RC 414 - Pulmonary Diagnostics

3 Credits

This course offers foundational insights into Pulmonary Diagnostics methods for evaluation the respiratory patient, encompassing the current methodologies employed in hospital settings. Students will delve into diagnostic testing indications, acquiring essential skills in operating devices, conducting calibrations, and performing maintenance. Additionally, the course equips learners with the proficiency to interpret test results effectively.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Respiratory care program
Active Date 20240401T16:18:34

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

Pulmonary Function Testing
1. Body Plethysmography
2. FVL, FVC, MVV
3. DLCO
4. 6-minute walk test
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test
1. The work rate
2. O2 consumption, CO2 production, and respiratory exchange ratio
3. Cardiovascular variables
4. Metabolic Assessment
5. Indirect Calorimetry (Metabolic Cart)
6. Oxygen consumption and Carbon Dioxide production
Sleep Study
1. Electroencephalogram, Electro-oculogram, Electromyogram
2. ECG
3. CPAP and Bi-Pap

Student Learning Outcomes
Define and list the normal adult values for the various pulmonary function parameters.

List and describe the various pulmonary function tests for lung volume and capacity studies.

Interpret the pulmonary function results as they relate to the abnormality present including obstructive disease, restrictive disease, combined obstructive/restrictive disease, or diffusion defects.

Interpret polysomnographic tests and recognize sleep disordered patterns

Recognized the impact of pulmonary disease on exercise tolerance.

Describe and apply the various specialized pulmonary function tests to appropriate patient situations.

Identify the correct calibration techniques and apply these quality control procedures to pulmonary function and sleep laboratory.

Describe the operation of pulmonary function and polysomnography equipment