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  • RES 150: Respiratory Care I

    5.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course introduces a respiratory care student to the fundamental practice of respiratory care including an overview of pathophysiology related to the cardiopulmonary system. Emphasis is placed on client assessment, respiratory therapeutics, infection prevention, and incorporating evidence-based practice into plans of care. Students will be introduced to patient assessment including laboratory and radiology studies. Ethics, professionalism and interdisciplinary communication are also introduced. Students demonstrate assessment skills, fundamental therapeutic interventions and procedures in the laboratory and selected settings. Prerequisite:    BIO 250
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  • RES 200: Cardiopulmonary Physiologic Processes

    2.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course focuses on specific concepts of normal cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology. Content includes the process of ventilation, gaseous diffusion and transport to the periphery, matching of ventilation and perfusion, and acid base balance. Prerequisite:    RES 150 and RES 212
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  • RES 212: Respiratory Pharmacology

    2.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course introduces students to the study of pharmacological principles related to the treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. The course includes a study of the anatomy and basic function of the central and peripheral nervous systems, principles of drug action, the basic methods of drug administration, standard drug calculations, and the effects of drugs on particular body systems. Inhaled broncho-active aerosols and other agents commonly employed in the care of the cardiopulmonary patient are discussed. Prerequisite:    BIO 250 and (MAT 110, MAT 130, MAT 150, MAT 160, or MAT 210)
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  • RES 227: Respiratory Care II

    7.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course introduces advanced concepts of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities including arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, pulmonary function, non-invasive respiratory support, and airway management. Clinical rotations provide students with an introduction to patient care using electronic databases. Guided clinical experiences provide opportunities to deliver care to clients. Prerequisite:    COM 121, CSS 103, RES 150, and RES 212
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  • RES 232: Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

    2.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course prepares students with a theoretical understanding of fetal cardiopulmonary development. Content includes disease states specific to neonatal and pediatric patients as well as implementation of physical assessment and adaption of respiratory care modalities. Application of this knowledge prepared students to enter into the neonatal/pediatric critical care clinical setting. Prerequisite:    RES 227
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  • RES 237: Respiratory Care III

    3.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course introduces the student to the foundations of mechanical ventilation and respiratory mechanics of the critically ill client. Content includes initiation, maintenance, and discontinuance of ventilatory support, and non-invasive and invasive cardiopulmonary monitoring. Students demonstrate assessment skills, fundamental therapeutic interventions and procedures in the laboratory and selected settings. Prerequisite:    BIO 255, MAT 130, PSY 130, and RES 227
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  • RES 255: Respiratory Care IV

    9.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    This course applies basic and complex principles in the care of critically ill clients. Topics include diagnostic and therapeutic modalities in the holistic management of clients across the lifespan. Students will apply quality control and safety measures to practice. Guided clinical experiences provide opportunities to deliver care to clients. Prerequisite:    RES 232 and RES 237
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  • RES 265: Respiratory Care V

    9.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    The course content applies prior knowledge and skills learned throughout the respiratory care curriculum. Students prepare for the transitional role of graduate to a professional respiratory therapist. Students apply theory and safe clinical practice to guide the prioritization of care using clinical judgement which integrates evidence-based concepts, and leadership principles. Health care delivery trends are examined. Students will be required to attend a national review seminar. This course is designed to allow the student to practice using computer assisted clinical simulation software as well as allow for a general program review in preparation for credentialing examinations. Emphasis is placed on development of critical thinking skills, specific to the discipline, and development of computer literacy. Guided clinical experiences provide opportunities to deliver care to clients. Prerequisite:    BIO 280, (COM 141 or COM 151), and RES 255
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  • SOC 120: Organizational Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    The formal structure of organizations will be considered. The interaction of groups within formal organizational structures will also be covered. Prerequisite:    COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)
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  • SOC 130: Sociology

    3.00 Credits
    Reading Area Community College

    Basic theory, methodology, and knowledge from the field of sociology are the subjects of this course. Concepts such as group, role, norm, status, stratification, socialization, social control, and deviance are discussed. Utilizing various cultures at various times as examples, the understanding of social change is promoted. Prerequisite:    COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060) Corequisite:    COM 098, COM 121, EAP 050, EAP 060
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