PUB-490 |
Public Health Internship |
The public health internship is an opportunity for public health majors to apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in their courses, form relationships with public health professionals in the community and polish their professionalism. Each student will spend approximately of 120 hours working in a public health organization in the community( 10 hours / week for 12 weeks). Students ' time at the internship site should be primarily spent doing the work of a public health professional. Students will be required to submit timesheets and reflection papers throughout the internship, and present their work at the end of the semester. Students must have a signed learning agreement with the internship site that has been approved |
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by their advisor prior to beginning the internship. |
3.00 |
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PUB-495 |
Public Health Grant-Writing Capstone |
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Students will work in teams to apply their communication, planning, and evaluation skills to the development and | |||
presentation of a grant proposal seeking funding for a health education or promotion intervention. Students will | |||
also review the content of the CHES exam and develop preparation strategies. Limited to public health majors. |
3.00 |
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RC-200 |
Introduction to Allied Health |
This foundational course introduces students to concepts essential to professional practice in respiratory and allied health disciplines. The course explores topics such as professionalism, customer service in health care, patient safety, infection control, HIPAA compliance, and ethical decision-making. Students will examine end-of-life care, healthcare disparities, and the ethical responsibilities of providers while developing effective communication and documentation skills. Emphasis is placed on professional behavior, accountability, and resilience, including strategies to recognize and manage healthcare |
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provider burnout. |
2.00 |
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RC-210 |
Medical Terminology |
This course will provide an in-depth study of the terminology associated with the human body with specific emphasis on the respiratory system. Emphasis will be placed on the prefixes, suffixes and roots associated with terminology necessary to function in today ' s health care environment. The student will apply their knowledge |
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with a presentation on a pulmonary disease. |
1.00 |
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RC-230 |
Respiratory Theory I |
In this course, the student will study the principles and theory of the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physiotherapy, and basic physical assessment. An overview of |
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basic sciences applicable to respiratory care will also be provided. |
4.00 |
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RC-231 |
Respiratory Theory II |
This course builds on the foundational respiratory care knowledge gained in the RC230, RC233, RC234 and RC240 courses. Students will explore pulmonary diagnostics, with a focus on arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and basic bronchoscopy. The course also introduces electrocardiogram interpretation and related cardiac assessment techniques. Through applied learning and professional practice standards, students develop the skills necessary for |
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competent and evidence-based respiratory care in diverse healthcare settings. |
3.00 |
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RC-232 |
Respiratory Theory III |
This course will serve as an introduction to the care and management of the patient ' s airway. Additionally, it will provide an introduction to the design, development, initiation, management and discontinuation of continuous |
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mechanical ventilation. |
3.00 |
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RC-233 |
Respiratory and Cardiac Physiology |
This course will provide in-depth coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Particular emphasis will be placed on pulmonary mechanics, control of breathing and gas exchange. General |
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characteristics of obstructive and restrictive lung disease will be addressed. |
3.00 |
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RC-234 |
Respiratory Pharmacology |
This course will address the principles of cardiopulmonary pharmacology. It will address pharmacological agents used in the care and treatment of common cardiac and respiratory disease and conditions. It will specifically cover the mechanism of action, dosages, indications, and hazards of common cardio-respiratory medications. |
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Routes of administration and calculation of drug dosages will be addressed. |
3.00 |
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RC-240 |
Respiratory Laboratory Procedures I |
The application of principles and theory covered in RC 230 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion |
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therapy, chest physiotherapy, and basic physical assessment. |
1.00 |
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