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:

Interpret ECG’s from 3-lead tracings.
Apply the principles of pharmacology to ACLS.
Summarize the general pharmacological principles relating to the use of neuromuscular blocking agents and their mechanism of action.
Apply the principles of pharmacology to the cardiovascular system.
Apply the principles of pharmacology to drugs affecting the circulation.
Apply the principles of pharmacology to diuretic agents.
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 Course Policies that include:

Identity Verification
Required materials for all online courses
Mandatory Attendance Requirement
Orientation and Support
Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:

Academic Integrity
Add/Drop period
Attendance
Classroom Conduct
Equal Access
IT Access
Online Behavior
Online Confidentiality
Services For Students with Disabilities
Student Concerns
Student Help Services
Withdrawals

Official Course Syllabus
2022-2023