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- RT 105 - Cardiopulmonary Physiology and Disease Entities - Building on
previous coursework, this course will elaborate on the specific concepts of normal
cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology. This semester stresses importance of
cardiopulmonary anatomy, the process of ventilation, gaseous diffusion, gaseous transport
to the periphery matching of ventilation and perfusion, acid base balance or imbalance and
basic pharmacology. The dynamics of human physiological functions are studied in
relationship to functional disease patterns. Special emphasis is given to the assessment
of the physiological processes and the recognition of alterations in pathophysiology.
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- RT 108 - Basic Respiratory Therapy Equipment, Procedures and Life Support
Systems - An introduction to the principles of equipment operation, equipment care and
maintenance, basic therapeutic techniques as employed in a general care environment, as
well as equipment utilized in the intensive care units.
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- RT 112 - Supervised Clinical Practicum - Basic respiratory therapy
procedures and general patient assessment are practiced in the general care environment.
Included in the supervised experiences are laboratory and physical assessment, oxygen
therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy and general medication delivery by inhalation.
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- RT 114 - Cardiorespiratory Pharmacology - This course is designed for the
Cardiovascular Technology and Respiratory Therapy student. Major emphasis will be given to
cardiac, cardiovascular, and pulmonary drugs. Specific drugs in these categories will be
addressed in terms of action, indication, possible allergic reactions and
contraindications.
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- RT 115 - Cardiopulmonary Pathology and Pathophysiology - Introduction to
basic respiratory pathology and resulting abnormal physiology. The role of the respiratory
therapist in management of cardio-respiratory disease entities commonly found in the
general care environment, in the intensive care unit, and in the home care setting is
developed. Emphasis is placed on the pathological processes.
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- RT 201- Critical Care Life Support Equipment and Procedures - Advanced
concepts of respiratory therapy equipment and therapeutic procedures, complex principles
of equipment operation and care, quality control and advanced therapeutic techniques as
employed in the critical care environment. Special emphasis is placed on life support
systems. Variations in ventilation, oxygenation, and current weaning techniques are
discussed for various disease entities.
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- RT 122 - Supervised Clinical Practicum II - General respiratory therapy
procedures and pulmonary assessment are carried out in the acute care hospital
environment. Included in the supervised experiences are small volume nebulizer therapy,
chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, pressure therapy, inspiratory maneuvers, breathing
exercises and airway care. Pulmonary assessment and pathophysiology are applied to modify
appropriate patient care.
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- RT 199 - Special Studies or Projects in Respiratory Therapy - Individual
study, research or projects in the field of respiratory therapy under instructor guidance.
Written reports and periodic conferences required. Content and unit credit to be
determined by student/instructor conferences and/or division. May be repeated for a
maximum of nine units.
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- RT 205 - Cardiopulmonary Patient Management - Development of skills for
data collection and decision making in the critically ill patient. Critical thinking and
problem-solving skills are refined in the management of patients with cardiopulmonary
dysfunctions in the critical care environment.
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- RT 208 - Invasive and Noninvasive Cardiopulmonary Monitoring - This course
is designed to provide theory and hands on practice in various means of monitoring the
patient in the acute care setting. An introductory level of advanced modes of ventilation,
principles of weaning from mechanical ventilation as well as monitoring the cardiovascular
system with capnography, electrocardiography and hemodynamic monitoring in the critical
setting will be presented.
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- RT 222 - Supervised Clinical Practicum III - Advanced respiratory
procedures and therapeutic techniques are practiced in the critical care environment.
Therapeutic management of critical pulmonary patients is practiced under direct instructor
supervision. Assessment of patient pulmonary status by the student is required prior to
the convening of clinical.
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- RT 232 - Supervised Clinical Practicum IV - Advanced cardiopulmonary
specialties are practiced in the hospital environment. Advanced specialty techniques are
practiced under direct supervision of specialty experts. Assessment of patient pulmonary
status by the student is required prior to the convening of clinical.
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- RT 150 - Neonatal Pediatric Care - Overview of fetal physiology, fetal
monitoring, trauma to the neonate and neonatal management in critical care will be
emphasized. Pediatric techniques utilized by the therapist are reviewed..
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- RT 268 - Home Care Laboratory Techniques - The laboratory course will
provide the student with the requisite technical rehearsal of apparatus utilized by
patients in their home. This will include home oxygen therapy modalities, home
sterilization techniques and home ventilator life support systems.
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- RT 299 - Selected Topics in Respiratory Therapy - Selected topics in
respiratory therapy not covered by regular catalog offerings. Course content and unit
credit to be determined by the Division of Business and Professional Studies in relation
to community/student need(s) and/or available staff. May be offered as a seminar or
lecture class.
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