Page 340 - Southwestern Community College Catalog 2019-2020

334
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
RAD 281 RAD Clinical Elective (0-0-3-1)
This course provides advanced knowledge of clinical applications. Emphasis is placed on enhancing clinical skills. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully complete the clinical course objectives.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
RCP 110 Introduction to Respiratory Care (3-3-0-4)
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.
RCP 111 Therapeutics/Diagnostics (4-3-0-5)
Prerequisite: RCP 110
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.
RCP 112 Patient Management (3-3-0-4)
Prerequisite: RCP 111
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.
RCP 113 RCP Pharmacology (2-0-0-2)
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 evalu- ations.
RCP 114 C-P Anatomy & Physiology (3-0-0-3)
This course provides a concentrated study of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology essential to the practice of respiratory care. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular and pulmo- nary physiology, acid/base balance, and blood gas interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluation.
RCP 115 C-P Pathophysiology (2-0-0-2)
This course introduces the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, diag- noses, 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.
2019-20 Catalog