c a r d i o p u l m o n a r y s c i e n c e sCPS 1111 Cardiopulmonary Sciences Seminar 1 1 QH
Introduces the beginning cardiopulmonary sciences student to the various areas of study within the major. Examines the role of each profession in health-care delivery. Orients students to the department, the college, and the University.CPS 1112 Cardiopulmonary Sciences Seminar 2 1 QH
Reviews the goals, policies, and procedures of the co-op program. Studies the referral process, co-op options, and professional issues within the cardiopulmonary sciences program and the two concentrations within the program (exercise physiology and respiratory therapy). Gives students the opportunity to learn effective job search strategies through developing rŽsumŽs, preparing for interviews, identifying work values, and understanding how to make informed choices. Students analyze cases of communication, problem solving, ethical and workplace issues, and learn of appropriate coping mechanisms and resources available to assist them.CPS 1113 Cardiopulmonary Sciences Seminar 3 1 QH
Introduces cardiopulmonary sciences students to the various areas of study within the major. Focuses on each concentration within the department to enable students to make informed decisions about their career choices. Prereq. Sophomore status.CPS 1115 Basic Life Support and Cardiac Assessment 2 QH
Provides cardiopulmonary science students with basic life support (BLS) and cardiac assessment skills. Offers information about (1) coronary artery disease, (2) cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology, (3) actions for survival, and (4) technical aspects of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and foreign body airway obstruction clearance for adults, children, and infants. Includes BLS modules recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) for health-care providers. A BLS health-care provider card is issued by the AHA to students who successfully complete the course. Also gives students the opportunity to learn, practice, and demonstrate proper techniques for obtaining heart rates, blood pressure monitoring, and basic EKG procedures. Integrates both lecture and lab sessions. Requires students to participate in one out-of-class session at either the Wellness Office, the Cardiovascular Health and Exercise Clubs, or a Community/Campus Health Fair.CPS 1116 CPS Seminar 1 QH
A professional seminar required for transfer students in the Cardiopulmonary Science Department. Substitutes for CPS 1111 and CPS 1112. Focuses on an introduction to the University and the college in the first half of the course. Prepares students for participation in the cooperative education program in the second half.CPS 1211 Practicum in Respiratory Care 4 QH
Provides clinical experience in hospitals. Focuses on respiratory care for noncritical patients. Emphasizes infection control, medical gas administration, humidification of medical gases, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, deep breathing treatments, and the administration of aerosol medications. Prereq. CPS 1320 and CPS 1321. CPS 1301 and CPS 1332 taken concurrently.CPS 1301 Professional Practice Laboratory 1 1 QH
Provides practice in basic care skills through laboratory exercises and simulation of patient-care situations. Lab fee. Prereq. CPS 1211 and CPS 1332 concurrently.CPS 1302 Professional Practice Laboratory 2 1 QH
Provides students with hands-on experience in working with respiratory therapy equipment. Sets up simulated patient-management problems in the lab to provide problem-solving experience. Lab fee. Prereq. CPS 1211, CPS 1301, and CPS 1433 concurrently.CPS 1314 Practicum in Respiratory Care 2 6 QH
Focuses on treating patients with more complex cardiorespiratory disorders. The second course in a sequence of three directly related to the clinical practice of various modalities of respiratory care. Prereq. CPS 1211, CPS 1302, and CPS 1433 concurrently.CPS 1315 Practicum in Respiratory Care 3 6 QH
Provides clinical experience in hospitals. Emphasizes respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal critical patients. Reviews advanced respiratory-care topics such as airway care, mechanical ventilation, and positive end expiratory pressure. Prereq. CPS 1314, CPS 1403, and CPS 1434; and CPS 1404 and CPS 1576 concurrently.CPS 1320 Advanced Cardiopulmonary Physiology 4 QH
Provides detailed information relating to cardiopulmonary physiology in the normal, diseased, and stressed state. Discusses the mechanics of regulatory control and interaction between the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Prereq. PAH 1202 and PAH 1204 or equivalent and completion of CPS courses through quarter 5.CPS 1321 Cardiopulmonary Disease 4 QH
Introduces clinical diagnostic procedures employed in evaluating cardiopulmonary patients and description of the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of major cardiopulmonary diseases. Prereq. CPS 1320, PAH 1202, and PAH 1204 or equivalent.CPS 1332 Introduction to Respiratory Care 4 QH
Focuses on the theory and application of medical gas administration and humidity/aerosol therapy. Basic to all other professional respiratory therapy courses. Prereq. CPS 1301 and CPS 1321.CPS 1403 Professional Practice Laboratory 3 1 QH
