• RADT 3150: Radiobiology and Protection

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fourth semester course. In depth analysis of ionizing radiation and its effects on matter, including early and late effects of radiation, dose limits, radiation monitoring, and limiting radiation exposure to patients and personnel. Taught in cohort rotation. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $60 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain basic cellular biology and the molecular effects of ionizing radiation. 2. Evaluate the types of radiation and various health effects of radiation exposure. 3. Differentiate variations in cell radio sensitivity and response. 4. Distinguish the regulatory agencies and units of measure involved in radiation exposure and safety. 5. Assess radiation protection tools and methods to reduce occupational and patient exposure. Prerequisite: Admission to Utah Tech Medical Radiography program.
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• RADT 3240: Clinical Education V (ALPP)

  7.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fifth semester course. Continuation of RADT 2040 with emphasis on developing an autonomous approach to the diversity of clinical situations and successfully adapting to them. Extended advanced modality rotations may be arranged following established guidelines and at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator. 315 clinical hours. Taught in cohort rotation. This course is designated as an Active Learning Professional Practice (ALPP) course. This course allows students to explore and apply content learned in the course in a professional experience away from the classroom. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $60 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate continued competence in all routine, mobile, fluoroscopic, and surgical radiographic procedures. 2. Critique radiographic images, applying corrective measures as needed. 3. Demonstrate ethical and compassionate care while communicating effectively with patients, support staff, and technologists. 4. Adapt to changes and varying clinical situations as well as modifying positioning for non-routine (trauma) procedures. 5. Practice occupational and patient radiation protection techniques. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Medical Radiography program.
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• RADT 3260: Radiography Seminar

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fifth semester course. Capstone course that offers review and reflection on previous coursework, providing students with a meaningful approach to evaluate strengths and weaknesses and to prepare for credentialing exams and employment. Taught in cohort rotation. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $60 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate through practice testing the mastery of concepts in patient care, procedures, image production, and safety. 2. Assemble a portfolio containing samples of student work demonstrating accomplishments of the program learning outcomes. 3. Develop a comprehensive lesson plan to review an assigned ARRT registry section. 4. Collaborate in a group as an effective team member to present the assigned review lesson to their peers. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Medical Radiography program.
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• RESP 1010: Introduction to Respiratory Therapy

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Second semester course. Introduces respiratory care profession, including professional organizations, credentialing, and licensing agencies. Also provides an overview of medical ethics, medicolegal issues of health care, regulations such as HIPPA, and selected OSHA standards, as well as an introduction to medical terminology and patient-care documentation. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe professional conduct, communication, and attributes of respiratory care practitioners. 2. Outline the functions of the AARC, NBRC, CoARC, and DOPL, and the process to become a licensed respiratory care practitioner in Utah. 3. Identify and develop strategies for success in a respiratory care program. 4. Define the elements of a medical malpractice suit and describe strategies to avoid involvement in such actions or defense if named in such an action 5. Discuss medical ethics, including end-of-life and right-to-die issues. SP
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• RESP 2020: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  First semester course. Expands on basic human anatomy and physiology, concentrating on the cardiopulmonary system. Covers selected gas laws and physical principles associated with respiration and gas exchange, ventilation, pulmonary mechanics, circulation, and hemodynamics. Introduces fetal and newborn anatomy and physiology and basic cardiac and renal function. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe and define the function of the anatomic and histologic structures of the pulmonary system. 2. Describe the physiology of ventilation, including the associated muscles, gas laws, minute volumes and airway, lung, and chest wall dynamics. 3. Describe normal and abnormal breathing patterns. 4. Define and describe diffusion of gases into and from the lungs, including associated gas laws. 5. Describe and define the function of the anatomic and histologic functions of the cardiovascular system. 6. Define oxygen transport and discuss all factors associated with abnormal delivery of oxygen to the tissues. 7. Define acid-base balance and be able to appropriately interpret a blood gas. 8. Describe V/Q relationships and describe clinical implications of V/Q imbalances and their associated pathologies. 9. Describe the physiologic mechanisms of ventilatory control (neurologic and chemical, central and peripheral). Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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• RESP 2030: Introduction to Pathophysiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  First semester course. Introduction to human diseases, injuries, conditions, and disorders. Review of the hematologic, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, integumentary, endocrine, urinary, neurological, cardiac, and pulmonary systems, including fluid and electrolyte and acid-base balance. Integration of general pathologies as they relate to the scope of respiratory therapy practice. Pathologies associated with genetic traits or abnormalities and carcinogenesis are also covered, as are specific clinical application of respiratory care diagnostics. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the fluid compartments of the body and describe how intracellular and extracellular edema may occur. 2. Describe and define normal blood cells (RBCs, WBCs, and platelets), their functions and normal [laboratory] values. Define Leukemia,lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. 3. Define immunity (innate v. adaptive), inflammation, and hypersensitivities. 4. Describe the infectious process, types of infections and microbes, and terminology associated with infections and infectivity. 5. Describe alterations in neurologic function (i.e. levels of consciousness, seizures, brain death v. cerebral death, cognitive disorders, increased intracranial pressure. 6. Define and describe brain injuries (focal v. diffuse, concussion, coup-contrecoup, intra and extradural hematomas), strokes, aneurysms, infections [meningitis], degenerative diseases [Parkinson's, MS, ALS, Guillain-Barre]. 7. Describe endocrine disorders (i.e. forms of Diabetes, thyroid disorders, Cushingism, ). 8. Describe and define GI disorders (i.e. ulcers, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, diverticulosis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis). 9. Describe muscle and bone disorders (i.e. fractures, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, osteomyelitis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, gout, kyphoscoliosis, muscular dystrophies). 10. Describe the causes and types of renal failure and the associated signs and symptoms. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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• RESP 2040: Respiratory Care Therapeutics I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  First semester course. Theory and clinical applications of a wide range of respiratory therapy modalities, including medical gases (including cylinders, regulators, flowmetering devices, and liquid oxygen), aerosols, humidity, hyperinflation techniques, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques. Clinical Practice Guidelines [CPGs] are introduced, and students must master clinical indications, contraindications, side-effects, and desired therapeutic outcomes. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the medical gases used by respiratory therapists in the clinical setting including applicable gas laws and physical principles. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of cylinders, regulators, flow-metering devices and liquid oxygen. 3. Compare the differences, advantages and disadvantages of oxygen delivery systems and devices. 4. Evaluate the clinical application for use of humidity and aerosol therapy and describe the steps for the proper setup and evaluation of this equipment. 5. Compare the various products and techniques used to produce therapeutic hyperinflation and the rationale for its application. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of chest physiotherapy, including patient positioning for postural drainage, and be able to contrast the advantages and disadvantages of various techniques available. 7. Explain the criteria for and process of airway clearance techniques. 8. Explain the clinical indications, contra-indications, side-effects, and desired outcomes of the above therapies (items 1-7). Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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• RESP 2041: Laboratory Practice/Therapeutics I

