Karen Hill, Interim Chair

Special Degree and Certificate Requirements

The health professions programs in Medical Laboratory Technology, Pharmacy Technology, Practical Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology have waiting lists for admittance. Interested persons are encouraged to apply at least one year prior to anticipated school attendance. Students on the waiting lists are encouraged to complete some of the courses required in the first semester to help reduce their loads once they are admitted into their programs. A placement test such as the ASSET or Compass allows for proper placement into courses such as math.

Prior to entry in the clinical portion of these programs, students must show proof of health requirements to the department chair. Students must be tested for tuberculosis with the PPD (Purified Protein Derivative) or chest x ray. If the test is positive, the student must present a letter written by a physician to the department chair stating that the student is under the physician's care and can continue in the clinical portion of the program. Students are required to receive the hepatitis B vaccine (HBV) prior to clinical laboratory experiences and potential exposure to blood borne pathogens. Usually three vaccines are required and may be obtained at Curry Health Center on the Mountain Campus. It is suggested that students start the series of vaccines upon program acceptance. CPR training for health care providers must be completed prior to entering the clinical portion of training. Eye exams are required for surgical technology students because of their work with lasers in surgery.

Respiratory Care students must successfully complete NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation) prior to entering the second semester clinical course. Respiratory Care students are required to have a physical exam, a ten panel drug screen, and a police background check prior to entering the clinical phase of the program (second year).

The related studies requirements are included in the following courses of study. Refer to the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog for the specific requirements.

Students must pass all courses with a minimum grade of "C" in order to continue in their programs and to graduate. It is expected that, following program acceptance, all courses in the student's chosen health program must be completed in one semester beyond the stated length of the program.

Repeating a failed course will be permitted based on available class space and acceptance will be in the order identified by the matriculation plan. Any single course may be attempted a maximum of two times only. Repeated failure in a course will result in removal from the program. Reinstatement to the program is in compliance with the policy on reinstatement.

Students are expected to take professional examinations upon completion of their programs. Students are responsible for filing required forms, associated fees, and grade transcripts. More information can be obtained by contacting the Health Professions department chair.

Course Fees and Supplies

Most programs in the Health Professions Department include courses with course fees and special supplies requirements. To obtain a complete listing of these additional items and costs, call the College of Technology Admissions Office at 406-243-7882.

Medical Laboratory Technology-A.A.S. Degree back to top

Medical laboratory technicians (MLTs), in Montana, work primarily in rural hospitals and clinics, and in physician's office laboratories throughout the state. Opportunities out of state exist in large reference laboratories. MLTs perform a wide variety of procedures utilizing numerous techniques. These include collecting blood specimens, performing microscopic and chemical examinations of blood, urine, and body fluids, as well as culturing and identifying microorganisms. MLTs work with other laboratory personnel in distinguishing abnormal test results from normal results and reporting these results to the patient's health care providers.

The program may be completed in about two years, with four semesters plus one summer session or fewer depending on the background of the entering student. During the first year, the student takes general education and preparatory courses. A clinical internship which is scheduled the last semester in attendance will be spent at a hospital outside of Missoula. Students need to be prepared to relocate to the location of the internship for a period of about 15 weeks. Costs associated with the move as well as room and board expenses while completing the internship must be borne by the student. Clinical sites for internships are limited, so assignment to an internship is based on the earliest application dates.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the national exam. A passing score on this exam is recognized by the Montana Division of Professional and Occupational Licensing as certification of competency and will grant a Montana license as a Medical Technician. Note: Passage of this exam may not meet minimum certification requirements of other states or that of individual employers.

