RCA 105
INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY CARE
1 CR. (1L)
PRQ: MAT 107, BIO 201, REA 090 and ENG 121 or equivalent assessment test score, consent of instructor. Introduces the profession of respiratory care including history of the profession; current and future role of the respiratory care professional; role, function and interrelationships of the several professional organizations; and medical terminology. This class must be taken prior to admission to the program. This is an Internet course only.
RCA 131
BASIC TECHNIQUES IN RESPIRATORY CARE
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: Program admission. Focuses on the study of principles of operation and therapeutic application of basic respiratory care equipment and techniques.
RCA 132
BASIC TECHNIQUES IN RESPIRATORY CARE II
5 CR. (3L/3 LBV)
PRQ: RCA 131, RCA 155 or consent of instructor. Continues RCA 131 and focuses on airways, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, and positive pressure breathing.
RCA 133
RESPIRATORY/EMS MODALITIES
4 CR. (2L/3 LBV)
PRQ: REA 090 or equivalent assessment test score, EMS 125, program admission or consent of Department Chair. Provides a study of the principles of operation and therapeutic application of basic respiratory and EMS equipment and techniques, including roles and responsibilities of EMT and Respiratory Care Practitioners. Patient Assessment skills, IV insertion, Respiratory Therapeutics, airway management and introduction to Mechanical ventilation will be studied. The students will be involved in didactic, laboratory and clinical sessions to give the student the opportunity to comprehend on a cognitive and tactile level.
RCA 151
CARDIOPULMONARY ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: RCA 105, BIO 201 or consent of instructor. Focuses on the structure of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems. Addresses independent functional relationships.
RCA 153
CARDIOPULMONARY DISEASE
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: Program admission, RCA 151, RCA 131, or consent of Department Chair. Discusses the clinical manifestations and assessment of cardiopulmonary disease in depth. The course utilizes a problem based-case management approach to the study of cardiopulmonary disease.
RCA 155
LOGIC OF RESPIRATORY SCIENCE
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: Program admission. Focuses on a study of the basic concepts used in respiratory care with a strong emphasis on their interrelationships.
RCA 164
ADVANCED CARDIAC CARE
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: RCA 151 or consent of Department Chair. Focuses on an in depth process of the electrophysiology of the heart, as well as the techniques and interpretations of electrocardiograms. The class will also include instruction and certification in ACLS.
RCA 165
PHARMACOLOGY OF CARDIOPULMONARY CARE
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: Program admission, RCA 155, RCA 151, or consent of Department Chair. Focuses on a study of the principles of pharmacology and the pharmacologic properties and application of drugs commonly employed in the treatment of cardiopulmonary disease.
RCA 230
CRITICAL CARE I
2 CR. (1L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: RCA 153 or consent of instructor. Focuses on the care of critically ill patients. Includes advanced pulmonary physiology and pathophysiology, assessment and monitoring of acute and chronic respiratory failure, mechanical ventilation, and emergency respiratory care. Incorporates a laboratory portion that enables the student to develop skills essential for the assessment and treatment of the critically ill.
RCA 251
CRITICAL CARE II
3 CR. (3L)
PRQ: RCA 230 or consent of instructor. Focuses on selected topic areas in critical care. Includes both technical and management concerns in the intensive care setting.
RCA 254
PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTING
1 CR. (1L)
PRQ: Program admission, RCA 155, RCA 151, RCA 165, or consent of Department Chair. Explores the Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing as well as the testing procedures involved in pulmonary function testing. This will include Spirometry, Lung Volumes and Gas Distribution Tests. Reference values as well as conversion and correction factors will be introduced. This class will also explore how Pulmonary Function testing is used to diagnose disease and evaluate treatment.
RCA 256
PEDIATRIC AND NEONATAL CARE
3 CR. (2L/1.5 LBV)
PRQ: Program admission, RCA 155, RCA 151, RCA 165, RCA 164, RCA 153, or consent of Department Chair. Covers aspects of fetal development, neonatology, and pediatrics. Cardiopulmonary disorders, respiratory therapeutics, special procedures, labor and delivery will be covered. Students enrolled in this class will also be certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
RCA 265
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2 CR. (2L)
PRQ: RCA 283 or consent of instructor. Focuses on preparation for national board exams and professional interaction.
RCA 280
INTERNSHIP I
4.5 CR. (13.5 INT)
PRQ: RCA 131, RCA 132, RCA 155, or instructor’s permission. Focuses on the care and analysis of the noncritical patient. Procedures include those presented in RCA 131 and RCA 132.
RCA 281
INTERNSHIP II
7.5 CR. (22.5 INT)
PRQ: RCA 280 or instructor’s permission. Focuses on the care and analysis of the critically ill patient. Rotations into specialty areas are carried out as the schedule permits.
RCA 282
RCA/EMS INTERNSHIP I
3 CR. (9 INT)
PRQ: EMS 125, RCA 132, RCA 151, RCA 153, RCA 155, or consent of Department Chair. Provides the first internship course for students to complete both Respiratory Care and Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate training. Course work includes rotations at medical facilities under the supervision of preceptors. Students will have the opportunity to apply principles of patient care as outlined in the course work for Respiratory Therapy and EMT-Intermediate coursework.
RCA 283
INTERNSHIP III
7.5 CR. (22.5 INT)
PRQ: RCA 281 or instructor’s permission. Continues to address the care and analysis of the critically ill patient and specialty rotations. Attempts to more closely evaluate the student’s ability to manifest critical judgments in solving clinical problems and understanding professional/departmental activities.
RCA 284
RCA/EMS INTERNSHIP II
6 CR. (18 INT)
PRQ: Admission to program, RCA 282, or consent of Department Chair. Provides the second internship course for students to complete both Respiratory Care and Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate training. Course work includes rotations at medical facilities under the supervision of preceptors. Students will have the opportunity to apply principles of patient care as outlined in the course work for Respiratory Therapy and EMT-Intermediate coursework.
RCA 286
RCA/EMS INTERNSHIP III
6 CR. (18 INT)
PRQ: Program admission, RCA 284 or permission by Department Chair. Presents the third internship course for students to complete both Respiratory Care and Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate training. Course work includes rotations at medical facilities under the supervision of preceptors. Students will have the opportunity to apply principles of patient care as outlined in the course work for Respiratory Therapy and EMT-Intermediate coursework.
RCA 289
CAPSTONE
0.5-6 CR. (L/LBV)
PRQ: Admission to program RCA 284 or consent of Department Chair. A demonstrated culmination of learning within a given program of study. |