RC-242 |
Respiratory Laboratory Procedures III |
The application of principles and theory covered in RC 232 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: care and management of the patient ' s airway and extensive hands-on experiences with a variety of mechanical ventilators. Emphasis will be placed on set up, maintenance and |
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adapting / modifying the ventilator to specific circumstances. |
1.00 |
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RC-250 |
Respiratory Clinical Practice I |
The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe, practice and become proficient in the performance of skills, procedures and / or modalities addressed in the RC 230, RC 231, RC 240 and RC 241 courses. The specific competencies will entail: the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion |
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therapy, chest physiotherapy, and basic physical assessment. |
3.00 |
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RC-251 |
Respiratory Clinical Practice II |
The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe, practice and become proficient in the performance of skills, procedures and / or modalities addressed in the RC 230, RC 231, RC 240 and RC 241. The student will continue observation, practice and competency development of administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physiotherapy and basic physical assessment. Additionally, the student will observe, practice and develop competency in the care and management of the patient ' s airway as well as the set- up, maintenance and adapting / modifying of the ventilator to specific patient conditions and circumstances. Clinical competency of all designated procedures, skills, modalities is a requirement for graduation |
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from this portion of the program. |
3.00 |
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RC-330 |
Advanced Respiratory Theory I |
This course will address advanced topics in physical assessment of the adult, child and newborn. It will provide more detailed coverage of the care and management of pediatric and neonatal patient. Additionally, it will address the issues of pulmonary rehabilitation, and the role of the respiratory therapist in alternative sites such as |
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skilled nursing facilities and home care. |
3.00 |
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RC-331 |
Advanced Respiratory Theory II |
This course will address advanced topics in critical care medicine. It will specifically cover advanced topics in airway care and management, hemodynamic monitoring and all phases of mechanical ventilation, to include: |
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pneumatic, electric, microprocessor, fluidic, high frequency, and noninvasive ventilators. |
3.00 |
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RC-332 |
Advanced Respiratory Theory III |
This course explores advanced concepts in pulmonary diagnostics and cardiology, with emphasis on emergency and advanced interventions including thoracentesis, chest tube management, and advanced cardiac support. Topics include noninvasive cardiology, advanced cardiac electrophysiology and ECG interpretation, disaster medicine, home care, lung transplantation, hyperbaric medicine, and an in-depth review of pulmonary function testing. The course also provides |
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comprehensive instruction in Advanced Cardiac Life Support( ACLS). |
3.00 |
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RC-334 |
Respiratory Research |
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This course introduces the principles and practice of conducting respiratory and cardiopulmonary research. | |||
Students examine the purpose, foundations, and design of research, including literature review, evidence | |||
synthesis, simulation-based inquiry, quality improvement design, and secondary data analysis. Emphasis is placed | |||
on the critical evaluation of cardiopulmonary research literature and the ethical, professional, and regulatory | |||
considerations of research conduct. All student projects will utilize IRB-exempt methodologies and will not | |||
involve interaction with human subjects. The course culminates in the completion of a comprehensive scholarly | |||
project consistent with professional respiratory care standards and Mercy core values. |
3.00 |
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