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Information regarding the Respiratory Therapy Program.

COURSES

F105 Pharmacology for Respiratory Practitioners

Brief history of pharmacology with a study of drugs affecting primarily the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, and renal systems. Specific categories of drugs discussed include mucokinetics, bronchodilators, central nervous system stimulants and depressants, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, diuretics, antihypertensives, corticosteroids, antihistamines, and antibiotics.

F205 Respiratory Care I

:Lecture and laboratory course providing an introduction to respiratory care and governing agencies. There is an emphasis on professionalism, ethics, physical science principles, cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, patient care, and concepts of illness.

F253 Diagnostic Testing and Monitoring

Lecture and laboratory course providing a comprehensive study of blood gas analysis, cardiac and cardiovascular monitoring, and application of these diagnostic procedures to patient management.

F271 Resuscitation and Airway Management

Lecture and laboratory course which studies the indications and hazards of artificial airways, emergency airway care and life-support techniques in respiratory and cardiac failure. The study includes theory, demonstration, and practical application.

F276 Case Studies and Projects in Respiratory Care

Projects in respiratory care emphasizing community service projects. Prepares students to take NBRC Board Examinations through discussion, audiotapes, computer software, and Mock RRT and Clinical Simulation Examinations.

F181Clinical Education I

Concurrent enrollment in Spring courses. Practical experience conducted at hospitals affiliated with the Respiratory Therapy Program under the direct supervision of a registered respiratory therapist instructor for approximately 16 hours per week. The mail goal of the course is to expose the student to techniques used to support hospitalized patient who are not critically ill.

F182 Clinical Education II

Practical experience conducted at hospitals affiliated with the Respiratory Therapy Program under the direct supervision of a registered respiratory therapist instructor for 24 hours per week. Emphasis is on time management and prioritizing respiratory care to non-critically ill patients, followed by an introduction to critical care respiratory therapy.

F275 Clinical Education III

Concurrent enrollment in Fall courses. Practical experience conducted at hospitals affiliated with the Respiratory Therapy Program under the direct supervision of a registered respiratory therapist instructor for approximately 32 hours per week. The mail goal of the course focuses on critical care procedures and exposing the student to a wide variety of respiratory care procedures. This includes special rotations in pulmonary rehabilitation, pulmonary function, sleep study, home care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and long term care.