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21 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 101The Profession of Respiratory Care1

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu

RESP 326Respiratory Care Clinical Practice I3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; Grades of “C” or better in BIOL 150 and BIOL 240
Corequisite: RESP 328 and RESP 329 and RESP 335 Description: Introduces patient care in the clinical setting on the general floors and in the intensive care unit. Emphasizes the practice of basic respiratory care treatment modalities.Performs patient assessments and evaluates therapy outcomes. Includes sessions of simulated patient clinical training and evaluations as preparation for the hospital experience.

RESP 327Pharmacology3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None Restriction: None Description: Examines the foundational principles of pharmacology and therapeutic applications involving acute and critical care patients. Explores the major drug classes used in cardiopulmonary treatment, including mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, dosage calculations, and delivery methods. Applies pharmacologic principles to case-based scenarios in acute and critical care.

RESP 328Applied Concepts in Respiratory Care3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Corequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 329 and RESP 335 or by Program Director permission Restriction: Respiratory Care majors Description: Investigates in fine detail the cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology, cellular structure and function, and neuro-physiology. Reviews medical terminology pertaining to respiratory care. Introduces the physiologic assessment of gas exchange via arterial blood gas.

RESP 329Respiratory Care Equipment I3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu

RESP 331Respiratory Care Equipment I Lab1

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Corequisite: RESP 326, 328, 329, 335. Restriction: Respiratory care majors, or by Program Director permission. Description: Provides laboratory experiences to assure competency in basic respiratory therapy modalities required of an entry-level respiratory therapist. Emphasizes students’ ability to carry out commonly ordered respiratory therapy orders. Laboratory exercises provide students with an opportunity to develop skills in the application and troubleshooting of equipment modalities.

RESP 332Respiratory Care Equipment II Lab1

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 329 and RESP 331 with a C or better, or by Program Director permission.
Corequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 329 and RESP 331 with a C or better, or by Program Director permission. Restriction: RESP Care major. Description: Provides laboratory experiences to assure competency in mechanical ventilation of the adult patient. Simulates the initiation and weaning of patients from mechanical ventilation, adjusting ventilator parameters based on patient-ventilator interaction and pathophysiology, Recognizes and corrects complications of mechanical ventilation through waveform analysis and patient assessment.

RESP 333Respiratory Care Clinical Practice II3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 329 ; Respiratory Care majors
Corequisite: RESP 327 and RESP 334 and RESP 336 Description: Continues application of treatment procedures introduced in Clinical I, providing greater independence and competence. Broadening the exposure to respiratory care and critical care procedures through specialty rotations. Focuses on mechanical ventilation, pathology, patient safety, and diagnostics.

RESP 334Respiratory Care Equipment II3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 329 , RESP 331 or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 332 , RESP 333 and RESP 336 Description: Provides a comprehensive knowledge of mechanical ventilation. Discusses the care of critically ill and physiologic consequences of mechanical ventilation.

RESP 335Patient Care and Emergency Skills4

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu

RESP 336Cardiopulmonary Evaluation and Clinical Correlation4

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: Respiratory care majors, Grade of “C” or better in RESP 328 or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 333 and RESP 334 Description: Investigates disease states of the pulmonary and related systems in progression from etiology through treatment and prognosis. Explores bedside patient assessment, ABG diagnostics, and interventions.

RESP 425Clinical Case Studies3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; grade of “C” or better in RESP 333 , RESP 336 or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 426 Description: Increases the working knowledge of disease states commonly experienced by patients in the critical care setting. Emphasizes recognition and treatment of various disease states. Explores methods for evaluation and treatment of clinical oxygenation disturbances and acid-base disorders. Clinical simulations, case studies, and patient management problems reviewed and discussed. Emphasizes appropriate information-gathering and decision-making techniques.

RESP 426Respiratory Care Clinical Practice III4

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; RESP 327 , and RESP 333 and RESP 334 and RESP 336 or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 425 and RESP 432 Description: Continues respiratory care procedures with an emphasis on improving proficiency and refining skills in adult general and critical care areas. Provides experience in neonatal, pediatrics and non-acute health care settings is included with specialty rotations. Focuses on advanced skills related to mechanical ventilation.

RESP 429Respiratory Care Leadership3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu

RESP 430Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; Grade of C or better in RESP 329 and RESP 336 Description: Focuses on lung volumes, capacities and measurement. Discusses diagnostic studies, including electrocardiography, equipment and procedures necessary for determining the presence and extent of pulmonary diseases. Examines the causes, recognition and treatment of ECG arrhythmias with interventions and supportive devices. Addresses additional diagnostic methods such as polysomnography, imaging, bronchoscopy and rehabilitative evaluation methods.

RESP 432Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors, a grade of “C” or better in RESP 334 and RESP 336 , or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 426 Description: Discusses the normal anatomy and physiology, as well as the cardiopulmonary pathologies of neonatal and pediatric patients. Addresses unique differences between the respiratory care of infants and children versus the adult. Focuses on the application of respiratory therapies to neonatal and pediatric populations in the acute care, intensive care and home care venues.

RESP 433Respiratory Care Clinical Practice IV4

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; grade of “C” or better in RESP 426 and RESP 425 and RESP 432
Corequisite: RESP 435 or by Program Director permission Description: Continues respiratory care procedures, with emphasis on greater independence, improving proficiency and refinement of skills in adult general and critical care areas. Includes continued clinical experiences in pediatric, neonatal care, and non-acute health care settings. Provides specialty clinical rotations and opportunities to develop leadership skills.

RESP 435Respiratory Care Across the Continuum3

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; Grade of “C” or better in RESP 425 and RESP 426 or by Program Director permission
Corequisite: RESP 433 Description: Discusses critical care diagnostic and therapeutic modalities pertinent to respiratory care. Addresses techniques and principles associated with patients in each stage of the continuum of care. Includes management of special populations of patients in acute care, long term care and home care.

RESP 441Respiratory Care Professional I2

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; Grade of “C” or better in RESP 333 and RESP 334 , or by Program Director permission Description: Introduces the role of the respiratory therapist as educator and researcher in healthcare and higher education. Focuses on the requirements, roles and responsibilities of the respiratory care therapist. Presents a broad overview and immersion into the research process related to respiratory health.

RESP 451Respiratory Care Professional II2

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: Respiratory Care majors; grade of “C” or better in RESP 441 , or by Program Director permission Description: Explores advanced aspects of respiratory care education, building on concepts discussed in RESP 441 . Focuses on evaluation methods and refining individual professional presentation skills. Emphasizes conducting respiratory care based research focusing on data gathering and analysis, formulating results, discussion and summarizing a group research project. Culminating in a capstone research project.

RESP 493Respiratory Care Internship1

Subject: RESP
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: Hours
Type: course
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 credits.
Edition: 2026-2027
Catalog: 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source: catalog.iup.edu
Prerequisite: RESP 326 and RESP 328 , and RESP 329 , and RESP 335 , or by Program Director permission Description: Provides an unpaid experience in a supervised practice setting that extends and complements course work in respiratory care. Participants must meet university and sponsoring site requirements. A minimum of 40 hours is required for each credit. Repeated: May be repeated for a maximum of 5 credits.

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