RESP 2410 - Respiratory Care Equipment & Procedures IV

Academic Division:

Health Sciences

Academic Discipline:

Respiratory Care

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

3 Credit(s)
In this course, students will learn about advanced pulmonary function testing techniques and equipment, electrocardiograms, breathing exercises, pulmonary and cardiac exercise testing, bronchoscopy, polysomnography, indirect calorimetry, pulmonary rehabilitation, and home care. Semesters available: Day - F UG

2 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RESP 2410L

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take RESP 2470 and RESP 2490

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written	Report Paper on Pulmonary Rehabilitation Communication Written VALUE Rubric Week 12
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy	Class presentations on Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Home Care, completed week 10 & 12 Information – Literacy VALUE Rubric
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Interpret the results of the following: a. Cardiology Testing: Electrocardiography, Holter Monitoring, Stress Testing b. Pulmonary Testing: Six Minute Walk Test, Metabolic Assessment, Stress Testing, Adult Sleep Studies c. Pulmonary Function Testing: Spirometry, Methacholine Challenge, Nitrogen Washout/Helium Dilution, Diffusion Study, Plethysmography, Pulmonary Function Test Quality Assurance	Procedure Check-offs weeks 2, 4, 6, & 14
2. Act as an Assistant to the Physician Performing Special Procedure including: a. Pulmonary Testing: Bronchoscopy Assisting, Metabolic Assessment, Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring b. Endotracheal Tube/Tracheostomy Care: Securing Artificial Airway, Tracheostomy Care, Cuff Management, Heat/Moisture Exchanger, Intubation, Extubation c. Cardiology Testing: Holter monitoring, Cardiac Stress Testing	Examination Week 8 lab check-off weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
3. Prescribe pulmonary rehabilitation and home care explain planned therapy and goals to patient in understandable terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcome. Explain and assess patient and family need for disease management and smoking cessation. Summarize the Medicare laws pertaining to Home Care	Project portfolio, Rubric week 14 Examination week 8
4. Perform procedures including: a. Cardiology Testing: Electrocardiography, Holter Monitoring, Cardia Stress Testing b. Endotracheal/Tracheostomy Care: Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning c. Pulmonary Function Testing: Spirometry, Methacholine Challenge, Nitrogen Washout/Helium Dilution, Diffusion Study, Plethysmography, Pulmonary Function Test Quality Assurance	Laboratory Check-offs weeks 2, 4, 12 Examination week 8

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
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