RESD 50 Theory & Principles of Respiratory Therapy
History of respiratory care, patient confidentiality, patient safety, principles of
infection control, bloodborne and airborne pathogens, ethical and legal implications
of practice, professionalism, physical principles of respiratory care, and computer
applications in respiratory care.
RESD 51A Respiratory Therapy Science
Principles of respiratory therapy equipment. Emphasis placed on methods of administration
of therapy and application of specialized equipment in the clinical setting. Also
includes respiratory physiology and oxygen transport.
RESD 51B Respiratory Therapy Science
Respiratory therapy equipment will be presented. Emphasis is placed on the methods
of administration of therapy and the application of specialized equipment in the acute
care setting and the application of mechanical ventilation in the clinical setting.
RESD 52 Pulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary, neurological, and renal systems emphasizing
clinical application of physiological concepts.
RESD 53 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
Anatomic alterations of the lungs, etiology, overview of the cardiopulmonary clinical
manifestations, and general management of commonly encountered cardiopulmonary diseases.
RESD 55 Adult Respiratory Intensive Care
Provides an in-depth approach to the current modalities and monitoring tools of respiratory
care. Emphasis is on the adult patient who is critically ill with primary and/or secondary
cardiopulmonary failure.
RESD 56A Techniques of Respiratory Therapy
Clinical practice in intensive care and mechanical ventilator procedures in the treatment
of adult and pediatric patients in a hospital setting. The student is expected to
perform basic therapeutic modalities mastered in RESD 51A and RESD 51B and apply concepts learned in the first academic sessions of the Respiratory Therapy
Program. Instruction in the application of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic procedures
performed in the general management and treatment of adult and pediatric patients
requiring respiratory care are introduced.
RESD 56B Techniques of Respiratory Therapy
Clinical practice in the hospital setting. The student is expected to perform basic
therapeutic modalities mastered in RESD 51A and RESD 51B and apply concepts learned in the first three semesters of the Respiratory Therapy
Program. Instruction in the application of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic procedures
performed in the management and treatment of adult and pediatric patients requiring
respiratory care are done. Emphasis of intensive care and mechanical ventilator procedures
are introduced.
RESD 56C Techniques of Respiratory Therapy
Clinical practice in the hospital setting. Continued practice of intensive care and
mechanical ventilator procedures in the treatment of adult and pediatric patients.
RESD 56D Techniques of Respiratory Therapy
Clinical practice including adult and neonatal intensive care requiring demonstration
of all learned clinical skills. Application of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic
procedures performed in the management and treatment of adult and pediatric intensive
care patients. A six-week rotation is done in the neonatal intensive care unit. The
student is expected to perform basic therapeutic modalities mastered in RESD 51A and RESD 51B and apply concepts learned in the first four semesters of the Respiratory Therapy
Program.
RESD 57B Special Procedures for Respiratory Therapy
Application and skills development in bronchoscopy, chest tubes, mechanical ventilation,
microbiology, and arterial blood gas puncture.
RESD 58 Neonatal Intensive Care
Emphasizes neonatal pathophysiologies, etiologies, and ramifications. Encompasses
the newest techniques in monitoring equipment used in the treatment and maintenance
of the premature infant. Designed primarily for respiratory therapists and nurses.
RESD 59 Respiratory Therapeutic Modalities
Advanced practitioner review and evaluation of patient data, equipment manipulation,
and therapeutic respiratory therapy procedures. Student self-assessment and preparation
for board examinations, credentialing and employment. Students are required to purchase
self-assessment examinations.
RESD 60 Comprehensive Pulmonary Assessment
Techniques of pulmonary assessment including history taking, clinical laboratory data,
pulmonary function testing data, chest X-rays, physical exam findings, arterial blood
gas data, hemodynamic monitoring data, exhaled gas monitoring data, nutrition, and
synopsis of findings; extensive practice in interpreting this data.
RESD 61 Current Issues in Respiratory Therapy
Explores recently developed health care techniques and strategies for diagnostics,
assessment, and therapeutics and their impact on respiratory therapists.
RESD 62 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care
Commonly used respiratory care drugs with emphasis on dosage, indications, contraindications,
adverse reactions, and expected outcomes.
