RET 1125 Respiratory Care Sciences

Advanced study of adult lung, heart and renal anatomy and physiology, including: ventilation, pulmonary mechanics, diffusion, gas transport, cardiac function and pulmonary perfusion, acid-base balance and interpretation, control mechanisms and physiological stressors; microbiology and infection control methods; emphasis on application/integration of respiratory sciences to patient scenarios.

Prerequisites: BIO 1107

Course Outcomes

• Compare and contrast the diffusion and transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide and the balance of each in ventilation-perfusion relationships.
• Explain the mechanisms and components of normal and abnormal ventilation patterns and apply respiratory care calculations to identify disease entities.
• Describe the anatomy of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal systems and discuss the physiological interactions of the three systems.
• Describe the interactions of the mechanisms involved in the control of ventilation, perfusion, and renal function.
• Identify common infectious microorganisms and apply appropriate infection control methods.
• Demonstrate proficiency in interpretation of arterial blood gases and discuss common causes of the identified acid-base imbalances.
• Discuss the physiological changes to the cardiopulmonary system in response to aging, exercise, smoking, ascent to high altitude, and high pressure environments.

Credit Hours: 4

• Classroom: 4 hours

• Division: Health Sciences
• Department: Respiratory Care

• Repeatable Credit: No
• Offered Online: No