NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

440 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RCP 4002 Cardiopulmonary Technology/ Specialties (3 credits) An overview of the various areas comprising cardiopulmonary diagnostics and related technology will be provided. Topics include sleep laboratory, disaster management, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, mechanical circulatory assistance, hyperbaric medicine, bronchoscopy (laser, etc.), flight and ground transport, and perfusion technology. This course will also cover the genetics and development of humans including application of genetic technology with regards to the pulmonary system. RCP 4003 Alternate Respiratory Disciplines (online) (3 credits) This course provides an overview of the concepts, procedures, and equipment utilized in the delivery of long-term care to persons with a chronic cardiopulmonary disorder. The development and implementation of disease management programs for the care of patients with asthma, COPD, and other chronic conditions is presented. Pulmonary rehabilitation, patient education, and smoking cessation programs are reviewed. Provision of health care services in the home and other non-acute settings is examined. RCP 4005 Health Research and Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits) This course is designed as an introduction to critical analysis of research and medical literature as well as basic research methods. The course includes an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and research design. Statistical and research concepts and procedures are combined with an emphasis on Evidenced based research in Respiratory Care. RCP 4006 Leadership and Management in Respiratory Care (3 credits) This course will provide extensive examination of current practices/trends of techniques used in the leadership of the health care environment. Emphasis will be placed upon specific skill sets used by the managers of today’s cardiopulmonary/respiratory workforce. Topics such as reimbursement and understanding and communicating with diverse populations will be included. RCP 4009 Legal and Ethical Considerations in Respiratory Care (3 credits) This course will provide a forum for discussion of current ethical, legal and professional issues. We will refer to historical and emerging controversies in health care and society that influence the patient-patient care giver relationship. The method of instruction will primarily be student presentation and classroom discussion of current issue. Prerequisite: Statistics. RCP 3013 Human and Infectious Disease (non-pulmonary) (3 credits) This course will cover non-respiratory diseases managed in the critical care unit and will include neurologic 464 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 Course Descriptions disorders, shock, trauma, sepsis, drug overdose, renal failure, acute G.I. disturbances, and respiratory care of the post-operative patient will be reviewed. Includes common infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, SARS, and influenzas. RCP 3501 Clinical 1 (One 12 hr. day/week) (1 credits) This course introduces students to clinical practice in basic respiratory care procedures. Topics include: introduction to the clinical affiliate, patient assessment, chart review, medical documentation, medical gas therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, and patient assessment. In addition, intermittent positive pressure breathing, and chest physiotherapy and airway care using nasal, endotracheal, and tracheal tubes is introduced in basic care situations. Critical respiratory care is introduced to include basic care as applied in the intensive care unit including arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, and EKG services (observation and analysis only). RCP 3502 Clinical 2 (Two 12 hr. days/week) (3 credits) Critical respiratory care is further introduced to include all tasks presented in Clinical Practice I as applied to the intensive care unit. In addition, tracheostomy care, ventilator monitoring, arterial puncture and blood gas analysis, endotracheal intubation, EKG services, and bronchoscopy observation are introduced. Case presentations are required to integrate clinical and classroom theory. RCP 4001 Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care w/Lab (4 credits) This course provides an overview of the most important concepts to understand the neonatal and pediatric patient. From fetal growth to infant‘s development, students will learn how to assess, identify, and treat the most common respiratory diseases that affect the neonatal and pediatric patient. An overview of common congenital diseases, including the respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and neurologic systems, will be included. Also included is neonatal and pediatric critical care and mechanical ventilation. Laboratory time will allow students to work with respiratory care equipment used to care for neonates and pediatric patients to include: isolettes, ventilators, specialty gases, intubation, manual resuscitators, airway clearance d-vices, and airway maintenance.