• RESP 2070: Respiratory Care Therapeutics II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Second semester course. Provides theory and clinical applications of respiratory therapy modalities, including airway management (intubation, extubation, tracheostomy care); manual ventilation; introduction to concepts of artificial ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP, positive and negative pressure ventilators); blood gas sampling, analysis, and quality control; noninvasive monitoring (oximetry, capnography, pulmonary mechanics); and equipment decontamination. Associated CPGs are introduced. Mastery of the clinical indications, contraindications, side-effects, and desired outcomes of therapies is required. 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 indications, contraindications, side-effects, goals, and procedures of patient monitoring, blood gas sampling, artificial airway management, and manual and mechanical ventilation. 2. Compare and contrast invasive and non-invasive monitoring methods of patient status and blood gas data. 3. Define the process of calibrating and maintaining quality control systems for blood gas analyzers 4. Distinguish between positive pressure and negative pressure artificial ventilation methods. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP
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• RESP 2071: Laboratory Practice/Therapeutics II

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Laboratory portion of RESP 2070. Requires students to master artificial airway management skills including endotracheal intubation and bag-valve-mask ventilation. Also provides practice in blood gas sampling, noninvasive monitoring, basic ventilatory support, basic pulmonary function assessments and bedside spirometry. 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 clinical indications, contraindications, side effects, and goals of the following procedures, and demonstrate mastery of the skills required to initiate, monitor, assess the effectiveness of, and modify these procedures: a. Airway management; oral and nasal intubation of adults and children, and selection of appropriate equipment (including ET tubes, laryngeal masks/tubes, EOA's) b. Extubation c. Tracheostomies d. Manual ventilation e. Blood gas sampling and analysis, including arterial, ,capillary and in-dwelling arterial catheter samples f. Non-invasive monitoring. 2. Discuss and demonstrate the use of direct sampling versus non-invasive monitoring of blood gas data, including placement of transcutaneous and non-invasive probes for monitoring oxygen and carbon dioxide. 3. Describe the process of calibrating and maintaining quality control systems for blood gas analyzers. 4. Demonstrate competency in the use of different methods of artificial ventilation, including listing the indications and contraindications for each of the methods listed below and must also be able to assess the effectiveness of each method, monitor the patient receiving assisted ventilation, and suggest modifications for therapy if appropriate for each of the following: a. Manual ventilation with self-inflating and flow-inflating bags b. CPAP c. Bi-level CPAP. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP
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• RESP 2100: Clinical Practice I

  5.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Second semester course. Introduction to the hospital setting in order to practice clinical application of all skills mastered in RESP 2041 and RESP 2071 while developing interaction skills with patients and other members of the health care team. Proficiency must be demonstrated in providing therapies, monitoring and documenting care, and prioritizing to develop time management skills, while students participate in clinical care conferences and in evaluation of the appropriateness of care with respect to CPGs. 225 clinical hours. 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. Demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment and the initiation, monitoring, and assessment of the effectiveness of therapies including oxygen delivery, humidification, aerosol, and medication delivery, airway clearance, and lung expansion. 2. Recommend modifications to patient care plans with consideration for goals, side-effects, and contraindications of therapies. 3. Demonstrate appropriate professional behavior and compliance with clinical site performance standards. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP
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• RESP 2200: Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Third semester course. In-depth review of pulmonary function studies such as spirometry, lung volumes and diffusing capacities, bronchial provocation testing, and bronchodilator response studies as well as blood gas analysis and interpretation of arterial, capillary, and mixed venous blood gases, with an emphasis on case-based learning and application of diagnostic findings to initiating or modifying patient care. Introduction of cardiac assessments and interventions (EKGs, echocardiography, IABP support, and hemodynamics including Swann-Ganz and arterial catheters). 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. Interpret simple spirometry/pulmonary function test results and identify common obstructive, restrictive, and interstitial diseases. 2. Identify basic tools and methods to measure pulmonary function, criteria for acceptability, and quality control requirements. 3. Distinguish normal/abnormal hemodynamic measurements, and their corresponding common disease processes. 4. Classify common EKG rhythms and their associated clinical manifestations and treatments. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP
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• RESP 2300: Introduction to Mechanical Ventilation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Third semester course. Theory and clinical indications of all modes of ventilatory support, emphasizing mastery of understanding the indications for initiation and continuation of ventilatory support, assessing and monitoring patients on life-support, integrating patient response to therapy with recommendations for modifying ventilator support, and determining the appropriate time and method for weaning from mechanical ventilation. Includes application of CPAP, BiPAP, negative pressure ventilation, and positive pressure ventilation, and introduces ventilators used in extended care or home care. 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. Select patients in need of mechanical ventilation. 2. Initiate mechanical ventilation in appropriate mode with appropriate settings. 3. Evaluate the patient on the ventilator and make appropriate changes as necessary to achieve desirable ABGS. 4. Wean patient from the ventilator. Use weaning parameters for decision making. 5. Analyze waveforms. 6.Describe all contra-indications and hazards of mechanical ventilation. 7.Explain and practice current strategies of mechanical ventilation. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SU
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• RESP 2301: Laboratory/Adult Mechanical Ventilation

