13 courses with the subject RCP, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RCP 125Essentials for Respiratory Care I3
This course provides students with an introduction to the respiratory care profession. The course will explore the historical perspectives of the profession; professional and regulatory agencies; legal matters; professionalism; credentialing and continuing education; research techniques; and evaluation of evidence-based care. Students will also learn about the physical principals associated with respiratory care and an introduction to pharmacology and patient disease states. A student-directed medical terminology course is also included. Semester Offered: F
This course introduces theoretical concepts and implementation, monitoring, and evaluation strategies for select therapeutic modalities employed in Respiratory Care. Topics include patient evaluation and assessment; professional communication; infection control; medical record evaluation and documentation; non-invasive monitoring; medical gas regulation, delivery, and therapeutics; gas therapy and analysis; humidity and aerosol therapy; aerosolized medication therapy, pulmonary mechanics; and an introduction to lung expansion therapies. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of skills, problem-solving and critical thinking. The lab component
Students will pursue an in-depth study of cardiac and pulmonary anatomy and physiology as well as diagnostic procedures commonly used in the hospital to evaluate these systems. Topics include function of the respiratory system, ventilatory mechanics, gas transport in the blood, natural and chemical regulation of breathing, circulation, blood flow and pressure, and cardiac output and acid bases disturbances. The heart-lung relationship and clinical applications of the phenomena in the pulmonary system will be emphasized. Semester Offered: F
This course introduces theoretical concepts and implementation, monitoring, and evaluation strategies for select therapeutic modalities employed in Respiratory Care. Topics include blood gas sampling, analysis, and interpretation; bronchopulmonary hygiene techniques, including positioning and manual techniques, mobilization, and exercise; breathing, coughing, and suctioning techniques; positive pressure therapies; lung expansion therapies; and non-invasive ventilation. The concept of mechanical ventilation is introduced and explored. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of skills, problem solving and critical thinking. The lab component provides application of relevant theory, assembling, disassembling, and troubleshooting equipment, and practicing client care skills in a clinical simulation environment to prepare them for clinical supervised rotations in the Medical/Surgical, Respiratory, General floor, ER, Homecare, and ICU environments. Semester Offered: S RCP 127
This course introduces the physiologic and pharmacologic basis of pulmonary and cardiac medications. Students will learn the preparation as well as the calculation of dosages and mixtures. General principles of pharmacology for bronchoactive, mucus controlling drugs, surfactant and aerosolized anti- infective agents and the drugs related to the cardiopulmonary system such as neuromuscular blocking agents, central nervous system depressants, cardiovascular agents, diuretics and antimicrobial agents will be included. Semester Offered: S RCP 127
The course provides a laboratory/ clinical environment in which students will learn the theoretical foundations and practical skills necessary to provide Respiratory Care to an adult client in a critical care setting. Topics to be covered include: the initiation, maintenance and discontinuation of mechanical ventilatory support; airway care; and monitoring. Additional topics may be added as time permits. Part of the course will involve clinical time in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Semester Offered: SU
This course is designed to familiarize students with the following areas of medical assessment: physical examination (both chest and general); laboratory (including arterial blood gases); electrolytes; chemistry; hematology; chest radiography; ultrasound, preoperative; neurological and cardiovascular assessment to help develop a respiratory care plan. Semester Offered: F 246
This course covers pulmonary function testing, invasive and non- invasive diagnostic procedures, and techniques utilized to assess patients with pulmonary or cardiovascular diseases and sleep disorders. Topics include: therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopy procedures; spirometry; bronchoprovocation testing; diffusion studies; lung volumes, airway resistance, and gas distribution studies; ventilation and ventilatory control tests; blood gases and related tests; cardiopulmonary exercise testing including metabolic assessments; and sleep-disordered breathing. Quality control will also be discussed. The lab component provides the application of relevant theory and practice of client care skills in a clinica simulation environment. Semester Offered: F 246
This course is intended to strengthen student skills and knowledge in the processes of Respiratory Care and to build proficiency, professionalism and community spirit. It is specifically designed to prepare the Respiratory l Care student to take the N.B.R.C. credentialing examinations. Preparation for the clinical simulation component of the registry examination is provided through academic software. Students will complete a Senior Project meant to encourage student involvement in the Respiratory Care profession while promoting the importance of community service. Semester Offered: S 257
