RESP2410 — Respiratory Care Equipment & Procedures IV
Academic Division: Health Sciences Academic Discipline: Respiratory Care Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA 3 Credit(s) In this course, students will learn about advanced pulmonary function testing techniques and equipment, electrocardiograms, breathing exercises, pulmonary and cardiac exercise testing, bronchoscopy, polysomnography, indirect calorimetry, pulmonary rehabilitation, and home care. Semesters available: Day - F UG 2 Lecture Hour(s); Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RESP 2410L Required as Interpret the results of the following: a. Cardiology Testing: Electrocardiography, Holter Monitoring, Stress Testing b. Pulmonary Testing: Six Minute Walk Test, Metabolic Assessment, Stress Testing, Adult Sleep Studies c. Pulmonary Function Testing: Spirometry, Methacholine Challenge, Nitrogen Washout/Helium Dilution, Diffusion Study, Plethysmography, Pulmonary Function Test Quality Assurance Procedure Check-offs weeks 2, 4, 6, & 14 2. Act as an Assistant to the Physician Performing Special Procedure including: a. Pulmonary Testing: Bronchoscopy Assisting, Metabolic Assessment, Stress Testing, Holter Monitoring b. Endotracheal Tube/Tracheostomy Care: Securing Artificial Airway, Tracheostomy Care, Cuff Management, Heat/Moisture Exchanger, Intubation, Extubation c. Cardiology Testing: Holter monitoring, Cardiac Stress Testing Examination Week 8 lab check-off weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 3. Prescribe pulmonary rehabilitation and home care explain planned therapy and goals t
Prerequisites: RESP2470, RESP2490