associate degree program - Instituto de Banca y Comercio

analysis and treatment chart for bronchitis, pneumonia, and other cardio-respiratory diseases.CURE 1036 Introduction to Cardiovascular Pharmacology(2 credits)Pre-requisite: NoneThis course includes several aspects of pharmacology such as the formulation, dosage, control management,effects, metabolism, and available information on applicable legislation on drugs and medicines used in theprofession.TERE 1003 Diagnostic Tests (EKG, ABG’S, PFT, and Lab)(3 credits)Pre-requisite: Concurrent with CURE 1002Focus is placed on medical terminology, assessment, testing procedures, equipment, and imaging of RCT.Included are: pulmonary functions testing, chest X-ray, CT, MRI, hazard involved, confidentiality of recordkeeping, therapies available for the diseases, and rehabilitation process.LTER 1001 Respiratory Care (Medical Gas, Aerosol and Other Therapies)(3 credits)Pre-requisite: CURE 1002Information and laboratory practice on management of patient requiring life support. The emphasis is onmodes of ventilations, indications, humidity therapy, aerolized drugs, aerosol therapy, bronchodilators,bronchoscope, suctioning, intubations, and intubations, and hygiene rules. Included are assessment offrequently used ventilators, types of airways, and operational techniques. Theory and demonstrations onthe application of humidity therapy, bland aerosol therapy, therapeutic aerosols, bronchodilators,bronchoscopes, suction, dry power inhalators, equalizers, atomizers, and other gases.CURE 1001 Respiratory Ducts and Suction(3 credits)Pre-requisite: EMME 1020This course integrates everything learned from the other courses into a clinical simulation. The students useall of the different techniques learned through the theory and practice courses. Emphasis is given to thecorrect use and management of breathing and suction equipment.CURE 2010 Mechanical Ventilation I (Adults)- Lab(3 credits)Pre-requisite: CURE 1002Practice with pulmonary and respiratory therapies for normal and acute/critical adult patients. Studentspractice with water-based therapies, drugs, bronchial tubes, suction tubing, and other therapies. Students learnadequate aseptic measure, decontamination procedures, equipment cleaning and sterilization, and how tohandle ventilators and suction devices. Students also learn how to evaluate the adult patient on a respirator.CURE 2011 Mechanical Ventilation II (Neonatal)- Lab(4 credits)Pre-requisite: CURE 2010Practice with pulmonary and respiratory therapies for normal and acute/critical neonatal patients. Studentspractice with water-based therapies, drugs, bronchial tubes, suction tubing, and other therapies. Students learnadequate aseptic measure, decontamination procedures, equipment cleaning and sterilization, and how tohandle ventilators and suction devices. Students also learn how to evaluate the neonatal patient on arespirator.PRTR 2001 Clinical Practice (Externship)- Phase I(5 credits)Pre-requisite: Approved all previous courses, except CURE 2011, TERE 1004 and PRTR 2002Real life experience where the student practices under the supervision and coordination of a specialist in thisarea. It is considered an advanced skills practice on therapy applications.TERE 1004 Preparatory Course for Respiratory Thechnician Board Exam(2 credits)This course will prepare the student for take the Puerto Rico Respiratory Care Therapy Board Exams, in[165]