Course Descriptions 539 introduces the fundamentals of therapeutic interventions utilized to treat sleep disorders. Students taking REST 3502 are required to r a 6-10 page paper outlining the implications for assisted ventilation to sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2502 cannot take REST 3502 for credit. Prerequisite: medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or CRT., RRT., or RN. credential. REST 2503 - Instrumentation and Computers in Polysomnography (2) Sp Course provides study of equipment, instrumentation, and recording devices utilized in polysomnography. Includes EEG waves, signal pathway and derivation of waves, impedance, sensitivity, time constants, amplifiers, filters, calibration, electrodes, artifacts (both equipment and patient-generated), computer basics, and monitoring devices. Students taking REST 3503 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining specific instrumentation in polysomnography assessing sleep disorders. Students taking REST 2503 cannot take REST 3503 for credit. Prerequisite: REST 2500/REST 3500 and REST 2502/REST 3502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology. REST 2505 - Therapeutics of Managing Sleep Apnea (2) Sp Course provides current therapies and interventions for treatment of sleep apneas. Interventions include positive airway pressure therapy (nocturnal CPAP and bi-level CPAP), surgery, and dental devices. Patient compliance and outcomes of these treatments are included. Students taking REST 3505 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining strategies managing sleep apnea. Students taking REST 2505 cannot take REST 3505 for credit. Prerequisite: REST 2501/REST 3501 and REST 2502/REST 3502 or medical terminology, human anatomy and human physiology. REST 2520 - Principles of Pharmacology (2) Sp 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 diseases and disorders. REST 2700 - Clinical Applications (4) F Clinical rotations in various medical settings performing skills learned and practiced in REST 2140. Recommending and modifying basic therapies will be emphasized utilizing patient assessment skills and review of patient medical history. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2140. REST 2710 - Specialty Clinical Experiences (l) Sp 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 longterm artificial airway care. Concurrent enrollment in REST 2160. REST 2720 - Clinical Applications (3) Sp Clinical rotations in various medical settings performing skills learned and practiced in REST 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 REST 2160. REST 2800 - Independent Projects (1-3) F, Sp Projects must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning project; enrollment by permission only. REST 2830 - Directed Readings (1-2) F, Sp Readings must meet departmental and professional goals and standards and must have instructor approval prior to beginning; enrollment by permission only. REST 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) F, Sp Consult semester schedule for current offerings. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on student transcript. REST 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. REST 3220 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) Sp 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. REST 3230 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Technology (2) Sp Advanced diagnostic procedures and interpretive skills in cardiopulmonary function, lung dynamics, specialty gases, blood gas analysis, and metabolic assessment. REST 3260 - Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care (2) F, Sp Pediatric and neonatal respiratory care with emphasis on intensive care activities, therapeutic procedures, life support modalities and fetal, neonatal, pediatric pathophysiology. REST 3270 - Adult Critical Care (2) F, Sp Advanced adult respiratory intensive care, including hemodynamic monitoring, ventilation/perfusion monitoring, pulmonary assessment and airway management. REST 3280 - Patient Care Continuum/ Quality Management (3) F, Sp 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. REST 3500 - Survey of Polysomnography (l) F, Sp Introduction to polysomnography as a profession. Course includes an overview of the polysomnogram, sleep disorders as they affect the general population, typical employment in the field, and employment opportunities. Also includes an introduction to the professional organization of sleep and requirements to become a registered polysomnographic technologist (RPSG.T). Students taking REST 3500 are required to write a 6-10 page paper outlining the assessment of sleep disorders or neurodiagnostics. Students taking REST 2500 cannot take REST 3500 for credit. Prerequisite: Medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology or completion of respiratory therapy program or CRT., RRT., or RN. credential. REST 3501 - Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep (3) Sp Introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the neurologic, cardiac, and respiratory systems during sleep. Basic anatomy and physiology of wake-sleep cycles are studied, with emphasis on changes that occur during varying stages of sleep and during common sleep disorders. Introduction to the EEG, EOG, EKG, EMG, and other polysomnography data recorders. Students taking REST 3501 are required to write a 6-10 Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog