RESP 1110 - Respiratory Care Equipment and Procedures I

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Respiratory Care

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

5 Credit(s)
In this course students will learn techniques and procedures for providing basic respiratory care: assessment, communication, body mechanics, medical gas supply systems, oxygen therapy, special gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, oxygen analysis, pulse oximetry, blenders, lung expansion therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene (including coughing techniques), sterilization/infection control procedures, manual resuscitators, use of chest tubes, and basic pulmonary function testing. Semesters available: Day - F UG

4 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RESP 1140 ,and RESP 1190

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take BIOL 1730

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Recognize appropriate and inappropriate communication of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines and standards of the profession	Video training, quiz week #3
2. Lift, move and position patients correctly and safely	Lab exercise/observation, week #3
3. Perform basic cardiopulmonary assessment (to include pulse oximetry and basic spirometry) and recommend appropriate interventions or therapy	Lab skills testing, weeks 1-3. Exam week #4
4. For pulse oximetry, oxygen therapy, blenders, special gas therapies, humidity and aerosol therapy, oxygen analysis, bronchopulmonary hygiene, lung expansion therapy, manual resuscitation, and chest tubes: a. Set up correctly, utilize, and troubleshoot the associated equipment (as available) b. Explain how the equipment and procedure works c. Perform the procedure (as available) d. Recognize and explain the therapeutic objectives, indications, contraindications, and hazards e. Evaluate a patient scenario (to include patient assessment), select an appropriate therapy, and explain the rationale for the selection	Lab exercise/observation followed by skill competency, Weeks 5-14, Exams 1 week #4, Exam,2 week 7, and Exam 3 week 11
5. Compare and contrast various methods of infection control and sterilization.	Online module weeks 2-4
6. Discuss clinical manifestations and assessment of respiratory diseases, determine appropriate plan, and assess outcomes	Online disease modules with assessment quiz weeks 4-15

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

Standard NCSC Course Policies
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