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PSYC 104-Issues of Drug/Alcohol Use (3)
Prerequisites: ENGL 70 or ENGL 75 or (ESOL 72 and
ESOL 73) or ESOL 100
(formerly PS 104)
Presents a comprehensive study of the use of legal
and illegal drugs; an analysis of the addictive and
recovery process for individuals and families; a study
of treatment modalities and 12-step groups; a study
of the physiological and legal consequences of
substance use and abuse.
PSYC 202-Social Psychology (3)
• Gen Ed Psychology
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PS 202)
Explores the effects of the social environment
upon the human organism through the study of
interpersonal relationships, and the social influences
on cognitive processes such as social perception,
attribution, persuasion, prejudice and discrimination,
aggression, prosocial behavior and group interaction.
PSYC 204-Psychology of Adolescence (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and PSYC 101
(formerly PS 204)
Explores physiological, psychological and social
dilemmas of the adolescent. Considers relevant
contemporary research and behavioral determinants.
PSYC 205-Psychology of Aging (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PS 205)
Introduces the normal physiological, psychological
and sociological changes that occur during the life
span. Emphasis on consequent behavior patterns
and changing needs of the elderly. Includes study
of adaptive processes, intervention techniques,
strategies and availability of services.
PSYC 206-Abnormal Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: PSYC 101; Prerequisite or Co-requisite:
ENGL 101
(formerly PS 206)
Explores the nature, etiology, diagnosis, prognosis,
treatment and possible prevention of the major
classifications of psychological disorders including
anxiety, mood, eating, substance-related,
schizophrenic, dissociative, personality and
childhood disorders.
PSYC 207-Death and Dying (3)
Prerequisite or Co-requisite: ENGL 101
(formerly PS 207)
Introduces the origins and development of death
attitudes and behavior. Topics include euthanasia;
suicide; grief and mourning processes; the funeral
system; legal rights; and coping strategies. Emphasis
on death as a normal developmental event.
RESP: Respiratory Care
RESP 100-Introduction to Respiratory Care (2)
Prerequisite: BSCI 201 or BI 103
(formerly RC 100)
Introduces respiratory care as a profession, including
the healthcare environment and the respiratory
care practitioner's role on the healthcare team.
Specific topics include the holistic concept of patient
care, psychosocial issues with particular attention
to death and dying, medicolegal and ethical
considerations of respiratory care, and professional
interpersonal relationships. Topics also include
medical terminology, infection control techniques,
and physical assessment methods.
RESP 101-Gas Exchange Physiology (2)
Prerequisite: BSCI 201 or BI 103
(formerly RC 104)
Focuses on the structure and function of the lung
as related to gas exchange, diffusion, perfusion and
ventilation-perfusion relationships. Emphasizes
oxygen and carbon dioxide transport abnormalities
in the gas exchange mechanisms. This will lead to
and be integrated with clinical applications and
interpretations of arterial blood-gas analysis.
RESP 102-Fundamentals of Respiratory Care (4)
Prerequisite: BSCI 201 or BI 103
(formerly RC 102)
Introduces basic respiratory care modalities,
including medical gas therapy, aerosol and humidity
therapy, hyperinflation therapy, and bronchial
hygiene therapy. Laboratory portion of the course
provides practical experience performing procedures
presented in the didactic portion of the course in a
controlled laboratory setting.
RESP 103-Pharmacology (3)
Prerequisites: (BSCI 202 or BI 104) and RESP 100 and
(RESP 101 or RC 104) and RESP 102
(formerly RC 103)
Introduces the various classifications of drugs,
including drug action and effects, site of activity,
recommended dosages and toxicity. Emphasis
on anesthetics, bronchodilators, mucokinetics,
cardiovascular agents and drugs affecting the
nervous system as they apply to respiratory therapy.
RESP 105-Cardiopulmonary and Renal Anatomy
and Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: (BSCI 202 or BI 104) and RESP 100 and
(RESP 101 or RC 104) and RESP 102
(formerly RC 105)
Emphasizes the structure and function of the
pulmonary, cardiovascular and renal systems as they
relate to respiratory care.
RESP 107-Principles of Mechanical
Ventilation (4)
Prerequisites: (BSCI 202 or BI 104) and RESP 100 and
(RESP 101 or RC 104) and RESP 102
(formerly RC 107)
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 applies them via procedure competency
testing and simulated clinical situations.
RESP 109-Clinical Practicum I (2)
Prerequisites: (BSCI 202 or BI 104) and RESP 100 and
(RESP 101 or RC 104) and RESP 102
(formerly RC 109)
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.
RESP 110-Clinical Practicum II (2)
Prerequisites: RESP 103, RESP 105, RESP 107, RESP 109
(formerly RC 110)
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.
RESP 200-Pulmonary Diagnostics (2)
Prerequisite: RESP 110
(formerly RC 206)
Includes a detailed analysis of all major parameters
of ventilatory measurement as well as diagnostic
significance of deviations from predicted normal
values.
RESP 201-Cardiac Monitoring and
Diagnostics (4)
Prerequisite: RESP 110
(formerly RC 204)
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.
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