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RSPT 1004 Respiratory Care Science
4 Credits                Semester: F                           3 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
This course is designed to introduce the student practitioner to fundamental elements important to the delivery of healthcare in a safe, efficient, and professional manner, including fundamental concepts of the profession, professional standards, practice and physics of respiratory care. Fees are required for supplies, drug screen/background check, and testing.

RSPT 1023 Respiratory Care Assessment
3 Credits                Semester: F                           2 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
This course is designed to a fundamental approach to the subjective and objective evaluation, assessment, and care plan development for the individual needs of a patient. This includes: disease etiology, pathophysiology, occurrence, complications, clinical manifestations, treatment, and prevention. A lab fee is required.

RSPT 1033 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
3 Credits                Semester: F                           3 Lecture/ Hrs./week
This course is a study of cardiopulmonary physiology in relation to the practice of Respiratory Care.

RSPT 1222 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care
2 Credits                Semester: S                           2 Lecture/ Hrs./week
Prerequisite: RSPT 1004 Respiratory Care Science with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is designed to introduce the student to pharmacology related to cardiopulmonary disorders.

RSPT 1244 Respiratory Care Equipment & Procedures
4 Credits                Semester: S                           2 Lecture/4 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: RSPT 1004 Respiratory Care Science with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is a study of respiratory treatment, equipment design, and operations related to non-critical care procedures. A lab fee is required.

RSPT 1263 Pulmonary Disease
3 Credits                Semester: S                           3 Lecture/ Hrs./week
Prerequisite: RSPT 1004 Respiratory Care Science with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is a study of cardiopulmonary pathophysiology, including etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and treatment of disease states while incorporating clinical practice guidelines and therapist driven protocols.

RSPT 2123 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
3 Credits                Semester: Su 2                     Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: RSPT 1222 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is a study of physical, radiological, hemodynamic, laboratory, nutritional, and cardiopulmonary diagnostic assessments, including arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, sleep diagnostics, and equipment used in diagnostic and therapeutic practice of respiratory care.

RSPT 2133 Neonatal & Pediatric Care
3 Credits                Semester: F                           3 Lecture/ Hrs./week
Prerequisite: RSPT 2963 Respiratory Care Clinical Practice I with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is a study of fetal development and the transition to the extrauterine environment. It includes the most common neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary disorders, disease processes, and modes of treatment in traditional and acute care. Other topics include: NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification. A lab fee and testing fees are required.

RSPT 2143 Mechanical Ventilation
3 Credits                Semester: F                           2 Lecture/ 2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: RSPT 2963 Respiratory Care Clinical Practice I with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is the study of mechanical ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles, and operational characteristics, including indications, complications, and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical ventilation. Emphasizes initiation, management, and weaning of ventilator support. Other topics include: hemodynamics, special procedures, and advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). A testing fee is required.

RSPT 2963 Respiratory Care Clinical Practice I
3 Credits                Semester: Su                        180 clinical/6 seminar Hrs./semester
Prerequisite: RSPT 1222 Pharmacology for Respiratory Care with a grade of “C” or better.
This course focuses on patient assessment, performance of respiratory care procedures, and care plan formation as practiced in a hospital environment. A procedural guide is used to evaluate competencies and performance of care procedures. Fees for supplies and insurance are required.

RSPT 2976 Respiratory Care Clinical Practice II
6 Credits                Semester: F                           303 Clinical/15 Seminar Hrs./Sem
Prerequisite: RSPT 2963 Respiratory Care Clinical Practice I with a grade of “C” or better.
Students will rotate through various subspecialty areas for evaluation of competency and performance of care procedures. Lab fees for supplies and background check are required.

RSPT 2982 Respiratory Care Professional Seminar
2 Credits                Semester: S                           1 Lecture/ 2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: RSPT 2133 Neonatal & Pediatric Care with a grade of “C” or better.
This course is designed to integrate the essential elements of respiratory care practice through the use of care plans, case studies, and clinical simulations in a laboratory environment. Students develop an analytical approach to problem solving. Critical thinking is emphasized. A testing fee is required.

