Southeast Arkansas College
Course Data: View Respiratory Technology

Total Number of Courses = 11

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Course Description
RESP 1124 Applied Physics 4 3 2 0 (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program. Co-requisite: RESP 1225, RESP 1335, RESP 1442) This course is designed to integrate the theory of physics and the practice of respiratory care. Topics included are airway pressure monitoring, compliance, elasticity, and resistance of the lung/ribcage, surface tension of the alveoli, the affects of temperature, volume and pressure on the airway and resultant ventilation and oxygenation.
RESP 1225 Basic Assessment and Diagnostics 5 4 2 0 (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program. Co-requisite: RESP 1124, RESP 1335, RESP 1442) This course is designed to integrate the theory and application of physical assessment and diagnostic testing on the adult patient. Topics covered will include charting, cardio-pulmonary assessment, communicating with health care team members, interpretation and administration of EKG’s, ABG puncture/line-sampling and interpretation, Chest X-ray interpretation, and Pulmonary Function studies and interpretation.
RESP 1335 Equipment and Techniques I 5 4 2 0 (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program. Co-requisite: RESP 1225, RESP 1124, RESP 1442) This course is designed to integrate the theory and application of basic respiratory care procedures and equipment. It will also enable the student to safely and competently administer therapy to patients requiring respiratory care in a professional manner. The information gained in this course will provide a foundation, which is essential for the more advanced levels of respiratory care. Topics covered will include therapeutic gas delivery, humidity and aerosol systems, high and low-flow oxygen systems, O2 analysis, hyperinflation therapies, CPT, artificial airways, and infection control.
RESP 1442 Clinical Practicum I 2 0 0 8 (Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program. Co-requisite: RESP 1124, RESP 1225, RESP 1442) This course provides the necessary exposure to the practice of basic respiratory care for noncritical patients. Students will be evaluated on clinical efficiency, professional conduct, and dress as well as ability to perform basic respiratory care modalities such as CPT, updraft, and basic assessment under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (LRCP).
RESP 2223 Respiratory Pharmacology 3 3 0 0 (Prerequisite: RESP 1225 Basic Assessment and Diagnostics, RESP 1335 Equipment and Technology I, RESP 1124 Applied Physics, and RESP 1442 Clinical Practicum I. Co-requisite: RESP 2453) This course is designed to focus attention on the many drugs used in treating respiratory diseases, their pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Classes of drugs covered include bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory, mucolytics/proteolytics, sedatives and diuretics.
RESP 2233 Cardio-pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 3 3 0 0 (Prerequisite: RESP 1225 Basic Assessment and Diagnostics, RESP 1335 Equipment and Technology I, RESP 1124 Applied Physics, and RESP 1442 Clinical Practicum I) This course is designed to integrate the theory of cardio-respiratory anatomy and physiology with assessment and care of the patient with cardio-respiratory disease. Topics include development of the respiratory system, respiratory system in adults, vascular supply, functional anatomy of the heart and vascular system, mechanics of ventilation, work of breathing, gas exchange and transport, body fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance, and regulation of breathing.
RESP 2243 Pulmonary Diseases 3 3 0 0 (Prerequisite: RESP 2233 Cardiopulmonary A&P, RESP 2345 Equipment and Technology II, RESP 2223 Respiratory Pharmacology, and RESP 2453 Clinical Practicum II. Co-requisite: RESP 2463) This course is designed to integrate the theory of cardiopulmonary diseases with patient assessment and management. The use of protocols to treat patients, as well as pulmonary rehabilitation, case management, and home care will be covered.
RESP 2343 Neonatal & Pediatrics 3 2 2 0 (Prerequisite: RESP 2233 Cardiopulmonary A&P, RESP 2345 Equipment and Technology II, RESP 2223 Respiratory Pharmacology, and RESP 2453 Clinical Practicum II. Co-requisite: RESP 2463) This course is designed to integrate theory and practice of respiratory care in the neonatal, infant, and pediatric populations. NRP and PALS will be taught to provide a framework for dealing with critical newborn, infant, and pediatric patients. Successful completion of this course will lead to certification as a Neonatal Resuscitation Provider as recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics and certification as a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider as recognized by the American Heart Association.
RESP 2345 Equipment and Techniques II 5 4 2 0 (Prerequisite: RESP 1225 Basic Assessment and Diagnostics, RESP 1335 Equipment and Technology I, RESP 1124 Applied Physics, and RESP 1442 Clinical Practicum I. Co-requisite: RESP 2233, RESP 2223, RESP 2453) This course is designed to integrate the theory and application of ventilator management. Topics covered include physiology of mechanical ventilation, ventilator classification, cycling mechanisms, flow pattern and waveforms, indication, initiation, and weaning of mechanical ventilation, effects and complications of mechanical ventilation, patient management and stabilization, PEEP/CPAP, and noninvasive ventilation.
RESP 2453 Clinical Practicum II 3 0 0 12 (Prerequisite: RESP 1225 Basic Assessment and Diagnostics, RESP 1335 Equipment and Technology I, RESP 1124 Applied Physics, and RESP 1442 Clinical Practicum I. Co-requisite: RESP 2233, RESP 2345, RESP 2223, EMER 1233) This course will concentrate on critical patients and patients being treated with mechanical ventilation. Students will also be exposed to alternate sites for patient care (physicians office, home care, pulmonary function labs, etc). Students will be evaluated on clinical efficiency, professional conduct, and dress as well as ability to perform ventilator checks and provide appropriate respiratory care modalities to patients as designated by physical assessment and diagnostic tests under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (LRCP).
RESP 2463 Clinical Practicum III 3 0 0 24 (Prerequisite: RESP 2233 Cardiopulmonary A&P, RESP 2345 Equipment and Technology II, RESP 2223 Respiratory Pharmacology, and RESP 2453 Clinical Practicum II. Co-requisite: RESP 2243, RESP 2343) This course will concentrate on mechanically ventilated, intensive care patients. Students will be evaluated on clinical efficiency, professional conduct, and dress as well as ability to perform ventilator checks, make appropriate ventilator changes, and provide appropriate respiratory care modalities to patients as designated by physical assessment and diagnostic tests under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (LRCP).