CRC 330 Cardiorespiratory Care Assessment Skills 4 cr
A presentation of patient assessment skills to prepare for subsequent courses in the
curriculum. Modules included are chart review and history, vital signs, physical assessment of
the chest, chest radiography, laboratory assessment, bedside pulmonary function testing,
electrocardiography, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Students are prepared to function in a
problem based learning curriculum. Special fee: $60.00.
CRC 331 Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology 4 cr
The structure and function of the respiratory system will be discussed. Emphasis will be
placed on (1) the physiologic ramifications associated with respiratory therapeutic intervention
and (2) interrelationships between the pulmonary and renal systems and how these two systems
influence and control the body's acid-base status.
CRC 332 Intermittent and Diagnostic 5 cr
Cardiorespiratory Care I This is the first part of a two-part course.
This course will focus on cases involving patients receiving intermittent respiratory care
modalities including oxygen and aerosol therapy, resuscitation, airway care, pharmacology, chest
physiotherapy, incentive spirometry, and IPPB. Infection control issues will be included.
Diagnostic issues include pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis. Students
will discuss the pathophysiology, health promotion and disease prevention aspects of each case.
Relevant laboratory exercises will be conducted.
CRC 333 Intermittent and Diagnostic 2 cr
Cardiorespiratory Care II This is the second part of a two-part course.
This course will focus on cases involving patients receiving intermittent respiratory care
modalities including oxygen and aerosol therapy, resuscitation, airway care, pharmacology, chest
physiotherapy, incentive spiro-metry, and IPPB. Infection control issues will be included.
Diagnostic issues include pulmonary function testing and arterial blood gas analysis. Students
will discuss the pathophysiology, health promotion and disease prevention aspects of each case.
Relevant laboratory exercises will be conducted.
CRC 335 Intensive Cardiorespiratory Care 4 cr
This course will focus on cases involving patients receiving intensive cardiorespiratory
care modalities including mechanical ventilation, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, artificial
airways, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Diagnostic issues will include hemodynamic
monitoring and fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Students will discuss the pharmacology,
pathophysiology, health promotion and disease prevention aspects of each case. Relevant
laboratory exercises will be conducted.
CRC 342 Cardiorespiratory Care Practicum I 3 cr
This is the first part of a two-part course. Clinical experiences will involve patients who
receive intermittent respiratory care modalities, and diagnostic procedures, discussed in the cases
in CRC 332 and CRC 333. Students will prepare and present case studies relevant to this patient
population.
CRC 343 Cardiorespiratory Care Practicum II 2 cr
This is the second part of a two-part course. Clinical experiences will involve patients
who receive respiratory care modalities, and diagnostic procedures, discussed in the cases in
CRC 332 and CRC 333. Students will prepare and present case studies relevant to this patient
population.
CRC 345 Intensive Cardiorespiratory Care Practicum 4 cr
Clinical experiences will involve patients who receive intensive cardiorespiratory care
and diagnostic procedures, discussed in the cases in CRC 333. Students will prepare and present
case studies relevant to this patient population.
CRC 415 Research Methodology 2 cr
A survey of research designs, methods, and evaluative techniques, applicable to basic
science and clinical research studies.
CRC 430 Neonatal-Pediatric Cardiorespiratory Care 3 cr
This course will focus on cases involving infants and children. Topics include
developmental anatomy and physiology, assessment, pathophysiology, basic and intensive care,
pharmacology, extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation, and resuscitation. Students will discuss
the pharmacology, pathophysiology, health promotion and disease prevention aspects of each
case. Relevant laboratory exercises will be conducted.
CRC 431 Cardiovascular Physiology and Disease 4 cr
This course will focus on patients receiving therapy for cardiovascular disease. Topics
will include cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, cardiovascular assessment,
pharma-cology, advanced cardiac life support, intraaortic balloon counter- pulsation, and
echocardiography. Students will discuss the health promotion and disease prevention aspects of
each case. Relevant laboratory exercises will be conducted. Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS) will also be taught. Special fee: $100.00.
CRC 432 Subacute Care 4 cr
This course will focus on cases involving patients who are treated in nursing homes,
subacute care facilities, rehabilitation programs, and the home. Topics will include health care
settings and organization, polysomnography, subacute mechanical ventilation, and case
management. Students will discuss the health promotion and disease prevention aspects of each
case. Relevant laboratory exercises will be conducted.
CRC 440 Neonatal-Pediatric Cardiorespiratory Care Practicum (W) 5 cr
Clinical experiences will involve the care of neonatal and pediatric patients who receive
intermittent and intensive cardiorespiratory care, as discussed in the cases in CRC 430. Students
will prepare and present case studies relevant to this patient population.
CRC 441 Cardiovascular Practicum 5 cr
Clinical experiences will involve the care of cardiac patients who receive intensive
cardiorespiratory care and cardiovascular diagnostic procedures, discussed in the cases in CRC
431. Students will gain clinical experience with electrocardiography, echo- cardiography, and
cardiac catheterization. Students will prepare and present case studies relevant to this patient
population.
CRC 442 Subacute Care Practicum 5 cr
Clinical experiences involve the care of patients who are placed in subacute settings and
in the sleep laboratory. Students will prepare and present case studies relevant to this patient
population.
CRC 446 Cardiorespiratory Care Education (W) 2 cr
General educational principles and projects will receive major emphasis. These principles
and projects include writing instructional objectives, developing didactic and clinical
instructional strategies, and constructing evaluation instruments. Accreditation and cre-dentialing
issues will also be addressed. Developing and presenting instructional units will be among the
various projects assigned.
CRC 447 Cardiorespiratory Care Management 2 cr
This course will provide the student with experiences and projects pertaining to the
management of a respiratory therapy and cardiopulmonary department. Some management
functions include: JCAHO respiratory therapy standards, staff scheduling, departmental
budgeting, quality assurance, evaluation of personnel, purchasing, and grievance procedures.
CRC 450 Clinical Research I (W) 1 cr
This is the first part of a two-part course. Students will design and perform a research
project, relating to either clinical practice, education, or management. The work involved in this
course will extend through two successive semesters. Students register for this course beginning
in the Fall Semester of the senior year for two credits, and again in the Spring semester for two
more credit hours. Special fee: $19.00.
CRC 451 Clinical Research II (W) 2 cr
This is the second part of a two-part course. Students will design and perform a research
project, relating to either clinical practice, education, or management. The work involved in this
course will extend through two successive semesters. Students register for this course beginning
in the Fall Semester of the senior year for two credits, and again in the Spring semester for two
more credit hours. Special fee: $19.00.

Department of Cardiorespiratory Care

College of Allied Health Professions