respiratory system as it relates to ventilatory mechanics, gas transport
and exchange, acid-base physiology, neurological and chemical
control of respiration, fluid and electrolyte balance, ventilation and
perfusion. Three lecture and 2 laboratory hours per week.

RPC 229 *Fundamentals of Mechanical Ventilation I (4) A study
of the theory and techniques of mechanical ventilation including the
selection, use, modification, and care of mechanical ventilators.
Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

RPC 230 *Fundamentals of Mechanical Ventilation II (4) A study
of the pulmonary, circulatory and cardiac systems. To cover the
respiratory system as it relates to ventilatory mechanics, gas transport
and exchange, acid-base physiology, neurological and chemical
control of respiration, fluid and electrolyte balance, ventilation and
perfusion. Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.

RPC 260* Pulmonary Pathology (3) A survey of the common
pulmonary diseases most often encountered in the clinical setting;
illustrations of the anatomical changes in the lungs caused by the
disease process, discussions of the etiology, clinical manifestations,
and general treatment. Forty-five clock lecture hours per semester.

RPC 281C* Clinical Practice I (6) Supervised clinical application
of skills developed in previous RPC courses to include humidity and
aerosol therapy, gas administration devices, equipment cleaning
and sterilization, bronchial hygiene techniques, arteriotomy and
hyperinflation therapy. Supplemented by weekly physician lectures
and required seminars. 336 clinical hours is required.
PREREQUISITES: RPC 101*, RPC 201* and RPC 220*.
COREQUISITES: RPC 202* and RPC 229*.

RPC 282C* Clinical Practice II (4) Supervised clinical application
of skills developed in previous RPC courses to include airway
management, arteriotomy and mechanical ventilation. A continuation
of the weekly physician lecture series and required seminars. Minimum
of 224 clinical hours per term. PREREQUISITE: RPC 281C*.
COREQUISITES: RPC 203* and RPC 230*.

RPC 283C* Clinical Practice III (4) Supervised clinical application
of skills developed in previous RPC courses to include non-invasive
and invasive cardiopulmonary monitoring, neonatal-pediatric
respiratory care, diagnostic testing, quality assurance and the
practice of critical care management. A continuation of the weekly
physician lecture series and required seminars. PREREQUISITES:
RPC 282C. COREQUISITE: RPC 204, 260 and 290. Minimum of 224
clinical hours per term.

RPC 289* Current Topics in Respiratory Care I (1) This course
will introduce the student to writing techniques specific to scientific
literature and research. Content areas to include APA writing style
and the development of a research paper as well as an oral presentation
to the class at the end of the semester. PREREQUISITES:RPC 202*,
RPC 230*, RPC 281C*.

RPC 290* National Certification Review (3) This course is designed
to prepare the student for the National Entry Level Certification
Examination. The successful completion of this course requires
passing a mock national certification exam as the final examination.
PREREQUISITES: RPC 203, 230, and 282C. COREQUISITES: RPC
204*, 260*, and 283C*.

RPC 291* National Registry Review (3) This course is designed to
prepare the student for the National Registry Examination. Successful
completion of this course requires passing a mock written registry
examination and a mock clinical simulations examination.

PREREQUISITES: RPC 204* and RPC 283C* or CRTT Credential.
RPC 292* Current Topics in Respiratory Care II (1) Specialized
topical issue and/or problem in Respiratory Care studied in depth via
independent study. Successful completion requires submission of
a paper with an oral defense. PREREQUISITES : RPC 204* , RPC
283C*, and RPC 289*.

Sleep Diagnostics Technology
PSG 101* Anatomy and Physiology of Sleep Disorders (3) A study
of the Anatomy and Physiology that is specific to sleep disorders
medicine. The areas to be covered will include; structure of the
nervous system, macro-and micro-anatomy including the upper and
lower airway, the respiratory and cardiac system, circadian rhythm
biology, sleep architecture and the physiology of REM.

PSG 102* Classification of Sleep Disorders (3) A study of the 84
sleep disorders with emphasis on disorders evaluated during a
Polysomnographic study. Upon completing the course, a student
will have an understanding of the importance of documentation in
the sleep center setting by interpretation of patient history and
physical assessment.

PSG 110* Sleep Polysomnography Instrumentation (3) A course
of study covering three major items: basic electronics, Analog PSG's
and Digital PSG's. Emphasis placed on computer systems, equipment
calibration, signal pathways, relationships between analog and
digital equipment and troubleshooting. PREREQUISITES: PSG
101*, PSG 102* or permission of Program Director.

PSG 120C Clinical Practice I (4) Supervised clinical application of
electrode placement utilizing the 1020 method, proper patient
preparation, montages, protocols, impedance checks, calibrations,
troubleshooting, vital sign assessment, proper documentation and
note taking. PREREQUISITES: PSG 101*, PSG 102* or permission of
Progam Director. 80 hours per term.

PSG 130* Data Management in Polysomnography ( 4) A study of
the mathematical equations used in a sleep report with focus on sleep