Respiratory Therapy Technology, Diploma

 

Program Standard and Course Guide

 

Table of Contents

 

ADMISSIONS

 

Standard Number:  RE04 –02-01 (Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Respiratory Therapy Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma-granting program.

 

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable.

 

The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

 

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Respiratory Therapy profession.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Respiratory Therapy Technology Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

 

The requirements for admission to the Respiratory Therapy Diploma program are:

1. attainment of 17 years of age;

2. achievement of the tenth grade level in math, reading, and English as shown on a statistically validated test; or minimum SAT scores of 450 verbal and 450 math; or successful completion of comparable General Education courses, with a 70% or greater course average, from a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution;

3. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of GED requirements;

4. documentation of a physician's examination;

5. submission of an immunization record; and

6. completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Respiratory Therapy Technology Diploma program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

2. a minimum 70% course average on each course transferred; and

3. proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: RE04 02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

 

Standard Statement

 

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Respiratory Therapy Technology Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into Degree programs on a provisional basis.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

Provisional admission to the Respiratory Therapy Technology Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Respiratory Therapy Technology Diploma program are: 

1. documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;

2. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading,  language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and

3. completion of application and related procedures.

All Respiratory Therapy Technology Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

 

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

 

Standard Number:  RE04-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

 

Standard Statement

 

A major Code of RE04 and a CIP code of 51.0908 are applied to the Respiratory Therapy Technology, Diploma program.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Assignment of a statewide Major Code RE04 and CIP Code 51.0908 to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

Evaluation Criteria

 

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major code and CIP code.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate having a given Major code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state, which have the same Major code.

 

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major code for each option.

 

Standard Number:  RE04-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

 

Standard Statement

 

The Respiratory Therapy Technology Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

 

Explanatory Comment

 

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code RE04 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

 

Evaluative Criteria

 

The Respiratory Therapy Technology Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of RE04, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

 

Program Title

 

Respiratory Therapy Technology, Diploma

 

Program Description

 

The Respiratory Therapy Technology program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's respiratory therapy profession.  The Respiratory Therapy Technology program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Graduates of the program receive a Respiratory Therapy Technology diploma and are eligible to sit for a national, certified respiratory therapy technician examination.

 

 

Program Final Exit Point

Respiratory Therapy Technology, Diploma

 

93 Minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

 

APPENDIX A

 

Accreditation and Certification

 

The Respiratory Therapy Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Commission on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

 

This program must meet the requirements stated in the Essentials and Guidelines of an Accredited Educational Program for the Respiratory Therapy Technician and Respiratory Therapists.

 

Respiratory Therapy programs are accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE).

 

APPENDIX B

 

General Information

Degree Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

 

The standard curriculum for Respiratory Therapy Technology Diploma program is set up on the quarter system.  A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization.  Technical institutes may implement the Respiratory Therapy Technology; Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and or Corequisites.

 

Suggested Sequence I

 

FIRST QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
AHS 101	General Anatomy and Physiology	5	0	0	5	5
ENG 101	English	5	0	0	5	5
MAT 101	General Mathematics	5	0	0	5	5
RES  101	Introduction to Respiratory Therapy	5	0	0	5	5
RES  102	Foundations of Respiratory Therapy	5	0	0	5	5

SECOND QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
RES 103	Respiratory Therapy Equipment	3	5	0	8	5
RES 104	Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology	5	0	0	5	5
RES 106	Pharmacology	5	0	0	5	5
RES 107	Patient Assessment	2	1	0	3	2
RES 121	Respiratory Clinical Orientation	0	0	8	8	2

THIRD QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
RES 108	Patient Monitoring	2	1	0	3	2
RES 109	Airway Management	2	1	0	3	2
RES 110	Microbiology	3	0	0	3	3
RES 111	Pathophysiology	6	0	0	6	6
RES 122	Respiratory Care I	0	0	8	8	2

