PIMA MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Respiratory Therapy
Semester II
RT 222 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
Syllabus
Course Title:
Delivery Method:
Semester:
Credit Hours:
Clock Hours:
Required Texts:
RT 222 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
On-ground
II
3.5
Lecture 44 hours; Lab 22 hours
Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology, Text and Workbook,
Terry Des Jardins
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, Robert L. Wilkins,
James K. Stoller and Robert M. Kacmarek
Equipment Theory for Respiratory Care, Gary C. White
Brady’s Understanding EKG, Brenda M. Beasley
Course Description:
This course presents an introduction to basic cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing. Topics include, but are not
limited to: ABGs; PFTs; EKGs; CXRs; bronchoscopy; function testing; and the machines, equipment and
accessories utilized for diagnosis.
Course Format:
This course will be a combination of lecture, simulation, demonstration, and student participation.
Course Resources:
Required textbook/workbook, visual aids, handouts, and other print and electronic resources.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of AP 116 Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology and AP 117 Pulmonary Anatomy &
Physiology.
Course Requirements:
Students are expected to:
1.
be in attendance.
2.
actively participate in discussions by contributing ideas, and information, listening, and responding to
others in the class.
3.
work productively in both group and individual activities.
4.
achieve a minimum 77% grade average in the course.
Attendance Policy:
Students are to notify Pima Medical Institute by phone prior to class time if they are going to be absent or late.
Notice of prolonged absence must be made in person or by letter to the Associate Director. All absent time,
including late arrivals and early departures, regardless of reason, is recorded and becomes part of the student
record. In California, students are required to make up all hours of absence regardless of the reason.
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Respiratory Therapy
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RT 222 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
Syllabus
Students with absences in excess of 5% of the semester are placed on attendance advisement. Students with
absences of 10% of the semester are placed on attendance probation. Absences in excess of 15% of the total
program or semester class hours may result in termination for unsatisfactory attendance. All clinical absences
must be made up prior to graduation. Made up clinical absences are not deleted from the 15% calculation. Any
clinical absences in excess of 15% of the scheduled clinical hours may result in termination.
Examination Make-Up Policy:
Students absent on examination day are given a make-up examination on the first day they return to class.
Examinations include quizzes, tests, graded lab demonstrations, and midterm and final exams. The earned score
on a make-up examination is reduced by 10%. A grade of zero is given for examinations not taken on the day of
return. With proper documentation, the score reduction may be waived for students who are absent due to jury
duty, military obligation, death of an immediate family member, or birth of a son or daughter.
Method of Evaluation:
Assessment is based upon the course requirements and is as follows:
Tests/Quizzes, Lab Skills, Homework
40%
PPS
20%
Final Exam
40%
Grade Scale:
Grades for all courses completed and attempted are recorded on students’ permanent transcripts.
Grade
A
B
C
F
I
X
W
T
Standing
Percentage
Excellent
93-100%
Good
85-92%
Average
77-84%
Failing
76% or lower
Incomplete
Leave of Absence
Withdrawn
Terminated
Pima Medical Institute does not award pass/fail grades.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will have been provided the opportunity to:
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2.
3.
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6.
7.
8.
9.
Recognize normal and abnormal ECG recordings.
Measure the inspired oxygen concentration.
Obtain and process blood gas samples.
Interpret pulse oximetry results.
Examine the principles used when performing spirometry and bronchial challenge testing and applied to
measure lung volumes and diffusing capacity of the lung.
Utilize pulmonary function data to evaluate patients and their respiratory care.
Review a pulmonary function report to identify patterns of pulmonary disease.
Explain how thoracic imaging assists in the diagnosis of pulmonary disease.
Identify the steps used in interpreting thoracic imaging studies.
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Semester II
RT 222 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
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10.
11.
Identify the normal landmarks commonly encountered on thoracic imaging studies.
Recognize the more commonly encountered abnormalities seen on thoracic imaging studies.
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