Provides students with hands-on experience with respiratory therapy procedures. Sets up simulated patient-management problems in the lab to provide problem-solving experience. Lab fee. Prereq. CPS 1302 and CPS 1434 concurrently.CPS 1404 Professional Practice Laboratory 4 1 QH
Provides students with an opportunity to acquire experience in working with respiratory therapy life support equipment. Sets up simulated critical-care problems in the lab to provide problem-solving experience. Lab fee. Prereq. CPS 1403 and CPS 1576 concurrently.CPS 1408 Research Design 4 QH
Introduces research methodology and scientific writing. Reviews the literature on topics related to the cardiopulmonary sciences. Emphasizes analyzing data and critiquing written research. Prereq. Statistics.CPS 1414 Clinical Seminar 1 1 QH
Discusses clinical topics and respiratory-care problems encountered during clinical practice in the hospitals. Prereq. CPS 1314 concurrently.CPS 1415 Clinical Seminar 2 1 QH
Discusses clinical topics and critical-care problems encountered during clinical practice in the hospital. Prereq. CPS 1315 concurrently.CPS 1433 Respiratory Care for the Medical and Surgical Patient 4 QH
Continues the introduction to respiratory therapy, as the didactic portion of beginning clinical experience on noncritical patients. Focuses on respiratory-care problems following major surgery and those problems related to medical patients. Prereq. CPS 1211, CPS 1302, CPS 1314, and CPS 1332.CPS 1434 Respiratory Care for the Critical Patient 4 QH
Focuses on respiratory-care problems encountered with patients in intensive care units. The last in a sequence of three directly related to the theory of respiratory therapy procedures; designed as the didactic portion of clinical experience on critical patients. Prereq. CPS 1315, CPS 1403, and CPS 1433 concurrently.CPS 1516 Advanced Clinical Seminar 1 1 QH
Complements CPS 1571. Discusses current clinical problems related to life-support systems problems encountered in the hospital. Prereq. CPS 1641 concurrently.CPS 1517 Advanced Clinical Seminar 2 1 QH
Complements a professional elective taken concurrently. Discusses current clinical problems and research related to problems encountered in the hospital. Prereq. CPS 1642 concurrently and CVT status.CPS 1518 Advanced Clinical Seminar 3 1 QH
Complements CPS 1511. Discusses current clinical problems and emphasizes research related to critical-care problems. Prereq. CVT senior status.CPS 1570 Fundamentals of Perfusion Technology 4 QH
Applies biologic, pharmacologic, and physical principles to extracorporeal cardiopulmonary support. Focuses on the basic theory and instrumentation of perfusion technology, emphasizing circuit design and function, oxygenator theory, pump dynamics, blood recovery and autotransfusion procedures, myocardial protection techniques, intraaortic counterpulsation, aseptic techniques, and surgical procedures. Provides an opportunity to work with perfusion equipment and to develop the psychomotor skills necessary to implement perfusion procedures. Lab. Prereq. Perfusion Technology students only.CPS 1571 Advanced Life Support Systems 1 4 QH
Introduces students to selected techniques of advanced cardiac life support applied to the critically ill patient. Prereq. Senior status in CPS.CPS 1572 Perfusion Technology 4 QH
Introduces students specializing in perfusion technology to the theory, principles, and concepts of cardiovascular perfusion. Prereq. CPS 1570.CPS 1576 Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 4 QH
Provides students with an understanding of the methods and techniques of respiratory therapy for neonatal and pediatric patients. Emphasizes mechanical ventilation, newborn care, and the respiratory distress syndrome. Prereq. CPS 1315 and CPS 1404 concurrently; RT senior status.CPS 1578 Advanced Medical Monitoring 4 QH
Provides students with an opportunity for an in-depth exposure to the theory and application of physiologic monitoring systems and their use in critical-care settings. Prereq. Perfusion technology students only.CPS 1611 Kinesiology 4 QH
Investigates the science of human motion and anatomic and mechanical principles as they relate to an understanding of skillful, efficient, and purposeful human motion. Examines the internal and external forces acting on a human body and their effects. Prereq. PHY 1201, PHY 1501; PAH 1202 and PAH 1204 or equivalent.CPS 1613 Laboratory in Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription 4 QH
Presents a didactic and lab experience in assessing cardiopulmonary function, and muscular strength and endurance, as well as body composition, in a variety of clinical syndromes. Gives students the opportunity to prescribe exercise programs for a variety of special clinical populations. Prereq. CPS 1615 and CPS 1619.CPS 1614 Electrocardiography 4 QH
Studies basic and intermediate electrocardiography, including cardiac function, lead systems, rate, rhythm, axis, infarction, ischemia, hypertrophy, effects of cardiovascular drugs, and effects of exercise. Prereq. CPS 1615, PAH 1202, PAH 1204 or equivalent.CPS 1615 Exercise Physiology 1 5 QH
Studies the immediate and long-range effects of exercise on the human body, emphasizing the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, muscles, and metabolism. Includes physical fitness, body composition, and selected components of motor performance. Covers assessment techniques and training principles. Introduces indirect open-circuit calorimetry and EKG monitoring. Includes a laboratory. Prereq. PAH 1202 and PAH 1204.CPS 1616 Exercise Physiology 2 4 QH
