RC 202 - Pathophysiology II

1 Credits

This is the second course in the study of Respiratory Pathophysiology, focusing on diseases affecting the cardiopulmonary system. This course covers Restrictive Lung Diseases, Infectious Diseases, and Cardiac Diseases.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program AAS to BAS - RC
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in Respiratory Care program
Active Date 20240401T16:17:56

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 11
Total Contact Hours 11
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Pneumonia
Tuberculosis
Atelectasis
Restrictive diseases
Disorders of the pleura
Lung Cancer

Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately explain the anatomic alterations of the lungs associated with Restrictive Lung Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Disorders of the pleura, chest wall and lung cancer.

Accurately describe the causes and classifications of Restrictive Lung Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Disorders of the pleura, chest wall and lung cancer.

Accurately describe the clinical manifestations associated with Restrictive Lung Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Disorders of the pleura, chest wall and lung cancer.

Accurately describe the strategy for the diagnosis, management, and prevention of Restrictive Lung Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Disorders of the pleura, chest wall and lung cancer.

Analyze patient case history, presentatoin and diagnostic information to identify the presence of Restrictive Lung Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Disorders of the pleura, chest wall or lung cancer