RES 117 - Pulmonary and Related Pathology

Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours

Prerequisites: RES 112, RES 114, BIO 209
Co-requisites: RES 115, RES 116

Description
In this course, students study the nature and cause of disease and conditions that caused the disease. Emphasis is placed on recognizing the clinical signs and symptoms of disease and any changes in normal laboratory values. In addition, students learn advanced life support techniques essential for patient care in a clinical setting. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Recognize the difference between an obstructive and restrictive pulmonary disease patient.
Outline the clinical signs and symptoms of each respiratory therapy disease process.
Apply the standards of Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) to a patient.
Assess a patient with pediatric pulmonary disease.

Listed Topics

Module I, advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Module II, obstructive disease
Module III, restrictive disease
Module IV, pediatric pulmonary disease
Module V, cardiovascular disease
Module VI, neuromuscular disease
Module VII, acute respiratory distress syndrome/trauma
Module VIII, sleep disorders, obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Module IX, pulmonary infections

Reference Materials
Mosby’s Respiratory Care Equipment Cairo
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Text
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Workbook

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 01/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 01/26/2024

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