RT 105 Principles of Respiratory Therapy I (2)
Specific modes of respiratory care are examined to understand principles of application to patients, indications, hazards, contraindica- tions, and evaluation of therapy. Emphasis is placed on detailed knowledge of equipment used in these modes. Modes of care include medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, wing expansion techniques and basic diagnostic studies. Prerequisite: Consent.

RT 106 Principles of Respiratory Therapy II (3)
Continuation of RT 105 to include basic anatomy, physiology, patho- physiology of the pulmonary, cardiac and renal systems in order to care for patients with pulmonary diseases. Prerequisite: RT 105 or consent.

RT 110 Clinical Practice I (3)
An introduction to basic respiratory therapy procedures. Orientation to clinical practice, charting of records, infection control, emergency procedures, IPPB therapy, incentive spirometry, and chest physiotherapy are emphasized. The student will be introduced to routine respiratory therapy treatments, oxygen therapy and oxygen equipment.
Prerequisite: RT 106.

RT 150 Principles of Respiratory Therapy III (2)
Continuation of RT 106 to include pharmacology that respiratory care practitioners provide or encounter in giving care to patients with cardiopulmonary problems. The student will also be introduced to critical care procedures and drugs. Prerequisites: RT 110, BI 255.

RT 180 Clinical Practice II (5)
Students are assigned to various clinical settings designed to allow the student to complete procedural evaluations in basic respiratory care. The student will also be introduced to critical care medicine. Prerequisite: RT 110, BI 250.

RT 190 Respiratory Therapy Topics and Procedures I (5)
Lectures and laboratory topics on cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway care and management, emergency care, mechanical venti- lation and care of the critically ill patient. Prerequisite: RT 180.

RT 195 Respiratory Therapy Topics and Procedures II (3)
Lectures and group discussion of diagnostic procedures used by the pulmonary physician in evaluating patients with respiratory disease. Special emphasis will be placed on etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and treat- ment of obstructed and restricted pulmonary diseases. Prerequisite: consent.

RT 210 Clinical Practice III (5)
An in-depth exploration of critical care medicine. The student will execute procedures relating to care of the patient being mechanically ventilated. The student will also be given clinical experience in EKG s and pulmonary function studies. The student will also be introduced to neonatal critical care medicine. Prerequisite: RT 180.

RT 250 Clinical Topics I (3)
Lectures and laboratory topics on electrocardiogram recognition, electrolytes, hemodynamic moni- toring, assessment of cardio- pulmonary reserves, chest tubes, and advanced ventilator techni- ques. Prerequisite: RT 180, BI 255.

RT 255 Clinical Topics II (3)
An introduction to medical micro- biology. Special emphasis on pathogens related to the cardiopul- monary systems. Students will also be exposed to new, current and advanced clinical respiratory therapy topics. Prerequisite:BI100.

RT 260 Independent Study in Respiratory Therapy (1-3)
In consultation with a selected faculty member, the student selects for intensive study a specific area of concern related to respiratory therapy. Prerequisite: Consent.

RT 265 Clinical Practice IV (5)
Clinical rotations in pulmonary rehabilitation/home care, advanced ventilation techniques, hemodyna- mic monitoring, and speciality rotations that the student is con- cerned with related to respiratory therapy. Students will also receive clinical experience in pediatrics and neonatology. Prerequisite: RT 210.

RT 280 Clinical Topics III (3)
Instruction in fields of obstetrics, neonatology and pediatrics as related to respiratory care. Includes sections on medical ethics and department manage- ment. Prerequisite: RT 250.

RT 290 Special Topics in Respiratory Therapy (1-3)
Selected topics related to Respir- atory Therapy which vary from semester to semester. Announced in advance. Prerequisite: Specified on each topic.

RT 391 Chemistry Application in Respiratory Care (3)
Introduction to medical chemistry. This course will discuss the basic aspects of chemistry and biochem- istry as related to cardiopulmo- nary physiology and therapeutic intervention. This course includes atomic theory, chemical bonding and acid-base balance.