General Course Descriptions - Houston Community College System

spt 1240 AdVAnCed
CArdiopulMonAry AnAtoMy
And pHysiology
Credit:2 (2 lecture)
Provides an advanced presentation of anatomy and
physiology of the cardiovascular and pulmonary
system .
rspt 1307 CArdiopulMonAry
AnAtoMy And pHysiology
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
An introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the
cardiovascular, and pulmonary systems .
rspt 1310 respirAtory CAre
proCedures i
Corequisite: rspt 1361
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Provides students with the essential knowledge of
the equipment and techniques used in the treatment
of pulmonary disease and their clinical application .
The following areas are discussed in-depth: oxygen
therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation
therapy, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, arterial
puncture, and interpretation .
rspt 1311 respirAtory CAre
proCedures ii
Corequisite: rspt 1362
prerequisite: rspt 1361
Credit: 3 (2 lecture, 4 lab)
Provides student with essential knowledge of airway
care and mechanical ventilation . Airway care includes
indications, techniques, equipment, and hazards
and complications . Mechanical ventilation includes
indications, initiation, modes, clinical application,
management, complications, and weaning .
rspt 1325 respirAtory CAre
sCienCes
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of cardiopulmonary sciences including physics,
math, chemistry, and statistics .
rspt 1361 CliniCAl - respirAtory
CAre tHerApy/tHerApist
Credit: 3 (16 lab)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional .
rspt 1362 CliniCAl-respirAtory
CAre tHerApy/tHerApist
prerequisite: rspt 1361
Credit: 3 (16 lab)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional .
rspt 2166 prACtiCuM (or Field
experienCe) - respirAtory CAre
tHerApy/tHerApist
prerequisite: rspt 1362
Credit: 1 (16 lab)
Practical, general workplace training supported by
an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college, and student .
rspt 2231 (CliniCAl) siMulAtions
in respirAtory CAre
prerequisite: rspt 1361, rspt 1362, rspt
2166, rspt 2360, rspt 2314, rspt 2358
Credit: 2 (4 lab)
The theory and history of clinical simulation
examinations . Topics include the construction types,
scoring, and mechanics of taking the exam along
with practice in taking both written and computerized
simulations, and basic concepts of computer usage .
rspt 2233 respirAtory CAre CAse
MAnAgeMent
Credit: 2 (2 lecture, 1 lab)
Preparation and presentation of the case study .
Instruction in the investigation, organization, and
presentation of the material, including preparation of
questions for group discussion .
rspt 2239 AdVAnCed CArdiAC
liFe support
Credit: 2 (1 lecture, 2 lab)
A comprehensive course designed to develop the
cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for
resuscitation of the adult . Strategies for managing
and stabilizing the cardiopulmonary arrested patient
will be included .
rspt 2255 CritiCAl CAre
Monitoring
prerequisite/Corequisite: rspt 2305
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
Introduction to monitoring techniques used clinically to
assess a patient in the critical care setting .
rspt 2258 respirAtory CAre
pAtient AssessMent
Credit: 2 (2 lecture)
Instruction in the integration of patient examination
techniques, clinical lab studies, x-ray, pulmonary
function, arterial blood gases, and invasive and
non-invasive hemodynamics results in patient
assessment .
rspt 2266 prACtiCuM
(or Field experienCe) -
respirAtory CAre tHerApy/
tHerApist
Corequisite: rspt 2231
Credit: 2 (16 lab)
Practical, general workplace training supported by
an individualized learning plan developed by the
employer, college, and student .
rspt 2305 pulMonAry
diAgnostiCs
prerequisite: rspt 1307
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
The theories and techniques involved in pulmonary
function testing diagnostics with emphasis on blood
gas theory and analysis, quality control, oximetry,
and capnography .
rspt 2310 CArdiopulMonAry
diseAse
prerequisite: rspt 1307
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A discussion of pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis,
history, prognosis, manifestation, treatment, and
detection of cardiopulmonary diseases .
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rspt 2314 MeCHAniCAl
VentilAtion
prerequisite: rspt 1311
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Preparation to conduct the therapeutic procedures
to achieve adequate, spontaneous, and artificial
ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification,
methods, principles, and operational characteristics .
Also included are the indications, complications,
and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical
ventilation .
rspt 2317 respirAtory CAre
pHArMACology
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of pharmacological principles/practices of
drugs which affect the cardiopulmonary systems .
Emphasis on classification, route of administration,
dosages/calculations, and physiological interactions .
rspt 2325 CArdiopulMonAry
diAgnostiCs
prerequisite: rspt 2305
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of physical, radiological, hemodynamic,
laboratory, nutritional, and cardiopulmonary diagnostic
assessment of the pulmonary patient .
rspt 2353 neonAtAl/pediAtriC
CArdiopulMonAry CAre
Corequisite: rspt 2361
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of acute care, monitoring, and management as
applied to the neonatal and pediatric patient .
rspt 2360 CliniCAl- respirAtory
CAre tHerApy/tHerApist
prerequisite: rspt 2166
Credit: 3 (16 lab)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional .
rspt 2361 CliniCAl- respirAtory
CAre tHerApy/tHerApist
prerequisite: rspt 2360
Credit: 3 (16 lab)
A health-related work-based learning experience that
enables the student to apply specialized occupational
theory, skills, and concepts . Direct supervision is
provided by the clinical professional .
rsto 1301 BeVerAge
MAnAgeMent
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
A study of the beverage service of the hospitality
industry including spirits, wines, beers, and nonalcoholic
beverages . Topics include purchasing,
resource control, legislation, marketing, physical plant
requirements, staffing, service, and the selection of
wines to enhance foods .
rsto 1304 dining rooM serViCe
Credit: 3 (3 lecture)
Introduces the principles, concepts, and systems of
professional table service . Topics include dining room
organization, scheduling, and management of food
service personnel .