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Second Year Dual Credential
RESP 2500 Pathophysiology 1 (4,0,0) RESP 2500 Pathophysiology 1 (4,0,0)Credits: 3 credits This course will deal with disordered function of various body systems excluding the respiratory system.
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RESP 2540 Client-Centered Care and Community Health (2,0,0,2P) RESP 2540 Client-Centered Care and Community Health (2,0,0,2P)Credits: 3 credits Students will develop foundational health education skills and health promotion knowledge to educate and care for individuals using a client-centered approach within a community healthcare setting. Students will apply evidence-based needs assessments, health education principles, and effective communication strategies to support diverse patient populations with a variety of community respiratory health concerns.
Students taking this course will be expected to take part in practicum-based activities and assignments. These additional activities occur outside of lecture times. Practicum-based activities promote application of theory to a clinical setting and may be offered through a variety of community health partners.
Prerequisites: Admission to the 3rd semester of the Respiratory Therapy Program. |
RESP 2590 Patient Assessment (3,0,2)(L) RESP 2590 Patient Assessment (3,0,2)(L)Credits: 3 credits This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills that are necessary for an optimum RT-patient relationship. These include: good patient assessment skills, communication and documentation skills, and the assessment of diagnostic data. The student develops good clinical reasoning skills which promote effective patient care.
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| All third semester, second-year dual credential RESP courses are prerequisites for fourth semester, second-year dual credential RESP courses. |
RESP 2600 Respiratory Pathophysiology (3,0,0) RESP 2600 Respiratory Pathophysiology (3,0,0)Credits: 3 credits Students explore various respiratory disorders in terms of definition, etiology, pathogenesis, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment.
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RESP 2620 Anaesthesia (3,0,1)(L) RESP 2620 Anaesthesia (3,0,1)(L)Credits: 3 credits The student gains the knowledge required to assist in the delivery of anesthesia. This includes: a working knowledge of the equipment utilized in this area; an understanding of the technical and clinical aspects of anesthesia; knowledge of the techniques for anesthetic administration; and the importance of maintaining safe anesthetic practices.
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RESP 2660 Chronic Disease Management (2,0,0,2P) RESP 2660 Chronic Disease Management (2,0,0,2P)Credits: 3 credits Students explore the management, treatment, and application of educational principles for asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and sleep-disordered breathing. Students investigate the assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutics of each chronic disease or disorder, and apply these principles in a clinical or simulated environment.
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Join us to explore research ideas and opportunities and to support our student researchers as they share the results of their research. Science students from all areas of Science will be presenting posters from projects completed through Honours, Directed Studies, Undergraduate Research Experience Award Program (UREAP), and other research programs.
When and Where
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Location: Second floor, Science Building
SUPER is designed to inspire early-year science students by highlighting what senior students have achieved. First, second, and third-year Science students are encouraged to come discover the many research opportunities available to them throughout their degree.
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