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• RESP 336: Cardiopulmonary Evaluation and Clinical Correlation

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Investigates disease states of the pulmonary and related systems in progression from etiology through treatment and prognosis. Explores bedside patient assessment, ABG diagnostics, and interventions.
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• RESP 425: Clinical Case Studies

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Designed to increase the working knowledge of disease states commonly experienced by patients in the critical care setting. Emphasis is placed on recognition and treatment of various disease states. Methods for evaluation and treatment of clinical oxygenation disturbances and acid-base disorders will be explored. Clinical simulations, case studies, and patient management problems reviewed and discussed. Emphasis is on appropriate information-gathering and decision-making techniques.
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• RESP 426: Respiratory Care Clinical III

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Continues respiratory care procedures with an emphasis on improving proficiency and refining skills in adult general and critical care areas. Provides experience in neonatal, pediatrics and non-acute health care settings is included with specialty rotations. Focuses on advanced skills related to mechanical ventilation.
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• RESP 429: Respiratory Care Leadership

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores basic leadership and management principles as they apply to the healthcare setting and respiratory care in particular. Emphasizes leadership, professional communications, interactions and resource management in respiratory care and the healthcare environment. Focuses on professional opportunities, professional standards and conduct, leadership opportunities, and the transition from student to practitioner/leader. Includes United States healthcare system construct, regulatory bodies, and regulations for respiratory care. Provides insight into issues impacting respiratory care such as safety, quality, patient satisfaction, human resources and financial management.
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• RESP 430: Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Focuses on lung volumes, capacities and measurement. Discusses diagnostic studies, including electrocardiography, equipment and procedures necessary for determining the presence and extent of pulmonary diseases. Examines the causes, recognition and treatment of ECG arrhythmias with interventions and supportive devices. Addresses additional diagnostic methods such as polysomnography, imaging, bronchoscopy and rehabilitative evaluation methods.
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• RESP 432: Neonatal & Pediatric Resp Care

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Discusses the normal anatomy and physiology, as well as the cardiopulmonary pathologies of neonatal and pediatric patients. Addresses unique differences between the respiratory care of infants and children versus the adult. Focuses on the application of respiratory therapies to neonatal and pediatric populations in the acute care, intensive care and home care venues.
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• RESP 433: Respiratory Care Clinical IV

  4.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Continues respiratory care procedures, with emphasis on greater independence, improving proficiency and refinement of skills in adult general and critical care areas. Includes continued clinical experiences in pediatric, neonatal care, and non-acute health care settings. Provides specialty clinical rotations and opportunities to develop leadership skills.
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• RESP 435: Resp Care Across Continuum

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Discusses critical care diagnostic and therapeutic modalities pertinent to respiratory care. Addresses techniques and principles associated with patients in each stage of the continuum of care. Includes management of special populations of patients in acute care, long term care and home care.
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• RESP 441: Resp Care Professional I

  2.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Introduces the role of the respiratory therapist as educator and researcher in healthcare and higher education. Focuses on the requirements, roles and responsibilities of the respiratory care therapist. Presents a broad overview and immersion into the research process related to respiratory health.
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• RESP 451: Resp Care Professional II

  2.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores advanced aspects of respiratory care education, building on concepts discussed in RESP 441. Focuses on evaluation methods and refining individual professional presentation skills. Emphasizes conducting respiratory care based research focusing on data gathering and analysis, formulating results, discussion and summarizing a group research project. Culminating in a capstone research project.
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