Autumn Entry:

First Year	A	S
BIOL 106N Elementary Medical Microbiology	-	3
BIOL 107N Elementary Microbiology Laboratory	-	1
CHEM 151N General and Inorganic Chemistry	3	-
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
MLT 100T Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology	2	-
MLT 200T Clinical Chemistry	-	5
SCN 119N Anatomy and Physiology	-	6
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology	2	-
Total	15	15
Summer Session	Summer
MLT 201T Hematology/Coagulation	5
MLT 202T Medical Microbiology	5
Total	10
Second Year	A	S
COM 150S Interpersonal Communication	3	-
MLT 195T Mycology/Parasitology/Virology	5	-
MLT 203T Immunology, Serology, and Immuno-hematology	5	-
MLT 204T Internship	-	12
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
Total	16	12

Spring Entry:

		S
BIOL 106N Elementary Medical Microbiology		3
BIOL 107N Elementary Microbiology Laboratory		1
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers		2
MLT 100T Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology		2
SCN 119N Anatomy and Physiology		6
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology		2
Total		16
Summer Session	Summer
MLT 201T Hematology/Coagulation	5
MLT 202T Medical Microbiology	5
Total	10
	A	S
CHEM 151N General and Inorganic Chemistry	3	-
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
COM 150S Interpersonal Communication	-	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
MLT 195T Mycology/Parasitology/Virology	-	5
MLT 200T Clinical Chemistry	-	5
MLT 203T Immunology/Serology/Immuno-hematology	5	-
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	3	-
Total	17	13
Summer Session	Summer
MLT 204T Clinical Internship	12
Total	12

Pharmacy Technology-Certificate back to top

Pharmacy technicians assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. They perform such duties as maintaining patient records, filling prescriptions, pricing, drug calculations, IV compounding, filing, dispensing routine orders for stock supplies and patient care areas, and maintaining inventory of drug supplies.

Students are prepared to function in hospital based pharmacies and retail pharmacies and may sit for the national technician certification examination offered through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, retail drug stores, drug manufacturers, and wholesale drug companies. Students are required to rotate to clinical sites and some may be outside the Missoula area.

Students are awarded a Certificate of Completion after successfully completing the program.

Autumn Entry:

	A	S
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
PHA 100T Introduction to Pharmacy Practice	3	-
PHA 101T Pharmacy Calculations	3	-
PHA 102T Pharmacology	-	6
PHA 103T Hospital and Community Practice	-	6
PSY 110S Organizational Psychology	-	3
SCN 119N Anatomy and Physiology	6	-
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology	2	-
Total	16	15
Summer Session	Summer
PHA 105T Internship	5

Practical Nursing A.A.S. Degree back to top

Students in the Practical Nursing program are educated to be licensed practical nurses (LPNs). With the guidance of a registered nurse or other licensed personnel, the LPN assists individuals in meeting basic human needs, such as spiritual, physical, emotional, cultural, educational, and health promotional in order to achieve optimum wellness. The LPN uses the nursing process which includes critical thinking and decision making skills. The LPN gathers, records, and communicates client data within the ethical and legal guidelines specified in the Nurse Practice Act. The LPN performs skilled technical procedures, administers medications, and provides basic care to culturally diverse clients throughout the life span.

Students who successfully complete the program earn an A.A.S. degree and are prepared to take the examination required for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The program is approved by the Montana Board of Nursing. For students interested in continuing their education with a registered nurse degree in mind, this program or individual courses may or may not transfer to other institutions. Students should contact program advisors in prospective institutions when planning for admittance to other programs.
Students who successfully complete NUR 152 may obtain a Certified Nurse Aide certificate. Students may enter in autumn or spring semester.

Autumn and Spring Entry:

First Semester	A/S
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2
COM 115 Technical Writing	3
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3
NUR 100 Introduction to Health Skills	3
SCN 119N Anatomy and Physiology	6
Total	17
Second Semester	A/S
NUR 150T Nutrition	3
NUR 151 Drug Administration and Calculation	4
NUR 152 Fundamental Nursing Skills I	5
PSYC 100S Introduction to Psychology	4
Total	16
Third Semester	A/S
NUR 154 Pharmacological Products I	2
NUR 155 Adult Physiological Needs I	5
NUR 167 Childbearing Family Needs	4
NUR 252 Fundamental Nursing Skills II	3
PSY 185 Human Development Across the Life-Span	3
Total	17
Before or after Fourth Semester:
NUR 266 Clinical Capstone Experience	2
Fourth Semester	A/S
NUR 168 Nursing Care of Children	4
NUR 254 Pharmacological Products II	2
NUR 255 Adult Physiological Needs II	5
NUR 261 Psychosocial Needs	2
NUR 269 Nursing Trends and Issues	3
NUR 270 Nursing Review	2
Total	18

Respiratory Care A.A.S. Degree back to top

Respiratory Care is an allied health speciality. It is an important part of modern medicine and health care. Respiratory Care encompasses the care of patients with respiratory problems in the hospital, clinic, and home.

