RESPTHER (Respiratory Therapy)
School of Allied Medical Professions
431 Atwell Hall, 1583 Perry Street, 292-8445 |
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| 320 |
Components of Respiratory Health U 4 |
| Survey of normal respiratory mechanisms with specific consideration for the basis of respiratory therapeutics, the respirable environment and the role of the therapist. |
| Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: Admission to the Resp Ther Division or permission of instructor. |
| 400 |
Basic Respiratory Care U 6 |
| Study of theories, procedures, and equipment utilized in delivering, monitoring, and evaluating basic respiratory therapeutics to patients with compromised respiratory function in the hospital setting. |
| Au Qtr. 2 2-hr cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: Admission to Resp Ther Division. |
| 410 |
Introduction to Clinical Respiratory Care U 4 |
| An introduction to basic cardiopulmonary assessment and life support techniques, infection control, the medical record, and the clinical environment. |
| Au Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 3-hr lab, 1 3-hr clinical. Prereq: Admission to Resp Ther Division. |
| 420 |
Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Continuing Care U 3 |
| Theories, procedures, equipment, standards, organizations, and legislation applicable to the delivery of respiratory therapeutics in non-hospital settings. |
| Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq 400. |
| 430 |
Pulmonary Function Testing U 3 |
| Study of theories, procedures, standards, and interpretations of pulmonary functions with consideration of mechanical and electronic principles of testing equipment. |
| Au Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq or concur: 320. |
| 450 |
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis U 3 |
| A study of the methods and procedures for obtaining arterial blood, the principles and standards of analysis, and application of the physiologic data. |
| Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 320, 430. |
| 475 |
Mechanical Ventilation U 4 |
| Major emphasis is placed on all aspects of the management of the patient-ventilator system and artificial airways. |
| Wi Qtr. 2 2-hr cl. Prereq: 400, 410, 430; concur: 476. |
| 476 |
Mechanical Ventilators and Artificial Airways U 3 |
| Lectures, demonstrations, and laboratories on the various mechanical ventilators and artificial airways in use. |
| Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl, 1 3-hr lab. Prereq: 400, 410, 430; concur: 475 |
| 480 |
Respiratory Disease U 2 |
| A study of the etiologies, manifestations, and treatment of respiratory diseases and their clinical courses. |
| Wi Qtr. 1 2-hr cl. Prereq: 320, 400, 430. |
| 489 |
Clinical Experience |
| Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 hr/wk for each credit hour. Prereq: Admission to the Resp Ther Division. Off-Campus field experience required. |