Course descriptions
AHCJ 305: HIV/AIDS and the healthcare provider(1 unit)
Current issues related to HIV/AIDS, with special emphasis on the epidemiology and etiology of the disease. Psychosocial, economic, ethical, and legal concerns. Education for prevention. Impact on the health care worker. Resources available. Risk factors and precautions for blood-borne pathogens, HIV, hepatitis, and tuberculosis.
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AHCJ 311: medical terminology I (2 units)
Language of medicine, including word construction, definitions, and the use of terms related to medical science. Course organized by body systems. Includes six body systems with evaluation in the form of homework, weekly quizzes, midterm and final examinations.
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AHCJ 324: psycho-social models and interventions (2 units)
Orientation to major models in psychology and how they relate to medical care. Development of a psychological model for interpretation of needs of the person in crisis. Understanding the roles of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and family therapists. Suicide intervention. Critical-incident debriefing. Support factors in providing temporary, adequate psychological are for all involved in medical crisis.
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AHCJ 326: patient care methods (2 units)
Foundation of basic patient-care information and skills for allied health professionals entering the clinical environment. Integrated basic-care knowledge and skills required by each profession.
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AHCJ 328: portfolio practicum I (1 unit)
SAHP goals for graduates introduced. Students demonstrate progression towards effective communication, teamwork, support of diversity, ethical behavior, appreciation of human worth, balanced work-rest-leisure within a spiritual atmosphere, and commitment to long-term personal and professional growth.
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AHCJ 351: statistics for the health professions
(3 units)
Fundamental procedures in collecting, summarizing, analyzing, presenting, and interpreting data. Measures of central tendency and variation, probability, binomial and normal distribution, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals, t-tests, chi-square, correlation, and regression. Introduction to ABstat statistical package for computer data analysis.
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AHCJ 402: pathology I (4 units)
Fundamental mechanisms of disease, including cell injury, inflammation, repair, regeneration, and fibrosis; vascular, cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and integumentary pathologies.
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AHCJ 403: pathology II (3-4 units)
Fundamental mechanisms of disease, including the central and peripheral nervous systems; bone and joint, skeletal muscle, developmental, genetic, infectious, and parasitic pathologies; and neoplasia. Additional unit requires two autopsy viewings and written report.
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AHCJ 461: research methods for allied health professionals (2 units)
Introduction to the scientific method in research. Focus on the major steps of the research process as these steps relate to research-report evaluation, proposal writing, literature review, development of conceptual framework, identification of variables, statement of hypotheses, research design, and analysis and presentation of data.
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AHCJ 465: seminars in leadership (2 units)
Prepares graduates for entry into the new work requirements. Through observation and participation, student explores the responsibility of today?s employee to successfully integrate customer and community service and social responsibility.
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AHCJ 498: portfolio practicum II (1 unit)
Development of portfolio that illustrates the potential graduate?s ability to meet the goals set by SAHP for graduates of baccalaureate and master?s degree programs.
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AHCJ 519: portfolio (1 unit)
The course leads to the development of a portfolio that integrates the goals of Loma Linda University, the School of Allied Health Professions and Professional content. Included is the collection of materials throughout the instructional and internship or work experience, which demonstrates the student knowledge and attributes related to the University, School and Program goals and mission. These materials include projects, letters of recommendation, workshops, records of directed practice, evaluations and simulated patient care experiences.
Students will demonstrate characteristics that are congruent with the University?s mission and will do so through materials placed in the portfolio. Characteristics that are emphasized are: 1) The ability to understand and implement wholeness concepts personally and for his/her patient; 2) Effective communication; 3) Professional excellence; 4) Appreciating and being sensitive to diversity; 5) Clarifying issues of human worth; 6) Giving compassionate care; and 7) The ability to work in a team. Students will create projects and report on experiences in addition to adding discipline-specific documentation that reflects these abilities. Some characteristics may be addressed in other courses, but work will be placed in the student?s portfolio.
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EMMC 204: introduction to emergency medical services (2 units)
Introduction to prehospital medical services. Roles and responsibilities of paramedics and EMTs. EMS systems design, constraints and operating problems. EMS environment and scene issues. Medical-legal issues. History and current state of prehospital care and medical oversight.
