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Dec 21, 2024
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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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