• RC 143: Cardiopul Pharmacology

  2.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Introduction to the drugs used in the care of patients with respiratory conditions. Includes dose calculations, methods of administration, and recognition of adverse effects.
  ShareRC 143 - Cardiopul Pharmacology

• RC 210: Mech Ventilation

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  In-depth study of mechanical ventilation through didactic and guided lab experiences; critical care medicine principles as applied to rationale, institution and discontinuance of mechanical ventilation; basic ventilator operation and modification; class 3 hours, lab 3 hours.
  ShareRC 210 - Mech Ventilation

• RC 212: Cardiopul Diagnostic

  0.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing and monitoring, major cardiovascular monitoring and supportive therapy concepts; EKG and pulmonary testing and interpretation, transcutaneous O2 monitoring, oximetry, end tidal CO2 monitoring; class 2 hours, lab 3 hours.
  ShareRC 212 - Cardiopul Diagnostic

• RC 214: Advanced Practice

  3.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  A comprehensive look into the advanced level practices expected of a therapist to include advanced life support, intra hospital transportation, assisting the physician, patient monitoring, education and rehabilitation, along with evaluating results from testing.
  ShareRC 214 - Advanced Practice

• RC 221: Clinical Practicum 1

  5.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Respiratory care procedures in hospital settings; clinical rotations may be scheduled during evening or night hours; clinical fee and liability insurance required; 24 lab hours; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Oxygen therapy, medical gas cylinder use, humidity and aerosol therapy, IPPB, incentive spriometry, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, isolation techniques, cleaning and sterilization, CPR, physical assessment and arterial puncture.
  ShareRC 221 - Clinical Practicum 1

• RC 222: Clinical Practicum 2

  5.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Respiratory care procedures in hospital settings; clinical rotations may be scheduled during evening or night hours; clinical fee and liability insurance required; 24 lab hours; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Emphasis on patient evaluation and clinical judgment; pediatric therapy, blood gas instrumentation and quality control procedures, EKG testing and interpretation, endotracheal intubation, pulmonary function testing, chest radiographs interpretation and home care.
  ShareRC 222 - Clinical Practicum 2

• RC 223: Clinical Practicum 3

  4.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Respiratory care procedures in hospital settings; clinical rotations may be scheduled during evening or night hours; clinical fee and liability insurance required; 24 lab hours; Satisfactory/No Credit grading. Emphasis on critical care procedures; initiation, monitoring and discontinuation of mechanical ventilation; neonatal-pediatric intensive care; hemodynamic monitoring and lab test interpretation.
  ShareRC 223 - Clinical Practicum 3

• RC 241: Arterial Blood Gas

  2.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  General concepts of disease, human pathology, arterial blood gases, and acid-base concepts.
  ShareRC 241 - Arterial Blood Gas

• RC 242: Cardiopul Pathophys

  3.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Etiology, pathology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, course, treatment, and prognosis of selected diseases that affect the cardiopulmonary system.
  ShareRC 242 - Cardiopul Pathophys

• RC 243: Neonatal Pediatric Resp Care

  3.00 Credits

  Chattanooga State Community College

  
  Intro to common pediatric and neonatal cardiopulmonary disorders; intro to therapeutic modalities used in the treatment of infants and children, including critical care procedures.
  ShareRC 243 - Neonatal Pediatric Resp Care