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3403. Foundations of Patient Care 3(3-0) The focus of this lecture course is to introduce basic principles of patient care to the respiratory care student. Many of these principles apply to other health care disciplines. Topics include health care systems, patient and health provider safety, medical records,

charting, ethical and legal implications, and components of a patient history and phys- ical examination.

3413. Introduction to Respiratory Care 3(2-2) Combined lecture and laboratory course focusing on basic procedures and techniques used by respiratory care practitioners. Emphasis is placed on correct set-up and appli- cation of the procedure and equipment. Topics include infection control, patient posi- tioning, vital signs, breath sounds, chest assessment, oxygen therapy, aerosol drug delivery, and an introduction to pharmacology.

3423. Physics and Respiratory Care 3(3-0) The focus of this lecture course is on application of basic principles of physics to the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Emphasis is placed on the physics of fluids and gases. Topics include force, work, pressure, Bernoulli's theorem, Venturi tubes, flow patterns, viscosity, gas laws, diffusion, surface tension, gas solubility, and the equation of motion applied to the respiratory system.

3433. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 3(3-0) The focus of this lecture course is on applied physiology of the respiratory and car- diovascular systems. Emphasis is placed on normal structure and function. Topics include mechanics of spontaneous breathing, pulmonary circulation, gas conduction and exchange, gas transport, cardiac output and its control, reninangiotensin-aldos- terone system, basic ECG analysis, the cardiac cycle, and acid-base balance.

3443. Basic Respiratory Therapeutics 3(3-0) Prerequisites: RESP 3403, 3413.

The focus of this lecture course is on the theoretical application of the basic thera- peutic techniques used by respiratory care professionals. Topics include airway care, gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physical ther- apy, and patterns of cardiopulmonary dysfunction.

3512. Therapeutic Procedures and Equipment 2(1-2) Prerequisites: RESP 3403, 3413.

Combined lecture and laboratory class focusing on secretion removal, hyperinflation and an introduction to ventilatory support. Emphasis is placed on correct set-up and application of equipment and procedures. Topics include humidity and aerosol therapy, cough techniques, incentive spirometry, bedside pulmonary function testing, percussion and postural drainage, IPPB, manual resuscitation, arterial punctures, and venous access.

3523. Respiratory Pharmacology 3(3-0) Prerequisites: RESP 3423, 3433.

The focus of this lecture course is a comprehensive review of the major medications used to promote bronchodilation and pulmonary hygiene, control airway inflammation, affect skeletal muscle tone and central nervous system activity, and support the failing cardiovascular system.

3543. Adult Critical Care 3(3-0) Prerequisites: RESP 3423, 3433, 3443, 3512.

The focus of this lecture course is a thorough review of ventilatory support tech- niques. Emphasis is placed on adult applications; however, some neonatal and pediatric support techniques are covered. Topics include etiology of respiratory failure, physical implications of positive pressure ventilation, methods of providing support, prescribing machine settings and managing the patient-ventilator system, hemodynamic and gas exchange monitoring, weaning techniques, and non-invasive applications.

3552. Adult Critical Care Procedures and Equipment 2(1-2) Prerequisites: RESP 3423, 3433, 3443, 3512.

Combined lecture and laboratory course focusing on techniques and procedures used to support the adult patient in respiratory failure. Emphasis is placed on correct set-up and application of procedures and equipment. Topics include intubation and airway care, full and partial ventilatory support modes, patient-ventilator system checks, trig- gering, flow patterns, expired gas monitoring, and diagnostic and monitoring uses of the ECG.

3553. Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 3(3-0) Prerequisites: RESP 3423, 3433, 3443, 3512.

The focus of this lecture course is on the theoretical application of respiratory care to the pediatric and newborn patient. Topics include development of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems, patient assessment, intrinsic lung diseases, congenital heart dis- eases, SIDS and apnea, applied pharmacotherapy, surfactant replacement therapy, and ventilatory support techniques.