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EMMC 207: introduction to cardiopulmonary therapeutics (2 units)
Administration of gases and gas mixtures. Humidity aerosol treatment, oxygen therapy, theory of application of mechanical ventilation, interpretation of arterial blood gases. Description of ventilators and relationship of therapeutic procedures to underlying pathology.
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EMMC 224: fundamentals of personal and professional development (2 units)
Practical approaches that facilitate personal, academic, and professional growth, including presentations on goal setting, mission statements, time management, and conflict resolution. Provides the student with introductory and advanced concepts in communication skills and information resources that enhance completion of literature reviews and research, including library and internet databases.
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EMMC 308: pharmacology (2 units)
General overview of pharmacology, including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and therapeutics of drugs. Basic definitions, sources of information, classification of drugs, and principles and mechanisms of drug actions. Emphasis will be given to pre-hospital drug categories.
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EMMC 314: introduction to ECG interpretation (1 unit)
Development of basic ECG interpretation skills. Focus on anatomy and physiology, underlying pathophysiology, basic rhythm recognition, and overview of related treatments. Special emphasis on skills needed by bedside practitioner to differentiate between benign and life-threatening dysrhythmias.
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EMMC 315: cardiology (3 units)
Designed to assist the healthcare provider develop assessment skills and knowledge of medical management of the patient with acute and chronic cardiovascular disorders. Focus will be on anatomy and physiology, underlying pathophysiology, advanced history taking and physical assessment, cardiovascular pharmacology, electrical modalities, cardiac diagnostic testing and current research. Special emphasis will be placed on the emergency care of patients with myocardial infarction and trauma to the cardiovascular system. Assignments include interaction with cardiac patients and observation of diagnostic studies in the clinical setting.
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EMMC 316: 12-lead ECG interpretation (2 units)
Designed for healthcare providers familiar with basic ECG monitoring seeking to learn the principles of application and interpretation of the 12-lead system. Special emphasis is placed on recognition of the acute myocardial infarction. Additional topics include; identifying axis deviation, acute ischemic conditions, electrolyte imbalances, bundle branch block, and infarct impostors. The goal of this course is to make the information practical to bedside care of cardiac patients with emphasis on patient assessment, data collection and use of the 12-lead to guide rapid intervention. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of the course. Prerequisite: successful completion of a basic ECG interpretation exam.
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EMMC 321: theories of emergency medical services (2 units)
Investigation into the dimensions of Emergency Medical Services. The influence of environment on oxygen delivery. The development of paradigms for EMS. Decision making in the constrained environment. Stress models and role theories. Discussion of EMS as sequential environments from public health to critical care.
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EMMC 325: current issues in emergency medical services (2 units)
Seminar-style discussion regarding current issues and controversies in emergency medicine. Issues may include topics such as pre-hospital use of thrombolytic therapy, managed care, primary care advanced scope paramedic practice, etc.
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EMMC 351: neonatal resuscitation (1 unit)
Neonatal anatomy and physiology. Asphyxia and its effects on the newborn. Intubation, medications, and ventilation techniques. Thermoregulation as it relates to resuscitation of the neonate. Skills lab for delivery resuscitation, including megacode.
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EMMC 355: perinatal emergencies (2 unit)
Infant mortality and social issues related to premature delivery. Maternal evaluation with emphasis on the imminent delivery. Physiology related to the perinatal time period. Fetal anatomy and physiology. High-risk deliveries. New issues for neonatal diseases.
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EMMC 405: trauma and surgical care (2 unit)
Comprehensive review and analysis of topics in the management of cardiothoracic trauma. Description of surgical procedures and outcomes for the trauma victim. Principles of care of the patient after stabilization and surgery. Management of surgical emergencies including the acute abdomen and chest trauma.
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EMMC 415: pediatric emergency care (2 unit)
Comprehensive review regarding care of the child in the Emergency Medical Services system. Tissue oxygen delivery, physiologic systems dysfunction, trauma, environmental problems, prevention of psychological dysfunction, legal aspects and special needs of children. Laboratory skills practice in thoracentesis and chest tube placement, airway control and intraosseous vascular access.
