2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

RESPIRATORY CARE (RC)Course Descriptions • 455RC 305 Foundations of Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory CareAn in-depth study of neonatal/pediatric anatomy, physiology, growth and development; physical, radiological,laboratory and risk assessment; general principles of management of the sick neonate and child; and specialconsiderations in neonatal/pediatric pharmacology as each applies to respiratory care of the neonatal/pediatricpatient. Three credits.RC 306 Introduction to Sleep Studies and NeurodiagnosticsThe practice of respiratory care is expanding to include the diagnosing and treatment of diseases affecting patients’sleep as well monitoring neuromuscular diseases. This is an introductory course to sleep studies andneurodiagnostics. It provides the student the opportunity to learn how various diseases affect the act of sleep andhow this impacts the patient condition. This course provides the student an understanding of how neuromuscularand neurological conditions and diseases are diagnosed and monitored. Two credits.RC 311 Neonatal and Pediatric Pulmonary PathophysiologyAn in-depth 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 as each applies to respiratory care of the neonatal/pediatric patient. Threecredits.RC 318 Pulmonary Function TestingThis course focuses on the tests used to diagnose and evaluate respiratory pathophysiology and treatment. Acomprehensive study of pulmonary function testing is provided, including a description of common pulmonaryfunction tests, techniques, pathophysiology, blood gas analysis, ventilation, cardiopulmonary exercise tests,equipment and quality assurance. Other topics include metabolic measurements, pediatric pulmonary functiontesting, disability determination and preoperative evaluation. The student is prepared for the certificationexaminations for Pulmonary Function Technologist upon successful completion of this course. Four credits.RC 319 Cardiac Function and CareEKG rhythm recognition, as well as recognition of factors that affect cardiac function, are integral to the practice ofrespiratory care. This course provides students the opportunity to learn how various conditions affect cardiacfunction, how to recognize the change in cardiac function and to treat these changes. In addition, this courseprepares students to obtain their credential in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Four credits.RC 320 The Neonatal and Pediatric ProviderThis course focuses on the methods and modalities used to evaluate respiratory pathophysiology and thetreatment of the neonate and pediatric patient. A comprehensive study of neonatal and pediatric care is provided,including a description of common pulmonary diseases, techniques, pathophysiology, blood gas analysis, ventilationand cardiopulmonary function. Other topics include family education for home care and emergency procedures.The student is prepared for the Perinatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credentialing exam upon successful completionof this course. Four credits.RC 321 Techniques of Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory CareAn in-depth study of the application of respiratory care equipment, procedures and techniques in themanagement of the neonatal/pediatric patient, including oxygen therapy, humidity/aerosol therapy, chestphysiotherapy, airway care, blood gas analysis, cardiopulmonary monitoring and home care. Certification inNeonatal Resuscitation and discussion of ethical and legal concerns is also included. Three credits.RC 351 Advanced Techniques in Adult Critical CareA study of current respiratory care procedures for the critically ill adult patient along with an exploration intonewer and experimental techniques. Topics include independent lung ventilation, ECMO, high frequency ventilation,inverse ratio and disease specific ventilatory support. Three credits.RC 399 Education Practicum IThis course is designed as an introduction to clinical teaching in a respiratory care program. The course includesself-directed study in instructional and evaluation strategies and development of performance objectives. Thestudent performs functions required of a clinical instructor in a respiratory care program. Three credits.