• RESP 2301: Laboratory/Adult Mechanical Ventilation

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech 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

  
  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

  
  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

  
  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

  
  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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• RESP 3021: Laboratory Practice/Neonatal Care

  2.00 Credits

  Utah Tech 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

  
  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

  
  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

  
  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

  
  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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