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 |
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as 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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RC-336 |
Respiratory Pathophysiology |
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This course will build on the work of the Cardio-Respiratory Physiology( RC 233) course and provide a detailed account of | |||
selected cardio-respiratory diseases and conditions. The intent and purpose of the course is to specifically address the | |||
cardio-pulmonary diseases commonly encountered by the respiratory therapist on a daily basis. Specific attention will be | |||
paid to those disease states that are most likely to be encountered on the National Board for Respiratory Care’ s( NBRC) | |||
credentialing exam. Course format will follow specific disease etiology, clinical manifestations, pathology, diagnostic testing, | |||
prognosis, prevention and treatment( commensurate with current AARC Clinical Practice guidelines) and patient education, | |||
with emphasis on care plans and respiratory care protocols. |
4.00 |
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RC-337 |
Respiratory Seminar-Capstone |
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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 | |||
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 |
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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 | |||
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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