 0951 - Comprehension II (Based on demand) (1)
Prerequisite: READ 0941 or consent of instructor. Practical application
of reading skills will be emphasized in the class. This
course is designed to prepare students for college-level coursework.
See Page 118 under “Course numbering system.”
READ 0961 - Effective Reading (Based on demand) (1)
The student will apply basic reading skills in textbook reading.
Skills will be applied to increase reading rate and comprehension.
This course is designed to prepare students for college-level coursework.
See Page 118 under “Course numbering system.”
READ 0984 - Preparation for College Reading I (4)
Prerequisite: Appropriate reading assessment score. The student
will work with word attack techniques, briefly reviewing
consonant and vowel sounds. General spelling principles and
vocabulary development using prefixes, suffixes, combining forms
and context clues are important aspects of the course. Individual
learning styles will be identified and reinforced. Study skills,
including time management, note taking, study habits and testtaking
techniques will be emphasized. This course is designed to
prepare students for college-level coursework. See Page 118 under
“Course numbering system.”
READ 0994 - Preparation for College Reading II (4)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in READ 0984 or appropriate
reading assessment score. The student will identify the subject
matter, recognize the main idea, discern fact from opinion, locate
supporting details, and recognize general statements from specific
statements. Individual learning styles and study skills introduced in
READ 0984 will be reviewed and expanded. Use of the dictionary,
thesaurus, and other reference sources will be emphasized, as well
as using the Learning Resource Center and on-line resources. This
course is designed to prepare students for college-level coursework. See
Page 118 under “Course numbering system.”
READ 1484 - Introduction to College Reading (4)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in READ 0994 or appropriate
reading assessment score. The student will develop strategies for
effective comprehension of passages from essays to text chapters
to books. Content will comprise a variety of reading formats,
including social science, science, business, and technical. Emphasis
will be on improving study skills, reading rate, flexibility
and critical reading skills. Grades in this course will be calculated
into student grade point averages.
Respiratory Therapist
Students in the Respiratory Therapist program are advised to
consult the Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations, section
11.4, Page 173. This regulation concerns the completion of all
RESP, BIOL, and PSCI courses in the Respiratory Therapist
curriculum with a grade of C or better.
RESP 1113 - Respiratory Physiology 3/0 (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Respiratory Therapist program,
COMP 1521, BIOL 1554, and PSCI 1514 (BIOL 1554,
PSCI 1514, and COMP 1521 may be taken concurrently).
An in-depth study of the cardiovascular and pulmonary systems.
The student will learn the mechanics and the neuromuscular
control of ventilation. The student also will become
familiar with the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide via
the blood.
RESP 1224 - Clinical I 0/12 (4)
Prerequisites: RESP 1113 and RESP 1425; BIOL 1554 or PSCI
1514; COMP 1521. The student will participate in respiratory
therapy situations emphasizing patient assessment, oxygen
therapy, bronchial hygiene skills, and aerosol medications. Each
student in this course must have a physical exam, criminal
background check without any disqualifying convictions and a
negative drug screen.
RESP 1425 - Respiratory Procedures I 4/2 (5)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Respiratory Therapist program,
COMP 1521, BIOL 1554, and PSCI 1514 (BIOL 1554, PSCI
1514, and COMP 1521 courses may be taken concurrently). This
course provides students with an introduction to respiratory care
and the basic skills and equipment associated with this health care
field. The respiratory skills that will be learned are respiratory assessment,
humidity and aerosol therapy, medical gas therapy and
professional behavior. Function, application, and maintenance
of common respiratory equipment will be covered. Emphasis
will be on production, storage, and delivery of medical gases,
humidifiers, nebulizers, and oxygen appliances.
RESP 1435 - Respiratory Procedures II 4/2 (5)
Prerequisites: RESP 1113, RESP 1425, BIOL 1554, PSCI 1514,
and COMP 1521. This course stresses interpretation of the
findings of the respiratory assessment. The theory and administration
of all therapies will be presented. Airway management
will be introduced. The lab portion of this course will teach the
student the technical skills needed to apply theory in a clinical
situation.
RESP 1445 - Respiratory Procedures III 5/0 (5)
Prerequisites: RESP 1113, RESP 1425, BIOL 1554, PSCI 1514,
and COMP 1521. This course will provide the student with an
in-depth understanding of airway pharmacology and a general
knowledge of the most common drugs used in the care of cardiopulmonary
patients. The student will be instructed in the proper
protective procedures both for the patients and themselves. This
includes a general understanding of clinical microbiology as well
as specific skills in a variety of infection control procedures.
RESP 2212 - Clinical Medicine 2/0 (2)
Prerequisites: RESP 1435 and RESP 1445. This course is designed
to provide students with the basic knowledge and understanding
to assess and treat patients with respiratory disease.
RESP 2225 - Clinical II 0/15 (5)
Prerequisites: RESP 1224, RESP 1435, and RESP 1445. Increased
proficiency in skills and knowledge covered in RESP 1224 will be
expected of students in this course. Airway management, arterial
blood gases and mechanical ventilation will be stressed.
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