Maricopa Community Colleges  RES100   19946-19986 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  12/08/98  
RES100      19946-19986 LEC 4 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Introduction to Patient Care and Diseases
Introduction to patient evaluation, upper and lower respiratory tract pathophysiology and the basic principles of pharmacologic agents as related to the respiratory care of pulmonary disorders. Prerequisites: None.
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
RES100   19946-19986 Introduction to Patient Care and Diseases
1. Describe the clinical manifestations of specific respiratory disorders. (I)
2. Describe the etiology of specific respiratory disorders. (I)
3. Describe the pathogenesis of specific respiratory disorders. (I)
4. Describe the pathophysiology of specific respiratory disorders. (I)
5. Describe the diagnosis of specific respiratory disorders. (I)
6. Describe the treatment of specific respiratory disorders. (I)
7. Collect pertinent clinical information obtained by auscultation. (I)
8. Collect pertinent clinical information obtained by inspection. (II)
9. Interpret pertinent clinical information obtained by auscultation and inspection. (II)
10. Perform day-to-day interactions and communication in written and verbal language with patients. (II)
11. Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform day-to-day interactions and communication in written and verbal language with physicians. (II)
12. Demonstrate the skills necessary to perform day-to-day interactions and communication in written and verbal language with other health care providers. (II)
13. Demonstrate appropriate ethical, legal and professional work behaviors. (II)
14. Describe the basic principles of respiratory pharmacological agents. (III)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
RES100   19946-19986 Introduction to Patient Care and Diseases
    I. Manifestation, etiology, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of common respiratory disorders
        A. Upper respiratory tract
        B. Lower respiratory tract
        C. Mycobacterial infections
        D. Fungal infections
        E. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
        F. Asthma
        G. Cystic fibrosis
        H. Atelectasis
        I. Carcinoma
        J. Pulmonary circulatory disorders
        K. Pleural disorders
        L. Chest wall disorders
        M. Neuromuscular disorders
        N. Respiratory failure
        O. Chest wall injury
      II. Clinical information
          A. Inspection
          B. Auscultation
          C. Communication
          D. Professional behavior
        III. Basic principles of respiratory pharmacological agents
            A. Drug science
            B. Routes of administration
            C. Adverse reactions
            D. Regulatory agencies
            E. Structure and function of autonomic nervous system
            F. Action of adrenergic drugs
            G. Action of methylxanthines
            H. Action of mucokinetics
            I. Action of corticosteriods
            J. Brand names, action, indication, contraindications, maximum safe dosage and side effects
            K. Complete and incomplete orders for respiratory drugs
            L. Modification and/or termination of medications
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