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Division of Cardiopulmonary SciencePre-Professional Program
Professional Curriculum
Course Descriptions
Cardiopulmonary science, also known as respiratory care, is an allied health profession which prepares respiratory therapists who provide for the diagnosis, treatment, management, preventive care, and rehabilitation of patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities.
Patients who have asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, and coronary heart disease are commonly seen by respiratory therapists. The respiratory therapist works with patients in the critical care unit, emergency department, newborn nursery, outpatient clinic, critical care transport, home care, and alternate care centers.
Working with physicians and other health professionals, respiratory therapists assess the health status of clients, manage complex diagnostic and life support systems, maintain sophisticated monitoring devices, and routinely administer medications, as well as other procedures.
The Division of Cardiopulmonary Science is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs in cooperation with the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care.
Faculty
Instructor: Simmons, Mary, Woods, Kandy
Medical Director: Saint, David
Curriculum—The curriculum in cardiopulmonary science is designed to prepare registered respiratory therapists. The curriculum is divided into two phases: a pre-professional curriculum and a professional curriculum. To apply for admission into the professional curriculum, a grade of “C” or better is required in all pre-professional courses. Candidates must complete a Division of Cardiopulmonary Science application and 16 hours of clinical observation and inquiry to be considered and accepted for admission into the professional curriculum. The professional phase consists of classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. The curriculum is structured to provide the necessary knowledge and clinical competence requisite for entry-level license and eligibility to registry credentials. All courses and comprehensive examinations in the professional phase must be passed in sequence with a “C” grade or better and/or acceptable score. Comprehensive examinations must be successfully completed in order for students to graduate.
Clinical Education—The clinical education experience begins in the second semester of the professional curriculum. In this phase of the program, the student is expected to adhere to the curriculum, clinical policies and hospital regulations. Students are required to pay for and clear criminal background and finger print screening.
Students are responsible for the purchase of uniforms and access needed as part of the educational experience.
Professional Credentials—A bachelor of science degree in cardiopulmonary science is awarded upon completion of the curriculum. Graduates are eligible to apply for the Florida Respiratory Care Practitioner License and/or Entry-Level Examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for the Registry Examinations also administered by the NBRC.
Pre-Professional Program
Freshman Year
| Fall Semester | Sem. Hrs. | | AMH 2010 or AMH 2025 U. S. History | 3 | | *BSC 1010 Biological Sciences (with Lab) | 4 | | CHM 1030 Introductory Chemistry for Health Sciences with Lab or CHM 1045 General Chemistry I | 4 | | ENC 1101 Freshman Communication Skills I | 3 | MAC 1105 College Algebra
| 3 | | | 17 | | | | | Spring Semester | Sem. Hrs. | | AMH 2091 Introduction to African American History or AMH 3571 Afro-American History | 3 | | CHM 1031 Chemistry for Health Sciences (with Lab) or CHM 1046 General Chemistry II | 4 | | ENC 1102 Freshman Communicative Skills II | 3 | | HSC 1000 Orientation To Health Science | | | HSC 1100 Health for Modern Living | 3 | MAC 1114 Algebraic and Trigonometric Functions
| 3 | | | 16 | | | | Sophomore Year
Fall Semester | Sem. Hrs. | | *BSC 2093 Anatomy and Physiology I (with Lab) | 4 | | *SPC 2608 Foundation of Speech | 3 | | PSY 2012 Introduction to Psychology or SYG 2000 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | XXX XXXX Any Approved Humanities
| 3 | | | 13 | | | | | Spring Semester | Sem. Hrs. | | CGS 2060 Computer Literacy I | 3 | | *BSC 2094 Anatomy and Physiology II (with Lab) | 4 | | HSC 3531 Medical Terminology | 3 | *PHY 2053 College Physics (with Lab)
| 4 | | | 14 | | | | | Summer Semester | Sem. Hrs. | | MAN 3025 Principles of Management | 3 | | STA 2023 Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 | *MCB 3005 Microbiology (with Lab) or MCB 3010 Microbiology (with Lab)
| 4 | | | 10 | | Prerequisite Curriculum Total Credits | 71 | | | | This is a state common prerequisite. Substitutes indicated in the state Common Prerequisite Manual at www.facts.org will be accepted."
