| All courses require admission to the professional
component or permission of the chair.
CRC 330 Cardiorespiratory Care Assessment Skills 4 cr
A presentation of patient assessment skills to prepare for subsequent
courses in the curriculum. Modules included are chart review and history,
vital signs, physical assessment of the chest, chest radiography,
laboratory assessment, bedside pulmonary function testing,
electrocardiography, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Students are
prepared to function in a problem based learning curriculum. Special fee:
$60.00.
CRC 331 Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology 3 cr
The structure and function of the respiratory system will be
discussed. Emphasis will be placed on (1) the physiologic ramifications
associated with respiratory therapeutic intervention and (2)
interrelationships between the pulmonary and renal systems and how these
two systems influence and control the body’s acid-base status.
CRC 332 Intermittent and Diagnostic Cardiorespiratory
Care I 5 cr
This is the first part of a two-part course. This course will focus on
cases involving patients receiving intermittent respiratory care
modalities including oxygen and aerosol therapy, resuscitation, airway
care, pharmacology, chest physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and IPPB.
Infection control issues will be included. Diagnostic issues include
pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis. Students will
discuss the pathophysiology, health promotion and disease prevention
aspects of each case. Relevant laboratory exercises will be conducted.
CRC 334 Pharmacology 1 cr
An overview of pharmacological principles will be presented. Emphasis will
be given to drugs influencing the respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous,
and renal systems.
CRC 335 Intensive Cardiorespiratory Care 6 cr
This course will focus on cases involving patients receiving intensive
cardiorespiratory care modalities including mechanical ventilation,
invasive and non-invasive monitoring, artificial airways, and hyperbaric
oxygen therapy. Diagnostic issues will include hemodynamic monitoring and
fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Students will discuss the pharm-acology,
pathophysiology, health promotion and disease prevention aspects of each
case. Relevant laboratory exercises will be conducted.
CRC 342 Intermittent Cardiorespiratory Care Practicum
3 cr
Clinical experiences are conducted in the care of patients who are
receiving respiratory care modalities, as discussed in the cases in CRC
332. Students prepare and present care studies relevant to this patient
population.
CRC 345 Intensive Cardiorespiratory Care Practicum 6
cr
Clinical experiences will involve patients who receive intermittent
and intensive care modalities and diagnostic procedures discussed in the
cases in CRC 335. Students will prepare and present case studies relevant
to this patient population.
CRC 415 Research Methodology 2 cr
A survey of research designs, methods, and evaluative techniques,
applicable to basic science and clinical research studies.
CRC 429 Cardiovascular Physiology 1 cr
Discusses the physiology of the heart and the vasculature. Will serve
as the basis for understanding cardiovascular pathophysiology.
CRC 430 Neonatal-Pediatric Cardiorespiratory Care 3
cr
This course will focus on cases involving infants and children. Topics
include developmental anatomy and physiology, assessment, pathophysiology,
basic and intensive care, pharmacology, extracorporeal membrane
oxygenation, and resuscitation. Students will discuss the pharmacology,
pathophysiology, health promotion and disease prevention aspects of each
case. Relevant laboratory exercises will be conducted.
CRC 431 Cardiovascular Pathophysiology 3 cr
This course will focus on patients receiving therapy for
cardiovascular disease. Topics will include pathophysiology,
cardiovascular assessment, pharmacology, advanced cardiac life support,
intraaortic balloon counterpulsation, and echocardiography. Students will
discuss the health promotion and disease prevention aspects of each case.
Relevant laboratory exercises will be conducted. Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS) will also be taught. Special fee: $100.00.
CRC 432 Subacute Care 4 cr
This course will focus on cases involving patients who are treated in
nursing homes, subacute care facilities, rehabilitation programs, and the
home. Topics will include health care settings and organization,
polysomnography, subacute mechanical ventilation, and case management.
Students will discuss the health promotion and disease prevention aspects
of each case. Relevant laboratory exercises will be conducted.
CRC 440 Neonatal-Pediatric Cardiorespiratory Care
Practicum (W) 5 cr
Clinical experiences will involve the care of neonatal and pediatric
patients who receive intermittent and intensive cardiorespiratory care, as
discussed in the cases in CRC 430. Students will prepare and present case
studies relevant to this patient population.
CRC 441 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Practicum 5 cr
Clinical experiences will involve the care of cardiac patients who
receive intensive cardiovascular procedures and pulmonary function
testing. The cardiovascular procedures include electrocardiography,
echocardiography, and cardiac catheterization. Students will prepare and
present case studies relevant to this patient population.
CRC 442 Subacute Care Practicum 5 cr
Clinical experiences involve the care of patients who are placed in
subacute settings and in the sleep laboratory. Students will prepare and
present case studies relevant to this patient population.
CRC 446 Cardiorespiratory Care Education (W) 2 cr
General educational principles and projects will receive major
emphasis. These principles and projects include writing instructional
objectives, developing didactic and clinical instructional strategies, and
constructing evaluation instruments. Accreditation and credentialing
issues will also be addressed. Developing and presenting instructional
units will be among the various projects assigned.
CRC 447 Cardiorespiratory Care Management 2 cr
This course will provide the student with experiences and projects
pertaining to the management of a respiratory therapy and cardio-pulmonary
department. Some management functions include: JCAHO respiratory therapy
standards, staff scheduling, departmental budgeting, quality assurance,
evaluation of personnel, purchasing, and grievance procedures.
CRC 450 Clinical Research I (W) 1 cr
This is the first part of a two-part course. Students will design and
perform a research project, relating to either clinical practice,
education, or management. The work involved in this course will extend
through two successive semesters. Students register for this course
beginning in the Fall Semester of the senior year for one credit, and
again in the Spring Semester for two credit hours. Special fee: $19.00.
CRC 451 Clinical Research II (W) 2 cr
This is the second part of a two-part course. Students will design and
perform a research project, relating to either clinical practice,
education, or management. The work involved in this course will extend
through two successive semesters. Students register for this course
beginning in the Fall Semester of the senior year for one credit, and
again in the Spring Semester for two credit hours. Special fee: $19.00.
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