14 courses with the subject RESP, 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.
RESP 1103Foundations of Respiratory Care3
The course provides the student with the foundations of respiratory care. Course topics include the profession, roles and responsibilities of the respiratory therapist in today’s health care environment and scientific principles guiding the practice of respiratory care. Content includes infection control, pharmacology for respiratory care, pulmonary function testing and interpretation, physics for respiratory care, medical records, protocols and computer applications. Didactic/Lab. Lab fee.
Acceptance into the NPC Respiratory Care Program, ENG 1113 English Composition I* , ENG 1123 English Composition II* , PSYC 1103 General Psychology* or SOC 1103 Introduction To Sociology* , BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I* , BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* , MATH 1123 College Algebra* , and CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* or CHEM 1204 Chemistry I for Majors* Pre or
Corequisite
BIOL 2244 Microbiology*
RESP 1104Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology4
This course provides an in-depth study of coronary and pulmonary anatomy and physiology with focus on the adult patient. Emphasis is on the heart-lung relationship within the context of ventilation, gas exchange physiology, acid-base regulation, exercise, and cardiopulmonary compensatory mechanisms. Additional content explores the cardiovascular and renal systems as they relate to cardiopulmonary function. Didactic only.
Acceptance into the NPC Respiratory Care Program, ENG 1113 English Composition I* , ENG 1123 English Composition II* , PSYC 1103 General Psychology* or SOC 1103 Introduction To Sociology* , BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I* , BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* , MATH 1123 College Algebra* , CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* or CHEM 1204 Chemistry I for Majors* Pre or
Corequisite
BIOL 2244 Microbiology*
RESP 1113Pulmonary Disease3
This course will introduce the student to the various respiratory disease processes and their clinical manifestations through review of patient data, clinical presentation, basic laboratory tests and respiratory testing data. Emphasis will be on the role of the respiratory therapist in the assessment, recognition, and treatment of common pulmonary diseases.
This course provides content that prepares the student for the patient care encounter. Content focuses on interviewing and assessment skills including data collection and analysis from a variety of subjective and objective sources. The student is introduced to various diagnostic equipment and testing procedures. The role of the Respiratory Therapist as a member of the Rapid Response Team is covered. Didactic/lab. Lab fee.
Acceptance into the NPC Respiratory Care Program, ENG 1113 English Composition I* , ENG 1123 English Composition II* , PSYC 1103 General Psychology* or SOC 1103 Introduction To Sociology* , BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I* , BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* , MATH 1123 College Algebra* , and CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* , or CHEM 1204 Chemistry I for Majors* Pre or
This course introduces the student to equipment and basic principles of physics used in the delivery, management, and evaluation of respiratory care in a variety of practice settings. Content includes focus areas of medical gas therapy, infection control, airway management, bronchial hygiene, and safe transport. Students are introduced to principles governing the safe initiation and management of mechanical ventilation along with alternative ventilator and sleep devices. Lab fee.
RESP 1103 Foundations of Respiratory Care , RESP 1104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology , RESP 1114 Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics
RESP 2103Applications of Respiratory Care3
This course allows for reinforcement and application of previously learned knowledge, skills, and attitudes relevant to the practice of quality respiratory care. Emphasis will be on the development of critical thinking skills, clinical judgment and effective decision-making that will promote positive patient outcomes. Students will be given opportunities to further explore both acute and chronic respiratory diseases and disorders from a problem-based/case study learning approach, developing, evaluating, and modifying respiratory plans of care. Didactic only.
This course will address the knowledge, skills, and values associated with neonatal, pediatric, and adult life support techniques. Students will become certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), neonatal advanced life support (NALS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS). Lab only. Lab fee.
RESP 2103 Applications of Respiratory Care , RESP 2224 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care , RESP 2234 Clinical Practicum II
RESP 2114Critical Respiratory Care4
This course provides students with knowledge and skills in preparation for delivering respiratory care to the critically ill patient in the critical care environment. The student will have the opportunity to further refine assessment skills and application of previous learning. Students will build on knowledge and skill sets relevant to initiation, management, and evaluation of effectiveness, and discontinuation of various respiratory therapeutics including mechanical ventilation. Didactic & Lab. Lab fee.
RESP 1103 Foundations of Respiratory Care , RESP 1104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology , RESP 1114 Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics
RESP 2143Clinical Practicum I3
This course provides students the opportunity to apply previous learning, principles of physics, anatomy and physiology, acid-base knowledge in lab simulation and a clinical care setting. Principles of interdisciplinary team and patient written and oral communication will also be emphasized. Lab/Hospital.
RESP 1113 Pulmonary Disease , RESP 1124 Respiratory Equipment & Basic Therapeutics , RESP 2114 Critical Respiratory Care , RESP 2222 Adjunctive & Specialty Respiratory Care Pre or
RESP 2221Professional Development1
This course is designed to prepare the student to interact with prospective employers in a professional manner to facilitate successful employment as a respiratory therapist in a variety of practice settings. Course content will prepare the student for the NBRC self-assessment evaluation exam and also for the NBRC registered respiratory therapist examination. Didactic and Lab. Lab fee.
RESP 2103 Applications of Respiratory Care , RESP 2224 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care , RESP 2234 Clinical Practicum II
RESP 2222Adjunctive & Specialty Respiratory Care2
This course will prepare the student to deliver patient education/ health education to facilitate health promotion and disease prevention. Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation from historical and scientific perspectives is introduced. Students will acquire knowledge and skills in the focus areas of pulmonary rehabilitation, home care, and various sub-specialty areas of respiratory care. The role of the respiratory therapist in disaster response is explored. Didactic and Lab. Lab fee.
RESP 1103 Foundations of Respiratory Care , RESP 1104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology , RESP 1114 Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics
RESP 2224Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care4
This course introduces concepts of human growth and development of the fetus, neonate, and pediatric patient relevant to the practice of the respiratory therapist. Mastery of content will equip the student with the knowledge and skills to safely deliver respiratory care to the neonatal/pediatric patient experiencing common neonatal/pediatric disorders. Focus will be on assessment of cardiopulmonary status, delivery and monitoring of therapeutics, and evaluation of responses. Didactic/lab
A progression of Clinical Practicum I, this course provides students the opportunity to further apply principles of physics, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, acid base, and a more expanded knowledge base and skill set in a clinical care setting. Students will competently initiate, deliver, monitor, evaluate effectiveness, and modify respiratory plans of care and respiratory therapeutics. This course also allows students to apply knowledge, skills, and behaviors to the practice of the respiratory therapist in alternate sites. Sites may include long-term care facilities, hospice, physician offices, sub-acute care specialty units, pulmonary rehabilitation, the home, and sleep labs. Students will further refine oral and written communication with patients, families, and the health care team. Lab/Hospital.
Successful completion of RESP 2143 Clinical Practicum I
RESP 2235Clinical Practicum III5
A progression of Clinical Practicum II, this course provides students the opportunity to further synthesize all respiratory care learning, principles of physics, pulmonary anatomy and physiology, acid-base, and a more expanded knowledge base and critical care skill set to care for complex medical patients across the life span in clinical care settings including patients on mechanical ventilation in critical care units. Students will competently initiate, deliver, monitor, evaluate effectiveness, and modify respiratory plans of care and respiratory therapeutics. Students will further refine oral and written communication with patients, families, and the health care team. Lab/Hospital.
