back to Table of Contents
Course Descriptions
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
| #RET 1004 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Introduction to Science I |
| An introduction to basic math and physics used in respiratory therapy. Topics include atmospheric gases, gas physics, fluid dynamics, and gas pressure measurement. |
| |
| #RET 1005 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Respiratory Microbiology |
| A review of microbiology as it relates to the profession of respiratory care. Topics include microbiological identification, surveillance, and equipment processing. |
| |
| #RET 1024C |
8 hrs., 6 crs. |
| Respiratory Care I |
$45.00 lab fee |
| Topics include setting objectives of patient care, theory and procedure for handling of compressed gases, humidity, 02, and IS. Laboratory and related clinical experiences will be part of this unit. |
| |
| #RET 1264C |
19 hrs., 9 crs. |
| Respiratory Care II |
$65.00 lab fee |
| A lecture, laboratory, and clinical course covering theory, procedures, and equipment of respiratory care. Topics include CPT, HHN therapy, IPPB airway control, and arterial blood gas analysis. |
| |
| #RET 1295 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Clinical Respiratory Medicine I |
| Physician lectures on pulmonary diseases including etiology, detection, treatment, prognosis of a variety of cardiopulmonary diseases. |
| |
| #RET 1350 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Pulmonary Pharmacology I |
| The route and methods of drug administration; effects and mechanisms of drugs; absorption and excretion of drugs; classification and description of drugs commonly used in respiratory therapy. |
| |
| #RET 1483 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Pulmonary Assessment I |
| Physician lectures on patient assessment, physical exams, chest x-rays, breath sounds, ABG, and PFT evaluations. |
| |
| #RET 1485 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Pulmonary Physiology |
| An introductory course covering the function of the respiratory system including ventilatory mechanics, gas transport, acid base physiology, neural/chemical regulation of breathing, ventilation perfusion relationships, and cardiac anatomy. |
| |
| #RET 1930 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Selected Topics Seminar I |
| Provides fundamental understanding of the origin, purpose, indications and contraindications of hyperbaric medicine. |
| |
| #RET 1931 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Selected Topics Seminar II |
| Covers various sleep disorders identified in the Sleep Disorders Lab, a study of these disorders as well as lead placement, scoring, and options to treatment. |
| |
| #RET 1932 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Selected Topics Seminar III |
| Basic ECG evaluation and interpretation of arrhythmias will be covered along with 12-lead ECG machine set up and operation. |
| |
| #RET 1933 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Selected Topics Seminar IV |
| Introduction to venipuncture by laboratory and didactic instruction. Specialty areas may be covered for specific health professions. |
| |
| #RET 1934 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Selected Topics Seminar V |
| This course provides the student Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. |
| |
| #RET 1935 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Selected Topics Seminar VI |
| This course will cover the theory, procedures, and selected clinical practice of pulmonary function testing. |
| |
| #RET 1936 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Selected Topics Seminar VII |
| This course will introduce the new and constantly changing concepts and procedures in respiratory care. |
| |
| #RET 2007 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Pulmonary Pharmacology II |
Prerequisite: RET 1350.
This course will continue the study of pulmonary pharmacology to include anti-microbial agents, anti-smoking therapy, neonatal and pediatric drug therapy, critical care and cardiovascular drugs. |
| |
| #RET 2234 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Critical Thinking in Respiratory Care |
| This course examines critical thinking, assessment, and evaluation techniques necessary in the development of respiratory care plans and therapist driven protocols. Case studies and simulations will be utilized to enhance learning. |
| |
| #RET 2280C |
12 hrs., 7 crs. |
| Respiratory Care IV |
$65.00 lab fee |
| This course covers advanced modalities of mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, capnography, ventilation waveforms, management of patients in critical care settings, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. |
| |
| #RET 2292 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Clinical Respiratory Medicine II |
| Physician lectures related to care of patient with more complex respiratory diseases sometimes requiring mechanical ventilation and invasive monitoring techniques. Case studies and simulations will be utilized to enhance learning. |
| |
| #RET 2297 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Pulmonary Assessment II |
| Physician lectures covering assessment of the cardiovascular system, hematology, blood chemistry, and electrolytes. |
| |
| #RET 2534C |
11 hrs., 5 crs. |
| Respiratory Care V |
$100.00 lab fee |
| This course will cover fetal, neonatal, and infant development, assessment, and mechanical ventilation. Students will obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. NBRC SAE exams will be utilized to prepare the student for credentialing exams. |
| |
| #RET 2616 |
1 hr., 1 cr. |
| Management |
| Topics included in this course are the concepts of planning, organizing, and coordinating a department in a health care setting. Motivation, hiring, counseling, communication, and other concepts of employee management will be covered. |
| |
| #RET 2878C |
16 hrs., 5 crs. |
| Respiratory Care III |
$30.00 lab fee |
| A lecture, lab, and clinical course covering basic concepts in adult mechanical ventilation. |
SIGN LANGUAGE
| #SPA 1620 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Introduction to Sign Language Systems I |
| Current sign systems used throughout the United States, including ASL, Signed English, Signing Exact English, and PSE. Traces the history of sign language and fosters a greater appreciation and understanding of the hearing impaired and their culture. Introductory receptive and expressive sign language skills, including a working knowledge of 500 signs (alphabet, colors, numbers, food, emergency signs, etc.) |
| |
| #SPA 1622 |
2 hrs., 2 crs. |
| Introduction to Sign Language Systems II |
Prerequisite: SPA 1620.
A continuation of concepts introduced in SPA 1620 with expansion of signing vocabulary by 300 new signs. Achievement of receptive and expressive skills with 80 percent accuracy. |
SOCIOLOGY
| SOW 2020 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Introduction to Social Work |
| This course is an introduction to an analysis of the relationship of social problems and their determinants to clients, social welfare institutions, services, policies, and social service delivery systems. |
| |
| SYG 2000 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Principles of Sociology |
| This course provides an introduction to basic structure of human society through the study and analysis of group life, the characteristics and variability of culture, the development of the individual's relationships to other individuals and groups. |
| |
| SYG 2010 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Social Problems |
Prerequisite: SYG 2000.
The course challenges the students to consider the practical implications, interpretation, and theoretical perception of social problems. It also enables students to gain an understanding of their own backgrounds and opinions about the social forces that shape the problems. Students will also be challenged to consider the factors that have shaped their own views of those problems as they live them. |
| |
| SYG 2430 |
3 hrs., 3 crs. |
| Marriage and Family Living |
| This course is an analysis of courtship, mate selection, engagement, marriage, and child rearing, with emphasis on the contemporary American family. |
| |
| # Applies only to A.S. degree, A.A.S. degree, and certificate programs. |
| + Minimum grade of "C" required. |
| = PSAV course. |
back to Table of Contents
|