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  First semester course. Introduction to patient care, including body mechanics, patient interactions, and documentation. Practice in the selection, use, and trouble-shooting of equipment associated with providing medical gases, aerosol and humidity, hyperinflation techniques, IPPB, and airway clearance. Introduction to respiratory pharmacology and devices used to administer and monitor aerosolized medications. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Complete a patient interview, and be able to identify both effective and noneffective communication techniques. 2. Demonstrate proper patient assessment practice. 3. Use the information from patient assessment to distinguish associated pathophysiology disease processes. 4. Describe and master the clinical indications, contraindications, side effects, and goals of selected respiratory therapy procedures. 5. Discuss and the ways that gases respond to pressure, temperature, and volume in relationship to the gas laws. 6. Summarize the various applications of the gas laws in the field of respiratory therapy. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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• RESP 2060: Patient Assessment

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  First semester course. Introduction to basic patient assessment techniques, including physical assessment and integration of laboratory and diagnostic findings associated with specific diagnoses. Covers physical findings; radiologic findings and other imaging studies; laboratory tests such electrolytes, bacteriology, hematology, and metabolic studies; acid-base balance and blood gas analysis; basic pulmonary function; and hemodynamic values. Emphasis is on the integration of patient presentation and associated pathology. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the elements of patient interview and physical examination of a patient (i.e. vital signs, breath sounds and respiratory patterns, chest assessment [palpation, percussion, inspection], cough and sputum, abnormal extremity findings [edema, clubbing, cyanosis, venous distention]) and the physiologic basis for these findings and/or symptoms; (PLO 1-3) 2. Appropriately interpret arterial blood gas values and associated causes of blood-gas abnormalities; (PLO 1, 4) 3. Describe oxygenation and basic cardiovascular assessment including ECGs, selected dysrhythmias, CVP, and PCWP; (PLO 1, 4) 4. Recognize the significance and normal values of diagnostic and laboratory tests (PLO 1, 4) 5. Describe imaging techniques utilized for chest assessment, and be able to interpret the significance and clinical manifestations of various abnormal chest imaging findings (PLO 1, 4) 6. Understand and describe the process of developing and utilizing Therapist-Driven Protocols [TDPs] and Clinical Practice Guidelines [CPGs]; (PLO 1, 4) Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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• RESP 2065: Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Second semester course. Expands on RESP 2030 with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary and renal injuries, diseases, disorders, and conditions, using a case-based method that integrates the etiology, presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of cardiopulmonary, hemodynamic, and renal dysfunction. Also explores neonatal and pediatric pathologies of the renal and cardiopulmonary systems, including congenital and structural defects. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe cardiovascular diseases (i.e. atherosclerosis, CHD, hypertension, orthostatic hypotension, right- and left-sided heart failure). 2. Describe and define pulmonary disorders, including COPD, CF, pneumonia, croup, epiglottitis, bronchiolitis [RSV], pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung disease, neuromuscular disorders affecting breathing, ARDS, IRDS, respiratory failure, lung cancer, atelectasis, sleep apnea, near-drowning, smoke inhalation, traumatic chest injuries, and disorders of the pleura and chest wall. 3. Describe the physical findings and manifestations of the disorders listed above. 4. Describe diagnosis , appropriate therapy and prognosis of the above disorders. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP
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