RC 103 - Respiratory Care Science III

3 Credits

This is the 3^rd course of four 4, in the RC Science series. This course advances the foundational concepts of the previous courses in this series. Conceptual topics include in-depth physiology of the cardiopulmonary system, integration of other bodily systems, and the relational changes between systems. Increasing focus on advancing critical thinking in the application of recognizing patient status and changes within the cardiopulmonary and systemic systems. Emphasis is placed on integrating Respiratory Care interventions.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program AAS to BAS - RC
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Day

Designed to Serve This course is designed for students enrolled in the RC program.
Active Date 20240401T16:17:40

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 33
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Ventilation to perfusion (V/Q) relationships
Respiratory disorders that affect V/Q and respiratory failure
Metabolic disturbances in arterial blood gases
Brainstem and chemoreceptor control of breathing
Kidney function, fluid movement including hydrostatic and reabsorption

Student Learning Outcomes
Analyze patient data to identify the cause of hypoxemia

Distinguish between oxygenation and ventilation failures in complex patient conditions

Investigate metabolic changes in arterial blood gas analysis

Compare ventilation and perfusion mismatches

Relate neural and chemical control of breathing to normal and abnormal respiration

Accurately describe basic fluid and electrolyte disturbances as they relate to respiratory care