Graduates are prepared to provide patient care, including diagnostic and monitoring procedures, to persons with heart and lung problems. Respiratory care professionals are essential members of the modern health care team and work in collaboration with physicians and other health professionals to provide respiratory care. They learn to utilize medical gases, medications, aerosols, bronchopulmonary drainage, ventilatory support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management procedures, and respiratory disease management for the adult and pediatric patient as well as the neonate.

Starting salaries are competitive with premiums paid for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Graduates are eligible to take the credentialing examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which lead to the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Licensure requirements in the state of Montana also are met by successful completion of the NBRC examinations.

The program is four semesters plus one summer session between the first and second years.

The Respiratory Care program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1970, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 553-9355. Graduates receive the degree of Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care.

Students entering the program are required to rotate to clinical sites outside the Missoula area on a periodic basis. These rotations take place during the autumn and spring semesters of the second year. These sites may include, but are not limited to, Kalispell, Butte, Billings, Bozeman, Hamilton, Polson, and Spokane, Washington.

Students enter autumn semester but are encouraged to take classes prior to official entry into the program.

Autumn Entry:

First Year	A	S
COM 115 Technical Writing	3	-
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
MAT 101T Intermediate Algebra	3	-
RES 120T Ethics and Health Care Communication	-	2
RES 129T Patient Care and Assessment	-	3
RES 131T Respiratory Care Fundamentals	-	5
RES 133T Respiratory Care Pharmacology	-	2
RES 135T Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology	-	3
RES 150T Respiratory Care Laboratory I	-	1
SCN 119N Anatomy and Physiology	6	-
SCN 122T Integrated Science	3	-
Total	17	16
Summer Session	Summer
RES 223T Cardiovascular and Related Pharmacology	1
RES 250T Respiratory Care Lab II	2
RES 255T Clinical Experience I	5
Total	8
Second Year	A	S
RES 231T Respiratory Critical Care	3	-
RES 232T Respiratory Pathology and Disease	3	-
RES 241T Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care	2	-
RES 242T Respiratory Home Care and Management	-	2
RES 252T Advanced Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Procedures	-	3
RES 260T Respiratory Care Laboratory II	1	-
RES 265T Clinical Experience II	8	-
RES 270T Respiratory Care Laboratory IV	-	1
RES 275T Clinical Experience III	-	9
Total	17	15

Surgical Technology-A.A.S. Degree back to top

Students in this program are educated to be surgical technologists who work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and registered nurses in delivering patient care preoperatively, intra operatively, and postoperatively. They function as a scrub technologist, the sterile member of the surgical team who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. They follow strict adherence to aseptic techniques, as well as the care, cleaning, and maintenance of surgical supplies. In addition, surgical technologists function in assisting the R.N. circulator by assisting the anesthesiologist and anticipating additional needs of the surgical team. Students are required to rotate clinical sites. Some internships are outside the Missoula area. Transportation and housing are the student's responsibility.

Students who successfully complete the program are awarded an A.A.S. degree in Surgical Technology and are encouraged to take the national examination to become certified. The program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Students enter in the autumn semester.

Students who enter the program are required to rotate clinical sites.

First Year	A	S
BIOL 106N Elementary Medical Biology	-	3
COM 115 Technical Writing	-	3
CRT 101 Introduction to Computers	2	-
MAT 100T Basic Algebra	3	-
NUR 100 Introduction to Health Professions	2	-
PSYC 100S Introduction to Psychology	-	4
SCN 119N Anatomy and Physiology	6	-
SEC 154T Beginning Medical Terminology	2	-
SUR 101T Introduction to Safe Patient Care	-	3
SUR 102T Surgical Procedures Lab I	-	2
SUR 154T Surgical Pharmacology	-	3
Total	15	18
Second Year
SUR 200T Operating Room Techniques	3	-
SUR 201T Surgical Procedures I	4	-
SUR 202T Surgical Procedures Lab II	2	-
SUR 203T Surgical Lab Practicum I	4	-
SUR 204E Ethical Dimensions in Health Professions	3	-
SUR 205T Surgical Procedures II	-	5
SUR 206T Surgical Lab Practicum II	-	5
SUR 290T Surgical Internship	-	5
Total	16	15

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U = for undergraduate credit only. R after the credit indicates the course may be repeated for credit to the maximum indicated after the R.

