R C 407 - Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Rehabilitation

4 Credits

This course will provide the student with cardiopulmonary diagnostic methods for evaluating the respiratory patient. An additional emphasis will be placed upon the multidisciplinary assessments and therapeutic techniques provided by the pulmonary rehabilitation team.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C
FeesPX

Quarters Typically Offered

Winter Online

Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students
Active Date 2015-10-15

Grading System Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44 Lab 0 Worksite 0 Clinical 0 Other 0
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
1. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

2. Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

3. Respiratory Monitoring

4. Pulmonary Function Testing

5. Electrocardiography

6. Hemodynamic Monitoring

7. Metabolic Assessment

8. Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Student Learning Outcomes
Describe anatomical and physiological components of the cardiopulmonary system.

Evaluate qualitative and quantitative changes reflected in arterial blood gas results and case study scenarios.

Assess qualitative and quantitative cardiopulmonary changes using respiratory monitoring results and case study scenarios.

Interpret pulmonary function test results using spirometry, pulmonary mechanics, and case study scenarios.

Determine patient treatment options based upon electrocardiographic interpretation.

Determine patient treatment options using hemodynamic monitoring and patient assessment results.

Evaluate changes in metabolic assessment results using oxygenation indices and respiratory physiology formulas.

Describe the multidisciplinary approach of a successful pulmonary rehabilitation program provided within a culturally diverse healthcare environment.