24 courses with the subject RT, 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.
1c-0l-1sh Introduces the student to the health care environment and specifically the respiratory care profession. Students will visit a hospital respiratory care department and observe basic respiratory patient care procedures.
var-3sh First exposure to patient care. Introduction and practice of basic respiratory care treatment modalities receive emphasis.
3c-0l-3sh Introduction to pharmacology and therapeutics. Emphasis placed on the drugs used in respiratory care. Drug classification, action, usage, dosage, and availability will be discussed.
4c-0l-4sh Topics include medical terminology and an overview of cellular structure and function. Emphasis is placed on neurophysiology, respiratory anatomy, and physiology.
4c-0l-4sh Introduction to respiratory therapy equipment, related procedures and principles, techniques and theory of mechanical ventilation. Special emphasis will be given to oxygen delivery systems and the rationale for their use.
2c-0l-2sh Comprehensive analysis of the principles and practices of numerous methods of resuscitation.
and Application 4sh
3c-0l-3sh An overview of the history of respiratory care and nursing. Topics include medical records, infection control, sterilization, and psychosocial aspects of illness.
Clinical Correlation 4sh
1c-0l-1sh The student is introduced to the basic principles of lung volumes, capacities, and their measurement. Blood gas sampling and electrodes are also explored.
1c-0l-1sh An opportunity for students to gain additional clinical experiences in a supervised health care setting. Must meet university and sponsoring preceptorship requirements. May be repeated for a maximum of five credits. A minimum of 40 hours is required for each credit.
3c-0l-3sh Designed to increase the working knowledge of disease states commonly experienced by patients in the critical care setting. Emphasis is placed on recognition and treatment of various disease states. Methods for evaluation and treatment of clinical oxygenation disturbances and acid-base disorders will be explored. Clinical simulations, case studies, and patient management problems reviewed and discussed. Emphasis is on appropriate information-gathering and decision-making techniques.
var-5sh Respiratory care treatment procedures are continued with emphasis on improving proficiency and refining skills. Students will make rounds with physicians.
Care Department 2sh
2c-0l-2sh Introduces the student to the advanced diagnostic studies and equipment necessary for diagnosing and quantifying the various lung diseases. Included are advances in invasive studies and rehabilitation evaluation tools.
1c-0l-1sh The application of respiratory care to children ages six months to fifteen years is explored. Cardiopulmonary pathophysiology and treatment for the following disorders are discussed: Croup, Epiglottitis, Asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, Congenital Heart Defects, Abdominal and Chest Wall Defects.
var-5sh Rotations on treatment and intensive respiratory care are continued. Advanced rotations are included.
3c-0l-3sh Basic terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology of obstetric, fetal, neonatal, and pediatric patients will be presented.
2c-0l-2sh An introduction to respiratory education.
2c-0l-2sh Critical Care diagnostic and therapeutic modalities pertinent to respiratory care will be discussed. Topics include invasive and noninvasive cardiac monitoring, pulmonary monitoring, neurological assessment, ventilator commitment, and discontinuance.
Other Requirements: 17 Science courses:
var-1-3sh Special topics courses are offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics that are not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students. Table of Contents | Index of Courses This information is maintained by the Office of the Registrar, with approval from the University Senate. Last modified at 4:18 PM on 8/3/98.
Source: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