| | | | | Statewide common prerequisites are always under review. for the most current information and for other courses that may serve as acceptable alternatives, examine the Common Prerequisite Manual at http://www.facts.org. | | | | | Foreign Language Requirement | | | All students are required to have completed two (2) years in high school or eight semester hours (or the equivalent) at an accredited undergraduate institution in one foreign language or American Sign Language prior to graduation. | | | | | Admission Requirements to Cardiopulmonary Science | | | Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and the required General Education requirements met, including freshman Communication Skills and mathematics, or an A.A. degree. | | | | | Professional Curriculum | | Junior Year
Fall Semester | Sem. Hrs. | | RET 3493 Health Assessment and Intervention I (with Lab) | 4 | | RET 3495 Integration of Structure and Function of Human Systems | 4 | RET 4354 Medical Therapeutic Agents
| 4 | | | 12 | | | | | Spring Semester | Sem. Hrs. | | RET 3034 Cardiopulmonary Assessment (with Lab) | 4 | | RET 3884 Clinical Process and Intervention I | 4 | | HSA 3110 Organization and Administration of Health Facilities | 3 | RET 4294 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology
| 2 | | | 13 | | | | | Summer Semester | Sem. Hrs. | | RET 3268 Critical Health Assessment and Interventions (with Lab) | 4 | | RET 3885 Clinical Process and Critical Interventions II | 4 | RET 4930 Professional Seminar, Cardiopulmonary Science
| 1 | | | 9 | | | | Senior Year
Fall Semester | Sem. Hrs. | | RET 4618 Advanced Practicum in Cardiopulmonary Science | 3 | | RET 4886 Clinical Process and Critical Interventions III | 4 | RET 4717 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapy (with Lab)
| 5 | | | 12 | | | | | Spring Semester | Sem. Hrs. | | RET 4887 Clinical Process and Critical Interventions IV | 4 | RET 3419 Diagnostics and Non-Traditional Health Care
Delivery (with Lab) | 4 | RET 4616 Advanced Seminar in Cardiopulmonary Science
| 2 | | | 10 | | Professional Curriculum Total Credits | 56 | | Total Credits | 127 |
Course Descriptions
RET 3034 Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Interventions (3, 1) Prereq: RET 3483, RET 3485, Coreqs: RET 3874, RET 4350. Pathophysiology is integrated with problem-oriented activities. Client/Patient assessment skills, interpretation of clinical data, and intermediate interventions for acute and chronic illnesses are structured.
RET 3268 Critical Health Assessment and Interventions (3, 1) Prereq: RET 3034, RET 3305, RET 3874. Coreq: RET 3284, RET 3875. Integration of pathophysiology with advanced clinical assessment and intervention skills are conducted. Cardiorespiratory monitoring and critical care interventions are presented in forms of problem oriented activities.
RET 3419 Diagnostics and Non-Traditional Health Care Delivery (3,1) Prereq: RET 3284, RET 3875. Coreqs: RET 4294, RET 4876. Theoretical concepts of cardiorespiratory diagnostics and data interpretation are presented. Disease prevention, rehabilitation and home care and nontraditional health care delivery settings are also emphasized.
RET 3493 Health Assessment and Interventions (3, 1) Prereq. BSC 3093, BSC 3094. An introduction to clinical problem-solving and the respiratory care profession are presented. Principles of health prevention and assessment, interpretation of clinical data, and basic therapeutic interventions are emphasized.
RET 3495 Integration of Structure and Function of Human Systems (4) Prereq: BSC 3093, BSC 3094, MCB 3005, PHY 3004. Emphasizes organizational control and function of the human body, homeostatic mechanisms, and evaluation of functional balance. Emphasis is placed on presentations of physiologic principles of metabolism.
RET 3884 Clinical Process and Interventions I (4) Prereq: RET 3483, RET 3485. Coreq: RET 3034, RET 3350. Interpersonal interactions, practice of fundamental assessment and interventions are integrated with case presentations, clinical problem-solving activities, and selected clinical simulations.
RET 3885 Clinical Process and Critical Interventions II (4) Prereq: RET 3874, RET 3034, Coreq: RET 3284. Interpersonal interactions, practice of intermediate assessment and interventions are integrated with case presentations, clinical problem-solving activities, clinical conferences and clinical simulations. Clinical problem-solving is emphasized.
RET 4294 Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology (2) Prereq: RET 3875, RET 3284, RET 4616. Etiology, pathophysiology, and management of selected respiratory diseases are approached from a pulmonary medicine prospective.
RET 4354 Medical Therapeutic Agents (4). Prereq: RET 3483, RET 3485. Coreq: RET 3034, RET 3874. Principles of medical physiology, biological and synthetic substances, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic evaluation applied to respiratory medicine. Mathematics of drugs and solutions and federal and state regulations are also emphasized.
RET 4616 Advanced Seminar in Respiratory Therapy (2). Prereq: RET 3034, RET 3350, RET 3875. Concepts fundamental to entry-level into respiratory care are examined. In addition, topics on entry-level competence, health organizations, legal, ethical, socioeconomic issues relative to respiratory care and research are presented.
RET 4618 Advanced Practicum in Respiratory Therapy (3). Prereq: RET 3875; RET 4294; and RET 4714. Etiology, pathophysiology, and management aspects of selected cardiopulmonary diseases/disorders and related multi-system failure are presented in a clinical problem solving format. Emphasis is placed on assessment, physiologic monitoring and management of patients/clients requiring critical care in the Intensive Care Unit.
RET 4717 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Therapy (3, 1). Prereq: RET 3485, RET 4294, RET 4876; Coreq. RET 4877. Assessment, pathophysiology and interventions of selected cardiopulmonary diseases common to neonatal and pediatric critical care patients are presented.
RET 4886 Clinical Process/Critical Interventions III (4). RET 3875, RET 4616. Coreq: RET 3418. Interpersonal interactions, practice of advanced diagnostics and intervention skills are integrated in non-traditional and home care settings. Emphasis is placed on epidemiological psychosocial, environmental assessments and economical aspects of care.
RET 4887 Clinical Process and Critical Interventions IV (4). Prereq: RET 4616, RET 4876; Coreq. RET 4714. Interpersonal interactions, practice of advanced diagnostics and health interventions in specialty areas are integrated with clinical problem-based learning activities.
RET 4906 Directed Individual Study Var. (1-10). Independent study/research in professional area of interest with appropriate supervision is conducted.
RET 4930 Professional Seminar in Respiratory Therapy (1). Prereq. RET 4616, RET 4618. Practical experiences for professional competence beyond entry-level, management of respiratory care services, respiratory therapy education, and research are emphasized.
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