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Lab portion of RESP 2300. Case-based practice in selecting appropriate mode of mechanical ventilation from a wide range of ventilation modes based on patient situations; then initiating, monitoring, assessing, and recommending changes to ventilatory support; and weaning from mechanical ventilation. A wide range of ventilation modes and applications are mastered through a case-based format. 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. Initiate continuous mechanical ventilation. 2. Manage a patient on a ventilator using current evidence based standards. 3. Monitor continuous mechanical ventilation to ensure patient safety 4.Wean a patient from a ventilator. 5. Choose appropriate ventilator modes. 6. Analyze wave forms. 7. Discuss current ventilator strategies. 8. Demonstrate ability to effectively and safely care for a patient on a ventilator. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SU
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• RESP 2400: Alternative Site and Subacute Respiratory Care

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fourth semester course. Introduces practice of respiratory care in a home care/DME setting, pulmonary rehabilitation, patient education, smoking cessation, asthma management, and sleep disorders including sleep apnea. 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. Define the goals of a pulmonary rehabilitation program and describe the essential educational topics included in such a program. 2. Describe patient and family education and care of a pulmonary patient in the home. 3. Describe the specific patient education needs for patients with asthma, including medication administration and types of medications, self-monitoring, and asthma management. 4. Discuss the primary work responsibilities of a respiratory therapist employed in the home care/DME industry. 5. Describe several methods of smoking cessation and specifically describe the use of nicotine-replacement therapies. 6. Describe the types of sleep disorders and specifically note the criteria required for a diagnosis of sleep apnea based on polysomnography studies. 7. Discuss the care of patients in a LTAC setting. 8. Discuss a respiratory therapists role on the Life Flight team. 9. Acquire job seeking skills such as applications, resume writing, and job interviewing. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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• RESP 3005: Critical Care/ACLS

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Third semester course. Expands basic skills acquired in previous respiratory therapy courses and focuses on the presentation and management of patients in the ICU and emergency settings, emphasizing patient assessment and procedures involved in resuscitation including current practices in advanced life support. 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. Apply ACLS algorhythms to clinical situations. 2. Describe the principles of monitoring the respiratory system (and other critical systems) of patients in the ICU. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SU
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• RESP 3010: Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduction to principles of pharmacology associated with treatment of infectious diseases and disorders of the hematologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, renal, GI, and neurologic systems, including administration routes and dosage calculation of selected medications. Sedation management, anesthesia, analgesia, chemotherapeutic agents, specific application of principles associated with aerosolized medications, and topical absorption are also included. 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 administration routes and perform dosage calculations for the selected medications. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacology associated with treatment of infectious diseases and disorders of the hematologic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, renal, GI and neurologic systems. 3. Describe the concepts of pharmacologic management of sedation, anesthesia, analgesia, and chemotherapeutic agents. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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• RESP 3020: Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Fourth semester course. Introduces theory and practice of pediatric and neonatal respiratory care, including specific anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology associated with neonates and children. Includes assessment, management, ventilatory techniques and equipment specific to infants and children as well as pharmacology, with medications and dosages specific to infants and children, and ventilatory modes such as HFJV and oscillation ventilation. 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. Propose the appropriate assessment of newborn and pediatric patients (PLO1, PLO4;); 2. Simulate neonatal resuscitation and the specific role of the respiratory therapist in this process (PLO1, PLO4); 3. Discriminate the indications, contraindications, and hazards of oxygen therapy, CPAP and High Flow for neonates (PLO1, PLO4); 4. Assess the procedure for administering surfactant, and other respiratory medications to infants and pediatric patients (PLO1, PLO4); 5. Assemble infant and pediatric ventilator circuits, and compose the appropriate ventilator settings for delivery of ventilation (PLO1, PLO4); 6. Evaluate nitric oxide therapy and select acceptable doses within therapeutic ranges (PLO1, PLO4) Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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