R C 103 - Respiratory Care Science

4 Credits

Presents advanced principles of respiratory function and of physiological factors that affect respiration. Topics include acid-base balance, gas transport, arterial blood gases and neural control of breathing.

Pre-requisite(s) R C 102 with min 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program R C
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Spring Day

Designed to Serve This course is designed for students enrolled in the RC program.
Active Date 20190612T13:17:56

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 30
Contact Hours: Lecture 44
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
I. Neurohumoral control of breathing
II. Acid-bas balance
a. Hydrogen ion regulation
b. Acid-base imbalances
c. Compensatory mechanisms
III. Evaluation of arterial blood gases
IV. Oxygen transport
a. Oxygen carriage
b. Evaluation of oxygenation status
V. Carbon dioxide regulation
VI. Clinical application of blood chemistry

Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to discuss the roles of pH, carbon dioxide, and oxygen on regulation of ventilation

The student will be able to identify factors which affect acid-based balance.

The student will be able to explain the means by which oxygen is delivered to bodily tissues, and carbon dioxide is removed.

The student will be able to interpret lab values relating to arterial blood gas levels.

The student will be able to identify clinical applications of selected blood test values.