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RESP 2500 Pathophysiology 1 (4,0,0) RESP 2500 Pathophysiology 1 (4,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course will deal with disordered function of various body systems excluding the respiratory system.
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RESP 2540 Client-Centered Care and Community Health (2,0,0,2P) RESP 2540 Client-Centered Care and Community Health (2,0,0,2P)Credits: 3 credits Students will develop foundational health education skills and health promotion knowledge to educate and care for individuals using a client-centered approach within a community healthcare setting. Students will apply evidence-based needs assessments, health education principles, and effective communication strategies to support diverse patient populations with a variety of community respiratory health concerns.
Students taking this course will be expected to take part in practicum-based activities and assignments. These additional activities occur outside of lecture times. Practicum-based activities promote application of theory to a clinical setting and may be offered through a variety of community health partners.
Prerequisites: Admission to the 3rd semester of the Respiratory Therapy Program. |
RESP 2590 Patient Assessment (3,0,2)(L) RESP 2590 Patient Assessment (3,0,2)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills that are necessary for an optimum RT-patient relationship. These include: good patient assessment skills, communication and documentation skills, and the assessment of diagnostic data. The student develops good clinical reasoning skills which promote effective patient care.
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| All third semester, second-year dual credential RESP courses are prerequisites for fourth semester, second-year dual credential RESP courses. |
RESP 2600 Respiratory Pathophysiology (3,0,0) RESP 2600 Respiratory Pathophysiology (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students explore various respiratory disorders in terms of definition, etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment.
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RESP 2620 Anaesthesia (3,0,1)(L) RESP 2620 Anaesthesia (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits The student gains the knowledge required to assist in the delivery of anesthesia. This includes: a working knowledge of the equipment utilized in this area; an understanding of the technical and clinical aspects of anesthesia; knowledge of the techniques for anesthetic administration; and the importance of maintaining safe anesthetic practices.
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RESP 2660 Chronic Disease Management (2,0,0,2P) RESP 2660 Chronic Disease Management (2,0,0,2P)Credits: 3 credits Students explore the management, treatment, and application of educational principles for asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and sleep-disordered breathing. Students investigate the assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutics of each chronic disease or disorder, and apply these principles in a clinical or simulated environment.
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