RSPT Respiratory Therapy - Course Descriptions
RSPT 1000 Respiratory Therapy Instrumentation and Techniques
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Respiratory Therapy Instrumentation and Techniques introduces students to the technical components, skills competencies, and basic assessment skills for Respiratory Therapy. Clinical skills competency through lab simulation is required.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 1020 Respiratory Therapy Clinical Assessment and Techniques
CREDIT HOURS: 3
RSPT 1020.03 builds on the knowledge, concepts, and competencies acquired in
RSPT 1000.03.
Students will gain foundational knowledge and competencies necessary for understanding the physical principles and concepts associated with the safe handling and efficient operation of respiratory therapy equipment. Students will develop patient assessment skills, skills competency practice and therapeutic decision-making using lab simulation. Skills competency testing will be completed in preparation for Clinical Practicum I (
RSPT 1500.03). Limited clinical opportunities may be provided. Clinical skills competency testing through lab simulation is required.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: lab/tutorial 3 hours
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 1000.03,
HSCE 1000.03,
RSPT 1030.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 1030 Cardiopulmonary Physiology I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The course presents a modular approach to developing a thorough understanding of normal and abnormal cardiopulmonary function in the human body and is considered a foundation course for all RSPT specific courses in the program.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Lecture 4.5 hours. Individual and group work with case studies
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 1500 Clinical Practicum I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Clinical Practicum I introduces students to clinical practice in the patient care (hospital) environment. Students will have the opportunity to apply theory to skills practice at the defined competency level.
NOTES: Full-time rotations in clinical settings with assigned preceptors. Shift work and weekends may be required. Students will be required to travel to clinical sites outside the Halifax Regional Municipality. Students will be responsible for travel and accommodation.
FORMAT: Experiential Learning
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 1020.03,
HSCE 1010.03,
HSCE 1030.03,
RSPT 2030.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 2000 Principles of Mechanical Ventilation
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will introduce the students to the delivery of mechanical ventilation by learning the terminology, physical principles and physiologic concepts associated with the application of mechanical ventilation. Equipment operation, function and troubleshooting will be investigated in the lab and clinical setting.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: lab/clinical 3 hours
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 1500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 2020 Application of Mechanical Ventilation
CREDIT HOURS: 3
Students will be introduced to the background knowledge necessary for understanding the physical principles and concepts governing the operation of mechanical ventilators and adjunct respiratory therapy equipment to ensure the safe and effective delivery of therapy. Clinical skills testing is required.
FORMAT:
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2000.03,
RSPT 2030.03,
RSPT 2063.03,
RSPT 2070.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 2030 Cardiopulmonary Physiology II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course is a continuation of the physiological concepts introduced in
RSPT 1030 and will examine the intricate chemical and physiological processes of fluid and electrolyte balance, pulmonary function testing, and the cardiopulmonary response to unusual and changing environments. Case study presentations and patient scenarios will complement the learning environment and assist the student in integrating previous knowledge.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Lecture 4.5 hours, individual and group work, presentations, case study scenarios
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 1030.03,
RSPT 1000.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 2050 Health Practice for Respiratory Therapy
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course consists of classroom work, clinical skills testing, guest presentations, and a community project. The learning environment will enhance the understanding of the role of the respiratory therapist in hospitals, healthcare facilities and the community. Basic competency level in the skills required for
RSPT 2500 will be achieved through practicing the clinical skills in the lab. Students will be challenged to evaluate and integrate knowledge and skills.
FORMAT:
FORMAT COMMENTS: FORMAT COMMENTS: Includes Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
LAB HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2000.03,
RSPT 2030.03,
RSPT 2070.03,
RSPT 2063.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 2063 Respiratory Disease & Therapeutics I
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The proper assessment, and treatment of clients with conditions and diseases affecting the cardio-respiratory system are vital to the role of a respiratory therapist. The purpose of this course is for students to gain knowledge and understanding of the incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis of pathologies treated by respiratory therapists in the acute and home care environments. While studying each individual disease, the evidence-based treatment and prevention strategies, including pharmacology, will be examined.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Lecture 4.5 hours
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 1500.03
RSPT 2065 Respiratory Disease & Therapeutics II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
The proper assessment and treatment of clients with conditions and diseases affecting the cardio-respiratory system are vital to the role of a respiratory therapist. The purpose of this course is for students to gain knowledge and understanding of the incidence, etiology, clinical manifestations, pathophysiology, and differential diagnosis of pathologies treated by respiratory therapists in the acute, and home care environments. While studying each individual disease, the evidence-based treatment and prevention strategies, including pharmacology, will be examined.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Lecture
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2063.03
RSPT 2070 Human Pregnancy and Fetal/Newborn Development
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course contains background information and assessment skills necessary for the progression to more advanced assessment, skills and competency levels in respiratory care of the neonate and child. The integration of this and additional required courses will allow the student to learn and to challenge the competency component of the program as it relates to neonatal/pediatric therapeutics and instrumentation, pathophysiology, applications of mechanical ventilation, pharmacology, and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
LECTURE HOURS PER WEEK: 3
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 1500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students enrolled in the professional stream of Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 2500 Clinical Practicum II
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This clinical practicum provides students with the opportunity to continue clinical skill competency development and achieve defined skills by performing in a clinical patient environment. Students will have the opportunity to rotate through assigned clinical placements through day and night shifts including weekends, depending upon the placement requirements.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Full-time rotations in clinical settings with assigned preceptors. Students will be required to travel to clinical sites outside the Halifax Regional Municipality. Students will be responsible for travel and accommodation arrangements.
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2020.03,
RSPT 2050.03,
RSPT 2065.03,
RSPT 2070.03,
HSCE 2000.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students in the professional stream of Respiratory Therapy
RSPT 3001 Anesthesia Instrumentation and Clinical Techniques
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will consist of two modules; the first being a seminar/lecture series during the first few weeks of the Fall semester and the second being two weeks of full-time clinical application program in the operating room. Students will be precepted with a focus on airway management skills and patient monitoring. Students will also attend an intensive 2-day workshop in management of the difficult airway. Depending on availability of clinical sites, students may be expected to travel outside the metro area at their own expense.
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3001.03 and
RSPT 3002.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
FORMAT:
- Lecture
- Experiential Learning
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students enrolled in the professional stream Respiratory Therapy
EXCLUSIONS: RSPT 3000.06
RSPT 3002 Anesthesia Instrumentation and Clinical Techniques
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will consist of two modules; the first being a seminar/lecture series during the first few weeks of the Fall semester and the second being two weeks of full-time clinical application program in the operating room. Students will be precepted with a focus on airway management skills and patient monitoring. Students will also attend an intensive 2-day workshop in management of the difficult airway. Depending on availability of clinical sites, students may be expected to travel outside the metro area at their own expense.
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3001.03 and
RSPT 3002.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3001.03 and
RSPT 3002.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students enrolled in the professional stream Respiratory Therapy
EXCLUSIONS: RSPT 3000.06
RSPT 3011 Neonatal and Pediatric Therapeutics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will consist of two modules; the first being a seminar/lecture series during the first few weeks of the Fall semester and the second being a five week full-time clinical application program. Students will integrate and apply theories and skills in the neonatal and pediatric environment under the guidance of skilled preceptors. Students will be assigned to diverse clinical areas including Neonatal Intensive Care I and II, Pediatric Intensive Care, Birth Unit, and General Wards. Students may be assigned to clinical experiences during twelve hour day or night shifts. Students may be required to travel outside the metro area at their own expense.
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3011.03 and
RSPT 3012.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3011.03 and
RSPT 3012.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students enrolled in the professional stream Respiratory Therapy
EXCLUSIONS: RSPT 3010.06
RSPT 3011 Neonatal and Pediatric Therapeutics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will consist of two modules; the first being a seminar/lecture series during the first few weeks of the Fall semester and the second being a five week full-time clinical application program. Students will integrate and apply theories and skills in the neonatal and pediatric environment under the guidance of skilled preceptors. Students will be assigned to diverse clinical areas including Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Birth Unit, Emergency Department, and General Wards. Students may be assigned to clinical experiences during day, night, or weekend shifts. Students may be required to travel outside the metro area at their own expense.
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3011.03 and
RSPT 3012.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
FORMAT: Lecture
FORMAT COMMENTS: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3011.03 and
RSPT 3012.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students enrolled in the professional stream Respiratory Therapy
EXCLUSIONS: RSPT 3010.06
RSPT 3011 Neonatal and Pediatric Therapeutics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will consist of two modules; the first being a seminar/lecture series during the first few weeks of the Fall semester and the second being a five week full-time clinical application program. Students will integrate and apply theories and skills in the neonatal and pediatric environment under the guidance of skilled preceptors. Students will be assigned to diverse clinical areas including Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Birth Unit, Emergency Department, and General Wards. Students may be assigned to clinical experiences during day, night, or weekend shifts. Students may be required to travel outside the metro area at their own expense.
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3011.03 and
RSPT 3012.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
FORMAT:
- Lecture
- Experiential Learning
FORMAT COMMENTS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is also required in association with the course
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students enrolled in the professional stream Respiratory Therapy
EXCLUSIONS: RSPT 3010.06
RSPT 3012 Neonatal and Pediatric Therapeutics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will consist of two modules; the first being a seminar/lecture series during the first few weeks of the Fall semester and the second being a five week full-time clinical application program. Students will integrate and apply theories and skills in the neonatal and pediatric environment under the guidance of skilled preceptors. Students will be assigned to diverse clinical areas including Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, Birth Unit, Emergency Department, and General Wards. Students may be assigned to clinical experiences during day, night, or weekend shifts. Students may be required to travel outside the metro area at their own expense.
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3011.03 and
RSPT 3012.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
FORMAT:
- Lecture
- Experiential Learning
FORMAT COMMENTS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is also required in association with this course
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2500.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students enrolled in the professional stream Respiratory Therapy
EXCLUSIONS: RSPT 3010.06
RSPT 3021 Cardiac and Pulmonary Diagnostics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will consist of two modules; the first being a seminar/lab series during the first few weeks of the Fall semester and the second being a three week full-time clinical application program in the adult and pediatric pulmonary function, arterial blood gas analysis, electrocardiography and sleep laboratories. Students will integrate and apply theories and skills in specialized diagnostic environments. Students will be precepted and evaluated by certified technologists. This course will enable students to become proficient in performing cardio-pulmonary diagnostic testing including spirometry. Students will have exposure to bronchoprovocation testing and exercise stress testing. Students may be required to travel outside the metro area at their own expense.
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3021.03 and
RSPT 3022.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
FORMAT:
- Lecture
- Experiential Learning
FORMAT COMMENTS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required in association with this course.
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2500.03,
STAT 1060.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students enrolled in the professional stream Respiratory Therapy
EXCLUSIONS: RSPT 3020.06
RSPT 3022 Cardiac and Pulmonary Diagnostics
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will consist of two modules; the first being a seminar/lab series during the first few weeks of the Fall semester and the second being a three week full-time clinical application program in the adult and pediatric pulmonary function, arterial blood gas analysis, electrocardiography and sleep laboratories. Students will integrate and apply theories and skills in specialized diagnostic environments. Students will be precepted and evaluated by certified technologists. This course will enable students to become proficient in performing cardio-pulmonary diagnostic testing including spirometry. Students will have exposure to bronchoprovocation testing and exercise stress testing. Students may be required to travel outside the metro area at their own expense.
NOTES: Students taking this course must register in and complete
RSPT 3021.03 and
RSPT 3022.03 in consecutive terms; credit will not be granted if courses are not completed consecutively.
FORMAT:
- Lecture
- Experiential Learning
FORMAT COMMENTS: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required in association with this course.
PREREQUISITES:
RSPT 2500.03,
STAT 1060.03
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Health Science students enrolled in the professional stream Respiratory Therapy
EXCLUSIONS: RSPT 3020.06