• RTT 123: Respiratory Pharmacology

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  Course will discuss drug preparations, basic principles of drug action, distribution systems, drug orders, mathematical principles related to drug preparation and administration, routes of drug administration, drug classifications, basic mechanisms of action, and therapeutic applications for drugs administered by respiratory therapists. (2 lecture hours/week)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• RTT 131: Pathology of Resp Diseases I

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  A study of common respiratory abnormalities. Anatomical alterations of the lungs due to disease, the etiology of the disease, the major respiratory-related clinical manifestations associated with the disease process, and treatment of the disease will be studied. (2 lecture hours/week)
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• RTT 132: Respiratory Care Sciences II

  0.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course will be a continuation of Respiratory Care Science I. In this course, the following will be discussed: therapeutic aerosol delivery both long and short term. Aspects of airway care to include: tracheal aspiration, various types of airways, intubation/extubation techniques, cuff care, and trach care procedures will be discussed. Continued discussions of medical terminology will occur. Procedures and theory of hyperinflation therapy will be taught to include: deep breathing and coughing techniques, Sustained Maximal Inspiration (SMI), and Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB). Students will be introduced to the clinical sites, and will get an understanding of the clinical policies and procedures. Students will apply procedural methods learned in Respiratory Care Science I in the clinical setting. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, 12 hours clinic/week) (168 clinic hours/semester)
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• RTT 220: Respiratory Care Science III

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course will primarily discuss the concepts and physiological effects of mechanical ventilation. Various types of ventilators from hand-held devices to computer controlled devices will be discussed. Various ventilatory adjuncts such as PEEP, CPAP, SIMV, pressure support and others will be discussed. Mechanical ventilation preparation, set-up, monitoring and troubleshooting will be discussed in detail. Students will be introduced to critical care medicine during the clinical rotations and will perform those procedures studied in Respiratory Care Science II. Medical rounds with physicians will be conducted along with patient case presentations. (2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 128 clinic hours/semester).Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• RTT 230: Respiratory Care Science IV

  0.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course will be a continuation of Respiratory Care Science III. Concepts of ventilator weaning will be discussed. Various types of ventilators and techniques for monitoring and adjusting parameters will be discussed. Students will begin work in the critical care areas. Procedures learned in Respiratory Care Science III will be performed by students during this clinical rotation. Students will continue physician rounds and gain experience in the use of advance patient monitoring equipment and working with various mechanical ventilators. (3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours, 224 clinic hours/semester)Not part of a TN Transfer Pathway.
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• RTT 231: Pathology of Resp Diseases II

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  A continuation of Pathology of Respiratory Diseases I. (2 lecture hours/week)
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• RTT 235: Neonatal and Pediatric Care

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  A detailed study of respiratory care concepts and techniques in neonatal and pediatric medicine. A close look at advanced equipment used in this specialty area as well as disease processes will be discussed. (3 lecture hours/week)
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• RTT 245: Respiratory Care Science V

  0.00 - 7.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course introduces students to special therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in respiratory care. Elements of home care to include: equipment, patient/environmental assessment, and state/federal regulations. Theory and introduction to special diagnostics such as bronchoscopy, stress testing, pulmonary rehabilitation, metabolic studies, and brachytherapy will also be included. Patient education methods will be introduced. Care of patients in the subacute care area will also be introduced. In the clinical setting students will continue work in the critical care areas and will work with and perform those modalities discussed in Respiratory Care Science IV. Students will also gain knowledge of and work in the pediatric and neonatal intensive care areas. Students must complete a final clinical summation evaluation during this course. (4 hours lecture, 24 hours clinic/week) (336 clinic hours/semester)
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• RTT 260: Hemodynamics and Rhythms

  3.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  This course will introduce the student to the following: Theory and application of cardiac output measurement. Arterial line insertion techniques, care, and hazards. Hemodynamic studies to include: insertion, care, and hazards of flow directed balloon tipped catheter and the central venous pressure catheter. Pressure monitoring will discuss central venous pressures, right arterial pressures, right ventricular pressures, pulmonary artery pressures, and pulmonary occluding pressures. Study will also introduce the student to equipment associated with hemodynamic monitoring such as: transducers and monitoring devices. Waveform interpretation with clinical application will be discussed. Fundamentals of electrocardiography will be introduced to include: lead application, pharmacology for the cardiovascular problems, and tracing interpretation. Studies in fluid and electrolyte balance as it relates to respiratory care will also be discussed. (3 lecture hours/week)
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• RTT 261: Respiratory Care Seminar

  2.00 Credits

  Roane State Community College

  
  A review and practice of the NBRC Self Assessment Examinations including the entry level written registry, and the clinical simulation. Students must pass these examinations to receive a certificate of completion. (2 lecture hours/week)
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