Respiratory Care (RESP)

RESP 100 Introduction to Respiratory Care (A)

5 credits
This course presents an integrated introduction to the care of pulmonary patients. Course content will focus on the skills required and the methods used to manage cardiopulmonary problems.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program
Corequisite: RESP 160
Lab fee: $65.00

RESP 102 Respiratory Assistant (A, W, SP)

3 credits
This course is a prerequisite for admission to the Respiratory Care program. This course deals with cleaning, sterilization, assembly and making respiratory care equipment patient-ready. The content covered in this course would improve a student’s opportunity for hospital employment as a respiratory care assistant.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: None
Lab fee: $7.00

RESP 114 Introduction to Pulmonary Disease (W)

4 credits
This course provides an integrated approach to the anatomy, physiology and pathology of the cardiopulmonary system. Normal and abnormal function will be compared.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 100 or permission of instructor

RESP 130 Patient Assessment I (SP)

2 credits
This course presents a holistic approach to the assessment of adult and pediatric patients in the subacute/homecare setting. Special emphasis will be placed on assessment of the cardiopulmonary function.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 114, RESP 150 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: RESP 152 and RESP 196

RESP 132 Patient Assessment II (SU)

2 credits
This course presents a holistic approach to assessment of adult and pediatric patients in the acute care setting. Special emphasis will be placed on assessment of the cardiopulmonary system.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 130
Corequisites: RESP 154 and RESP 198

RESP 150 Introduction to Pharmacology (W)

2 credits
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of therapeutic drug administration. Classification of drugs will be included. Special emphasis will be directed to safety issues, sources of drug information, and application to respiratory care practice.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 100 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $55.00

RESP 152 Case Management I (SP)

2 credits
This course presents a holistic approach to the management of adult and pediatric patients in the subacute settings. Special emphasis will be placed on the management of the cardiopulmonary problems.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 114, RESP 150 or permission of instructor
Corequisite: RESP 130 and RESP 196

RESP 154 Case Management II (SU)

2 credits
This course presents a holistic approach to the management of adult and pediatric patients in the acute care setting. Special emphasis will be placed on the management of the cardiopulmonary problems.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 152 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: RESP 132 and RESP 198

RESP 160 Introduction to Respiratory Equipment (A)

1 credit
This course is an introduction to basic respiratory care equipment.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program
Lab fee: $25.00

RESP 170 Mechanical Ventilators (W)

1 credit
Students will learn operational characteristics of critical care, home care, transport and neonatal ventilators.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 3 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 160 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $67.00

RESP 196 Clinical Practice/Therapeutic Procedures I (SP)

8 credits
This course is focused on conducting respiratory care procedures in the acute care and long-term acute care settings.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 12 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 100 or permission of instructor
Corequisite: RESP 130 and RESP 152
Lab fee: $44.00

RESP 198 Clinical Practice/Therapeutic Procedures II (SU)

8 credits
This course is focused on conducting respiratory care procedures in the acute care setting.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 12 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 196 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: RESP 132 and RESP 154
Lab fee: $90.00

RESP 221 Introduction to Sleep Problems (A)

2 credits
This introductory course will provide an overview of the physiology and architecture of sleep, common sleep disorders, their prevalence in the population, causes and treatment, the factors related to risk and risk management for shift workers, and the role of the polysomnography laboratory in monitoring and recording physiologic data during sleep.
Prerequisite: This course is open to any interested student.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Lab fee: $3.00

RESP 223 Level I Polysomnography Technician (W)

2 credits
This course will prepare the student for performing Level I polysomnographic technician responsibilities in the clinical area and will provide an introduction to polysomnography.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 221 or permission of RESP program coordinator
Lab fee: $3.00

RESP 224 Level I Polysomnography Technician Clinical (W)

2 credits
This course will prepare the student for performing Level I polysomnographic technician responsibilities in the clinical area. The student will complete a supervised clinical experience in a sleep lab under the guidance of a clinical preceptor. The course focuses on preparing the equipment and instrumentation used in the sleep lab, as well as on patient preparation.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 221 or permission of RESP program coordinator
Lab fee: $3.00

RESP 225 Level II Polysomnography Technician (SP)

2 credits
The Level II Technician course is designed for nurses, respiratory therapists, paramedics and other health care practitioners who are interested in polysomnography. This course focuses on scoring of polysomnography tracings, applying and titrating CPAP/Bi-Level therapy and patient education.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 223, RESP 224 or permission of RESP program coordinator
Lab fee: $3.00

