23 courses with the subject RC, 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.
RC 200Introduction to Allied Health
Life course epidemiology explores how socioeconomic and behavioral determinants of health experienced at different stages of the life course or across generations can influence health and wellbeing, both in the individual and the community. The course will investigate how life experiences, exposures, and genetics at any point in the life course but especially in the prenatal period and in childhood/adolescence can result in disease risk and poor health outcomes as adults. These factors can also lead to disparities in the determinants that create social and health inequities. The first part of the course will explore the developmental stages and needs ranging from prenatal to the older adult that influence health outcomes. The second part of the course will examine the effects of the life course on selected public health challenges emerging from health inequities. Using a systems thinking approach, students will be asked to analyze the evidence to understand the mechanisms and social determinants which lead to poor health outcomes. The interdisciplinary approach to the course welcomes students from all majors. 3.00 ge Promoting Global Health through Community Engagement is an interdisciplinary global service learning course. Students will research Jamaican society and culture, education, health, and mental health systems and develop health/mental health education trainings and activities for adolescent residents of Mustard Seed Communities in Kingston, Jamaica. This experiential learning course prepares students to apply public health education and psychoeducation skills in a global setting, therefore participation in the 8-day international travel is a mandatory requirement of the course (students will complete the course in spring and travel in summer). Eligible students must have a major or minor in public health, a major in psychology, or a minor in counseling and interpersonal relations. 3 credits. PUB Pre- or Co-Requisites: PUB-240 or PUB- 310, and PUB-200 PSY Pre-Requisites: PSY 100 and PSY 200. 3.00 Investigation of a selected topic related to public health identified by faculty as useful to the student's developing knowledge and competence in the field. This course may be repeated for credit if the topic changes. 3.00 This course provides students with an opportunity to examine the dimensions of professionalism in public health. Students will learn keys to professional success, including networking, navigating organizational culture, contributing to an effective team, responding to varied leadership styles, setting professional goals, seeking professional development, and preparing for the Certified Health Education Specialist Exam (CHES). During this course, students will identify their internship site for PUB 490, meet with their future internship site supervisor, plan their major internship project(s), prepare their internship learning agreement, and submit their internship proposal, specifying the scope and major projects of the internship. Limited to public health majors. 3.00 The public health internship is an opportunity for public health majors to apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in their courses, form relationships with public health professionals in the community and polish their professionalism. Each student will spend approximately of 120 hours working in a public health organization in the community (10 hours/week for 12 weeks). Students' time at the internship site should be primarily spent doing the work of a public health professional. Students will be required to submit timesheets and reflection papers throughout the internship, and present their work at the end of the semester. Students must have a signed learning agreement with the internship site that has been approved by their advisor prior to beginning the internship. 3.00 Students will work in teams to apply their communication, planning, and evaluation skills to the development and presentation of a grant proposal seeking funding for a health education or promotion intervention. Students will also review the content of the CHES exam and develop preparation strategies. Limited to public health majors. 3.00 This foundational course introduces students to concepts essential to professional practice in respiratory and allied health disciplines. The course explores topics such as professionalism, customer service in health care, patient safety, infection control, HIPAA compliance, and ethical decision-making. Students will examine end-of-life care, healthcare disparities, and the ethical responsibilities of providers while developing effective communication and documentation skills. Emphasis is placed on professional behavior, accountability, and resilience, including strategies to recognize and manage healthcare provider burnout. 2.00
niversity The public health internship is an opportunity for public health majors to apply the skills and knowledge they have learned in their courses, form relationships with public health professionals in the community and polish their professionalism. Each student will spend approximately of 120 hours working in a public health organization in the community (10 hours/week for 12 weeks). Students' time at the internship site should be primarily spent doing the work of a public health professional. Students will be required to submit timesheets and reflection papers throughout the internship, and present their work at the end of the semester. Students must have a signed learning agreement with the internship site that has been approved by their advisor prior to beginning the internship. 3.00 Students will work in teams to apply their communication, planning, and evaluation skills to the development and presentation of a grant proposal seeking funding for a health education or promotion intervention. Students will also review the content of the CHES exam and develop preparation strategies. Limited to public health majors. 3.00 This foundational course introduces students to concepts essential to professional practice in respiratory and allied health disciplines. The course explores topics such as professionalism, customer service in health care, patient safety, infection control, HIPAA compliance, and ethical decision-making. Students will examine end-of-life care, healthcare disparities, and the ethical responsibilities of providers while developing effective communication and documentation skills. Emphasis is placed on professional behavior, accountability, and resilience, including strategies to recognize and manage healthcare provider burnout. 2.00 This course will provide an in-depth study of the terminology associated with the human body with specific emphasis on the respiratory system. Emphasis will be placed on the prefixes, suffixes and roots associated with terminology necessary to function in today's health care environment. The student will apply their knowledge with a presentation on a pulmonary disease. 