CARDIOPULMONARY CARE SCIENCE (CPCS 51.0908)
CPCS 101. Orientation to Cardiopulmonary Profession. 2-1-3. Student must be enrolled by Program Director. History, professional ethics, professional organization, effective communication, introductory patient care techniques, and supervised clinical observation in an approved facility. Sp only. (51.0908)
CPCS 150. General Patient Care and Therapeutics. 2-2-0. Student must be enrolled by Program Director. Prerequisites: C or better in CPCS 101 and acceptance in the program. Chest physical assessment, clinical application of medical gases, aerosol/humidity therapy, CPAP/BiPAP, IPPB, incentive spirometry, and pulmonary physiotherapy. Su only. (51.0908)
CPCS 200. Adult and Pediatric Respiratory Care. 5-3-10. Pre-requisites: C or better in CPCS 150. Introduction to adult and pediatric general patient care techniques and therapeutic applications. Includes clinical experiences in hospitals and other health care institutions. Fa only. (51.0908)
CPCS 202. Intermediate Respiratory Care Laboratory II. 1-0-3. Co-requisites: CPCS 200, 203, 214. Introduction to various types of equipment employed in critical care units of hospitals and other health care institutions. Fa only. (51.0908)
CPCS 203. Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology. 2-2-0. Pre-requisites: C or better in CPCS 150. Infection control, cardiopulmonary diseases, and cardiopulmonary mechanics. Fa only. (51.0908)
CPCS 214. Life Support and Airway Mechanics. 3-2-3. Co-requisites: CPCS 200 and 203. Basic and advanced life support methods and critical care techniques of the newborn and adult patient. Fa only. (51.0908)
CPCS 217. Cardiovascular Diagnostics and Monitoring. 2-1-3. Prerequisites: C or better in CPCS 203. Introduction to basic cardiovascular diagnostic and monitoring techniques. Emphasis on electrocardiography, cardiac ultrasound, cardiovascular hemodynamics, and critical care monitoring. Sp only. (51.0908)
CPCS 218. Pulmonary Diagnostics. 4-3-3. Co-requisites: CPCS 217, 219, and 222. Introduction to basic and advanced pulmonary function testing, blood sampling and analysis, plethysmography testing, polysomnography testing,bronchoscopy testing, capnography, and radiographic assessment of chest x ray. Sp only. (51.0908)
CPCS 219. Respiratory Care Practicum. 2-0-10. Co-requisites: CPCS 217, 218, 222. Clinical experience in an authorized hospital. Clinical application of intermediate and advanced techniques in critical care. Clinical application of cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies. Assessment of program product competency via self assessment examination. Sp only. (51.0908)
CPCS 220. Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Therapeutics. 1-1-0. Prerequisites: C or better in CPCS 217, 218, 219, and 222. Co-requisite: CPCS 221. Review of content commonly included on national credentialing examinations in respiratory care and cardiovascular technology. Su only. (51.0908)
CPCS 221. Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Practicum. 3-0-15. Co-requisite: CPCS 220. Clinical experience in an authorized hospital setting. Emphasis is placed on the clinical application of cardiovascular diagnostics. Su only. (51.0908)
CPCS 222. Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology. 3-3-0. Co-requisites: CPCS 217, 218, 219. Drugs, their indications, contraindications, side effects, dosage calculations, and techniques of administration. Emphasis on drugs affecting the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and renal systems. This course is also available via Internet. Basic computer knowledge is required for students enrolled in the Internet section. Sp only. (51.0908)