Medical Laboratory Technology

U 100T Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology 2 cr. Offered autumn. Survey of the varied responsibilities connected with the medical and medical technology fields. For students interested in exploring employment opportunities in medical, industrial, and research laboratories. Presentations and discussion designed to help the student understand the important role medical laboratory technicians play in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Applications of knowledge and use of simulated experiences in furthering students' understanding of their roles as medical laboratory technicians.
U 200T Clinical Chemistry 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., CHEM 151N. Basic instruction in clinical laboratory chemistry includes manual methods plus spectrophotometry, automation and potentiometric methodology. Introduction to kidney function and complete urinalysis procedures including physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of both normal and abnormal specimens. Routine maintenance and minor troubleshooting covered. The importance of test results relating diagnosis and monitoring disease processes is included.
U 201T Hematology and Coagulation 5 cr. Offered summer. Collection of blood by venal puncture and finger stick technique. Manual techniques for compete blood counts (including both normal and abnormal) mastered. Topics addressed and other skills include quality control, sedimentation rates, reticulocyte, eosinophils, and platelet counts, and blood dyscrasias including anemias, leukemias, and others. Automation techniques discussed, and practice on some automated lab equipment. Basic coagulation theory and performance of routine prothrombin tests, PTTs, bleeding, and clotting times are covered in lecture and laboratory.
U 202T Medical Microbiology 5 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., BIOL 106N, BIOL 107N.. Infectious disease with emphasis on the processing and handling of clinical material. The use of specific selective and differential media for isolation and differential tests for correct identification of normal and pathogenic bacteria are used in conjunction with portals of entry and specific disease entities commonly found in routine clinical bacteriology. Media, cultural, and microscopic techniques used to isolate and identify from clinical specimens are covered.
U 203T Immunology, Serology, and Immunohematology 5 cr. Offered autumn. Basic principles of antigens and antibodies and the immune system are covered. Serology techniques practiced and observed in laboratory include flocculation, agglutination, precipitation, and ELISA. Complement fixation, hemagglutination, and RIA are discussed. Basic theories of blood factors and antibodies, compatibility testing, antibody screening and identification, transfusion reactions, hemolytic disease of the newborn, component therapy, and blood donor requirements are covered.
U 290T Clinical Internship 12 cr. Offered every term. Prereq., MLT 100T, MLT 200T, MLT 201T, MLT 202T, MLT 203T. Practical on the job training in a clinical setting. Rotation through a variety of laboratory departments, practicing test performance under strict supervision of the laboratory's technicians or technologists.