1.00 In this course, the student will study the principles and theory of the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physiotherapy, and basic physical assessment. An overview of basic sciences applicable to respiratory care will also be provided. 4.00 This course builds on the foundational respiratory care knowledge gained in the RC230, RC233, RC234 and RC240 courses. Students will explore pulmonary diagnostics, with a focus on arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and basic bronchoscopy. The course also introduces electrocardiogram interpretation and related cardiac assessment techniques. Through applied learning and professional practice standards, students develop the skills necessary for competent and evidence-based respiratory care in diverse healthcare settings. 3.00 This course will serve as an introduction to the care and management of the patient's airway. Additionally, it will provide an introduction to the design, development, initiation, management and discontinuation of continuous mechanical ventilation. 3.00 This course will provide in-depth coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Particular emphasis will be placed on pulmonary mechanics, control of breathing and gas exchange. General characteristics of obstructive and restrictive lung disease will be addressed. 3.00 This course will address the principles of cardiopulmonary pharmacology. It will address pharmacological agents used in the care and treatment of common cardiac and respiratory disease and conditions. It will specifically cover the mechanism of action, dosages, indications, and hazards of common cardio-respiratory medications. Routes of administration and calculation of drug dosages will be addressed. 3.00 The application of principles and theory covered in RC 230 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physiotherapy, and basic physical assessment. 1.00 458
This course will provide an in-depth study of the terminology associated with the human body with specific emphasis on the respiratory system. Emphasis will be placed on the prefixes, suffixes and roots associated with terminology necessary to function in today's health care environment. The student will apply their knowledge with a presentation on a pulmonary disease. 1.00 In this course, the student will study the principles and theory of the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physiotherapy, and basic physical assessment. An overview of basic sciences applicable to respiratory care will also be provided. 4.00 This course builds on the foundational respiratory care knowledge gained in the RC230, RC233, RC234 and RC240 courses. Students will explore pulmonary diagnostics, with a focus on arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and basic bronchoscopy. The course also introduces electrocardiogram interpretation and related cardiac assessment techniques. Through applied learning and professional practice standards, students develop the skills necessary for competent and evidence-based respiratory care in diverse healthcare settings. 3.00 This course will serve as an introduction to the care and management of the patient's airway. Additionally, it will provide an introduction to the design, development, initiation, management and discontinuation of continuous mechanical ventilation. 3.00 This course will provide in-depth coverage of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Particular emphasis will be placed on pulmonary mechanics, control of breathing and gas exchange. General characteristics of obstructive and restrictive lung disease will be addressed. 3.00 This course will address the principles of cardiopulmonary pharmacology. It will address pharmacological agents used in the care and treatment of common cardiac and respiratory disease and conditions. It will specifically cover the mechanism of action, dosages, indications, and hazards of common cardio-respiratory medications. Routes of administration and calculation of drug dosages will be addressed. 3.00 The application of principles and theory covered in RC 230 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physiotherapy, and basic physical assessment. 1.00 The application of principles and theory covered in RC 231 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: simulated arterial blood gas sampling, performing pulmonary function testing, simulated bronchoscopy including sampling, cardiac assessment and EKG testing. 1.00 I The application of principles and theory covered in RC 232 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: care and management of the patient's airway and extensive hands-on experiences with a variety of mechanical ventilators. Emphasis will be placed on set up, maintenance and adapting/modifying the ventilator to specific circumstances. 1.00 The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe, practice and become proficient in the performance of skills, procedures and/or modalities addressed in the RC 230, RC 231, RC 240 and RC 241 courses. The specific competencies will entail: the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physiotherapy, and basic physical assessment. 3.00 The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe, practice and become proficient in the performance of skills, procedures and/or modalities addressed in the RC 230, RC 231, RC 240 and RC 241. The student will continue observation, practice and competency development of administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physiotherapy and basic physical assessment. Additionally, the student will observe, practice and develop competency in the care and management of the patient's airway as well as the set- up, maintenance and adapting/modifying of the ventilator to specific patient conditions and circumstances. Clinical competency of all designated procedures, skills, modalities is a requirement for graduation from this portion of the program. 3.00
