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• RESP 200: Cardiopulmonary Diseases

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Covers the pathophysiology, clinical signs and symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of cardiopulmonary disorders. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. Non-majors need permission of the Program Director. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 with a grade of C or higher. RESP 100 must be successfully completed within 24 months of taking this class. Prerequisite:    CHEM 100
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• RESP 205: Clinical Practice II

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Allows students to gain practical experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor for an average of sixteen hours per week. This course focuses on therapeutic modalities that include positive pressure adjuncts, therapeutic gases, bronchopulmonary drainage, manual resuscitation, and exercise therapy. Airway care is emphasized and indications, contraindications, and objectives for administration are stressed. Clinical experience includes observation, patient rounds, clinical simulation, and practical work situations. Case study presentations are assigned. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. Prerequisite: RESP 175 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    RESP 175 & RESP 170 Corequisite:    RESP 170
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• RESP 210: Critical Care

  6.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Covers patient management, weaning techniques, monitoring, and a comprehensive study of ventilators commonly used in hospitals. This course also discusses hemodynamics, chest drainage, nutrition, home care ventilation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and exercise therapy. This is a web-enhanced class. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. Prerequisites: RESP 170 and 205 with a grade of C or higher. Prerequisite:    RESP 170 & RESP 205
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• RESP 230: Cardiopulmonary Laboratory Procedures

  2.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Covers theory, application, and interpretation of pulmonary laboratory studies. This course also includes an introduction to pulmonary stress testing and sleep studies. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. Prerequisite: RESP 140, 150 and 175 with grades of C or higher. Prerequisite:    RESP 140 & RESP 150 & RESP 175
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• RESP 235: Clinical Practice III

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Allows students to gain experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor. This course addresses mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas sampling, analysis and interpretation, and hemodynamic monitoring. The clinical experience involves observation, patient rounds, clinical simulation, and practical work situations. Case studies are also assigned. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: RESP 205 with a grade of C or higher, and current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. Corequisite: RESP 210. Prerequisite:    RESP 205 & RESP 210 Corequisite:    RESP 210
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• RESP 245: Clinical Practice IV

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Allows students to obtain clinical experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor. Students gain exposure to neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, critical care, and adult respiratory care review. The actual clinical experience includes observation, patient rounds, clinical simulation, and practical work situations. Case studies are assigned. Students are required to pass comprehensive written, laboratory, simulation, and oral examinations in all aspects of respiratory care to complete this course as well as having to complete assigned professional development credits. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: RESP 235 with a grade of C or higher. Corequisite: RESP 270. Prerequisite:    RESP 235 & RESP 270 Corequisite:    RESP 270
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• RESP 270: Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care

  4.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Discusses fetal development, assessment of the newborn, and pathophysiology of cardiopulmonary diseases common to neonates and pediatric patients. This course emphasizes treatments that are commonly used. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: RESP 210 and 235 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: RESP 245. Prerequisite:    RESP 210 & RESP 235 & RESP 245 Corequisite:    RESP 245
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• SCI 100: Science First-Year Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Provides an overview of science in the college environment for students pursuing a science degree. In addition, students are taught about academic tools for success, educational technology, professional expectations, scientific literacy, goal-setting, self-management, self-awareness, occupational research, transfer schools and life planning. (FYS)
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• SET 201: Introduction to Structural Engineering Technology

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Introduces basic information and design concepts in the area of structural engineering. This course covers the history of structural engineering including the evolution of design- load selection; the major types of structures encountered within the industry including the major building codes - both trade and professional - that apply to their design; and the identification of structural components through the interpretation of shop and contract drawings. Preparing quantity takeoff calculations and preliminary cost estimates are also covered. Students work in teams on small design projects. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: MATH 033, 044, & 055 (or MATH 051) or MATH 161 or higher, ARCH 130 or ENGR 102 with grades of C or higher; or, permission of the Instructor. Prerequisite:    ENGR 102 or ARCH 130
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• SET 202: Structural Design Fundamentals and Concepts

  3.00 Credits

  Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

  
  Continues the topics covered in SET 201 by providing a more in-depth study of the major structural systems used in buildings, bridges, and other structures. The course emphasizes basic structural design and utilization of resources such as codes, design aids and software, and trade design manuals. Designs using wood, concrete, steel, and masonry are reviewed. Students participate in three team based projects allowing them to complete basic designs for commercial buildings and other structures. These projects cover such specifics as calculating design loads and stresses, drawing free-body diagrams, and sizing components such as beams, columns, and joists. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVTE 208 and SET 201 with grades of C or higher; or permission of the Instructor. Prerequisite:    CVTE 208 & SET 201
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