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RESP
2205 Respiratory Care Clinical Procedures
(1-0-1)
This course will introduce the student to the policies and procedures of the clinical
facilities where they will complete their clinical rotations. The course will emphasize the
expectations for the student during the clinical rotations in order to
facilitate a professional learning experience, while adhering to the policies and
procedures of the clinical facility. HIPPA requirements, infection control and universal
precautions will be thoroughly discussed to ensure complete understanding and
compliance by the students.
Professionalism and work place expectations such as promptness, reliability and honesty
will be emphasized. Additionally, proper professional attire will be emphasized.
Interpersonal communication skills and social interactions with therapists, nurses,
supervisors, physicians and other staff will be discussed. Also, proper interaction with
other students and instructors will be taught.
Prerequisites: RESP 1100, RESP 1111, RESP 1131, RESP 1132, RESP 1133, RESP
1134, RESP 1135, RESP 1136, RESP 1137, RESP 1138.
Corequisites: RESP 2201 Practicum I.
Offered: Summer Semester Sophomore Year.
RESP
2210 Respiratory Care Practicum II
(0-36-5)
A continuation of RESP 2201. Emphasis will be placed on departmental protocols and
clinical guidelines. Students are introduced to the care of adult critically ill patients in the
Intensive Care Unit. Mastery of active hyperinflation therapies, chest physiotherapy,
arterial blood punctures analysis, and continued concepts of airway management. The
ethical practice of respiratory care and the application of patient driven protocols will be
emphasized. Students will be required to complete weekly logs and case studies for this
course.
Corequisite: RESP 2330.
Prerequisites: Current CPR, RESP 2201.
Offered: A-term Fall Semester Sophomore Year.
RESP
2220 Respiratory Care Practicum III
(0-36-5)
Practicum to support content presented in RESP 1136 and RESP 1137. Practical
experiences will occur in proportion to emphasis placed on the cognitive content in the
companion course. Emphasis will be placed on the adult critical care patient and the
neonatal/pediatric intensive care patient. Students will also be required to go through
rotations in pulmonary function testing, Physician’s rounds, and sleep studies. Students
will be required to complete weekly logs and case studies for this course.
Corequisites: RESP 2210, RESP 2330.
Prerequisites: Current CPR, membership in the AARC, RESP 1100, RESP 1111, RESP
1131, RESP 1132, RESP 1133, RESP 1134, RESP 1135, RESP 1136, RESP 1137, RESP
1138.
Offered: B-term Fall Semester Sophomore Year.
RESP
2330 Credential Preparation
(0-3-1)
The course will focus on a review of essential concepts of Respiratory Care with
emphasis on content examined by the NBRC entry level and advanced level
examinations. Critical thinking skills will be reinforced through presentation and
discussion of case studies. Surveys of clinical research literature and journal articles will
be examined. Each student must take and successfully pass the NBRC Self Assessment
Exam as a requirement for passing the course and for graduation from the program.
Prerequisite: RESP 2201.
Corequisite: RESP 2210.
Offered: Fall Semester Sophomore Year.