RCP 110  Introduction to Respiratory Care

This course introduces the respiratory care profession. Topics include the role of the respiratory care practitioner, medical gas administration, basic patient assessment, infection control, and medical terminology. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. Introductory concepts in respiratory anatomy and physiology are covered.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 3; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 4

Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program

Corequisite: RCP 132

RCP 111  Therapeutics/Diagnostics

This course is a continuation of RCP 110. Emphasis is on entry-level therapeutic and diagnostic procedures used in respiratory care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. Concepts in respiratory pharmacology are covered.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 4; Lab, 3; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 5

Prerequisite: RCP 110

Corequisite: RCP 145

RCP 112  Patient Management

This course provides entry-level skills in adult and pediatric mechanical ventilation as well as respiratory care procedures in traditional and alternative settings. Emphasis is on therapeutic modalities and physiological effects of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, home care, mechanical ventilation, and monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 3; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 4

Prerequisite: RCP 111

Corequisite: RCP 155

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 2; Lab, 0; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisite: BIO 168 and BIO 169

Corequisite: None

RCP 132  RCP Clinical Practice I

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. Topics include basic Cardiac Life Support, Universal Precautions, patient assessment techniques, oxygen, humidity, and aerosol delivery devices.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 0; Lab, 0; Clinical, 6

Semester Hours Credit: 2

Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program

Corequisite: RCP 110

RCP 145  RCP Clinical Practice II

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. Medicated aerosol administration, pulmonary clearance mechanisms, and artificial airway maintenance are emphasized.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 0; Lab, 0; Clinical, 15

Semester Hours Credit: 5

Prerequisite: RCP 110 and RCP 132

Corequisite: RCP 111

RCP 153  RCP Clinical Practice III

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 0; Lab, 0; Clinical, 9

Semester Hours Credit: 3

Prerequisite: RCP 111 and RCP 145

Corequisite: RCP 112

RCP 210  Critical Care Concepts

This course provides further refinement of acute patient care and underlying pathophysiology. Topics include a continuation in the study of mechanical ventilation, underlying pathophysiology, and introduction of critical care monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. This course also covers knowledge and skills the student must have to provide respiratory care for neonatal and pediatric patients.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 3; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 4

Prerequisite: Successful completion of three semesters of the Respiratory Therapy program

Corequisite: RCP 235

RCP 211  Advanced Monitoring/Procedures

This course includes advanced information gathering and decision making for the respiratory care professional. Topics include advanced cardiac monitoring and special procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate, design, and recommend appropriate care plans through written and laboratory evaluations.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 3; Lab, 3; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 4

Prerequisite: RCP 210

Corequisite: RCP 245

RCP 215  Career Prep - Advanced Level

This course provides preparation for employment and for the advanced-level practitioner credentialing exam. Emphasis is on review of the NBRC Advanced-Level Practitioner Exam as well as on supervision and management. Upon completion, students should be able to complete successfully the appropriate self-assessment examinations and meet the requirements for employment.

Course Hours Per Week: Class, 0; Lab, 3; Clinical, 0

Semester Hours Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program