FOURTH QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
RES 113	Mechanical Ventilation	4	0	0	4	4
RES 114	Mechanical Ventilators	0	0	6	6	3
RES 115	Introduction to Pulmonary Function Testing	1	1	0	2	1
RES 116	Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care	3	0	0	3	3
RES 124	Respiratory Critical Care I	0	0	16	16	5

FIFTH QUARTER

Course Code	Course Name	Class Hours	D. Lab Hours	P. Lab/ OBI Hours	Weekly Contact Hours	Credit Hours
RES 117	Pulmonary Rehabilitation	1	0	0	1	1
RES 120	Respiratory Therapy Seminar	2	0	0	2	2
RES 125	Respiratory Critical Care II	0	0	32	32	10
XXX xxx	Electives	--	--	--	--	3

 

APPENDIX C

 

Suggested Equipment List

Aerosol Generators/Nebulizers

Nebulizers, babbington

Nebulizers, electrical

Nebulizers, large vol. medication

Nebulizers, small vol. medication

Rotahaler

Self-propelled cartridge type (metered dose inhaler)

Spinhaler (dry powder aerosol)

Airways/Airway Adjuncts and Accessories

Adhesive tape

CO2 monitoring device

Cricothyrotomy emergency kits, adult and pediatric

Cuff pressure manometer

Endotracheal tubes (all sizes), adult and pediatric

Endotracheal and tracheostomy ties

Esophageal obturator airways

Esophagotracheal combitube

Fiberoptic laryngoscope

Intubation equipment

Nasopharyngeal airways

Oropharyngeal airway, berman

Oropharyngeal airway, guedel

Oxygen appliances, adult and pediatric

Portable suction device, electric

Racine adapters

S-tubes

Suction catheters, adult and pediatric

Syringes

Trach buttons, varied sizes

Tracheostomy care kits

Tracheostomy tubes, adult and pediatric

Twill tape

Yankauer suction device

Analogs, Lung and Cardiac

Arrhythmia simulator

Blood pressure simulator

Breath sound simulator

Heart sound simulator

Hemodynamic simulator

Mechanical test lung w/variable resistance and compliance

Respiratory/cardiac simulator

Resuscitation simulator, defibrillator

Test lungs

Analytical Equipment

Barometer

Blood gas analyzer

Calibrated laboratory type flowmeter

Calibrated super syringe

Hematocrit centrifuge

Laboratory grade mercurial thermometers

Mercurial manometers

Meter sticks

Oncometer

Sling psychrometer or dry bulb-wet bulb Hygrometer

Stopwatches

Water manometers

Water-sealed spirometer (w/kymograph for flow determination)

Breathing Adjuncts

Expiratory resistance systems

Incentive spirometers

Calibration, Repair, and Maintenance Equipment

Air compressors

Air/oxygen blender

Assorted cylinder sizes  (E and H minimum)

Cylinder carts (E and H minimum)

Demand valve w/high pressure delivery tubing

Downs flow generator

Flowmeters for air and oxygen

High pressure delivery tubing/male/female combinations for air and oxygen

Oxygen concentrators, adult and pediatric

Pulse/dose/demand/valve system

Quick connect bulk delivery systems

Regulation devices for oxygen, air (O2/CO2, O2/He cylinders connections)

Tool kit

Voltmeter

Drugs/Diluents

Representative multiple dose vials and unit dose dispensers of commonly employed aerosol agents and diluents

Electrocardiographic Equipment

Cardiac monitor w/oscilloscope display, cardiotachometer, and alarms

Electrocardiograph, 12 lead

Gas Analyzers

End tidal CO2 monitor (capnometer)

