RC-337 |
Respiratory Seminar-Capstone |
Discussion and presentation of professional issues and topics related to the field of respiratory care. Emphasis will be placed on preparing students for employment as well as preparation for the credentialing process. Students will engage in the job selection process, inclusive of a personal needs assessments, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Additionally, extensive coverage of computerized clinical simulations and case studies will be |
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addressed and critical thinking and independent decision making skills will be highlighted. |
4.00 |
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RC-340 |
Advanced Respiratory Lab Procedures I |
This lab course provides hands-on application of the principles and theory presented in RC 330. Students will practice pediatric and neonatal respiratory care procedures, including high-flow gas delivery, airway management, manual ventilation, and mechanical ventilation. Advanced pulmonary physical assessment skills for adults and children will be reviewed, along with chest imaging techniques and interpretation. The lab also includes invasive hemodynamic monitoring exercises focusing on equipment identification, insertion and |
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troubleshooting, calculation of associated formulas, and interpretation of hemodynamic profiles. |
1.00 |
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RC-341 |
Advanced Respiratory Lab Procedures II |
The application of principles and theory covered in RC 331 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: airway care, all phases of mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring and advanced cardiology. Additionally, it will address assisting in emergency interventions; such as, thoracentesis, |
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chest tubes and advanced cardiac life support. |
1.00 |
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RC-342 |
Advanced Respiratory Lab Procedures III |
This laboratory course provides hands-on application of advanced cardiopulmonary concepts through structured labs and high-fidelity simulation. Students practice advanced electrocardiography, defibrillation and cardioversion, arterial blood gas and electrolyte analysis, pulmonary diagnostic testing, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support( ACLS) team skills. The course integrates disaster medicine, emergency preparedness, and simulation-based exercises to develop clinical reasoning, teamwork, and decision-making in high-acuity and mass-casualty scenarios, including completion of FEMA IS-100 |
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certification. |
1.00 |
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RC-350 |
Advanced Respiratory Clin Practice I |
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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 330, RC 331, and RC 340 and RC 341. While skill | |||
development and refinement will continue for all previously covered topics, the focus of this course will be | |||
advanced topics in physical assessment of the adult, child and newborn, care and management of the pediatric | |||
and neonatal patient, equipment and procedures employed in pulmonary rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities | |||
and home care, and advanced topics in the area of pulmonary diagnostics, bronchoscopy and sleep studies. |
2.00 |
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RC-351 |
Advanced Respiratory Clin Practice II |
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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 330, RC 331, RC 340 and RC 341. While skill | |||
development and refinement will continue for all previously covered topics, the focus of this course will be: | |||
airway care, all phases of mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, advanced cardiology, and assisting in | |||
emergency interventions; such as, thoracentesis, chest tubes and advanced cardiac life support. |
3.00 |
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RDS-100 |
Radiologic Technologist License |
30.00 |
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RDS-300 |
Orientation / Introduction Radiologic Tech |
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This course is designed to provide an overview of the foundations in radiography and the practitioner ' s role in the | |||
health care delivery system. Principles, practices and policies of the health care organization( s) are examined and | |||
discussed in addition to the professional responsibilities of the radiographer. An overview of program policies, | |||
functional components of healthcare delivery systems and radiology administration are also introduced. |
2.00 |
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