RSPT 2986 Respiratory Care Clinical Practice III
6 Credits                Semester: S                           298 Clinical, 15 Seminar Hrs./semester
Prerequisite: RSPT 2133 Neonatal & Pediatric Care with a grade of “C” or better.
Students will rotate through various Respiratory Care subspecialty areas: ICU, Homecare, Neonatal/Pediatric Care, Sleep Lab, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. A procedure used to evaluate competency. A testing fee is required.

Medical Professions

MEDP 1033 Medical Terminology
3 Credits                Semester: F                           3 Lecture Hrs./week|This course is designed to develop the ability to recognize, understand and use medical terminology–the study and practical application of a medical vocabulary system, including: structure, recognition, analysis, definition, spelling, pronunciation, and combination of medical terms from prefixes, suffixes, roots, and combining forms.

Biology

BIOL 1214 Anatomy & Physiology I
4 Credits                Semester: F/S                       3 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: Required placement test scores (see Chapter 2 – Admissions and Placement) or successful completion of DRDG 1024 Developmental Reading II and DENG 1054 Developmental English II.
Co-requisite: BIOL 1210 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab.
This course designed for nursing students provides a study of the structure, function, and integrated activity of the cells, tissues, and organ systems of the human body with special attention to the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. A two-hour laboratory component is included to provide students with hands-on activities and projects to further their understanding of scientific methodology and instruments. A lab fee is required.

BIOL 1224 Anatomy & Physiology II
4 Credits                Semester: F/S                       3 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: BIOL 1214 Anatomy & Physiology I
Co-requisite: BIOL 1220 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab.
A continued study of the structure, function, and integrated activity of the cells, tissues, and organ systems of the human body. A two-hour laboratory component is included to provide students with hands on activities and projects to further their understanding of scientific methodology and instruments. A lab fee is required.

BIOL 2504 Microbiology
4 Credits                Semester: F/S                       3 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: BIOL 1114 General Biology or BIOL 1214 Anatomy & Physiology.
Co-requisite: BIOL 2500 Microbiology Lab.
This course provides students who have no prior background in microbiology with an introduction to the morphology and biological activity of microorganisms. Since the course is intended primarily for students who will enter the nursing and allied health professions, emphasis will be given to the medical implications of microbial activity. After completing this course, students will have sufficient depth of knowledge to understand the nature, etiology, and control of infectious diseases.

Chemistry

CHEM 1314 Chemistry I
4 Credits                Semester: F/S                       3 Lecture/2 Lab Hrs./week
Prerequisite: DMTH 1424 Foundations of Algebra with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent placement scores.
Co-requisite: CHEM 1310 Chemistry I Lab.
This is an introductory course in algebra-based chemistry for science majors. The topics that will be covered in this course include scientific measurement, the periodic table modern atomic theory nomenclature of inorganic chemical compounds, atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, and chemical reactions. The laboratory component provides students with applications of theory and enables them to use general principles on practice. A lab fee is required.

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Special Admissions/Enrollment Requirements. Students Must:

  • be at least 18 years of age.
  • have a high school diploma, or equivalent, at the time of application.
  • successfully complete all program admittance prerequisites by the end of the spring semester prior to the fall semester for which the student is accepted into the program. Anatomy & Physiology I must have been successfully completed within the last five years.
  • minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on all required pre-requisite courses (Engl 1113 English Comp I, MEDP Medical Terminology, MATH 1104 Applied Technical Math or College Algebra, BIOL 1214 Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab)
  • ACT composite score of 18 or higher (or equivalent placement exam score) OR completion of all required remedial coursework with a grade of B or better
  • complete a program application, which is available from the Allied Health Sciences Division.
  • interview with program faculty.
  • observe a Respiratory Care department and the day-to-day activities of a therapist and complete an observation log.
  • submit to a substance abuse screening and criminal background check during the first week of class and prior to enrolling in RSPT 2963 Respiratory Care Clinical I.
  • complete and submit proof of immunization by the end of the first semester of enrollment for the following: Hepatitis-B, Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (TDaP), Meningitis, and a negative TB skin test. Students will also be required to have a flu shot during the fall semester of the first and second years
  • Complete HESI test. (Contact Program Director to schedule)
  • Note: Respiratory Therapy students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on all courses required for program completion.