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2019-2020 SLCC General Catalog [**** ATTENTION: YOU ARE VIEWING AN ARCHIVED CATALOG ****]

Course Descriptions

Course Numbering Information:
Courses at SLCC are identified by an alphabetic prefix (two to four letters) followed by a four-digit number. Numbers beginning with a “1” generally indicate a course designed primarily for freshmen (such as ENGL 1010 ); numbers beginning with a “2” generally indicate courses designed primarily for sophomores (such as MATH 2010 ); numbers beginning with a “0” generally indicate preparatory courses that are non-transferable (such as MATH 0950 ).
 

Respiratory Therapy
  

  • RESP 1010 - Introduction to Respiratory Therapy

    Credits: 2
    Explore the profession of respiratory therapy, including an overview of the required knowledge and skills of the profession.

    Semester: Spring & Summer


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  • RESP 1100 - Introduction to Respiratory Therapy & Medical Terminology

    Credits: 3
    An introduction to the role of a Respiratory Therapist in the hospital setting as a member of the health care team. This course includes the history of the profession, professional organization, credentialing, and licensing agencies. It also includes discussion on medical ethics, communication, legalities, medico-legal issues of health care, medical charting, patient and employee safety, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) regulations, and an introduction to medical terminology, patient assessment and patient care documentation.

    Prerequisite: Completion of all prerequisite courses and admission into the Respiratory Therapy program.
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 1110 - Cardiopulmonary Structure & Function

    Credits: 3
    Human anatomical structure and function with a concentration on cardiac, pulmonary, and renal structure and function with emphasis on physiology as related to the practice of respiratory care.  This course covers gas laws and physical principles associated with respiratory, gas transport and acid base regulation.  It also covers ventilation, pulmonary mechanics, circulation, hemodynamics, and introduces fetal newborn anatomy and physiology and basic cardiac and renal function.

    Prerequisite: Completion of all prerequisite courses and admission into the Respiratory Therapy program.
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 1120 - Cardiopulmonary Infections & Diseases

    Credits: 3
    This course covers respiratory-specific infections & diseases, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Universal Precautions recommendations and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens standard. Methods used to protect patients and workers from invasion by pathogenic microbes, how tissues react and restored to normal function. Also covers human diseases, injuries, conditions, and disorders as they relate to respiratory therapy practice. Review of all body systems and the specific clinical applications of respiratory care diagnosis.

    Prerequisite: Completion of all prerequisite courses and admission into the Respiratory Therapy program
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 1130 - Respiratory Care Therapeutics I

    Credits: 3
    Theory and clinical applications of a wide range of respiratory therapy modalities, including medical gases (including cylinders, regulators, flow metering devices, and liquid oxygen), aerosols, humidity, hyperinflation techniques, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques. Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are introduced, and students must master clinical indications, contraindications, side-effects, and desired therapeutic outcomes.

    Prerequisite: Completion of all pre-requisite courses and admission into the Respiratory Therapy program
    Corequisite: RESP 1135 
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 1135 - Therapeutics I Laboratory Practical

    Credits: 2
    Introduction to patient care fundamentals, including professionalism, communication techniques, body mechanics, patient interactions, and documentation. Basic equipment design, function, troubleshooting and care of respiratory therapy devices and circuitry used to deliver and monitor therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, hyperinflation modalities and airway clearance.

    Prerequisite:  Completion of all required pre-requisite courses and admission to the Respiratory Therapy program
    Corequisite: RESP 1130 
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • RESP 1200 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology

    Credits: 3
    Principles of pharmacology including administration routes and dosage calculation, including sedation management, anesthesia, analgesia, chemotherapeutic agents, specific application of principles associated with aerosolized medications, and topical absorption, as well as a continuation of patient assessment.

    Prerequisite: RESP 1100 ,  RESP 1110 ,  RESP 1120 ,  RESP 1130 , and RESP 1135  
    Semester: Summer


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  • RESP 1210 - Cardiopulmonary Injuries & Disorders

    Credits: 3
    This course examines the pathophysiology related to ventilation, perfusion, and oxygenation.  Special emphasis on causes and effects of cardiopulmonary failure including a review of multiple body systems involved in this process.

    Prerequisite: RESP 1100 ,  RESP 1110 ,  RESP 1120 ,  RESP 1130 , and RESP 1135  
    Semester: Summer


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  • RESP 1230 - Clinical Practice I

    Credits: 4
    Students are placed in the hospital setting in order to practice clinical application of all skills learned in RESP 1135  and RESP 1225  while developing interaction skills with patients and other members of the health care team. Proficiency must be demonstrated in providing therapies, monitoring and documenting care, and prioritizing to develop time management skills, while students participate in clinical care conferences and in evaluation of the appropriateness of care with respect to Clinical Practice Guidelines.