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EMMC 421, 422, 423: emergency medical practicum I, II, III (1, 1, 1 unit respectively)
Through internships, projects, clinical rotations, and special assignments, the Emergency Medical Practicum courses are designed to develop expanded-role clinical excellence among EMC students through proficiency in the areas of leadership, management, education, communication, and medical research. The EMC faculty and a one-on-one mentor will work closely with EMC students to uniquely design the Emergency Medical Practicum experience around each student?s interests, academic background, professional experience, and future goals.
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EMMC 431: emergency case studies (2 units)
Seminar-style discussion on issues critical to emergency medial care. Case studies of the patient in EMS, from initial insult through comprehensive stabilization and disposition. New research in emergency medical care.
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EMMC 435: disasters, WMD, and terrorism (2 units)
Introduction to EMS response involving large scale natural disasters and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The exploration of both pre-hospital and hospital treatment. Evaluation of current issues facing EMS personnel. Crisis and consequence management, theories of terrorism response, and state and federal resources. Discussion of interagency roles, overview of social and psychological aspects, policy development and the media, comparison of response protocols of disaster versus terrorist incidents.
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EMMC 444: diversity in EMS (2 units)
A senior level Emergency Medical Care core curriculum course designed to expose students to specialty areas of EMS that often are overlooked. The Diversity in EMS course will explore, among others, the following areas in EMS: wilderness medicine; search and rescue; event/mass gathering medicine; sports medicine; aeromedical EMS; water rescue and dive EMS; hazardous materials and toxicology; tactical and forensic EMS; catastrophic and disaster EMS; and international EMS.
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EMMC 484: legal issues in healthcare (2 units)
Introduction to the legal system as it pertains to EMS responders. Concepts of malpractice, litigation, consent and refusal of medical treatment, advanced directives, and patient confidentiality. Employments issues including discrimination and sexual harassment are discussed. The development of health and safety programs per OSHA regulations, risk management, legal issues in vehicle operations and equipment, and EMS and law enforcement interactions are addressed.
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HPRO 443: writing for publication (2 units)
Writing by health professionals for popular, lay, or professional publications. Selection of journal or magazine, writing of query letter, preparation of abstract and manuscript in final form for submission. Includes preparation of camera-ready art. Not a remedial writing course.
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PAST 401, 402 & 403: anatomy and physiology I, II, & III (9 units)
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PAST 404: biochemistry for PAs (3 units)
Chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins. Chemical basis of the life processes. Lecture and laboratory demonstrations to support student competency.
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PAST 405: Pharmacology for PAs (3 units)
Basic concepts of pharmaceuticals used in diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease including a systematic presentation of the pharmacology and the therapeutic value of the drugs used in medicine. Related topics include drug legislation, PDR, routes of administration, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, adverse effects, drug interactions, drug toxicity, with special consideration to pediatric and geriatric pharmacology. An overview of responsibilities for prescribing and/or dispensing of pharmaceuticals by the physician assistant are also presented.
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PAST 406: clinical laboratory (2 units)
Clinical Laboratory Procedures provides the PA candidate an overview of clinical laboratory operations, with emphasis on interpretation and clinical significance of commonly ordered laboratory tests. The course incorporates both observation and performance of laboratory testing routinely performed in primary care offices and hospital laboratories. Lecture and laboratory. Laboratory exposure provided in a clinical laboratory setting.
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PAST 411: pathology I (3 units)
Fundamental mechanisms of disease, including cell injury; inflammation; repair, regeneration and fibrosis; vascular, cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and integumentary pathologies. One hour per week participation in differential diagnosis seminar required.
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PAST 412: pathology II (3 units)
Fundamental mechanisms of disease, including the central and peripheral nervous systems, bone and joint, skeletal muscle, developmental, genetic, infectious and parasitic pathologies and neoplasia. Two autopsy observations with written report, and one hour per week participation in differential diagnosis seminar required.
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PAST 501: clinical medicine for PAs I (4 units)
A study of common medical and/or surgical disorders encountered in general adult medicine. Includes typical clinical presentation, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic work-up and management of these disorders.