Nursing

U 100 Introduction to Health Skills 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Introduction to the health care system and the health care team. Basic principles and psychomotor skills such as vital sign assessment and Universal Precautions are introduced and practiced in the campus laboratory.
U 150T Nutrition 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Nutritional needs throughout the life cycle and measures to assist in the meeting of those needs in health or stress/disease. Practical evaluation of personal nutrition is emphasized as preparation for nursing intervention and personal health.
U 151 Drug Administration and Calculations 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., MAT 100T and NUR 100. Coreq., NUR 152. Apothecary, metric, and household conversion factors and their application in solving dosage problems. Practice of safe administration in the laboratory setting is included.
U 152 Fundamental Nursing Skills 5 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., COM 115T, NUR 100; coreq., NUR 151. Introduction to the fundamental concepts of nursing. On campus lab and off-campus clinical experiences are included.
U 154 Pharmacological Products I 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., NUR 151, NUR 152. Fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration as a possible means to meet human needs. Identification of broad medication categories using the prototype approach. Pharmacologic actions, uses, nursing implications, and client teaching for medications are addressed within the context of the nursing process.
U 155 Adult Physiological Needs I 8 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., NUR 151, NUR 152, SCN 119N; prereq. or coreq., NUR 150T. Application of nursing theories and skills to meet the basic human needs of adult clients experiencing common, recurring actual or potential health deviations. All classroom and clinical lab components must be satisfactorily completed to pass this course. Supervised clinical laboratory includes the care of the adult client in the acute setting with emphasis placed on the use of nursing assessments, the nursing process, and communication skills to enable the student to assist in identifying needs, planning, providing, and collaboratively evaluating care.
U 167 Childbearing Family Needs 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., NUR 150T, NUR 152. Meeting basic human needs of the childbearing family unit by the continued application of growth and development and communication theories within the framework of the nursing process. A supervised clinical laboratory experience is provided to help the student identify and meet the needs of the childbearing family in acute care and outpatient settings. Classroom and clinical lab components must be satisfactorily completed in order to pass this course.
U 168 Nursing Care of Children 4 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., NUR 150T, NUR 152 and NUR 252; PSY 185. Theories and principles for meeting the basic human needs of children from one month of age to adolescence. Using the nursing process and growth and development theories as a framework, the student provides supervised, individualized care to children in order to help them attain or maintain optimal wellness. The clinical lab and classroom portions must both be satisfactorily completed in order to pass this course.
U 196T Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.
U 252 Fundamental Nursing Skills II 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., NUR 150T, NUR 151, NUR 152 and CRT 101. Continuation of fundamental concepts and skills necessary for more complex client care situations.
U 254 Pharmacological Products II 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., NUR 154. Continuation of NUR 154. Continues the study of medication prototype groups to meet human needs. The nursing process as a framework for understanding actions, use, nursing implications, and client teaching continues as a major conceptual theme.
U 255 Adult Physiological Needs II 5 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq. or coreq., NUR 150T. Prereq., NUR 155, NUR 252. Continued application of nursing theories, principles, and skills to meet human needs of adult clients experiencing more complex, recurring actual or potential health deviations. The nursing process provides the framework to synthesize aspects of communication, ethical/legal issues, cultural diversity, and optimal wellness. Supervised clinical laboratory includes care of the adult client in the acute care setting. Assessment, problem solving and critical thinking skills enable the student to plan, provide, and evaluate care. The clinical lab and classroom portions must be satisfactorily completed to pass this course.
U 261 Meeting Psychosocial Needs 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., NUR 152, PSY 185, PSYC 100S, or consent of instr. Discussion of theories of mental illness and maladaptive behaviors. Included are a variety of treatment modalities including psychotropic medication as well as alternative therapies such as therapeutic touch. The nursing process is used as a framework to plan care for a variety of patients experiencing psychiatric disorders.
U 266 Clinical Capstone Experience 2 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., all third semester courses and consent of instr. Capstone course that allows the student to work collaboratively with an identified LPN preceptor, performing the role expectations for care in that workplace setting.
U 269 Nursing Trends and Issues 3 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., PSYC 100S and/or consent of instr. Transition from the student role to that of the graduate nurse. Communication skills in the workplace, ethical/legal issues and professional responsibilities are included. Leadership and management roles are examined. Skills necessary to obtain and retain employment are stressed. The State Nurse Practice Act is discussed as one regulator of practice issues.
U 270 Nursing Review 2 cr. Offered autumn and spring. Prereq., enrollment in all fourth semester courses and consent of instr. Preparation for the national licensing test for LPN licensure.
U 295T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

