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2021-2022 Catalog Archived

RES 247 - Advanced Respiratory Pharmacology

Class: 2 Credits: 2
This course covers the indications, side effects, and hazards of pharmacologic agents used in the intensive care unit. Emphasis is on agents commonly administered by the respiratory care practitioner.
Course Topics:
  • Basic ECG monitoring and rhythm interpretation
  • Application of medications used ACLS principles
  • Application of neuromuscular blocking agents, cardiovascular pharmacology, circulatory pharmacology, and diuretics
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
Students are expected to have viewed the online presentations prior to class and come to class prepared with their text.
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. Interpret ECG’s from 3-lead tracings.
  2. Apply the principles of pharmacology to ACLS.
  3. Summarize the general pharmacological principles relating to the use of neuromuscular blocking agents and their mechanism of action.
  4. Apply the principles of pharmacology to the cardiovascular system.
  5. Apply the principles of pharmacology to drugs affecting the circulation.
  6. Apply the principles of pharmacology to diuretic agents.
  7. Summarize the effects of smoking on the cardiopulmonary and other organ systems and pharmacologic agents to aid in smoking cessation.
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
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



Official Course Syllabus
2021-2022