RC 304 - Pathophysiology IV

2 Credits

This is a continuation of other Pathophysiology courses focusing on diseases affecting the cardiopulmonary system. This course covers Medical ICU conditions such as shock, ARDS, and Pulmonary vascular diseases. Learners will also cover topics in Sleep medicine.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day

Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program
Active Date 20240401T16:17:18

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

ARDS
Shock
Pulmonary Embolism/Pulmonary Hypertension
Cardiac disorders
Neuromuscular disease
Sleep disordered breathing

Student Learning Outcomes
Identify the anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with Shock, ARDS, Pulmonary vascular diseases, Cardiac disorders, and Neuromuscular disease.

Describe the etiology of Shock, ARDS, Pulmonary vascular diseases, Cardiac disorders and Neuromuscular disease.

Describe the clinical manifestations associated with Shock, ARDS, Pulmonary vascular diseases, Cardiac disorders and Neuromuscular disease.

Discuss the strategic management for Shock, ARDS, Pulmonary vascular diseases, Cardiac disorders and Neuromuscular disease.

Recognize and treat obstructive and central sleep apnea using diagnostic tools and assessments.