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PAST 502: clinical medicine for PAs II (4 units)
This is part II of the two-quarter sequence introducing the student to a study of common medical and/or surgical disorders encountered in general adult medicine. The course content includes typical clinical presentation, etiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic work-up and management of these disorders.
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PAST 503: physical diagnosis (4 units)
Lecture, demonstration and practice in the art and science of obtaining the medical history and performing the physical examination.
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PAST 504: primary care pediatrics (2 units)
This course is designed to introduce the physician assistant student to the common medical and surgical disorders encountered in pediatric medicine. The course emphasis is primary care concepts in the care of children. The course also touches on rare disorders that the PA may see in primary care. The presentation of disease processes mirrors adult medicine by discussing the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up and management.
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PAST 505: women?s health care (2 units)
This course will expose the student of the common problems encountered in caring for women.Course content will include presentation of the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up and management of these problems.
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PAST 506: clinical skills for PAs (2 units)
An introduction to the basic skills and knowledge needed to evaluate and treat common illnesses and injuries. Topics include safety, aseptic technique, BLS, ACLS, wound care, local anesthesia, suturing, casting, splinting, and use of various tubes and drains.
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PAST 507: preventive medicine concepts ( 2 units)
Selected topics dealing with aspects of disease prevention. The relevance of statistics, epidemiology, research designs and clinical trials will be emphasized. Included are selected disease trends, lifestyle modification, the role of physical activity, nutrition and immunization, and public health approaches to communicable diseases.
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PAST 508: interpretation of EKGs (1 unit)
The study of the pathophysiology and identification of commonly encountered arrhythmias. Includes lectures, demonstrations and practice in interpretation of EKGs and obtaining EKGs.
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PAST 509: behavioral science for PAs (3 units)
This course provides instruction in the behavioral science counseling skills necessary to assist patients in dealing with illness and injury, following prescribed treatment regimens and adopting attitudes and behaviors leading to improved health behaviors (including thinking, feeling, and acting).
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PAST 511, 512 & 513: PA professional issues I, II & III (3 units)
Designed to acquaint the entering student with the history, development, and current status of the PA profession, and help him/her formulate an appropriate perception of the PA role. Topics included are: An historical perspective of the PA profession, as well as current trends and issues; The PA?s role in health care delivery; political and legal factors that affect PA practice, intraprofessional factors and the PA?s role in relation to physicians and other providers; importance of biomedical ethics and professional responsibilities in relation to their role as health care providers; content relating to PA professional organizations, program accreditation, graduate certification and recertification, employment considerations and professional liability are included.
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PAST 521: research I (3 units)
Introduces the scientific method in health-science research. Focuses on the major steps of the research process: problem identification, literature review, conceptual framework, identification of variables, statement of hypothesis, experimental design and analysis, and presentation of data. Includes critical evaluation of research literature.
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PAST 522: research II (2 units)
Application of the research process to problems in related specific allied health fields. Development of a research proposal. Pilot testing of procedures and data collection forms.
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PAST 523: research III (2 units)
Implementation of a research proposal in a practice setting. Computer data analysis and preparation of a research report both in written and oral formats. Develop or create PowerPoint presentation, poster, and abstract for submission to a professional meeting.
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PAST 524: family medicine I (4 units)
A 4-week rotation in a primary care clinic. This rotation provides clinical experience with common problems and health care needs in all age groups. 40 hours per week.
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PAST 525: family medicine II (4 units)
A 4-week rotation in a primary care clinic that includes urgent care. This rotation includes experience with common problems and health care needs off all age groups. May require late evening hours. 40 hours per week.
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PAST 526: internal medicine I (inpatient medicine) (4 units)
A 4-week rotation as part of an Internal Medicine admitting team. Experience with common medical problems, admissions, daily rounds, patient management and discharge processes. On-call required (overnight), 60 hours per week.
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PAST 527: internal medicine II (outpatient medicine) (4 units)
A 4-week rotation in outpatient medical clinics. This rotation provides clinical experience with common adult medical problems, including management of chronic diseases. 40 hours per week.
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PAST 528: pediatrics I (inpatient pediatrics) (4 units)
A 4-week rotation as part of a Pediatrics admitting team. May include overnight in-hospital call, emergency room call, ward rounds, and out-patient clinic duties. This rotation provides clinical experience with common childhood illnesses, admissions, discharge, daily progress, and patient management processes. 60 hours per week.
