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RCP-110: Introduction to Respiratory Care

This course introduces the role of the respiratory care practitioner within interprofessional teams and interacting with diverse populations. Topics include medical gas administration, basic patient assessment, infection control, and medical terminology using proper written and oral communication methods to prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
None
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-111: Therapeutics/Diagnostics

This course provides emphasis on therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Topics include applying problem solving strategies in the patient care setting, applying ethical principles in decision making, and practicing professional responsibilities, which will prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-110(S24786); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:4
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-112: Patient Management

This course provides entry-level skills in respiratory care procedures in acute and non-acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic modalities and physiological effects, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and problem-solving strategies based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-111(S24787); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-113: RCP Pharmacology

This course covers the drugs used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on the uses, actions, indications, administration, and hazards of pharmacological agents. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence though written evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-132; Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-114: C-P Anatomy & Physiology

This course provides a concentrated study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology essential to the practice of respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular and pulmonary physiology, acid/base balance, and blood gas interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluation.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-110(S24786); Take previously. Required.Take RCP-115(S24789); Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-115: C-P Pathophysiology

This course introduces the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnoses, prognoses, complications, and management of cardiopulmonary diseases. Emphasis is placed on developing, evaluating, and modifying respiratory care plans based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in cardio-pulmonary disease concepts through written evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-110(S24786); Take previously. Required.Take RCP-114(S21906); Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:2
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-123: Special Practice Lab

This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-132; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-132: RCP Clinical Practice I

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-110(S11733); Take either previously or concurrently. Required.Take RCP-113; Take concurrently. Required.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:6

RCP-143: RCP Clinical Practice II

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-110(S11733); Take previously. Required.Take RCP-111(S11668); Take either previously or concurrently. Required.Take RCP-132; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:9

RCP-153: RCP Clinical Practice III

This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-111(S11668); Take previously. Required.Take RCP-143; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:3
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:9

RCP-210: Critical Care Concepts

This course provides further refinement of acute patient care and underlying pathophysiology. Topics include a continuation in the application and management of mechanical ventilation, assessment underlying pathophysiology, and introduction of critical care monitoring. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-112(S24788); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-211: Advanced Monitoring/Procedures

This course includes advanced information gathering and decision making for the respiratory care professional using evidence-based respiratory care protocols. Topics include advanced cardiac monitoring, special procedures, respiratory care protocols, and disease management. Upon completion, students should be able to assess, recommend, and independently modify respiratory care protocols through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-210(S24790); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:4
Class Credits:3
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-214: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

This course provides comprehensive coverage of the concepts of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, patient assessment and special therapeutic needs of neonates and children based on evidence-based medicine protocols and clinical practice guidelines. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the neonatal and pediatric respiratory care concepts through written, laboratory and/or clinical simulation evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-111(S24787); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:2
Class Credits:1
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-215: Career Preparation

This course provides an overview of respiratory therapy concepts in preparation for credentialing exam. Emphasis is placed on registry preparation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of respiratory therapy and be prepared for successful completion of the credentialing process.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-210(S24790); Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-222: Special Practice Lab

This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-123; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:2
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-223: Special Practice Lab

This course provides additional laboratory learning opportunities in respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic procedures and equipment management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through laboratory evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-222; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:1
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:3
Clinic Credits:0

RCP-235: RCP Clinical Practice IV

This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-111(S11668); Take previously. Required.Take RCP-210(S12474); Take either previously or concurrently. Required.Take RCP-153; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:15

RCP-245: RCP Clinical Practice V

This course provides advanced practitioner clinical experience. Emphasis is placed on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.

Course Prerequisites:
Take RCP-210(S12474); Take previously. Required.Take RCP-211(S12419); Take either previously or concurrently. Required.Take RCP-235; Take previously. Required.
Total Credits:5
Class Credits:0
Lab Credits:0
Clinic Credits:15
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