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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RC-241 |
Respiratory Laboratory Procedures II |
The application of principles and theory covered in RC 231 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: simulated arterial blood gas sampling, performing pulmonary function testing, simulated |
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bronchoscopy including sampling, cardiac assessment and EKG testing. |
1.00 |
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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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