School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Department
Respiratory Therapy
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Respiratory Therapist
Course Number
240
Course Title
Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
Credit Hours
1.50
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
24.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
24.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
BIO-234 with a C grade or higher, and permission of the Respiratory Therapist Program Director
Catalog Course Description
This course discusses basic pulmonary function testing and electrocardiographic testing. Basic theory and techniques for testing are covered. Students are expected to perform and evaluate these tests for use by the physician. This course is offered as an eight-week course.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Pulmonary Function Testing: Spirometry
- Pulmonary Function Testing: Lung Volumes
- Pulmonary Function Testing: Specialty Testing
- Pulmonary Function Testing: Equipment, Quality Assurance Procedures, etc
- Cardiac Testing: Electrocardiography
- Cardiac Testing: Electrocardiography
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Define the components of forced spirometry measurements, lung volumes, diffusion, and gas distribution measurements.
- State normal values for forced spirometry measurements, lung volumes, diffusion, and gas distribution measurements.
- Describe the techniques used to obtain forced spirometry measurements, lung volumes, diffusion, and gas distribution measurements.
- Compare and contrast lung volume measurements.
- Compare and contrast how indirect methods are used to measure residual volume and capacities containing residual volume.
- Recommend the use of pulmonary function testing including forced spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusing capacity.
- Recommend the use of specialized pulmonary function testing including pre- and post-bronchodilator testing, bronchial provocation challenge and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
- Evaluate the accuracy and reliability of pulmonary function tests (PFT).
- Interpret pulmonary function tests (PFT) results including normal, obstructive, restrictive, and combined studies.
- Describe the function of the electrocardiograph (ECG) and its components.
- Explain the use of the electrocardiograph (ECG) in the evaluation of cardiac function.
- Identify the electrocardiograph (ECG) pattern for each of the arrhythmias.
- Interpret electrocardiograph (ECG) strips.
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Assessment will be based on participation, assignments, quizzes, course exams, and a final exam.
General Course Requirements and Recommendations
Students must pass this course with a "C" or better to remain in the RTH program.
Texts
To be determined by program faculty.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2019
Review Semester
Fall 2019