CATALOG #10515171

Introduces the topics of medical gas administration and humidity and aerosol therapy. The learner will apply physics, math and patient assessment concepts to oxygen, aerosol and humidity therapy. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. Prerequisites: Admission to Respiratory Therapy 105151 program and Accuplacer Arithmetic of 259 , ACT of 18, College Math 10104107 or Introductory Statistics 10804189; Corequisites: Respiratory Survey 10515111, Medical Terminology 10501101, and General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177

CATALOG #10515175

Introduces Respiratory Therapy practice in the hospital setting. Includes the development of skills such as basic therapeutics, patient assessment, medical record review, safety practices, patient interaction, and communication. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. This course includes the complete program competency list. At the completion of this clinical learners must demonstrate competence in a minimum of 5 (required and/or simulated) competencies. The instructor may identify specific competencies to be addressed during this clinical. Prerequisites: Respiratory Survey 10515111, Respiratory Therapeutics 1 10515171, Respiratory Therapeutics 2 10515172, Respiratory Pharmacology 10515173, Respiratory/Cardiac Physiology 10515174, and Microbiology 10806197

CATALOG #10515176

Exploration of signs, symptoms, causes, progression, and treatment of diseases or disorders of the body that affect the respiratory cardiopulmonary system. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. Prerequisites: Respiratory Survey 10515111, General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177, and Microbiology 10806197

CATALOG #10515179

Continued development of Respiratory Therapy clinical skills including respiratory therapeutics. Focuses on monitoring, analyzing and interpreting data to make appropriate modifications in patient care. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. This course includes the complete program competency list. At the completion of this clinical learners must demonstrate competence in a minimum of 19 (required and/or simulated) competencies (cumulative through all clinical courses). The instructor may identify specific competencies to be addressed during this clinical. Corequisite: Respiratory Clinical 2 10515178

CATALOG #10515183

Focuses on the completion of respiratory therapy competencies and transition to employment. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. This course includes the complete program competency list. At the completion of this clinical learners must demonstrate competence in all of the required and required/simulated) competencies. The instructor may identify specific competencies to be addressed during this clinical. Corequisite: Respiratory Clinical 4 10515182

CATALOG #10515111

Examines the role of the Respiratory Therapist within the healthcare community. Reviews the ethical, legal, and regulatory principles that guide practice across diverse populations. Introductory patient assessment and critical thinking processes used in the development of respiratory care plans are explored. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. Prerequisite: Admission to Respiratory Therapy 105151 program and Accuplacer Arithmetic of 259 , ACT of 18, College Math 10104107 or Introductory Statistics 10804189; Corequisites: Medical Terminology 10501101 and General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177