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  • 2.00 Credits

    RESP 1545 Respiratory Pathology (2L)(2CR) This course will cover common respiratory therapy disease pathologies that require special diagnostic evaluation techniques and treatment modalities. Course subject content will include airway management, EKG's, PFT's, HBO, bronchoscopy, chest tubes and the pathophysiology of the renal system. Prerequisites: RESP 1507, RESP 1515, RESP 1518, RESP 1505. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 2.00 Credits

    RESP 2500 Respiratory Specialty Practicum (12LB)(3CR) Continuation of skills training at our clinical sites, and clinical simulation center. During this clinical rotation, students will be exposed to mechanical ventilation in the adult critical care setting. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    RESP 2507 Respiratory Therapy III (3L)(3CR) This course will continue in the study of mechanical ventilation with emphasis on advanced modes and management as well as operational overviews of ABG drawing and analysis. Students should have an understanding of some common pathophysiologies associated with critical care. (Second year fall semester.) Prerequisite: RESP 2500. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 2.00 Credits

    RESP 2510 Respiratory Pediatrics and Neonatology (2LB,2CR) Course material will cover prenatal, neonatal, and pediatric respiratory care. (First year spring semester.)Prerequisites: RESP 2500. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 2.00 Credits

    RESP 2515 Respiratory Pathology (2L,2CR) This course will cover pathophysiologic mechanisms and clinical manifestations commonly seen in critical care such as smoke inhalation and thermal injuries, chest and pleural trauma, manifestations and management of shock, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure and neurological diseases. Case studies will be reviewed encompassing respiratory pathology. Prerequisite: RESP 2500. (Second year fall semester.) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 1.00 Credits

    RESP 2545 Respiratory Lab III (4LB)(1CR) Course material will cover additional mechanical ventilation modalities along with ABG's drawing techniques. Clinical competencies will include newborn and pediatric respiratory care and ventilator management. The students will be required to complete NPR certification. (Second year fall semester.)Prerequisite: RESP 2500. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 4.00 Credits

    RESP 2548 Respiratory Practicum III (16LB)(4CR) Continuation of skills training at our clinical sites and clinical simulation center, with an emphasis on ICU, critical care and advanced ventilator management. The student will also participate in critical thinking classes to improve their clinical decision making skills. Case studies will be researched and presented. See program handbook for clinical clock hours vs credit hours description. (Second year fall semester.)Prerequisite: RESP 2500. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 3.00 Credits

    RESP 2557 Respiratory Therapy IV (3L)(3CR) Course material will cover the transitioning from student to the respiratory care professional. Students will prepare for the national board exams, with a complete comprehensive review of respiratory care. (Second year spring semester.)Prerequisite: RESP 2507, 2510, 2545, 2548. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 2.00 Credits

    RESP 2570 Respiratory Simulations (2L,2CR) Students will take and pass the NBRC level written and simulation exams. Course work will help toward the success of passing these exams.(Second year spring semester.)Prerequisite: RESP 2507, 2510, 2545, 2548. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
  • 1.00 Credits

    RESP 2575 Respiratory Lab IV (4LB)(1CR) Laboratory skills training for passing the advanced cardiopulmonary life support (ACLS) as well as pediatric advanced life support (PALS) tests. Introduction of advanced respiratory modalities. A research paper assignment involving an aspect of respiratory care. (Second year spring semester.) Prerequisite: RESP 2507,1545,2545,2548. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available