RESP 1102 – Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
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I.COURSE TITLE: Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology
COURSE NUMBER: 1102CATALOG PREFIX: RESP
II.PREREQUISITE(S): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program
COREQUISITE(S): RESP 1101
III.CREDIT HOURS: 3LECTURE HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS: 0OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
IV.COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This introductory course will provide a solid foundation in cardiopulmonary
anatomy and physiology with relevant applied physiology as it relates to the profession of respiratory care. Knowledge in this course is essential for successfully completing respiratory therapy courses. Students will be able to recognize and distinguish between normal and abnormal ECG tracings.
V.GRADING:
A = 93 – 100
B = 85 – 92
C = 77 – 84
F = 0 – 76
A final grade of at least 77% is required to pass this course.
Please note that the student must achieve at least a satisfactory in each lab and clinical evaluation to pass this course. If a student fails to achieve a satisfactory in lab or clinical practice, regardless of lecture grade, student will receive a grade of F for the course.
VI. ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology
6th edition
Des Jardins
Delmar Publishing
ISBN 0-8400-2258-1
Workbook: ISBN 0-8400-2261-1
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care
11th edition
Kacmarek, Stoller, and Heuer
Elsevier
ISBN for textbook and workbook combo: 9780323393904
VII.COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Following completion of the assigned coursework, students will be able to: • Describe the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.
• Explain ventilation, diaphragmatic movement, dynamic and static lung characteristics, and breathing patterns
• Perform and recognize findings of chest assessment
• Describe the diffusion process as it relates to pulmonary gas exchange
• Discuss pulmonary function measurements
• Describe the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Discuss oxygen transport and the mechanisms that affect it
• Discuss how carbon dioxide is transported in the blood and how it affects acid-base balance
•Analyzing arterial blood gases
• Describe the variations in ventilation-perfusion relationships
• Discuss how ventilation is controlled
• Describe how aging affects the cardiopulmonary system
• Discuss how renal failure effects the cardiopulmonary system
•Perform ECG placement (lead placement competency will done in this
class)
VIII.COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Students will be required to participate in traditional lectures, group discussions, assignments, interactive proceedings, critical thinking exercises, role-playing in the human patient simulation lab, written examinations, and clinical practice. The instructor will demonstrate skills and the student will be expected to return the demonstration. Competency evaluations will be utilized in the lab and clinical settings.
IX.COURSE OUTLINE:
Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
Ventilation
The diffusion of pulmonary gases
Pulmonary function measurements
The anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
Oxygen transport
Carbon dioxide transport and acid-base balance
Arterial blood gases analyzing
Control of ventilation
Aging and the cardiopulmonary system
Renal failure and its effects on the cardiopulmonary system
Sleep physiology and its relationship to the cardiopulmonary system
Basic ECG techniques with concentrations on normal and abnormal rhythms and
demonstrating ECG lead placement
Sample Schedule:
Week 1- The respiratory system (thorax, muscles, lungs, pleural)
(innervations, pulmonary and bronchial circulation, lymphatics)
Week 2- Upper and lower respiratory tract anatomy
Week 3- Cardiovascular system (heart anatomy, vascular system)
Week 4- Gas exchange and transport (gases, gas laws, diffusion, V/Q, shunts)
Week 5- Control of ventilation
Week 6- Acid-base balance/ABG interpretation
Week 7- Aging affects the cardiopulmonary system
Week 8- Renal failure
Week 9- Basic ECG interpretation
Week 10-Basic ECG application
Week 11- Wrapping up any tests and final comprehensive exam
Week 12- Comprehensive Final Exam
X.OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:
None
XI.EVALUATION:
Knowledge is evaluated through performance evaluation of student’s ability to meet objectives related to lecture component of course; other specific grading/evaluation requirements as per instructor will be given to students the first day of class.
XII.SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
At the discretion of the instructor.
XIII.OTHER INFORMATION
FERPA:Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your work being distributed, during project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes. Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES:Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central Campus, at 800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431.