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PAST 529: pediatrics II (outpatient pediatrics)
(4 units)
A 4-week rotation in a pediatric clinic. This rotation provides clinical experience with common medical problems and health care needs of people from birth to 18 years. May require evening or weekend hours. 40 Hours per week.
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PAST 531: obstetrics and gynecology (4 units)
A 4-week rotation through various aspects of an Obstetrics and Gynecology service. This rotation provides clinical experience in women?s health care with emphasis on primary care, including normal pregnancy and childbirth. May require in hospital on-call (overnight) or late hours. 60 hours per week.
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PAST 532: general surgery (4 units)
A 4-week rotation on a General Surgery service. This rotation provides clinical experience with common medical problems requiring surgical intervention, primarily in adults. Includes assignment to an admitting team, in hospital call (overnight) or late hours. Includes assisting in the operating room and surgical clinic. 60 hours per week.
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PAST 533: emergency medicine (4 units)
A 4-week rotation through a hospital emergency department, primarily in urgent care or assigned to minor trauma and illnesses. This rotation provides clinical experience with common illnesses and injuries, suturing, and splinting. Requires late night and weekend duties. 60 hours per week.
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PAST 534: psychiatry/behavioral medicine (4 units)
A 4-week rotation through an inpatient and outpatient Behavioral Medicine service. This rotation provides clinical experience with common mental health problems including Acute and Chronic Psychoses, substance abuse, and affective disorders. May require late night or on-call duties. 60 hours.
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PAST 535: geriatrics (2 units)
A 2-week rotation on a geriatric medicine service. This rotation provides clinical experience with the special medical needs of the elderly. 40 hours per week
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PAST 536: elective I (2 units)
A 2-week elective rotation through a medical or surgical service of choice (as available). Hours/call may vary.
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PAST 537: elective II (4 units)
A 4-week elective rotation through a medical or surgical service of choice (as available). Hours/call may vary.
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RELE 457: christian ethics and healthcare (2-3 units)
Ethical issues in modern medicine and related fields from the perspective of Christian thought and practice. Additional project required for third unit.
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RELE 505: clinical ethics (3 units)
An in-depth, case-based analysis of bioethics with an emphasis on clinical applications. Background conceptual and historical readings will orient students to the issues highlighted by classic cases in bioethics.
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RELF 406: SDA beliefs and life (2-3 units)
Fundamental tenets of Seventh-Day Adventist faith and the lifestyle that such faith engenders. Additional project required for third unit.
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RELF 416: God and human suffering (2-3 units)
Suffering and evil in relation to the creative and redemptive purposes of God for this world. Additional project required for third unit.
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RSTH 301, 302, 303: advanced respiratory therapy science I, II, III (3, 3, 2 units)
Comprehensive review of patient care techniques.In-depth presentation and discussion of clinical application of respiratory therapy devices and their influences on patient care.Reports and discussions of current and advanced developments.Designed to integrate experience with current concepts and to develop logical courses for proper equipment and technique application for specific patient care. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of the department chair.
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RSTH 304: cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology (4 units)
Anatomic and physiologic components of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems are investigated. Emphasis will include histology, embryology, diffusion, gases transported in the blood, acid-base balance, lung volumes and capacities, mechanics of ventilation, ventilation-perfusion relationships, regulation of respiration, cardiac cell membrane action potentials, and excitation-contraction coupling.
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RSTH 323: pulmonary function methodology (3 units)
Evaluation of pulmonary function in health and disease through spirometry, plethysmography, helium dilution, nitrogen washout, bronchoprovocation testing, and diffusing capacity studies, including blood-gas instrumentation, quality control, quality assurance, and current ATS standards. Lecture and laboratory.
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RSTH 331, 332: pharmacology I, II (2, 2 units)
A survey of pharmacologic agents currently used in medicine, including their kinetics, dynamics, and therapeutics. Special emphasis is given to drugs and their effects on the respiratory, cardiovascular, and autonomic nervous systems. Topics include the bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory agents, mucokinetic agents, cardiovascular agents, diuretics, antimicrobials, neuromuscular agents, and those used to treat nicotine dependence.
