Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee – November 2012
RESP 1117 Pulmonary Diagnostics and Procedures
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I. COURSE TITLE: Pulmonary Diagnostics and Procedures
COURSE NUMBER: 1117 CATALOG PREFIX: RESP
II. PREREQUISITE(S): RESP 1101 and RESP 1102
COREQUISITE(S): RESP 1107, RESP 1110, RESP 1115, and ENGL 1101
III. CREDIT HOURS: 3 LECTURE HOURS: 2
LABORATORY HOURS: 1 (2 contact hours)
OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The focus of this lecture course is to study the basic principles of electrophysiology, pulmonary diagnostics, polysomnography, and special procedures. Special procedures include bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and chest tubes. Emphasis is placed on technical aspects as well as analyzing results. A detailed study of the electrocardiogram procedure, including indications, performing, troubleshooting, and interpretation of the test will be discussed.
Students will be able to recognize and distinguish between normal and abnormal
ECG tracings.
V. ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Aehlert . ECGs Made Easy. (Book and Pocket Reference) 5 th edition
Mosby Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-323-10106-6
Kacmarek, Stoller, and Heur. Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care,
10 th
edition. Mosby Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-323-08203-7
Wehrman. Workbook for Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care,
10 th
edition. Mosby Publishing. ISBN: 978-0-323-08202-0
Des Jardins. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy & Physiology, 5 th edition.
Delmar Publishing. ISBN: 1-4180-4278-1
Workbook ISBN: 1-4180-4282-X.
VI. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon successful completion of the lecture and lab portion of the course, the student will have demonstrated:
1.
An understanding of the electrophysiology and the conduction system

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2.
Recognize clinical indications for ECG
3.
Proper technique of performing ECG
4.
Troubleshooting during ECG test
5.
Recognize normal and abnormal ECG tracings
6.
Describe and perform the procedures necessary to evaluate: ventilation, pulmonary mechanics, lung volumes, diffusing capacity, and exercise tolerance
7.
Describe the principles of measurement and operation; calibrate and operate volume and flow measuring devices
8.
Describe quality assurance criteria and standards for accuracy and reproducibility as it applies to pulmonary function testing
9.
Assess pulmonary function test results to detect pulmonary dysfunction
10.
Describe the utilization of helium, nitrogen and carbon monoxide as they relate to pulmonary function testing
11.
Describe reasons for special procedures and how they relate to responsibilities of a respiratory therapist
12.
Recognize clinical signs and symptoms indicative of a patient need further polysomnographic evaluation.
13.
Understand the basics of polysomnography.
VII. COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Students will be required to participate in traditional lectures, role-playing, group discussion, assignments, worksheets and interactive proceedings.
VIII. 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 students 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.
IX. COURSE OUTLINE:
Principles of electrophysiology
ECG – indications, performing, troubleshooting, and interpretation
Pulmonary Function Equipment
Bedside PFT
Testing: Methods and Procedures

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Evaluation: Interpretation and Assessment
Quality Assurance
X-ray
Bronchoscopy
Thoracentesis
Chest Tubes/Chest Drainage System
Polysomnography
Sample Course Schedule
Week 1 Peak flow/VC
Week 2 X-ray
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
CT, MRI, PET, V/Q
ECG Basics
ECG strips
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
ECG interpretation
Polysomnography
Polysomnography continued
Chest Tubes/ Chest Drainage System
Bronchoscopy
Thoracentesis
Quality Assurance
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
PFT
Bedside PFTs
PFT continued
Finals Week Comprehensive Final Exam
X. OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS:
Stethoscope, wrist watch with a secondhand, and bandage scissors
XI. EVALUATION:
Knowledge is evaluated through performance evaluation of student’s ability to meet objectives related to clinical component of course; other specific grading/evaluation requirements as per instructor will be given to the student 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 when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration purposes.

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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.