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U 100T Introduction to Pharmacy Practice 3 cr. Offered autumn. Introduction to pharmacy practice as a career. Includes history and personnel relating to pharmaceutical services and ethical standards of the occupation. Introduction to federal and state laws regulating pharmacy practice with emphasis on Montana State Pharmacy Law regulating pharmacy technicians. Preparation, maintenance, and storage of pharmacy records. Basic concepts of computer operations with emphasis on software designed for use in pharmacy. Development of skills necessary for the pharmacy technician to communicate effectively in the following ways: 1) as a representative of the profession of pharmacy, 2) as an intermediary between the pharmacist and patient, and 3) as an intermediary between the pharmacist and other health care professionals.
U 101T Pharmacy Calculations 3 cr. Offered autumn. Calculations used in pharmacy practice; includes various systems of weights and measures, dosage determinations, percentage preparations, reducing and enlarging formulas, dilution, and concentration.
U 102T Pharmacology 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PHA 100T, PHA 101T. Study of the properties, reactions, and therapeutic value of the primary agents in the major drug classes.
U 103T Hospital and Community Practice 6 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PHA 100T, PHA 101T. Practices in hospital and community pharmacy settings. In addition to lectures, students receive hands-on experience in dispensing prescriptions, computer order entry, labeling, patient profiles, non-sterile compounding, and sterile IV admixture preparation. Guest speakers and video presentations supplement lectures and skills practice. Good communication skills are emphasized.
U 105T Pharmacy Technology Internship 5 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., PHA 102T, PHA 103T. Training and experience in a variety of hospital and community pharmacy settings under supervision of a pharmacist. Emphasizes practical experience in outpatient dispensing, inpatient dispensing, unit dose systems, IV admixture systems, bulk and sterile compounding, purchasing and inventory control, and effective communications.
U 154T Basic Pharmacology I 2 cr. Offered autumn. Fundamental principles of pharmacology and the implications of medication use. Includes the law as it pertains to drug use, dosage forms, routes of administration, as well as the pharmacologic actions and uses of drugs.
U 164T Basic Pharmacology II 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., PHA 154T. Continuation of PHA 154T.
U 195T Special Topics 1-6 cr. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 196 Independent Study 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently.

Respiratory Care

U 120T Perspectives in Health Care Communications 2 cr. Offered spring. Introduction to oral and written health communications as well as a brief overview of ethical and legal implications of respiratory care practice.
U 129T Patient Care and Assessment 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq. or coreq., SCN 119N. Introduction to nursing related knowledge and skills. Assessment of the respiratory system with cardiopulmonary diagnostic and laboratory tests. The theory, mechanics, calibration, and quality control of arterial blood gas analyzers. Medical terminology also covered.
U 131T Respiratory Care Fundamentals 4 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., COM 090T or 115; CRT 101; MAT 100Tor 101T; SCN 119N, SCN 122T, and acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program. Orientation to basic respiratory therapy science. Emphasis on theory and operation and troubleshooting of related equipment used at the entry level of practice.
U 133T Respiratory Care Pharmacology 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 100T or 101T; SCN 119N, SCN 122T. Introduction to pharmacology as related to the pulmonary system.
U 135T Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 100T or 101T; SCN 119N, SCN 122T. In-depth study of the macro and micro anatomy of the cardiopulmonary system with a focus on structure and function.
U 150T Respiratory Care Laboratory I 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., COM 090T or 115; CRT 101; MAT 100T or 101T; SCN 199N, SCN 122T, and acceptance into the Respiratory Care program. Basic clinical competencies are studied in a laboratory setting. Demonstrations, peer review, and instructor review included.
U 155T Clinical Experience I 6 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 150T. Emphasis on the student directly performing basic clinical skills in a patient care setting. Introduction to adult critical care as well as computer-assisted simulation exams.
U 231T Respiratory Critical Care 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., COM 115; RES 131T, 133T, 250T, 255T. Continuation of RES 131T. Physiology, indication, contraindications, and application of mechanical ventilation. Emphasis on patient assessment, monitoring,, stabilization and weaning during assisted pressure breathing. Analysis of the various modes of ventilation, including optimizing the patient-ventilator interface in the adult.
U 232T Respiratory Pathology and Disease 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., COM 115; RES 131T, 133T, 135T, 233T. Special lectures in medicine and disease as related to the cardiopulmonary system. Emphasis on recognition of signs and symptoms of disease and implications for treatment. Neonatal and pediatric diseases included.
U 233T Cardiovascular and Related Pharmacology 1 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., MAT 101T; RES 131T, 133T, 135T, 150T. Introduction to cardiovascular and related pharmacology in preparation for advanced cardiac life support.
U 241T Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 131T,135T, 233T, 250T, 255T. Study of perinatal and pediatric respiratory care with emphasis on assessment, resuscitation and mechanical ventilation of the neonate and pediatric patient.
U 242T Respiratory Home Care and Management 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 231T, 232T. A study of pulmonary rehabilitation and home care. Departmental organization and administration procedures are included. Students must take an Entry Level Self Assessment Exam, a written Registry Self-Assessment Exam, and a Clinical Simulation Self Assessment Exam. The fee for this exam is included in course fees.
U 250T Respiratory Care Laboratory II 2 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., MAT 101T; RES 131T, 133T, 135T, 150T. A continuation of RES 150T. Students will be BLS-certified.
U 252T Advanced Cardiopulmonary Assessment and Procedures 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 129T, 131T, 135T, 231T, 241T. Continuation of RES 129T. Introduction to cardiopulmonary and nutritional assessments and procedures at the advanced practitioner level.
U 255T Clinical Experience I 5 cr. Offered summer. Prereq., MAT 101T; RES 120T, 129T, 131T, 133T, 135T, 150T. Emphasis on the student directly performing basic clinical skills in a patient care setting.
U 260T Respiratory Care Laboratory III 1 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., RES 150T, 255T. Advanced clinical lab competencies for respiratory care are studied in the laboratory setting. Demonstrations, peer review, and instructor review included. Emphasis on psychomotor skills in the critical care area. Students will be NRP and PALS certified at the end of the class.
U 265T Clinical Experience II 8 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., COM 115; RES 250T, 255T. Continuation of clinical skills learned in RES 255T. Introduction to adult critical are areas.
U 270T Respiratory Care Lab IV 1 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 260T, 265T. A continuation of RES 260T. Students will be ACLS-certified at the completion of the class.
U 275T Clinical Experience III 9 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., RES 260T, 265T. Continuation of RES 265T with critical care of the adult. Neonatal and pediatric critical care experiences also emphasized.
U 295T Special Topics 1-6 cr. (R-6) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