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RSTH 334: patient assessment (2 units)
General introduction to the clinical setting. Assessment and evaluation of the patient with respiratory disease. Development of clinical practice habits and patient-care techniques. Student must obtain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association before the end of the term.
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RSTH 341: respiratory therapy science I (5 units)
Basic principles of respiratory therapy, as related to gas physics; medical gas storage and therapy, and administration of humidity, aerosol and airway pressure therapies, artificial airways, and resuscitation devices. Emphasis on methods of administration of the therapy, with special attention placed to the equipment used as well as the application of this information to the clinical setting.
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RSTH 342: respiratory therapy science II (5 units)
Lecture and laboratory presentation of the principles of respiratory therapy related to lung inflation therapy; use of artificial airways, their care and complications. Introduction to mechanical ventilatory support, including beginning ventilators, support systems, comparison of methods, and respiratory monitoring. Emphasis on application of this information to the clinical setting. Prerequisite: RSTH 341.
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RSTH 343: respiratory therapy science III (4 units)
Lecture and laboratory presentation of the principles of respiratory therapy related to mechanical ventilatory support, including patient management and ventilatory support systems. Emphasis on methods of ventilatory support, with special attention to the mechanical ventilators commonly used in the students? clinical sites. Application of this information to the clinical setting. Prerequisite: RSTH 341, 342.
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RSTH 354: case studies in adult respiratory care (2 units)
Adult critical care concepts presented through a case-study approach. Respiratory care plan used to present diseases, treatment, and procedures relevant to respiratory care. Patient rounds further develop critical thinking skills in a patient care setting. Prerequisite RSTH 381.
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RSTH 366: diagnostic techniques (2 units)
Continues the clinical use of diagnostic tests and procedures. Emphasis on evaluation of chest radiographs and monitoring hemodynamics. Prerequisites RSTH 304, 331.
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RSTH 381, 382: cardiopulmonary diseases I, II
(2, 2 units)
Comprehensive study of cardiopulmonary diseases and their adverse effects. Course content includes disease etiology, pathology, pathophysiology, clinical features, prognosis, treatment, and prevention. Prerequisite RSTH 304, 331, 341. Corequisite RSTH 323, 332, 342, 366.
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RSTH 391: respiratory care practicum I (2 units)
General introduction to the clinical setting; assessment of patients with respiratory disease. Development of work habits and patient-care techniques. Students must obtain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association before the end of the quarter. Prerequisite RSTH 341. Concurrent RSTH 342.
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RSTH 392: respiratory care practicum II (2 units)
Application of specific therapeutic techniques, including oxygen and humidity therapy, aerosol therapy, airway management, lung inflation techniques, and chest physiotherapy. Prerequisite RSTH 341, 391; AHA CPR certification. Concurrent RSTH 342, 381.
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RSTH 393: respiratory care practicum III (4 units)
Application of therapeutic techniques in continuous mechanical ventilation; special procedures, operation and post-anesthesia room, and the arterial blood gas laboratory. Prerequisite RSTH 343, 381, 392. Corequisite RSTH 382, 404.
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RSTH 404: critical care (4 units)
Continue the theory, practice, and knowledge of mechanical ventilation-providing an integrated approach to respiratory care in the critical care arena. A systems-based approach used to incorporate respiratory care concepts such as planning and implementing of protocols, best practice guidelines, etc. Presentations, projects, and critical evaluation used to increase critical-thinking skills and patient-care skills. Prerequisite RSTH 354.
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RSTH 421: perinatal and pediatric respiratory care (2 units)
Fetal development and circulation. Prenatal risk factors. Newborn resuscitation; newborn and pediatric assessment. Etiology, pathophysiology, course, treatment and outcome of respiratory diseases as they relate to problems in pediatrics and neonatology. Discussion of ECMO, high-frequency ventilation, and nitric oxide. Prerequisite RSTH 304, 331.