3561. Neonatal Procedures and Equipment 1(0-2) Prerequisites: RESP 3423, 3433, 3443, 3512.

Laboratory course focusing on techniques and procedures used to support the neona- tal patient in respiratory failure. Emphasis is placed on correct set-up and application of the procedure and equipment. Topics include nasal CPAP, continuous flow IMV, neonatal intubation and airway care, ventilatory support, PEEP, inspiratory time and mean airway pressure therapy, vital signs, chest assessment, apgar scoring, and resus- citation of the newborn.

3563. Respiratory Pathophysiology(formerly 4463) 3(3-0) Prerequisites: RESP 3523, 3543.

The focus of this lecture course is to review the etiology, pathology, pathophysiolo- gy, clinical features, and treatments for common pulmonary diseases. Disease topics include asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, shock, pulmonary embolism, heart failure, smoke inhalation and burns, ARDS, chest trauma, atelectasis, neuromus- cular disease, and pneumonia.

3712. Clinical Practicum I 2 semester hours Prerequisites: RESP 3403, 3413.

All clinical courses require the student to integrate theory and laboratory training in the patient care setting. The focus of this clinical course is application of basic thera- peutic techniques and procedures. Topics include medical records, charting, patient his- tory and physical examination, infection control, patient positioning, vital signs, breath sounds, chest assessment, oxygen therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, cough tech- niques, incentive spirometry, and percussion and postural drainage.

3722. Clinical Practicum II 2 semester hours Prerequisites: RESP 3443, 3512, 3712.

All clinical courses require the student to integrate theory and laboratory training in the patient care setting. The focus of this clinical course is IPPB, manual resuscitation, arterial punctures and venous access, basic pulmonary function testing, pediatric respi- ratory care, and an introduction to adult critical care.

4102. Clinical Patient Management 2(2-0) Prerequisite: RESP 3563.

The focus of this lecture course is to train the student in the benefits and use of ther- apist-driven protocols. Topics include assessment skills and processing, SOAP charting, need for follow-up or reassessment, commonly used treatment protocols and diseases frequently treated with protocols. A case management format is used to simulate the clinical environment.

4123. Statistics for the Health Science 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Senior respiratory care student.

The focus of this course is to provide a statistics course specifically for health sci- ence majors using techniques and data structures relevant to clinical investigations. General topics include choosing correct procedures and using statistics to understand clinical data. Specific topics include but are not limited to; study design, central tenden- cy and variability, probability, repeated measures analysis of variance, data association and prediction, and evaluating diagnostic procedures.

4223. Education Theory and Practice 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Senior respiratory care student.

The focus of this lecture course is to train the student in the basic processes of edu- cation. Emphasis is placed on classroom as well as a clinical instruction. Topics include learning styles, developing objectives, teaching methods, questioning and problem solving strategies, characteristics and roles of the clinical instructor, and use of appro- priate evaluation instruments.

4403. Pulmonary Diagnostics 3(3-0) Prerequisites: RESP 3423, 3433.

The focus of this lecture course is the study of standard methodologies used to diag- nose and monitor patients with pulmonary disease. Emphasis is placed on technical aspects as well as disease presentation. Topics include measurement and analysis of lung volumes, ventilation, pulmonary mechanics, gas distribution, diffusion testing, exercise testing, quality assurance, and blood gas analysis.

4422. Rehabilitation and Health Promotion 2(2-0) Prerequisite: Senior respiratory care student.

The focus of this lecture course is to educate the respiratory care student in the prin- ciples and practices used in pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Topics include organi- zation and management, candidate assessment and selection, patient and family educa- tion, smoking intervention techniques, role of home and alternate care sites, and reim- bursement for services.

4423. Research and Respiratory Care 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Senior respiratory care student.

The focus of this lecture course is to instruct the respiratory care student in the role research plays in the practice of respiratory care. Quality improvement is used to emphasize the basic components of research. Topics include problem development, lit- erature review, data analysis techniques and interpretation, institutional review boards, and communicating the results.

