• RDT 227: Radiographic Pathology

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of pathology as it pertains to diagnostic medical imaging. Course content will include etiology, classification, and radiographic appearance of commonly encountered diseases. Emphasis will be placed on the Radiologic Technologist's role in the detection and management of pathological conditions by recognizing alternative imaging considerations. 2 lecture hrs/weekNot part of a TN Transfer Pathway
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• REC 201: Social Recreation

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Introduces methods and materials for planning, organizing, and conducting social activities for groups of various sizes and ages in a variety of social situations. Emphasis is on the mechanics of planning and presenting a repertoire of activities for social recreation events. Major activities will be discussed, played, and/or demonstrated. (as needed)
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• RESP 1220: Intro to Clinical Practice

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Introduction to Clinical Practice covers the basic respiratory therapy procedures encountered in the student's first clinical practice. Topics include basic life support, introduction to the clinical affiliate, medical gas therapy, bedside patient assessment and aerosol therapy. Laboratory experience precedes in-hospital care (12 hrs. Clinical per week). Sp (Prerequisites: Completion of Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• RESP 1225: Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology studies the different classes of drugs that affect the cardiopulmonary system. Topics include routes of administration, drug calculations, indications, modes of action, adverse reactions and assessment of effectiveness (2 Lecture hours/week). F (Prerequisites: Completion of Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• RESP 1310: Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiolog

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology studies common diseases and disorders affecting the cardiopulmonary system including the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and treatment (3 Lecture hrs/week). Sp (Prerequisites: Completion of Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• RESP 1320: Cardiopulmonary Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Cardiopulmonary Physiology provides an in-depth study of the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Topics include the mechanics of breathing, ventilation/perfusion relationships, gas transport mechanisms and neurologic control of ventilation. Maintenance of acid/base balance and the interpretation of arterial blood gases are also discussed (3 Lecture hrs/week). F (Prerequisites: Completion of Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• RESP 1410: Fundamentals of RC I

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I introduces the student to the Respiratory Care Profession. Topics covered include professional organizations, licensure, terminology, medical gas therapy, equipment cleaning, isolation techniques and basic patient assessment (3 Lecture and 3 Lab hours/week). F (Prerequisites: Completion of Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• RESP 1420: Fundamentals of RC II

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II is a continuation RESP 1410, Fundamentals of Respiratory Care 1. Topics covered in this course include basic respiratory care modalities such as hyperinflation and airway clearance therapies and airway management (3 Lecture and 3 Lab hours/week). Sp (Prerequisites: Completion of Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• RESP 2120: Respiratory Care Seminar

  1.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Respiratory Care Seminar is a review of the NBRC Self-Assessment Examinations including the therapist multiple choice exam and the clinical simulation exam. Students must pass a mock TMC exam prior to completion of the Respiratory Care program (1 Lecture hr/week). Sp (Prerequisites: Completion of Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• RESP 2230: Introduction to Critical Care

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Introduction to Critical Care introduces the student to the critical care environment. Students will continue to develop those skills learned in prior clinical courses with the addition of airway management techniques and blood gas punctures (16 Clinical hrs/week). Su (Prerequisites: Completion of Reading, Writing, and Math Learning Support, if required) Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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