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2020-2021 Catalog Archived

RES 131 - Respiratory Skills II

Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course is a study of selected respiratory care procedures and applications.
Course Topics:
  • Bronchial hygiene
  • Hyperinflation therapy
  • Airway management of the non-intubated patient
  • Electrocardiograph
  • Arterial blood gas sampling
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
  • Four function mathematical calculator
Grading System:
The standard mathematical procedure of rounding will be applied to arrive at a whole number percentage in the final grade calculation.

A grade of “C” or higher is required to continue in the associate degree program.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain and demonstrate proficiency in hyperinflation therapy techniques, goals and clinical objectives.
  2. Compare and perform the proper techniques and potential benefits of each of the commonly used bronchial hygiene adjuncts.
  3. Explain and demonstrate proficiency in airway selection, insertion and maintenance of the non-intubated patient.
  4. Perform the electrocardiograph procedure.
  5. Explain and demonstrate proficiency in arterial blood gas sampling.
  6. Administer pulmonary function testing.
  7. Apply the principals of a 12-lead ECG.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams
Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021