COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: RSPT - Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 1213. RESPIRATORY CARE PHARMACOLOGY (2-0-2) 51.0908
A study of pharmacological principles/practices of respiratory care drugs. Emphasis on classification, routes of administration, dosages/calculations and interaction of the autonomic nervous system. Corequisites: RSPT 1260, 1329. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 1260. CLINICAL (0-12-2) 51.0908
Health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision by clinical professional. Corequisites: RSPT 1207, 1329. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 1261. CLINICAL (0-12-2) 51.0908
Health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision by clinical professional. Corequisites: RSPT 1331, 2210. Prerequisites: RSPT 1213, 1260, 1329. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 1329. RESPIRATORY CARE FUNDAMENTALS I (2-4-3) 51.0908
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care including history, medical terms/symbols, medical/legal, infection control, vital signs, physical assessment, chest x-ray interpretation, medical gas therapy, oxygen analyzers and humidity/aerosol therapy. Corequisites: RSPT 1213, 1260. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 1331. RESPIRATORY CARE FUNDAMENTALS II (2-4-3) 51.0908
Provides a foundation for the development of knowledge and skills for respiratory care including lung expansion therapy, postural drainage and percussion, artificial airways, manual resuscitation devices, suctioning, pulse oximetry, bedside spirometry, arterial sampling techniques and blood gas analysis and interpretation. Corequisites: RSPT 1213, 1261 and 2210. Prerequisites: RSPT 1213, 1260, 1329. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 2161. CLINICAL (0-6-1) 51.0908
Health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision by clinical professional. Corequisite: RSPT 2314. Prerequisites: RSPT 1260, 1261. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 2210. CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASES (2-0-2) 51.0908
A discussion of pathogenesis, pathology, diagnosis, history, prognosis, manifestations, treatment and detection of cardiopulmonary diseases. Corequisites: RSPT 1213, 1331. Prerequisites: RSPT 1213, 1260, 1329. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 2230. EXAM PREPARATION (CAPSTONE) (2-0-2) 57.0908
Comprehensive review for selected respiratory care credentialing examinations. Test matrices and exam content areas for selected exams presented. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 2260. CLINICAL (0-12-2) 51.0908
Health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision by clinical professional. Corequisite: RSPT 2353. Prerequisites: RSPT 1260, 1261, 2161. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 2261. CLINICAL (0-12-2) 51.0908
Health related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision by clinical professional. Corequisite: RSPT 2230. Prerequisites: RSPT 1260, 1261, 2161, 2260. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 2314. MECHANICAL VENTILATION (2-4-3) 51.0908
Preparation to conduct the therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate, spontaneous and artificial ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles and operational characteristics. Also included are the indications, complications and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical ventilation. Corequisite: RSPT 2161. Prerequisites: RSPT 1260, 1261. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.
RSPT 2353. NEONATAL/PEDIATRIC CARDIOPULMONARY CARE (3-0-3) 51.0908
A study of acute care, monitoring and management as applied to the neonatal and pediatric patient. Corequisite: RSPT 2260. Prerequisites: 2161, 2314. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3.