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RSTH 422: advanced perinatal and pediatric respiratory care (2 units)
Pathophysiology of newborn and pediatric diseases that are likely to be encountered by the respiratory-care practitioner. Perinatal risk factors, resuscitation, and research on the transition to extra-uterine life. Diagnostics, monitoring of clinical indices, and treatments used in perinatal/pediatric respiratory care. Advanced information on surfactant, high-frequency ventilation, and ECMO. Prerequisite RSTH 421 or equivalent.
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RSTH 424: exercise physiology and pulmonary rehabilitation (3 units)
Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in energy production, oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, and respiratory quotient applied to measurable counterparts of oxygen uptake, carbon dioxide output, and respiratory exchange ratio at rest and during exercise. Metabolic studies, body-fat composition, exercise studies, and malnutrition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease utilized as a foundation for evaluation and implementation of a pulmonary rehabilitation program. Rehabilitation components include team assessment, patient training, exercise, psychosocial intervention, and follow-up. Prerequisite RSTH 323.
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RSTH 434: advanced patient assessment (2 units)
Advanced skills in interviewing, physical examination, and interpretation of laboratory data. Lecture, reading material, and physical examination procedures. Provides insight for better interview and examination of patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Increases understanding of the pathophysiology behind the symptoms. Prerequisite: RSTH 323
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RSTH 441: respiratory therapy science IV (3 units)
In-depth presentation and discussion of he clinical application of respiratory therapy devices and their influences on patient care. Reports and discussions of current and advanced developments. Emphasis on the application of this information to the clinical setting. Prerequisite RSTH 341, 342, 343; or permission of instructor.
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RSTH 444: case studies in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care (2 units)
Development of respiratory care management skills of the neonatal and pediatric patient through the presentation of student case studies. Clinical staff and faculty review current management of the newborn, infant, and child. Students present patients and explain implications of care. Assistance in presentation skills. Prerequisite RSTH 421.
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RSTH 451: respiratory care affiliation I (2 units)
General care, basic critical care, and advanced critical care in the adult, pediatric, and neonatal setting as practiced at LLUMC. Open to students who are not, or have been recently, employed by LLUMC. Prerequisite: CA RCP licensure.
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RSTH 452, 453, 454, 455: (2, 2, 2, 2 units)
Specialty clinical assignments selected from the following areas: adult critical care, cardiopulmonary specialties, pediatrics and neonates, polysomnography, rehabilitation and patient education, research, and special procedures. Limited to students in the post-professional B.S. degree program in respiratory care. Prerequisites: AHCJ 461; RSTH 462; CA RCP licensure.
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RSTH 462: management practicum I (2 units)
Experience in management of respiratory or emergency medical care management. Clinical application of theoretical management skills developed during the didactic portions of the training.
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RSTH 463: management practicum II (2 units)
Experience in management of respiratory or emergency medical care management. Clinical application of theoretical management skills developed during the didactic portions of the training.
RSTH 464: case management in respiratory care
(2 units)
A case management approach to patient care will be utilized in the management and evaluation of treatment and disease. Special emphasis on case management of the respiratory care patient includes discharge planning, utilization review, patient assessment, cost containment, patient education, and integration issues. Prerequisite RSTH 334, 424, 434.
RSTH 466: advanced diagnostic techniques (2 units)
Advanced diagnostic theory and practice in the following areas: Holter monitoring, echocardiography, bronchoscopy, sleep studies, and other relevant respiratory care diagnostics. Prerequisite RSTH 366.
RSTH 471: instructional techniques (2 units)
Development of units of instruction, instructional objectives, and evaluation procedures. Observation and participation in classroom management. Application of teaching principles through experience in various teaching activities, such as community preventive health care programs, in-service and continuing education, and college classroom and clinical teaching. Conferences and individual guidance.
RSTH 474: cardiopulmonary health promotion and disease prevention (2 units)
Selected topics dealing with aspects of disease prevention. The relevance of statistics, epidemiology, research designs, and clinical trials selected disease trends, lifestyle modification, the role of physical activity, nutrition and immunization, and public health approaches to communicable diseases.
RSTH 481: research in cardiopulmonary sciences (1 unit)
Application of the basic concepts of research specific to cardiopulmonary sciences. Development of a basic research proposal. Strongly recommended that the student complete most of the required core courses before registering for this course. Prerequisite AHCJ 351. Concurrent AHCJ 461.
