244 ResThy 3770 Adult Critical Care/Clinical 4 ResThy 3780 Clinical Applications 2 ResThy 3900 Clinical Simulation Seminar 2 Suggested Course Sequence The following course sequence for the A.S. degree is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Courses are taught in a specific sequence and students are required to attend in this sequence. Students are assigned to sections in advanced level clinical application courses [courses numbered 3000 and above] and may not follow this sequence. Each advanced-level clinical application course is offered each term. Refer to A.A.S. degree for Freshman Year Sophomore Fau Sophomore Spring ResThy 3210 ResThy 3220 ResThy 3260 ResThy 3760 GenEd Elective Engl EN2010 Total Hours 2 2 2 4 3-6 3 16-19 ResThy 3230 2 ResThy 3270 2 ResThy 3280 3 ResThy 3770 4 ResThy 3780 2 ResThy 3900 2 GenEd Elective 3 Total Hours 17 RESPIRATORY THERAPY COURSES - RESTHY 1520. Principles of Pharmacology (2) F Introduction to pharmacology, including general principles, autonomic and central nervous system agents, and cardiovascular agents. Also includes drugs used in managing renal, GI tract, endocrine, and infectious or neoplastic disease disorders. 1540. Survey of Respiratory Therapy (1) F, S This course is designed to introduce allied health and other students to the profession of respiratory therapy. It includes field trips, group discussions, lecture/demonstrations and limited lab activities. Open to all students. 1560. Multi-Skilled Health Care Worker (1) This course prepares students from different health care disciplines to understand the hospital environment, patient needs, and perform basic skills of patient care. Topics include the patient's right to privacy, confidentiality, ethical, legal, and cultural issues, documentation, team building, age related concerns, medical terminology, and death and dying. Patient skills include vital signs, oxygen administration, specimen collection, personal care and cleanliness, environmental cleanliness, nutrition and diet, elimination, positioning and ambulating, patient safety and comfort, and OSHA guidelines for healthcare worker safety. 2140. Introduction to Basic Therapeutic Modalities Lab (3) F Introductory Laboratory course emphasizing basic patient interaction and assessment skills. Includes infection control, the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol, pharmacologic agents, hyperinflation therapy, airway clearance techniques and methods of care, and artificial ventilation. 2160. Equipment Management Lab (3) S Laboratory course emphasizing patient assessment skills relating to ventilation techniques and equipment. Includes equipment used by the respiratory care practitioner in initiating, troubleshooting, monitoring, and weaning from mechanical ventilation. 2210. Elementary Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (3) F Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology specifically for the entry-level respiratory care practitioner. Includes physics of respiration, oxygen and carbon dioxide transport, and control of ventilation. 2230. Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) F A synopsis of medical and surgical cardiopulmonary disorders for the entry-level practitioner. Etiology, symptomatology, pathology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of these disorders are presented. 2250. Basic Patient Assessment (2) S A basic orientation to patient assessment techniques used to obtain a patient medical history and physical examination. Discussion of pulmonary disease integrates assessment information with laboratory and radiographic data. 2270. Application of Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics (4) S Introduction to theory and clinical application of basic cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies, including simple spirometry, arterial and mixed venous blood gases, and electrocardiograms. Course emphasizes critical thinking skills in the application of diagnostic findings and utilizes case studies, class discussions, and extensive study guides. 2300. Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care I (3) F Theory and clinical application of basic therapies. Course includes indications, complications, hazards, equipment needed, side effects, and assessment for medical gases, humidity, aerosols, airway clearance, hyperinflation therapy, and pharmacologic agents. Course emphasizes patient assessment and critical thinking skills. Concurrent enrollment in Resthy 2140. 2310. Basic Modalities in Respiratory Care II (3) F Theory and clinical applications of airway management and artificial ventilation, including IPPB and introduction to modes of mechanical ventilation. Also includes the theory of invasive and non invasive monitoring technology, and equipment decontamination. 2320. Essentials of Mechanical Ventilation (2) S Course provides a basic understanding of essentials for mechanical ventilation. Includes determining the need for ventilatory support, the associated physiology and how ventilatory support is initiated, maintained, monitored, and discontinued. 