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  • RESP 3021: Laboratory Practice/Neonatal Care

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fourth semester course. Laboratory practice of techniques associated with airway management, ventilatory support, and resuscitation of infants and children. Case-based learning emphasizes patient assessment and initiation of appropriate respiratory support for infants and children. 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 the ability to appropriately use oxygen delivery equipment and apply it safely (PLO1, PLO4); 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the NeoPuff and be able to use it to provide CPAP, or resuscitation on newborn infants (PLO1, PLO4); 3. Demonstrate the ability to set up and adjust CPAP and High Flow systems (PLO1, PLO4); 4. Describe the procedure for administering surfactant, and other respiratory medications to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients (PLO1, PLO4); 5. Demonstrate the techniques of intubation of the infant and pediatric patient (PLO1, PLO4); 6. Demonstrate ability to set up infant and pediatric ventilator circuits, and determine appropriate ventilator settings for delivery of ventilation (PLO1, PLO4); Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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  • RESP 3150: Critical Thinking Seminar/NBRC Review

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fourth semester course. Comprehensive curriculum review based on NRBC credentialing exams. Case-based clinical simulations require students to integrate all concepts learned throughout the curriculum and clinical practice courses and apply this knowledge to branching-logic scenarios. 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. Prepare a study strategy to prepare for the successful completion of credentialing examinations based on results from the NBRC examination matrices. 2. Demonstrate mastery of the following as they pertain to the NBRC examination matrices and pass the Therapist Multiple-Choice (TMC) exam: evaluation of patient data, troubleshooting, quality control, infection control, initiation, and modification of interventions. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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  • RESP 3310: Advanced Mechanical Ventilation

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Focuses on advanced techniques and skills for mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients including latest advances in ventilator technology and management strategies. This comprehensive interactive course emphasizes practical solutions for issues related to patients in respiratory failure. Topics include: Lung recruitment, advanced wave form analysis, heart and lung interaction during mechanical ventilation, ECMO, safe weaning from the ventilator and strategies to ventilate COPD and ARDS patients and palliative care and 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. Explain and assess physiological aspects of patient- ventilator interaction. 2. Determine why and when mechanical ventilation can be a treatment, a supportive therapy or a source of complications. 3. Deliver evidence based management of acute respiratory failure using both non-invasive and invasive ventilator techniques for the following conditions : ARDS,COPD, and weaning from the mechanical ventilator. 4.Explain lung recruitment techniques and rational for use. 5. Define and describe ECMO including: choosing candidates for ECMO, cannulation procedure, Contraindications, and expected outcomes. 6. Critique new advances in ventilator management strategies. 7. Discuss the role of palliative care and end of life decisions related to ventilation. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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  • RESP 3765: Clinical Practice III / Clinical Application of Neonatal / Pediatric Respiratory Care

    5.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Capstone clinical practice course includes experience in neonatal intensive care as well as demonstrating continuing competency in adult intensive care, emergency care, and general respiratory care. Clinical rotations include experience in the home care setting and sleep laboratory. 300 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 competence in appropriate assessment of neonatal and pediatric patients. 2. Develop competence in the recommendation and initiation of respiratory therapeutic interventions in neonatal and pediatric patients. 3. Express competence in airway and mechanical ventilation management in neonatal and pediatric patients. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA
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  • RESP 3775: Clinical Practice II / Clinical Application of Adult Critical Care

    5.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Clinical experience course emphasizing the provision of mechanical ventilation and assessment of patients in the emergency and intensive care settings. 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. Explain how to initiate and operate NPPV. 2. Demonstrate proficiency in initiating and management of continuous mechanical ventilation. 3. Assemble a ventilator circuit. 4. Modify ventilator modes and settings. 5. Explain static and dynamic compliance and their application in ventilator management. 6. Interpret ventilator wave forms. 7. Participate as a member of an interdisciplinary team in the Intensive Care Unit. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SU
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  • RESP 4230: Advanced Diagnosis, Assessment, and Management of Respiratory Disease

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Explores pulmonary disease management and presents the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of pulmonary diseases that therapists will encounter in clinical practice. Builds on the development of care plans and evidence based protocols. Examines the economics of American healthcare and healthcare reform. Focuses on COPD disease navigators and Asthma educators. 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 completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1. Assess, diagnose, and manage respiratory diseases. 2. Articulate a class discussion on inpatient and outpatient strategies of disease management. 3. Design an evidence based protocol. 4. Develop a patient care plan based on an assigned diagnosis. 5. Identify and research current problems facing the healthcare system. Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program and RESP 2065 (Grade C or higher). SP
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  • RESP 4300: Current Respiratory Topics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Students will identify and analyze current topics in respiratory care from peer-reviewed sources. Topics will have implications on current practices, best practices, healthcare trends, and current research. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the online Registered Respiratory Therapy to Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program. FA, SP
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  • RESP 4410: Teaching Foundations and Techniques for Healthcare Professionals

    4.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Introduces theory and practice of education, focusing on the daily education of patients, colleagues, and students in the classroom and clinical setting. This course covers teaching and learning techniques, the significance of interprofessional collaboration, assessment, the influence of socioeconomics on education, and the role of the health professional as an educator. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Articulate the basic approaches of psychological learning theories: behaviorist, cognitive, social, psychodynamic, and humanistic; 2. Identify the 6 major ethical principles: autonomy, veracity, confidentiality, beneficence, nonmalfeasance, and justice; 3. Appraise the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial characteristics of learners that influence learning and the appropriate teaching strategies; 4. Outline various teaching strategies useful in educating clients with low literacy skills, socioeconomic barriers, and disabilities; 5. Examine cultural assessment from the perspective of different models of care; and 6. Analyze the relationships among evaluation, evidence-based practice, and practice-based evidence; Prerequisites: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program and HLTH 4020 (Grade C or higher). SP
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  • RESP 4990: Senior Seminar

    2.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Senior seminar for respiratory care creating a senior project that applies knowledge and concepts through the use of problem-based learning methods in the research and evaluation of industry best practices. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the conclusion of this course students will: 1. Discuss and Evaluate current issues in respiratory care. 2. Analyze the persons affected by current issues in respiratory care. 3. Create a strategic approach to improve these issues or educate persons affected by these issues. Course fee required. Prerequisites: Admission to the online Registered Respiratory Therapy to Bachelor of Science Respiratory Therapy program. FA, SP
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  • RSM 1110: Leisure in Society (SS, GC)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fullfills General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Focuses on conceptual foundations for understanding the role of leisure in the quality of life. The significance and meaning of leisure will be explored with emphasis on factors influencing leisure, analysis of leisure values, and the study of the social, historical, cultural, psychological, political, and economic points of view. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss the concept and use of leisure within the social and behavioral sciences. 2. Discuss how leisure behaviors have evolved over time and the impact it has on leisure attitudes today. 3. Identify and apply leisure theories and concepts in human behavior within society. 4. Discuss the differences of individual values and their influences on societal leisure behavior. 5. Compare and analyze the use of leisure from different groups, cultures, and societies. 6. Discuss the significance and importance of leisure in creating life-balance for proper development and continual wellness throughout the lifespan. FA, SP, SU
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