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  • RESP 101: Respiratory Care Techniques

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    3-3-0-4 Students will study the history of oxygen therapy, the chemical and physical properties of medical gases; the uses, principles and equipment associated with oxygen, humidy, and aerosol therapy. Learning activities require students to utilize planned, systematic scientific observations, and analysis and to complete oral/written reports. Prereq: RESP 100 with a grade of "C" or better, which must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite:    RESP 100 with a grade of "C" or better, which must be taken concurrently.
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  • RESP 102: Resp Pharm, Mod and Airway Mgm

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    2-4-8-4 Students will expand their knowledge of respiratory pharmacology and learn the theory and use of currently employed modes of respiratory care, including the rationale for the use and proper administration, operational principles and maintenance of technology, cleaning and sterilization. This course includes a clinical component. Prereqs: RESP 100 and RESP 101, with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite:    Prereqs: RESP 100 and RESP 101, with a grade of C or better.
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  • RESP 103: Intro to Cardiopulmonary Patho

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    2-4-0-3 Students will expand their knowledge of pulmonary and cardiovascular anatomy and physiology; general and respiratory pharmacology; and chest physical therapy techniques. Treatment for cardiopulmonary diseases and conditions will be discussed to include rehabilitation exercises. The sanitization and sterilization of equipment will also be addressed. Prereq; RESP 102 with a grade of C or better.
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  • RESP 104: Clinical Practicum I

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0-3-17-3 This clinical course is an extension of the experience begun during RESP 102. The student will continue to practice skills and perform techniques and integrate theory taught during the first year of the Program. The course will include observation in critical care units. Students may perform any procedures covered in the Program's first year clinical objectives and they will be introduced to the critical care setting, patients, and technologies. Prereq: RESP 103 with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite:    RESP 103 with a grade of C or better.
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  • RESP 210: Cardio Path I

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    3-3-0-4 This course is divided into two major parts: Respiratory Physiology and Radiology. In this course, students learn the fandamentals of Cardio-Respiratory Physiology and Radiology in prepartation for the more advanced courses in the sequence. Prerequisites: BIOL 110 with a grade of C or better, CHEM 101 or 110 with a grade of C or better, CIS 103, ENGL 102, and RESP 104 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: RESP 220. Prerequisite:    BIOL 110 with a grade of C or better, CHEM 101 or 110 with a grade of C or better, CIS 103, ENGL 102, and RESP 104 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite:    RESP 220.
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  • RESP 211: Cardio Path II

    4.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    3-3-0-4 This course is divided into two major parts: adult respiratory diseases and pediatrics/neonatology. Students will learn about adult, pediatric, and infant respiratory diseases and the clinical practices necessary to treat them. Prerequisites: BIOL 241 and RESP 210 both with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: RESP 221. Prerequisite:    BIOL 241 and RESP 210 both with a grade of C or better. Corequisite:    RESP 221.
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  • RESP 220: Adv Respiratory Care Proc

    5.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    4-3-0-5 This course focuses on advanced respiratory care procedures that includes pulmonary and cardiac function testing; blood gas analysis; cardiovascular anatomy, physiology and arrhythmia identification. Prerequisite: RESP 104 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: RESP 210 with a grade of C or better, which must be taken concurrently. Prerequisite:    RESP 104 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite:    RESP 210 with a grade of C or better, which must be taken concurrently.
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  • RESP 221: Adult Critical Care

    6.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    3-6-8-6 A continuation of principles of respiratory therapeutics and equipment utilized in the intensive care units. Content includes adult mechanical ventilators, ventilation techniques, critical care monitoring and assessment/care of the critically ill patient. Prerequisite: RESP 220 with a grade of C or better. Corerquisite: RESP 211. Prerequisite:    RESP 220 with a grade of C or better. Corerquisite: RESP 211.
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  • RESP 299: Clinical Practicum II

    3.00 Credits
    Community College of Philadelphia

    0-3-17-3 Requires systematically-planned observations and applications of skills in a variety of clinical settings, specifically adult intensive care units, neonatal (newborn) and pediatric units, and sub-acute care facilities. Skills include routine respiratory care procedures such as oxygen and aerosolized medications delivery, postural drainage and chest physical therapy maneuvers, and arterial blood gas acquisition. Advanced skills will be emphasized, including variations in approach to care depending on the venue. Students will complete clinical assignments, patient cases studies, and review for the national boards. Prerequisites: RESP 211 and RESP 221 with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite:    RESP 211 and RESP 221 with a grade of C or better.
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