Oximeter

Representative models for oxygen analysts

Transcutaneous O2 and CO2 monitors

Humidifiers/Heaters

Bubbler, heated

Bubbler, unheated

Cascade

Heat exchangers

Heated mainstream

Heater, hot-plate

Heater, immersion

Heater, wrap-around

Hygroscopic condenser

Pass-over

Wick

Infection Control

Bags, isolation

Glasses, protective

Gloves, disposable

Gloves, sterile

Gowns, disposable

Masks, disposable

Manikins

Arterial puncture arm

Central line trainer

Cricothyrotomy simulator

Difficult airway simulation

Intubation, adult and infant

IV arm simulator

Resuscitation, infant and pediatric

Resuscitation, recording adult

Resuscitation supplies, disposable

Tracheostomy care simulator

Models, Anatomical

Fetal development

Heart

Larynx

Nervous system

Segmented lung

Skeleton

Thorax

Upper air

Miscellaneous

Apnea monitor

Arterial line set-ups

Backboard

Blood gas kits

Bronchoscope

Calibration gases for analytical equipment

Chest drainage set w/vacuum source

Computers

Crash cart

CVP fluid pressure manometer

EEG

Esophageal balloon

Extracorporeal life-support set-up

Flashlights

Four channel recorder (minimum)

Gauze pads, assorted sizes

Hospital bed

Needles, assorted

Negative flow isolation chamber

Percussors, adult and pediatric

Phototherapy unit

Pneumotachograph

Pressure alarms

Pressure tubing

Sphygmomanometers

Stethoscopes

Strain gauge

Syringes, assorted

Thermistor

Thoracotomy tray

Tongue depressors

Transducers for hemodynamic monitoring

X-ray viewbox

Oxygen Environments

Croupette

Hyperbarics chamber

Isolette

Oxyhood, varied sizes

Pulmonary Mechanics

Analyzer, carbon monoxide

Analyzer, helium

Analyzer, nitrogen

Body box

Calibrated bicycle ergometer

Gauges, MIP and MEP

Metabolic cart

Peak flow meter

Spirometer, bellows

Spirometer, flow

Spirometer, manual

Spirometer, volume

Spirometer, water sealed

Treadmill

Resuscitation Devices

Hand resuscitators (adult, pediatric, neonatal)

disposable

gas powered

permanent

w/reservoirs

w/o reservoirs

Sterilization, Cleaning, Disinfection

Acetic acid

Appropriate packaging materials

Biological surveillance (indicators) system

Blood agar plates

Brushes

Cleaning/sterilization equipment

autoclave

chemical sterilization, glutaraldehyde

disinfectants

ethylene oxide sterilization

pasteurization

Copper

Equipment dryer

Liquid disinfectant immersion bucket

Sinks

Sterile swabs

Towels

Suction

Bottle reservoirs

Bulb

DeLee mucus trap

In-line mechanical ventilation catheters

Overflow valves

Pressure regulator, adjustable

Sterile aspirant collectors

Suction source, portable or piped vacuum

Water-soluble lubricant

Ventilators

Appropriate ventilator circuit and necessary design components for modifying adult

  volume, or pressure ventilators for use w/infants

Appropriate ventilator circuitry and accessories, including alarms

BIPAP

Complete accessories for modification

BTPS humidification

disconnect alarm system

expired gas monitoring

FI02 control

HEPA filtration

inverse IE ratio

minimum deadspace, nonrebreathing circuits

High frequency

Monitored patient data, modifiable to

FI02

minute ventilation, total and spontaneous

peak inspiratory pressure

proximal flow and pressure

sigh

static compliance

tidal volume, total and spontaneous

wave form variation

Negative p Pressure cycled, pneumatic and electrically powered ressure, adult and

  pediatric

Pressure cycled, pneumatic and electrically powered

Pressure cycled, w/leak compensation mechanism

Representative pediatric/neonatal, incorporating or modifiable to assist,

    assist/control, control time, pressure and/or volume cycled

IMV

inverse IE ratio

NEEP

PEEP

pressure or volume control

pressure support

SIMV

ZEEP

Representative volume cycled, incorporating or modifiable to

assistor

assistor/CMV

CMV

flow-by

IMV

PEEP

pressure support

SIMV

Rotary alignment valve (minimum of two different types)

Sliding alignment (minimum of two different types)

Volume cycled, representing the following drive mechanisms or options

compressor/bellows powered

fluidics controlled

piston powered

single/double circuit

 

Updated CIP: 01/10/05