40 courses with the subject RES, 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.
(formerly CRS 103; formerly Clinical Experience I) An introductory course designed to prepare the Respiratory Care Student for entry into the clinical setting. This course must be taken in conjunction with RES 102. Corequisites or
(formerly CRS 103) A study of the theory and application of respiratory care equipment and procedures that will equip the student with the knowledge required to participate in the field of respiratory care. This course consists of three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Additional laboratory practice in open lab time is required to gain proficiency in the required skills. Corequisites or
(formerly RES 100) A comprehensive study of the physiology of the respiratory system that will equip the student with knowledge required in the field of respiratory care. (Offered Fall)
(formerly RES 125 Clinical Experience II; formerly CRS 140) A clinical experience that will integrate the didactic knowledge of respiratory with clinical practice. The clinical is designed to be taken in conjunction with RES 126. The student will attend
(formerly CRS 140, RES 124) A study of the interventions and diagnostics utilized in the treatment and evaluation of pathophysiology. Students will participate in an integrated program incorporating lecture and laboratory participation to obtain proficiency in this study of respiratory care. This course consists of four hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Additional laboratory practice in open lab time is required.
This is an introductory course to the field of respiratory care. Topics include the history of the profession, professional organizations, ethics in healthcare, confidentiality, diversity in the healthcare environment, and medical terminology. Class will meet for 1 hours lecture each week.
(formerly Clinical Experience III; formerly CRS 105) A clinical experience that will integrate the didactic knowledge of respiratory care with the practical. This summer clinical course will meet for 10 weeks. The student will attend 32 hours of clinical per week and attend a weekly, daylong clinical conference designed to develop clinical decision-making, skills and increase professional growth through the use of student case presentations, textbook case review and analysis, software, and vendor presentations.
(formerly RES 244 Specialty Areas in Respiratory Care; formerly CRS 144) A clinical experience designed to further develop the integration of didactic knowledge into sound clinical practice. The student will attend 8 hours of clinical per week and participate in three clinical conferences. These conferences are designed to enhance the development of clinical making skills. Prerequisite: RES 205, corequisite: RES 248. (Offered Fall) Clinical Fee-$125.00.
(formerly CRS 145) A comprehensive study of the cardiovascular anatomy and physiology. The course will integrate the following areas: Hemodynamic monitoring, EKG’s, principles of Advanced Cardiac Life Support and their application in Respiratory Care. A research project will be required for successful completion of the course.
(formerly CRS 142, RES 242) An advanced study and integration of the following areas in Respiratory Care: Pulmonary Function testing, Neonatal and Pediatric Ventilator Management, Neonatal and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Adult Ventilator Management, Non- invasive Mechanical Ventilation, Apnea Monitoring and additional innovative techniques in Respiratory Care. This course consists of four hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory experience. Additional laboratory practice in open lab time is required.
(formerly CRS 150)
(formerly CRS 151, RES 251) This course provides the students with a basic understanding of computer technology through integration of Respiratory Care practices and procedures taught via computer software.
(formerly CRS 160) An integrated study of the theory, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of disease manifestations in the respiratory care patient.
This course allows the student to build upon past experiences in both the clinical and classroom setting. Using critical thinking skills, the student recognizes the clinical signs, symptoms and treatment strategies necessary for the practice of Respiratory Care. Successful completion of the Clinical Simulation Exam and Therapist Multiple Choice Self-Assessment Examinations are required. Prerequisite: RES 248. (Spring) Exam Fees $125.00.
(formerly RES 270 Clinical Experience IV; formerly CRS 170) An advanced comprehensive clinical experience emphasizing proficiency development in advanced areas of respiratory care practice, problem-solving skills and decision making skills necessary for clinical proficiency will be emphasized. This summer clinical course will meet for six weeks. Students will be required to attend 40 hours per week.
This course will provide students with an explanation of the structural and functional changes associated with disease and the clinical manifestation of disease. The course will examine general concepts of disease and considers the various organ systems and their related diseases. Class will meet for 2 hours lecture each week.
This course will provide an overview of the following: general pharmacology, including routes of administration, federal regulations, dosages, calculations and safety precautions. An in-depth study of drugs administered to the respiratory system, including chemical structure, mechanism of action, indications, physiologic effects and side effects; medical gases and their indications and hazards; agents to treat infectious processes of the respiratory system; sedative, anesthetic and analgesic agents; as well as drugs used for cardiovascular dysfunction and advanced cardiovascular life support. Class will meet for 3 hours lecture each week.
A comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, which will focus on the physiologic mechanisms involved in ventilation. Class will meet for 3 hours lecture each week.
A comprehensive study of arterial blood gas physiology, focusing on oxygen transport, carbon dioxide transport, acid base regulation, arterial blood gas interpretation, clinical calculations and assessment of oxygenation and acid base status.
Review of physical concepts and laws governing fluids, composition and percentages of atmospheric gases. Included are the principles, operations, maintenance and identifying characteristics of primary gas systems. The rationales, indications, contraindications, hazards and maintenance of common Medical Gas delivery systems as required by regulation and law are reviewed in depth. Applications of humidity and humidifiers; aerosol and nebulizers; administration of aerosolized solutions; gas analysis and analyzers are viewed within their clinical uses. Techniques and usage of Incentive spirometry, IPPB, and other hyperinflation techniques are taught. The appropriate uses of advanced oxygen and aerosol therapy are addressed. Testing will include both written and hands-on performance. Class will meet for minimum of 3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory each week.
