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RC 105-Cardiopulmonary and Renal
Anatomy and Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: BI 104, RC 100, RC 102, RC 104
Emphasizes the structure and function of the
pulmonary, cardiovascular and renal systems
as they relate to respiratory therapy.
RC 107-Principles of Mechanical
Ventilation (4)
Prerequisites: BI 104, RC 100, RC 102, RC 104
Explores general principles of gas physics, principles
of airway management, intubation and the theory
and operation of mechanical ventilators. Includes
special problems associated with both short-term
and long-term care of patients requiring artificial
ventilation. Integrates arterial blood gas studies with
course topics. The laboratory portion of the course
takes the principles and procedures presented in
lecture and apply them via procedure competency
testing and simulated clinical situations.
RC 109-Clinical Practicum I (2)
Prerequisites: BI 104, RC 100, RC 102, RC 104
Introduces the hospital environment and patient
care, including patients charts and record-keeping.
Includes practical experience in using basic
respiratory therapy equipment and applying it to
patient care. Students perform basic respiratory
therapy modalities such as oxygen therapy,
aerosol therapy, IPPB, incentive spirometry and
chest physiotherapy and postural drainage.
RC 110-Clinical Practicum II (2)
Prerequisite: RC 103, RC 105, RC 107, RC 109
Teaches proficiency in administering basic
respiratory care procedures and handling every
aspect of general care. Introduces the intensive
care environment and the theory and practical
use of mechanical ventilators. Includes practical
experience in obtaining arterial blood gases.
RC 202-Neonatal and Pediatric
Respiratory Care (3)
Prerequisites: RC 103, RC 105, RC 107, RC 110
Provides an in-depth perspective of pediatric and
neonatal respiratory care. Includes high-risk deliveries,
abnormalities and diseases, and the interventions
used. Discusses mechanical ventilation for the
neonatal and pediatric patient. Students must
satisfactorily complete competency tests on the
operation of neonatal and pediatric ventilators.
RC 203-Pulmonary Rehabilitation
and Home Care (2)
Prerequisites: RC 202, RC 204, RC 206, RC 208
Reviews all of the assessment skills, equipment,
and interventions presented throughout the
program, and applies them to the care of patients
in alternative settings. Focus is on teaching
patients to live with their diseases. A capstone
course for the respiratory care program.
RC 204-Cardiac Monitoring and
Diagnostics (4)
Prerequisites: RC 103, RC 105, RC 107, RC 110
Presents the theory, equipment, and techniques
involved in cardiac monitoring. Recognition
of normal values and normal waveforms will
be emphasized as a reference for identifying
abnormal and life threatening changes. Students
must satisfactorily complete competency
tests, including EKG monitoring and assembly
of fluid filled monitoring systems.
RC 205-Professional Seminar (2)
Prerequisites: RC 202, RC 204, RC 206, RC 208
Prepares students for entry into clinical practice.
Emphasizes preparation for the entry level and
registry examinations given by the National Board
for Respiratory Care. Provides familiarization with
the prospective test matrices and uses both
text and computer review materials. Reviews
and discusses assigned current readings from
various journals related to respiratory therapy.
RC 206-Pulmonary Diagnostics (2)
Prerequisites: RC 103, RC 105, RC 107, RC 110
Includes a detailed analysis of all major
parameters of ventilatory measurement as
well as diagnostic significance of deviations
from predicted normal values.
RC 207-Cardiopulmonary and Renal
Pathophysiology Review (3)
Prerequisites: RC 202, RC 204, RC 206, RC 208
Examines the effects of various diseases upon the
cardiopulmonary and renal systems. Discusses
both acute and long-term aspects of ventilatory-
circulatory impairment. Emphasis on diseases
that cause insult to the respiratory system.
RC 208-Clinical Practicum III (2)
Prerequisites: RC 103, RC 105, RC 107, RC 110
Develops advanced skills in the critical care
environment regarding management of the
patient dependent upon mechanical ventilation.
Practical experiences gained in hemodynamic
monitoring. Students will rotate through
operating rooms to observe thoracic and
cardiovascular surgeries and intubations.
RC 209-Clinical Practicum IV (2)
Prerequisites: RC 202, RC 204, RC 206, RC 208
Provides clinical experience in the pediatric/
neonatal environment as well as advanced adult
critical care. Students rotate through neonatal
and pediatric intensive care units and gain
practical experience with mechanical ventilator
management and various therapeutic techniques
for this patient population. Students also rotate
through various adult critical care areas.
SO: Sociology
SO 101-Introduction to Sociology (3)
• Gen Ed Sociology
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Introduces the student to the study of society
and the impact of society upon the individual.
Exemplifies social processes in cultural patterns
and institutions. Examines group values at
various levels of human relationship.
SO 102-Social Problems (3)
• Gen Ed Sociology; Cultural Competence
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Offers the study of community problems and
sociological processes involved in the analysis of
universal and local sociological phenomena.
SO 201-Criminology (3)
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Explores criminal behavior and the methods
of its study, causation, types of criminal acts
and offenders, punishment, correction and
incarceration and prevention of crime.
SO 202-Families and Society (3)
Prerequisites: (EN 70 or EN 75) OR [(EN 50A or EN 61) and
EN 52] OR (ESL 95 and ESL 99) OR (ESL 72 and ESL 73)
Presents a comparative analysis of family organization
in different societies, with reference to the urban
family of Western society. Explores basic causes of
change and trends in family structure and function.
Topics include mate selections, marriage vows,
marital prediction and child-rearing practices.
SO 207-Sexuality and Society (3)
Prerequisites or Corequisites: EN 101 and
(SO 101 or SO 102 or SO 202 or PS 202 or
PS 209 or permission of instructor)
Introduces sexuality as a political, cultural and
social issue. Examines how societies influence the
development of sexual scripts, what is considered
‘normal’and ‘abnormal’, ‘moral’and ‘immoral, and
explores how these beliefs influence social responses
to current social problems related to sexuality.
SO 210-Ethnic Diversity (3)
• Gen Ed Sociology; Cultural Competence
Prerequisite: EN 70 or EN 75 or EN 52 or ESL 99 or ESL 72
A survey of the status and treatment of ethnic groups
in the United States; patterns of dominant and
subordinate relations, prejudice and discrimination;
historical and current problems, demographic and
social background, political and social policies.