RSTH 494: respiratory care practicum IV (2 units)
Development of professional competence and maturity in the clinical setting. Comprehensive training in all aspects of respiratory care, including the pulmonary function laboratory and home care. Prerequisite RSTH 343, 382, 393, 404.
RSTH 495: respiratory care practicum V (2 units)
Specialty training in respiratory care practice. Students rotate to specialized areas of respiratory care, increasing their proficiency and understanding in the following areas: neonatal/pediatric critical care, adult critical care, cardiopulmonary diagnostics, hyperbaric medicine, sleep disorders medicine, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and extended care. In addition, students continue their professional development and competency in the general and critical care settings. Prerequisite RSTH 404, 494.
RSTH 496: respiratory care practicum VI (3 units)
Continuation of specialty training in respiratory care practice. Students rotate to specialized areas of respiratory care, increasing their proficiency and understanding in the following areas: neonatal/pediatric critical care, adult critical care, cardiopulmonary diagnostics, hyperbaric medicine, sleep disorders medicine, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and extended care. In addition, students continue their professional development and competency in the general and critical care settings. Prerequisite RSTH 495.
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RTCH 464: moral leadership (2 units)
Methods of applying servant leadership to management and educational settings. Concepts of managing learners and professionals, assessing leadership style, the essence of leadership, leadership skill building, and conflict management are discussed within a moral framework. Assigned readings, discussions, papers, and personal inventories utilized to aid in assessing the learner?s leadership skills.
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RTCH 475: curriculum development in health sciences (2 units)
Curriculum development theories and approaches applied to the health-science arena. Development of a seminar, course, or curriculum. Designing assessment tools and procedures, designing a learning experience, selecting appropriate technology, developing a learner-centered handout/syllabus, and cultivating respect for diversity in learning.
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SGTH 205: surgical instrumentation (3 units)
Classification of instruments and surgical equipment, catheters, drains, tubes. Preparation and care of surgical supplies and equipment, surgical packing, and dressings. Cleaning and packaging of surgical instruments.
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SGTH 221, 222, 223: surgical preparation I, II, III
(4, 4, 4 units respectively)
Preoperative patient-care routines to include: patient assessment, variations, precautions, and equipment in patient positioning, skin preparation, draping, catheterization, and emergency procedures. Psychosocial aspects of the surgical patient. Preoperative evaluation and assessment of patient risk factors and outcomes.
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SGTH 225: pharmacology for surgical technology (2 units)
General overview of pharmacology, including kinetics, dynamics, and therapeutics of drugs. Emphasis on agents used in the operating environment.
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SGTH 231, 232: surgical care fundamentals I, II
(4, 3 units respectively)
Principles and applications of maintaining a sterile surgical environment. Responsibilities of the scrub, circulating, and second-assisting roles. Principles and techniques of sterilization, disinfection and antisepsis of the operating room and patient. Wound healing and care. Environmental control and safety.
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SGTH 241, 242: surgical procedures I, II (4, 4 units respectively)
General and specialty surgical procedures, pathology and surgical interventions, specialized equipment, types of anesthesia, and complications. Lecture and laboratory.
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SGTH 278: seminar in surgical technology (2 units)
Applications and topics that concern the surgical technologist, such as management principles, psychosocial aspects of patient care, education, and professional organizations and credentialing. Role of the surgical technologist and the surgical team.
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SGTH 291, 292, 293, 294: surgical technology clinical practicum I, II, II, IV (2, 2, 4, 5 units respectively)
Supervised clinical assignments in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Comprehensive training in all aspects of surgical technology. General introduction to the operating room setting and to advanced clinical practice in the final quarter. Application of surgical technology techniques in the development of professional competence in the clinical operating room setting.
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SGTH 294: surgical technology clinical practice IV laboratory (4 units)
Supervised clinical assignments in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings. Comprehensive training in all aspects of surgical technology. General introduction to the operating room setting and to advanced clinical practice. Application of surgical technology techniques in the development of professional competence in the clinical operating room setting.
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SGTH 299: student project (2 units)
Student-selected topic in surgical technology for further in-depth study in one or more of the following areas for presentation to faculty and students: management, education, research, or clinical practice.