RTAD-225 Respiratory Diagnostics Post Acute Care

Credits 1 / 1 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Division signature required; Program eligibility requirements; Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076;RTAD-150, RTAD-154 and RTAD-155. Pre- or Co-requisite: RTAD-221, RTAD-222 and RTAD-224.
The emphasis of this course will focus on diagnostic procedures and post-acute respiratory care. The areas to be covered include: advanced pulmonary function testing bronchoscopy home care sleep studies extended care and pulmonary rehabilitation. This course will help prepare the student for related clinical practice.

Course Outcomes
1. Explain the disorders of sleep and the methods of diagnosing these conditions 2. Discuss the importance and relevance of nutrition as it applies to health and disease 3. Explain the principles of respiratory care in alternative settings 4. Apply the principles of patient education and health promotion to respiratory care 5. Discuss the components and significance of a cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program 6. Explain the components of respiratory diagnostics not covered in previous semesters, such as bronchoscopy, and sleep studies