RTH-285: Advanced Respiratory Concepts

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Health Careers
Department
Respiratory Therapy
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Respiratory Therapist
Course Number
285
Course Title
Advanced Respiratory Concepts
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
RTH-220, RTH-240, RTH-250, and RTH-292 with a C grade or higher.
Catalog Course Description

A study of the current theory and techniques encountered by the respiratory therapist in a variety of clinical settings. Emphasis is placed on advanced ventilator applications, advanced cardiopulmonary monitoring, pulmonary rehabilitation, smoking cessation and the respiratory care professional’s dynamic role in the health care setting.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Advanced Cardiopulmonary life Support (ACLS)
  2. Introduction to Hemodynamics
  3. Pulmonary Artery Catheters/Derived Hemodynamic Parameters
  4. Cardiac Output
  5. Hemodynamic Clinical Applications
  6. Advanced Mechanical Ventilation
  7. Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  8. Smoking Cessation
  9. Patient Education
  10. New therapeutics in Respiratory Care
  11. Transitioning to an Entry-Level Respiratory Therapist.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Identify the electrocardiograpph(ECG) pattern fro each of the arrhythmias required in the study of American Heart Association(AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  2. Describe the use of drug therapy, pacemakers, and defibrillators in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
  3. Discuss the importance of cardiopulmonary homeostasis.
  4. Describe the hemodynamic principles of the cardiovascular system.
  5. Explain the components of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter, its indications and complications.
  6. Explain the importance of the measurements obtained and derived from the PAP catheter.
  7. Interpret hemodynamic calculations.
  8. Discuss pharmacological influences on hemodynamic parameters.
  9. Discuss a variety of pharmacological agents influence on the cardiopulmonary system.
  10. Recommend a therapeutic plan based on a patient’s hemodynamic status.
  11. Describe the goals and objectives pulmonary rehabilitation aims to achieve.
  12. Discuss the indications, contraindications, and hazards associated with pulmonary rehabilitation.
  13. Describe the evaluation and selection process of patients to a pulmonary rehabilitation program.
  14. State the rationale for patient education in the practice of respiratory care.
  15. Identify the major components of the patient education process.
  16. Discuss approaches to high frequency ventilation and the rationale for their use.
  17. Discuss the most recent research, technology, and/or procedures in the field of respiratory care.
  18. Prepare a resume package.
  19. Apply techniques that will improve job-seeking skills.
  20. Analyze factors that influence job retention.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessment of academic achievement will be based on assignments, project, course exams, NBRC Self-Assessment Exams and a final exam.

General Course Requirements and Recommendations

This course includes the NBRC self assessment exit examinations that must be passed to successfully complete this course. All RTH courses must be completed with a "C" grade or higher.

Texts

Textbook(s) determined through program faculty approval.

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Fall 2019
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Fall 2019