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Course Listings 2019-2020 372 RES230 Lec 4 Credits Lec 3 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 3 Periods Respiratory Care Fundamentals IV Advanced respiratory care therapy and assessment techniques to include hemodynamic monitoring, performance and interpretation of pulmonary function testing. Assisting physicians during special procedures. Development of advanced respiratory care plans and clinical research techniques. Equipment operation, quality assurance, and maintenance. Use of effective communication skills with members of the health care team and patients. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program. RES232 Lab 4 Credits 27 Periods Respiratory Care Clinical III Clinical application of all prerequisite respiratory care course work with emphasis on adult critical care and neonatal/ pediatric care. Basic and critical care therapeutics, advanced patient assessment and monitoring. Assisting physician during special procedures. Increased responsibility for total patient care, work organization and time management. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program. RES235 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Respiratory Care Pharmacology II Pharmacologic principles specific to the care of the respiratory patient in the acute care environment to include: cardiac and renal agents, blood pressure and antithrombotic agents, neuromuscular, anesthetic, sedative, analgesic agents. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program. RES240 Lecture 3 Credits 3 Periods Respiratory Physiology Physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular and renal systems as related to oxygenation and ventilation of the human body. Physiologic mechanisms of breathing. Role of capillary circulation in fluid regulation. Impact of respiratory care procedures on the organ systems. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program. RES270 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care Neonatal and pediatric respiratory care to include development, anatomical and physiological differences, assessment, basic respiratory care procedures, mechanical ventilation and common disorders and conditions. Specific computer and communication skills. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program. RES280 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Respiratory Care Review Data interpretation, equipment operation and therapeutic procedures specified for the National Board for Respiratory Care Entry Level Therapist examination. Quality control and therapeutic procedures. Pharmacologic agents and treatment of cardiopulmonary collapse. Pulmonary rehabilitation and home care. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program. RES291 Lecture 1 Credit 1 Period Respiratory Care Advanced Life Support Airway management for the adult, patient. Endotracheal and suctioning procedures. Usage of specific medications for cardiovascular emergencies. Interpretation of electrocardiogram (ECG) dysrhythmias. Performance of defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion in simulated situations. Procedure to be followed during cardiovascular collapse. Special resuscitation techniques for adult, patients. Current American Heart Association validation in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program or permission of the Program Director.