RESP 226 Level II Polysomnography Technician Clinical (SP)

2 credits
The Level II Technician clinical course is designed to provide clinical practice for skills covered in the RESP 225.
Lecture: 0 hours – Lab: 4 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 223, RESP 224 or permission of RESP program coordinator
Lab fee: $3.00

RESP 228 Polysomnography Current Topics (On Demand)

2 credits
This course will examine current changes in the field of polysomnography. Changes may include new techniques in instrumentation or diagnosis, and new approaches to sleep disorders or assessment.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 225, RESP 226 or permission of RESP program coordinator
Lab fee: $85.00

RESP 230 Patient Assessment III (A)

2 credits
This course presents a holistic approach to the assessment of adult and pediatric patient in the critical care setting. Special emphasis will be placed on assessment of the cardiopulmonary system.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 132 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: RESP 256 and RESP 290

RESP 232 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care (W)

3 credits
This course offers a study of the management and treatment of neonatal and pediatric respiratory diseases. Special emphasis is placed on the therapeutic procedures of respiratory care which are associated with pediatric and neonatal patients.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

RESP 238 Pulmonary Function (On Demand)

3 credits
A study of the equipment and the techniques utilized in pulmonary function testing and blood gas analysis. This course examines the types of analyzers used in performing lung volume tests, lung flow tests, and gas analysis test with a discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of such systems. Procedures used in each test are discussed including patient instruction and calculation of the data.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

RESP 251 Respiratory Rehabilitation Home Care Techniques (On Demand)

3 credits
This course provides the student with the appropriate adaptations of skills and concepts traditionally used in the hospital to alternate care settings in order to educate the patient and caregiver to maintain the highest possible functional capacity. Included are medication regimens, smoking cessation, breathing retraining, bronchial hygiene, and other self-care techniques. Other topics include monitoring the patient’s disease and servicing the equipment needs of the patient.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
Lab fee: $15.00

RESP 252 Patient Management in Respiratory Rehabilitation (On Demand)

3 credits
This course focuses on the study of the patient’s adaptation to chronic pulmonary disease. Emphasis will be placed on problem identification, appropriate interventions, and referral to community resources using a multidisciplinary approach in coordinating the various systems of care.
Lecture: 3 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RN, LPN, RRT, CRTT or permission of instructor

RESP 253 Respiratory Rehabilitation Home Care Administration (On Demand)

4 credits
This course concentrates on the management of a respiratory rehabilitation or home care organization. Topics include the development of policies and procedures for respiratory rehab home care services, the preparation of the certificate of medical necessity, and the documentation necessary for reimbursement, accreditation, regulatory requirements and quality assurance. Other topics include marketing strategies and community health promotion.
Lecture: 4 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RN, LPN, RRT, CRTT or permission of instructor

RESP 256 Case Management III (A)

2 credits
This course presents a holistic approach to the management of adult and pediatric patients in the critical care setting. Special emphasis will be placed on the management of the cardiopulmonary problems.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 154 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: RESP 230 and RESP 290

RESP 270 Current Issues in Respiratory Care (A, W, SP, SU)

2 credits
This course is intended to be focused on current trends in the care of patients with cardiopulmonary problems. Course content will change as current issues change.
Lecture: 2 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 290 or permission of instructor
Corequisite: RESP 292

RESP 280 Respiratory Care Seminar 2 (W)

2 credits
This course deals with special topics in respiratory care.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 0 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 256
Corequisite: RESP 292
Lab fee: $100.00

RESP 290 Clinical Practice/Therapeutic Procedures III (A)

8 credits
This course focuses on conducting respiratory care procedures in the critical care setting.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 12 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 198 or permission of instructor
Corequisites: RESP 230 and RESP 256
Lab fee: $67.00

RESP 292 Clinical Practice/Therapeutic Procedures IV (W)

8 credits
This course allows students to select a specialty area for additional clinical practice.
Lecture: 2 hours – Lab: 12 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 290 or permission of instructor
Corequisite: RESP 270
Lab fee: $63.00

RESP 295 Clinical Experience (SP)

4 credits
In the clinical practicum, students apply skills that they have learned in the previous four quarters. Students spend 24 hours per week practicing respiratory care with a clinical affiliate.
Lecture: 1 hour – Lab: 24 hours
Prerequisite: RESP 292 or permission of instructor
Lab fee: $100.00