Oct 04, 2024  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

RES 131 - Respiratory Skills II


Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 4

Description: 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 website
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.

An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

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 Course Policies  that include:

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

Standard SCC Course Policies:
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  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
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  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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