4432. Theoretical Applications 2(2-0) Prerequisite: Senior respiratory care student.

The focus of this lecture class is to provide the student with an assessment of his/her educational strengths and weaknesses with respect to the practice of respiratory care. Topics include an assessment of the following examinations; written registry, clinical simulations, and if time permits, pulmonary function technology. Passing the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) examination and mock written registry and clinical simu- lation examinations are required in this class.

4433. Cardiopulmonary Dynamics 3(3-0) Prerequisites: RESP 3543, 3552.

The focus of this lecture course is to provide the student with a thorough understand- ing of cardiac electrophysiology and clinical hemodynamics. Emphasis is placed on rhythm recognition, and causes and treatments of common dysrhythmias. Other topics include advanced cardiac life support.

4443. Management of Health Care Services 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Senior respiratory care student.

The focus of this lecture course is to introduce the student to managing health care services. Emphasis is placed on development of skills in leadership, communication, time management, problem solving, motivation, and other critical competencies. Topics include methods to achieve greater productivity, policy improvement, recruitment, selection, and training of new employees, as well as current issues facing the health care system.

4453. Advanced Health Assessment 3(3-0) Prerequisite: Senior respiratory care student.

The focus of this lecture course is to provide the student with advanced physical assessment skills. The assessment of the major organ systems commonly affected by or associated with pulmonary diseases are explored. Topics include detailed assessment of the chest and lungs, heart and great vessels, skin, head and neck, nose and throat, and emergency and life threatening situations.

4652. Independent Study 2 semester hours Prerequisite: Consent of chair.

The purpose of this course is to allow the student to pursue specific interest(s) with- in the field of respiratory care. Under faculty direction the student can participate in research, clinical experience, or other areas of directed study. May be repeated for cred- it when topics vary.

4653. Independent Study 3 semester hours Prerequisite: Consent of chair.

The purpose of this course is to allow the student to pursue specific interest(s) with- in the field of respiratory care. Under faculty direction the student can participate in research, clinical experience, or other areas of directed study. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

4663. Advanced Practice Problems 3 semester hours Designed for advanced students to work in appropriate areas not otherwise available. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

4711. Clinical Practicum III 1 semester hour Prerequisites: RESP 3553, 3561, 3722.

All clinical courses require the student to integrate theory and laboratory training in the patient care setting. The focus of this clinical course is the application of therapies, techniques and procedures to the newborn patient. Topics include aerosol drug delivery, pulmonary hygiene, nasal CPAP, continuous flow IMV, neonatal intubation and airway care, ventilatory support, PEEP, inspiratory time and mean airway pressure therapy, vital signs, chest assessment, apgar scoring, and resuscitation of the newborn. Passing a mock CRT examination is required in this class.

4722. Clinical Practicum IV 2 semester hours Prerequisite: RESP 4711.

All clinical courses require the student to integrate theory and laboratory training in the patient care setting. The focus of this clinical course is the application of therapies, techniques and procedures used to support the adult patient in respiratory failure. Topics include aerosol drug delivery, pulmonary hygiene, airway mucosa care, patient- ventilator system checks, prescribing machine settings, and managing the patient-ven- tilator system.

4732. Clinical Practicum V 2 semester hours Prerequisite: RESP 4722.

the patient care setting. The focus of this clinical course is the application of therapies, techniques and procedures used to support the adult patient in respiratory failure. Topics include hemodynamic and gas exchange monitoring, weaning techniques and non-invasive applications, intubation and airway care, full and partial ventilatory sup- port modes, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and diagnostic and monitoring uses of the ECG.

4803. Internship in Respiratory Care 3 semester hours Prerequisites: Clinical I, II, and III, B average in lecture and laboratory major class- es and permission of the chair.

To allow respiratory care students to participate in and experience the practice of res- piratory care in geographic areas other than Wichita Falls. Field sites are chosen on the basis of the continuum of care supplied, willingness to accept students, and completion of a clinical affiliation agreement. Students are responsible for making initial contact with field site, transportation, room and board, and any other costs of the field site expe- rience.