REST 101 Respiratory
Therapy Procedures I - 3 credit hours
Examines and studies the procedures, techniques, and equipment utilized in the
administration of oxygen and other gases, with emphasis on gas analysis.
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REST 102 Respiratory Therapy Procedures
II - 2 credit hours
Emphasizes procedure, techniques, and equipment utilized in airway management
and resuscitation. Correlates with REST 101.
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REST 103 Respiratory Therapy Procedures
III - 2 credit hours
Emphasizes procedure, techniques, and equipment utilized in humidification and
aerosol therapy. Correlates with REST 101 and 102.
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REST 104 Respiratory Therapy Procedures
IV - 4 credit hours
Emphasizes procedure, techniques, and equipment utilized in ventiliation assistance
and control, volume ventilation, and long-term ventilation. Correlates with
REST 101, 102, and 103.
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REST 112 Respiratory Physiology
I - 1 credit hour
Introduces the student to the physiology of the respiratory system, with emphasis
on the special knowledge pertinent to the respiratory therapist.
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REST 116 Respiratory Care I
- 1 credit hour
Introduces the student to the scientific basis of respiratory care, including
the study of the anatomy of the normal lung, gas exchange mechanisms, and interpretation
and clinical application of arterial blood gases.
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REST 122 Respiratory Physiology
II - 1 credit hour
Provides the student with additional information regarding lung physiology.
Correlates with REST 112.
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REST 126 Respiratory Care II
- 1 credit hour
Studies infectious diseases, the physiologic basis of mechanical ventilation,
and introduces the student to physical diagnosis. Correlates with REST 116.
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REST 205 Respiratory Procedures
V - 1 credit hour
Examines and studies the procedures, techniques, and equipment utilized in the
practice of lung physiotherapy, with emphasis on the mechanics of respiration,
breathing exercises, and respiratory therapy care techniques. Involves clinical
practice.
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REST 206 Respiratory Procedures
VI - 3 credit hours
Studies, in theory and practice, the operation, handling, and maintenance of
respiratory therapy equipment, including tests and maintenance of analyzers,
humidifiers, masks, catheters, cannulae, inhalators, nebulizers, respirators,
ventilators, and other specialized equipment and mechnical devices. Involves
clinical practice.
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REST 212 Respiratory Pathophysiology
I - 1 credit hour
Focuses on the diseased lung, covering anatomic pathology as well as the relationship
between structure and function. Physician rounds are an integral part of the
course with examination of selected patients and discussion of various related
clinical problems.
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REST 214 Pulmonary Diseases I
- 1 credit hour
Studies the etiology, physiology, physical diagnosis, and respiratory care of
pulmonary problems with physician rounds, examination of selected patients,
and discussion of commonly related clinical problems.
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REST 220 Nursing Arts - 2 credit
hours
A study of the principles, procedures, and techniques employed by personnel
in the care of the patient with emphasis on nurse-physician-patient relationships,
vital signs, assessment, body mechanics, hygiene, medication administration,
lab procedures, management of postoperative and medical patients, and structure
of patient records.
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REST 222 Respiratory Pathophysiology
II - 1 credit hour
Further explores the structure and function of the diseased lung with physician
rounds and discussion of respiratory disorders. Correlates with REST 212. Involves
clinical practice.
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REST 224 Pulmonary Diseases II
- 1 credit hour
Further explores respiratory care of pulmonary problems, with weekly physician
rounds continued. Correlates with REST 214. Involves clinical practice.
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REST 230 Ethics and Administration
- 1 credit hour
Presents the ethics adhered to by health professionals, describing the basic
elements of organization and administration. Emphasis is on ethics pertinent
to the ill person, with the examination of various hospital organizational structures
and functions as these relate to the respiratory therapist.
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REST 261 Clinical Applications
of Respiratory Therapy I - 3 credit hours
Examines the relationship between theoretical concepts from the physician's
point of view to the clinical practice of the respiratory therapist, with emphasis
on emergency care and treatment, blood gas analysis, arterial puncture, and
endotracheal intubation.
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REST 262 Clinical Applications
of Respiratory Therapy II - 2 credit hours
Continuation of REST 261, with emphasis on neonatology and pediatric ventilation
and intubation.
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REST 263 Clinical Applications
of Respiratory Therapy III - 2 credit hours
Continuation of REST 261 and 262, with emphasis on general, thoracic, and neurosurgical
conditions, as well as spirometry and pulmonary function.
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REST 291 Clinical Practice of Respiratory
Therapy Procedures I and III - 1 credit hour
Practical study of the theory and practice of respiratory therapy and the treatment
of respiratory diseases. Includes seminar discussions of client problems relevant
to respiratory care.
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REST 292 Clinical Practice of Respiratory
Therapy Procedures II and IV - 1 credit hour
Continuation of REST 291.
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REST 293 Clinical Practice of Respiratory
Therapy Procedures V and VI - 1 credit hour
Continuation of REST 291.
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REST 294 Clinical Practice of Respiratory
Therapy I - 1 credit hour
Continuation of REST 291.
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REST 295 Clinical Practice of Respiratory
Therapy II - 1 credit hour
Continuation of REST 291.
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REST 391 Clinical
Practice of Respiratory Therapy III - 3 credit hours
Provides experience in clinical respiratory therapy patient care. Emphasizes
the assessment and management of patients in critical care and rehabilitation.
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