RESP 1114 - Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics

4 Credits

This course provides content that prepares the student for the patient care encounter. Content focuses on interviewing and assessment skills including data collection and analysis from a variety of subjective and objective sources. The student is introduced to various diagnostic equipment and testing procedures. The role of the Respiratory Therapist as a member of the Rapid Response Team is covered. Didactic/lab.

Lab fee.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the NPC Respiratory Care Program, ENG 1113 English Composition I*, ENG 1123 English Composition II*, PSYC 1103 General Psychology* or SOC 1103 Introduction To Sociology*, BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I*, BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II*, MATH 1123 College Algebra*, and CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors*, or CHEM 1204 Chemistry I for Majors*

Pre or Corequisite: BIOL 2244 Microbiology*

Corequisite: RESP 1103 Foundations of Respiratory Care, RESP 1104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

Didactic/lab. Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Demonstrate skill in physical assessment of the chest, oxygen status including neurologic assessment, and cardiopulmonary function of patients. (PLO 1, 3)
Demonstrate skill in selected cardiopulmonary diagnostic tests and procedures including electrocardiogram, pulmonary function testing, and other selected tests. (PLO 2)
Competently perform arterial blood gas interpretation (acid base balance and oxygen status) (PLO 1, 3)
Analyze and interpret assessment data and selected cardiopulmonary testing results. (PLO 1, 3)
Safely apply and manage selected respiratory diagnostic equipment. (PLO 2)
Demonstrate skill in oral and written communication of assessment findings and responses to therapy. (PLO 2)
Evaluate the role of the Respiratory Therapist as part of the Rapid Response Team (PLO 3, 4)