RES - Respiratory Care (RES)

RES 101  Introduction to Respiratory Care  3 SHC  

This course includes introductory topics pertinent to entering the respiratory care profession, i.e. medical terminology, ethical issues, and legal issues.

Prerequisites: Admission to the program.
Corequisites: RES 121.

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

RES 111  Pathophysiology  2 SHC  

This course is a study of the general principles and analyses of normal and diseased states.

Prerequisites: RES 123 and BIO 211.
Corequisites: RES 131.

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

RES 121  Respiratory Skills I  4 SHC  

This course includes a study of basic respiratory therapy procedures and their administration.

Prerequisites: Admission to program.
Corequisites: RES 123.

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

RES 123  Cardiopulmonary Physiology  3 SHC  

This course covers cardiopulmonary physiology and related systems.

Prerequisites: Admission to program and BIO 211.
Corequisites: RES 160.

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

RES 131  Respiratory Skills II  4 SHC  

This course is a study of selected respiratory care procedures and applications.

Prerequisites: RES 121.
Corequisites: RES 151.

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

RES 141  Respiratory Skills III  3 SHC  

This course covers mechanical ventilation systems, pediatrics, and associated monitors.

Prerequisites: RES 131.
Corequisites: RES 152.

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

RES 151  Clinical Applications I  5 SHC  

This course covers the fundamental respiratory care procedures in the hospital setting.

Prerequisites: RES 160.
Corequisites: RES 131.

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab/Clinical Hours: 15

RES 152  Clinical Applications II  3 SHC  

This course includes practice of respiratory care procedures in the hospital setting.

Prerequisites: RES 151.
Corequisites: RES 141.

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab/Clinical Hours: 9

RES 160  Clinical I  1 SHC  

This course provides an introduction to the hospital setting and basic oxygen therapy.

Prerequisites: Admission to program.
Corequisites: RES 101.

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

RES 204  Neonatal/Pediatric Care  3 SHC  

This course focuses on cardiopulmonary physiology, pathology and management of the newborn and pediatric patient.

Prerequisites: RES 111 and RES 131.
Corequisites: RES 152.

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

RES 206  Respiratory Care for the Gerontological Patient  2 SHC  

This course is a study of respiratory care as it relates to the psychological, physiological, and social aspects of a gerontological client.

Prerequisites: RES 111.
Corequisites: RES 141.

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

RES 207  Management in Respiratory Care  2 SHC  

This course is a study of health care management, emphasizing the importance of good planning, decision-making, and organizational skills as they relate to respiratory care.

Prerequisites: RES 232.
Corequisites: RES 251.

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

RES 232  Respiratory Therapeutics  2 SHC  

This course is a study of specialty areas in respiratory care including rehabilitation.

Prerequisites: RES 111 and RES 123.
Corequisites: RES 255.

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

RES 244  Advanced Respiratory Skills I  4 SHC  

This course includes an in-depth study of mechanical ventilation and considerations for management of the critical care patient.

Prerequisites: RES 123, RES 141, and RES 152.
Corequisites: RES 255.

Lecture Hours: 3
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

RES 245  Advanced Respiratory Skills II  2 SHC  

This course includes an in-depth study of pulmonary function and other considerations for pulmonary patients.

Prerequisites: RES 111.
Corequisites: RES 255.

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

RES 246  Respiratory Pharmacology  2 SHC  

This course includes a study of pharmacologic agents used in cardiopulmonary care.

Prerequisites: RES 101, RES 123, and BIO 211.
Corequisites: RES 151.

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab/Clinical Hours: 0

RES 249  Comprehensive Applications  2 SHC  

This course includes the integration of didactic and clinical training in respiratory care technology.

Prerequisites: RES 244 and RES 255.
Corequisites: 251.

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab/Clinical Hours: 3

RES 251  Clinical Applications III  8 SHC  

This includes rotations in all areas of patient care with a primary emphasis on intensive care.

Prerequisites: RES 255.
Corequisites: RES 249.

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab/Clinical Hours: 24

RES 255  Clinical Practice  5 SHC  

This course includes clinical training with emphasis on intensive care.

Prerequisites: RES 152.
Corequisites: RES 244.

Lecture Hours: 0
Lab/Clinical Hours: 15