• CRCS 2031: Pulmonary Testing Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Tennessee State University

  
  A course designed to expose the student to pulmonary function testing, evaluation, and assessment. This lab course includes spirometry, flow volume loops and ABG analysis. Corequisite: CRCS 2030.
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• CRCS 2044: Cardio Respiratory Clinical II

  4.00 Credits

  Tennessee State University

  
  This course provides the Cardio-Respiratory Care Sciences student with opportunities to practice basic respiratory care procedures. The student will get experience in the clinical setting with emphasis placed on performance of respiratory care procedures and application of equipment. This course will emphasize topics such as aerosol therapy, IS, and IPPB therapy. The student will assume limited patient care responsibilities. (Formerly CCS 204a) Prerequisite: CRCS 3010, 3011.
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• CRCS 2110: Pulmonary Function in Disease

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee State University

  
  A review of the application of respiratory therapeutic modalities in the treatment and management of medical, and pre-post surgical patients. Course includes etiology, recognition and management of pulmonary diseases, and an introduction into basic x-ray interpretation. (Formerly CCS 211) Corequisites: CRCS 2030, 2031.
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• CRCS 2120: Respiratory Pharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee State University

  
  A course designed to present the various classifications of pharmacological agents used in the treatment and management of cardio-respiratory diseases. Course includes safe handling, dispensing, and administration of pharmacological agents. Emphasis is placed upon the effects, indications, and contraindications of respiratory pharmacological agents. (Formerly CCS 212) Prerequisites: CHEM 1110, 1111; BIOL 2210, 2211, 2220, 2221; BIOL 2400, 2401.
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• CRCS 2320: Cardiopulmonary Renal Physio

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee State University

  
  A course which goes beyond general physiology to cover the respiratory system as it relates to ventilatory mechanics, gas transport, gas exchange, acid-base physiology, neurological and chemical control of respiration, fluid and electrolyte balance, ventilation/perfusion relationships, etc. (Formerly CCS 232) Prerequisites: BIOL 2210, 2211, 2220 2221; CHEM 1110, 1111.
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• CRCS 3010: Cardio Respiratory Tech I

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee State University

  
  Course designed to introduce the student to the fundamental principles of respiratory care. This course will include the professional development of respiratory care sciences; the principles, operations and maintenance of compressed gas source and gas administration devices; the use of aerosol and humidity therapy; and basic respiratory mechanics. (Formerly CCS 101) Prerequisites: BIOL 2210, 2211, 2220, 2221; CHEM 1110, 1111; MATH 1110; Corequisite 3011.
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• CRCS 3011: Cardio Respiratory Tech I Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Tennessee State University

  
  Course content will include laboratory study of equipment taught in Technology I and patient assessment. Corequisite: CRCS 3010.
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• CRCS 3015: Mechanical Ventilation I

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee State University

  
  A comprehensive course covering the principles, operation and application of devices used to provide ventilatory assistance and support. Course includes an in-depth study of patient-ventilator interface, artificial airways, establishing the need for and discontinuance of mechanical ventilation. This course includes a laboratory segment. (Formerly CCS 301a) Prerequisite: CRCS 2320.
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• CRCS 3016: Mechanical Ventilation II

  2.00 Credits

  Tennessee State University

  
  This course presents material on the application of mechanical ventilation with regard to patient diagnosis and changes in condition. Course includes discussions of case studies and patient management involving various modes of mechanical ventilation, presentation of recent advances in mechanical ventilation, and an emphasis on troubleshooting equipment and patient problems. (Formerly CCS 301b) Prerequisite: CRCS 3015.
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• CRCS 3020: Cardio Respiratory Tech II

  3.00 Credits

  Tennessee State University

  
  A study which includes the principles of the operation and usage of various respiratory care modalities such as aerosol therapy, IPPB, IS, PD&C, manual resuscitators, sterilization techniques and classification of mechanical ventilators. The student will also be instructed in CPR and patient assessment. (Formerly CCS 201) Prerequisite: CRCS 3010, 3011.
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