    Prerequisite: RESP 1100 ,  RESP 1110 ,  RESP 1120 ,  RESP 1130 , and RESP 1135  
    Semester: Summer
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • RESP 1300 - Cardiopulmonary Structure and Function

    Credits: 3
    Provides the essential concepts of cardiopulmonary structure and function with an emphasis on pulmonary homeostasis.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program
    Semester: Fall


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  • RESP 1310 - Respiratory Physical Assessment

    Credits: 1
    Establish basic clinical assessment skills needed by a respiratory therapy professional. Focus on respiratory assessment techniques, standardized data collection, relevant findings, and respiratory documentation.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program
    Semester: Fall


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  • RESP 1320 - Respiratory Therapy Pharmacology

    Credits: 3
    Introduction to relevant pharmacology for respiratory therapy.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program
    Semester: Fall


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  • RESP 1330 - Respiratory Therapy Modalities I

    Credits: 2
    Introduction to respiratory theory and skills practice. Includes equipment operation, gas therapy, aerosol drug therapy, humidification therapy, airway clearance modalities, and maintaining an open airway.

    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program
    Semester: Fall


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  • RESP 1400 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

    Credits: 3
    Examines principles of disease management, patient education, infection control principles, common infectious diseases, and acute and chronic respiratory diseases. Provides an overview of respiratory care for the medical/surgical patient, including an introduction to the respiratory management of traumatic chest injury and head trauma.

    Prerequisite: Completion of each course in previous semester with grade of 80% or better.
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 1420 - Adult Mechanical Ventilation

    Credits: 2
    Theoretical application of mechanical ventilation modes commonly used with the adult critical care patient.

    Prerequisite: Completion of each course in previous semester with grade of 80% or better.
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 1430 - Respiratory Therapy Modalities II

    Credits: 4
    Respiratory theory and skills practice. Includes specialized diagnostic procedures, monitoring techniques and mechanical ventilation.

    Prerequisite: Completion of each course in previous semester with grade of 80% or better.
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 1440 - Respiratory Therapy Clinical I

    Credits: 5
    Clinical practice in patient assessment, oxygen therapy, airway care and airway clearance therapy. Observation of blood gas collection and analysis skills.

    Prerequisite: Completion of each course in previous semester with grade of 80% or better.
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 2100 - Advanced Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

    Credits: 2
    Examines advanced disease states including acute respiratory distress syndrome, cardiac failure, burn and inhalation injury, and sleep disordered breathing. Provides an overview of respiratory care for the critical care patient.

    Prerequisite: Completion of each course in previous semester with grade of 80% or better.
    Semester: Fall


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  • RESP 2130 - Respiratory Therapy Modalities III

    Credits: 3
    Explores advanced adult respiratory care in the intensive care setting. Emphasizes ventilation/perfusion monitoring, hemodynamic monitoring, airway assessment and critical care patient management.

    Prerequisite: Completion of each course in previous semester with grade of 80% or better.
    Semester: Fall


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  • RESP 2140 - Respiratory Therapy Clinical II

    Credits: 6
    Clinical practice emphasizing mechanical ventilation and assessment of patients in intensive care.

    Prerequisite: Completion of each course in previous semester with grade of 80% or better.
    Semester: Fall


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  • RESP 2210 - Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapy

    Credits: 2
    Examines pediatric and neonatal respiratory care with emphasis on intensive care activities, therapeutic procedures, and life support modalities.

    Prerequisite: Completion of each course in previous semester with grade of 80% or better.
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 2220 - Application of Respiratory Therapy

    Credits: 2
    Integrates the theory and application of respiratory therapy to focus on case management, clinical problem solving and clinical simulation for both adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

    Prerequisite: Completion of each course in previous semester with grade of 80% or better.
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 2240 - Respiratory Therapy Clinical III

    Credits: 5
    Provides mentored practice in the clinical care of patients in the neonatal/pediatric critical care setting. Focus on rehabilitation, extended care, home care, polysomnography, patient assessment for discharge planning and quality management.

    Prerequisite: Completion of each course in previous semester with grade of 80% or better.
    Semester: Spring


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  • RESP 2300 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

    Credits: 3
    In-depth review of pulmonary function studies, blood gas analysis and interpretation of arterial, capillary, and mixed venous blood gases. Emphasis on case-based learning and application of diagnostic findings to initiate or modify patient care. Introduction of cardiac assessments and interventions.

    Prerequisite: RESP 1200 ,  RESP 1210 ,  RESP 1220 ,  RESP 1225 , and RESP 1230  
    Semester: Fall


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  • RESP 2320 - Critical Care/ACLS

    Credits: 2
    Advanced cardiopulmonary instruction with emphasis on the presentation and management of patients in the Intensive Care Unit and emergency settings. Includes patient assessment and procedures involved in resuscitation  and current practices in advanced life support.

    Prerequisite: RESP 1200 ,  RESP 1210 ,  RESP 1220 ,  RESP 1225 , and RESP 1230  
    Semester: Fall


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  • RESP 2415 - Pediatric & Neonatal Care Lab Practical

    Credits: 2
    Techniques associated with airway management, ventilatory support, and resuscitation of infants and children, including case-based learning of patient assessment and initiation of appropriate respiratory support.

    Prerequisite: RESP 2300 ,  RESP 2310 ,  RESP 2315 ,  RESP 2320 , and RESP 2330  
    Corequisite: RESP 2410  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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  • RESP 2430 - Clinical Practice III

    Credits: 5
    Advanced clinical practice providing experience in neonatal intensive care as well as demonstrating competency in adult intensive care, emergency care, and general respiratory care. Clinical rotations include experience in the home care setting and sleep laboratory.

    Prerequisite: RESP 2300 ,  RESP 2310 ,  RESP 2315 ,  RESP 2320 , and RESP 2330  
    Semester: Spring
    Additional Course Fee Required


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