RC 415 - Practicum VII

1 Credits

This course is designed to introduce learners to the operation of currently utilized diagnostic testing devices in Respiratory Care within a laboratory setting. Students will participate in hands-on exercises with these devices.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C
FeesRespiratory Care Fee Allied Health Liability Insurance

Quarters Typically Offered
Summer Day

Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program
Active Date 20240401T16:18:37

Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 10
Contact Hours: Lab 22
Total Contact Hours 22
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

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

Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately set up diagnostic equipment as appropriate for the testing situation.

Calibrate equipment in order to accurately perform diagnostic testing.

Maintain equipment according to the standards set by the manufacturer.

Perform diagnostic tests using a variety of equipment.

Maintain aseptic technique wile performing procedures.