Patient care procedures, physical assessment, laboratory assessment, communication skills and professionalism in Respiratory Care, are reviewed. OSHA Blood Borne pathogen regulations covered. Topics regarding communicable diseases, personal protective gear and topics of death and dying are explained to the student and the required OSHA exams and testing of respiratory protective equipment is completed. Class will meet for minimum of 2 hours lecture and 2 hours of laboratory each week.
Practical application of respiratory care performed under supervision at clinical sites and proficiency evaluations of selected respiratory care procedures. This is a two days per week clinical experience.
Preparation to conduct the therapeutic procedures to achieve adequate, spontaneous and artificial ventilation with emphasis on ventilator classification, methods, principles and operational characteristics. Also included are the indications, complications and physiologic effects/principles of mechanical ventilation. Concepts of mechanical ventilators and basic modes of ventilation with application to clinical practice are discussed. Materials include the initiation and weaning from mechanical support, care of the ventilator patient and evaluation of cardiopulmonary status. The lecture material receives support by intensive hands-on experience with mechanical ventilators in the laboratory setting. Testing will include both written and hands-on performance. Class will meet for a minimum 4 hours lecture and 2 hours of laboratory each week.
Pulmonary function testing procedures including equipment, spirometric measurement of pulmonary function, lung volume measurements, pulmonary mechanics tests, gas distribution studies, lung diffusion studies, exercise testing, bronchial provocation testing, interpretation and application of test results and case studies. Class will meet for minimum of 1 hour lecture and 2 hours of laboratory each week.
This course deals with the selection, application, maintenance and discontinuance of various artificial airways, including intubation, extubation, tracheostomy care and suctioning. It is comprised of one-hour lecture and two hours of laboratory experience each week.
Clinical refinements of concepts and procedures in cardiopulmonary care with emphasis on advanced procedures in adult critical care including mechanical ventilation concepts and practice with life-support equipment, arterial puncture and analysis and advanced airway management. This course is a full time clinical experience offered during the summer semester.
Students will perform basic and advanced pulmonary function procedures in the hospital setting. Students will do performance of complete pulmonary studies on patients, under supervision, in an accredited laboratory. This course is a summer clinical experience.
An integrated study of the theory, diagnosis, symptoms and treatment of disease manifestations in the respiratory care patient. Class will meet for 3 hours lecture each week.
The study of the development of the human fetus, with emphasis on embryonic lung and cardiac development; transition from fetal to extra-uterine life; prenatal and perinatal history. The etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, radiologic assessment and management of neonatal and pediatric lung diseases will be discussed. This course will prepare the student to perform neonatal and pediatric ventilator care, airway management, and special procedures. Class will meet for a minimum of 3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory each week.
Mechanical ventilation techniques, including advanced concepts in adult mechanical ventilators, transport and homecare; overview of advanced mechanical ventilation techniques and modes. Other advanced therapies and procedures in Respiratory care will be included. Introduction to Polysomnography, designed to provide entry-level didactic training in sleep technology, along with EKG lead placement will be included topics. Class will meet for a minimum of 3 hours lecture and 2 hours laboratory each week.
The course will integrate the following areas: Hemodynamic monitoring, ECGs, principles of Advanced Cardiac Life Support and their application in Respiratory Care. Class will meet for 3 hours lecture each week.
Clinical refinement of concepts and procedures in cardiopulmonary care with emphasis on special procedures, diagnostic testing, hemodynamic monitoring, advanced mechanical ventilation procedures. This is a critical care clinical specialty course for follow-up with the newer modes of ventilation. It is comprised of a 2 day per week clinical rotation.
This is the final clinical experience before graduation; students will be placed in specialty areas, such as neonatal intensive care, Polysomnography, and long-term care.
This course will provide students an understanding of the varied and interconnected aspects of the U.S. healthcare delivery system. The course will examine various types of health care settings, their services and organizational issues and the regulatory concerns each must address. National cost of care, healthcare economics, resource utilization, legal and ethical issues, and public health concerns will be explored.
This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the health care systems organizational theories and structures. Perspectives regarding effect leadership, including but not limited to motivation of staff; conflict management; purchasing; interviewing techniques; writing job description; performance appraisals and disciplinary processes. The courses will introduce students to cost accounting and management control concepts and use for health services organizations.
This course allows the student to build upon past experiences in both the clinical and classroom setting. Using critical thinking skills, the student recognizes the clinical signs, symptoms and treatment strategies necessary for the practice of Respiratory Care. Successful completion requires the student to complete an assessment exam based on the Therapist Multiple Choice examination. Class will meet for minimum of 2 hours lecture per week.
This course provides independent study in an area of interest as approved by the program director, under guidance of a faculty sponsor.
This course provides independent study in an area of interest as approved by the program director, under guidance of a faculty sponsor.
This course provides independent study in an area of interest as approved by the program director, under guidance of a faculty sponsor.
The study of conditions and therapeutic measures frequently confronting respiratory care practitioners. The students will review case study presentations and discussions. Advanced problem solving in case analysis will be utilized. Successful completion requires the student to complete an assessment exam based on the NBRC Clinical Simulation Exam. In addition, patient education and research in healthcare will be discussed to enable the student to critically assess research literature and acquire a basic understanding of research methodology. Class will meet for a minimum of 3 hours lecture per week.
Source: Molloy College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