2330. Entry Level Respiratory Therapy Review (1) S Course is a comprehensive review intended to prepare the student for the entry-level certification/licensure examination. The material covered is based on the examination matrix provided by the National Board for Respiratory Care (N.B.R.C). 2700. Clinical Applications (4) F Clinical rotations in various medical settings performing skills learned and practiced in Resthy 2140. Recommending and modifying basic therapies will be emphasized utilizing patient assessment skills and review of patient medical history. Concurrent enrollment in Resthy 2140. 2710. Specialty Clinical Experiences (1) 5 Clinical rotations in various medical settings providing the opportunity to observe and participate in various specialty areas within the profession, including PFTs, cardiac testing, EKGs, ABGs, and long-term artificial airway care. Concurrent enrollment in Resthy 2160. 245 2720. Clinical Applications (3) 5 Clinical rotations in various medical settings performing skills learned and practiced in Resthy 2140. Initiating, monitoring, and weaning from mechanical ventilation will be emphasized utilizing patient assessment skills. Case studies will be used to practice critical thinking skills in the management of ICU patients. Concurrent enrollment in Resthy 2160. 2800. Independent Projects (1-3) F, S Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project; enrollment by permission only. 2830. Directed Readings (1-2) F, S Readings must meed departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning; enrollment by permission only. 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) F, S Consult semester schedule for current offerings. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on student transcript. 3210. Advanced Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology (2) F Cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology specifically for the therapist-level practitioner. Includes advanced anatomical considerations of the cardiac, pulmonary, and renal systems. 3220. Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) S Pathophysiology and diagnosis of coronary artery disease, fungal lung disease, neoplasms, HIV, ARDS, chest injuries, shock in relation to the care of the trauma patient, and a differentiation of the intracellular and extracellular fluid compartments. 3230. Advanced Cardiopulmonary Technology (2) 5 Advanced diagnostic procedures and interpretive skills in cardiopulmonary function, lung dynamics, specialty gases, blood gas analysis, and metabolic assessment. 3260. Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (2) F, S Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care with emphasis on intensive care activities, therapeutic procedures, life support modalities and fetal, neonatal, pediatric pathophysiology. 3270. Adult Critical Care (2) F, S Advanced adult respiratory intensive care, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation/perfusion monitoring, pulmonary assessment and airway management. 3280. Patient Care Continuum/ Quality Management (3) F, S Theory and principles of pulmonary and spinal cord rehabilitation, polysomnography, discharge planning, patient education, quality management, home and self care, legal, ethical, and moral considerations of chronic and extended care. 3760. Clinical Applications of Neonatal/ Pediatric Respiratory Care (4) F, S The clinical application of pediatric and neonatal assessments as they relate to selection and use of respiratory care procedures and equipment specific for this patient population. To be taken concurrently with Resthy 3260. 3770. Clinical Applications of Adult Critical Care (4) F, S Adult respiratory care in the intensive care setting [shock-trauma, thoracic, burn ICUs] with emphasis on hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation/perfusion monitoring, pulmonary assessment and airway management. To be taken concurrently with Resthy 3270. 3780. Clinical Applications (2) F, S Clinical experiences related to Resthy 3280: rehabilitation, extended care, home care agencies, polysomnography, patient assessment and planning for discharge, and quality management. To be taken concurrently with Resthy 3280. 3900. Clinical Simulation Seminar (2) F, S Problem-based clinical concepts course: comprehensive program review including written and clinical simulation examinations. 4800. Independent Projects (1-6) F, S Student designed, instructor approved projects which will further develop cognitive or psychomotor skills for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project. Enrollment by permission only. 4830. Directed Readings (1-3) F, S Student designed, instructor approved readings which will further develop professional knowledge or understanding for the baccalaureate level respiratory care practitioner. Readings must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to b beginning. Enrollment by permission only. 4990. Senior Seminar (2) S Moderated discussion and/or laboratory experiences relating to current events in health care, legislative and ethical issues, and emergent technologies in respiratory care. 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