niversity The application of principles and theory covered in RC 232 will be provided in a campus laboratory setting. Laboratory exercises will include: care and management of the patient's airway and extensive hands-on experiences with a variety of mechanical ventilators. Emphasis will be placed on set up, maintenance and adapting/modifying the ventilator to specific circumstances. 1.00 The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe, practice and become proficient in the performance of skills, procedures and/or modalities addressed in the RC 230, RC 231, RC 240 and RC 241 courses. The specific competencies will entail: the administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physiotherapy, and basic physical assessment. 3.00 The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe, practice and become proficient in the performance of skills, procedures and/or modalities addressed in the RC 230, RC 231, RC 240 and RC 241. The student will continue observation, practice and competency development of administration of medical gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, chest physiotherapy and basic physical assessment. Additionally, the student will observe, practice and develop competency in the care and management of the patient's airway as well as the set- up, maintenance and adapting/modifying of the ventilator to specific patient conditions and circumstances. Clinical competency of all designated procedures, skills, modalities is a requirement for graduation from this portion of the program. 3.00 This course will address advanced topics in physical assessment of the adult, child and newborn. It will provide more detailed coverage of the care and management of pediatric and neonatal patient. Additionally, it will address the issues of pulmonary rehabilitation, and the role of the respiratory therapist in alternative sites such as skilled nursing facilities and home care. 3.00 This course will address advanced topics in critical care medicine. It will specifically cover advanced topics in airway care and management, hemodynamic monitoring and all phases of mechanical ventilation, to include: pneumatic, electric, microprocessor, fluidic, high frequency, and noninvasive ventilators. 3.00 This course explores advanced concepts in pulmonary diagnostics and cardiology, with emphasis on emergency and advanced interventions including thoracentesis, chest tube management, and advanced cardiac support. Topics include noninvasive cardiology, advanced cardiac electrophysiology and ECG interpretation, disaster medicine, home care, lung transplantation, hyperbaric medicine, and an in-depth review of pulmonary function testing. The course also provides comprehensive instruction in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). 3.00 This course introduces the principles and practice of conducting respiratory and cardiopulmonary research. Students examine the purpose, foundations, and design of research, including literature review, evidence synthesis, simulation-based inquiry, quality improvement design, and secondary data analysis. Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of cardiopulmonary research literature and the ethical, professional, and regulatory considerations of research conduct. All student projects will utilize IRB-exempt methodologies and will not involve interaction with human subjects. The course culminates in the completion of a comprehensive scholarly project consistent with professional respiratory care standards and Mercy core values. 3.00 460
This course will build on the work of the Cardio-Respiratory Physiology (RC 233) course and provide a detailed account of selected cardio-respiratory diseases and conditions. The intent and purpose of the course is to specifically address the cardio-pulmonary diseases commonly encountered by the respiratory therapist on a daily basis. Specific attention will be paid to those disease states that are most likely to be encountered on the National Board for Respiratory Care’s (NBRC) credentialing exam. Course format will follow specific disease etiology, clinical manifestations, pathology, diagnostic testing, prognosis, prevention and treatment (commensurate with current AARC Clinical Practice guidelines) and patient education, with emphasis on care plans and respiratory care protocols. 4.00 461
This course will address advanced topics in physical assessment of the adult, child and newborn. It will provide more detailed coverage of the care and management of pediatric and neonatal patient. Additionally, it will address the issues of pulmonary rehabilitation, and the role of the respiratory therapist in alternative sites such as skilled nursing facilities and home care. 3.00 This course will address advanced topics in critical care medicine. It will specifically cover advanced topics in airway care and management, hemodynamic monitoring and all phases of mechanical ventilation, to include: pneumatic, electric, microprocessor, fluidic, high frequency, and noninvasive ventilators. 3.00 This course explores advanced concepts in pulmonary diagnostics and cardiology, with emphasis on emergency and advanced interventions including thoracentesis, chest tube management, and advanced cardiac support. Topics include noninvasive cardiology, advanced cardiac electrophysiology and ECG interpretation, disaster medicine, home care, lung transplantation, hyperbaric medicine, and an in-depth review of pulmonary function testing. The course also provides comprehensive instruction in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). 3.00 This course introduces the principles and practice of conducting respiratory and cardiopulmonary research. Students examine the purpose, foundations, and design of research, including literature review, evidence synthesis, simulation-based inquiry, quality improvement design, and secondary data analysis. Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of cardiopulmonary research literature and the ethical, professional, and regulatory considerations of research conduct. All student projects will utilize IRB-exempt methodologies and will not involve interaction with human subjects. The course culminates in the completion of a comprehensive scholarly project consistent with professional respiratory care standards and Mercy core values. 3.00 This course will build on the work of the Cardio-Respiratory Physiology (RC 233) course and provide a detailed account of selected cardio-respiratory diseases and conditions. The intent and purpose of the course is to specifically address the cardio-pulmonary diseases commonly encountered by the respiratory therapist on a daily basis. Specific attention will be paid to those disease states that are most likely to be encountered on the National Board for Respiratory Care’s (NBRC) credentialing exam. Course format will follow specific disease etiology, clinical manifestations, pathology, diagnostic testing, prognosis, prevention and treatment (commensurate with current AARC Clinical Practice guidelines) and patient education, with emphasis on care plans and respiratory care protocols. 4.00 Discussion and presentation of professional issues and topics related to the field of respiratory care. Emphasis will be placed on preparing students for employment as well as preparation for the credentialing process. Students will engage in the job selection process, inclusive of a personal needs assessments, resume writing, and interviewing skills. Additionally, extensive coverage of computerized clinical simulations and case studies will be addressed and critical thinking and independent decision making skills will be highlighted. 4.00
