RC 223 - Pathophysiology II

5 Credits

This is the 2nd class (of 2) in this series focusing on acute pulmonary disorders and cardiac dysfunction. Emphasis is placed on heart failure, myocardial infarction and hemodynamic monitoring. Other topics include chest trauma, neuromuscular and pulmonary circulation disorders.

Pre-requisite(s) RC 201 with min 2.0
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program AAS to BAS - RC
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program.
Active Date 20250520T14:16:18

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 55
Total Contact Hours 55
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Compare and contrast right and left heart failure
Current and best practices of acute pulmonary diseases
Identify neurological disruption and respiratory care therapies
Discuss treatments for chest traumas

Student Learning Outcomes
Students will compare and contrast left and right heart failure and valvar disorder, including diagnosis and treatments.

Students will recall and discuss diagnosis, current treatments and preventative care of acute pulmonary diseases.

Students will identify categories of neurological disruption as they affect respiration.

Students will define clinical features and treatment of pneumothorax and pleural effusion.

Students will describe various ways pulmonary edema and embolization can occur and treatment options.