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U 101T Introduction to Safe Patient Care 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., completion of all first semester courses; coreq., SUR 102T. Provides an orientation to the responsibilities and competencies of the surgical technologist in the central processing role in surgical departments.
U 102T Surgical Procedures Lab I 2 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., completion of all first semester courses; coreq., SUR 101T. Orientation to the physical organization of the central processing department with emphasis on documentation, sterilization, and preparation of instruments/supplies.
U 154T Surgical Pharmacology 3 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., MAT 100T. Basic overview of the medications that are commonly used before, during and after a surgical procedure.
U 195T Special Topics Variable cr. (R-9) Offered intermittently. Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.
U 200T Operating Room Techniques 3 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., completion of all first and second semester courses; coreq., SUR 202T. Responsibilities and competencies of the surgical technologist in the perioperative scrub and circulator roles.
U 201T Surgical Procedures I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., completion of all first and second semester courses; coreq., SUR 203T. A study of surgical procedures following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative stages of specific surgical specialties.
U 202T Surgical Procedures Lab II 2 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., completion of all first and second semester courses; coreq., SUR 200T. Orientation to the physical organization of the surgical suite, demonstration and return demonstration of perioperative competencies in the campus lab.
U 203T Surgical Lab Practicum I 4 cr. Offered autumn. Prereq., all first and second semester courses; coreq., SUR 200, SUR 201T, SUR 202T. Perioperative experience in the minor surgical procedure role through a supervised clinical hospital rotation.
U 204E Ethical Dimensions in Health Professions 3 cr. Offered autumn. Ethical decision-making tools for addressing common ethical issues in the health professions.
U 205T Surgical Procedures II 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., all first, second, and third semester courses. A study of surgical procedures following the patient through the preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative stages of C-V/thoracic, orthopedic, neurological, and ophthalmic specialties.
U 206T Surgical Lab Practicum II 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., all first, second and third semester courses; coreq., SUR 205T. Perioperative experience in the major surgical procedure role through a supervised clinical hospital rotation.
U 290T Surgical Internship 5 cr. Offered spring. Prereq., all first, second, and third semester courses, SUR 205T, SUR 206T. Capstone experience in the perioperative role in preparation for initial employment, increasing occupational awareness and professionalism. Students take call for emergency surgeries alongside experienced hospital staff.