Studies the role of exercise in health and disease, including acute and chronic effects of exercise upon the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic systems of individuals with cardiovascular, pulmonary, or metabolic diseases. Specifically explores therapeutic benefits of exercise intervention and rehabilitation for individuals with heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, obesity, osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and low back pain. Prereq. CPS 1615.CPS 1618 Cardiopulmonary Assessment 5 QH
Provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of physiological principles and concepts related to clinical cardiopulmonary assessment. Integrates lecture topics with practical laboratory experiences in physical examination techniques, and basic pulmonary function assessment. Prereq. CPS 1320 and CPS 1321.CPS 1619 Exercise Prescription and Programming 4 QH
in Cardiovascular Health Focuses on skills needed to develop individualized exercise prescriptions for apparently healthy patients. Concentrates on the design, implementation, and evaluation of fitness and wellness programs for individuals and groups in a corporate or commercial setting. Prereq. CPS 1320 and CPS 1615 concurrently.CPS 1622 Clinical Exercise Physiology Practicum 1 6 QH
Provides a professional field assignment in a clinical setting designed to help prepare students in their professional career choice. Students will complete a rotation in exercise testing and/or cardiac rehabilitation. During the course, students assume more patient-care responsibility and develop the skills necessary to function independently. Prereq. Completed CPS coursework through quarter 9 in Exercise Physiology curriculum.CPS 1623 Clinical Exercise Physiology Practicum 2 6 QH
Offers a professional field assignment in a clinical setting designed to help prepare students in their professional career choice. Students complete a rotation in one of the following: exercise testing, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetic rehabilitation, or nonclinical adult fitness/health promotion. During the course, students assume more patient-care responsibility and develop the skills necessary to function independently. Prereq. CPS 1622.CPS 1624 Clinical Seminar 1 QH
Prepares clinical exercise physiology students for employment in a variety of settings through the development of case studies, discussion of current internship experiences, and guest lecturers. Presents opportunities for certification, continuing education, and graduate programs for future career and academic choices. Prereq. CPS 1623 concurrently.CPS 1625 Administration of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Programs 4 QH
Studies the administration of clinical cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Specifically, the policies and procedures, staffing, and facility requirements necessary to develop and manage a rehabilitation program. Discusses the issues of reimbursement, budget, utilization review, quality assurance, and documentation necessary for cost-effective administration of a rehabilitation program. Prereq. CPS 1615, CPS 1622, and CPS 1623 concurrently.CPS 1632 Health Science Education 4 QH
Studies the systems approach to teaching health science. Covers developing instructional goals based on needs assessments, behavioral learning objectives, instructional strategies, and evaluation instruments. Emphasizes using criterion-referenced measurement strategies to evaluate mastery of clinical skills. Prereq. CPS junior status.CPS 1641 Fundamentals of Cardiac Catheterization 4 QH
Covers cardiovascular technology and basic concepts such as medical aseptic technique. Introduces concepts related to cardiac output studies, shunt determinations, and electrophysiology. Examines the fundamental principles of intracardiac waveforms and cardiac catheterization. Prereq. CPS 1320 and CPS 1321.CPS 1642 Advanced Cardiac Catheterization 4 QH
Covers advanced cardiac catheterization interventional techniques such as coronary angioplasty, stents, and atherectomy. Introduces new technologies such as coronary rotablator and lasers. Includes other techniques such as the intraaortic balloon pump, cardiac pacemakers, and cardiac studies using biopsy, pericardiocentesis, and electrophysiology. Prereq. Senior year status, CPS 1516, CPS 1641, and CPS 1644 concurrently.CPS 1643 Echocardiography 4 QH
Provides a comprehensive course in adult echocardiography, including an introduction to basic cardiac embryology and cardiac physics. Outlines and discusses M-Mode, 2-D, and color Doppler techniques. Covers transducer positions and echo features of normal versus abnormal echo findings in valvular heart disease, prosthetic heart valves, pericardial disease, and cardiac tumors. Prereq. Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, Pathophysiology, or equivalent.CPS 1644 Cardiovascular Technology Internship 6 QH
Provides cardiovascular technology students with the opportunity to develop, practice, and master skills required to assist with diagnostic and interventional procedures in the cardiac catheterization laboratory. Prereq. CPS 1642 concurrently.CPS 1645 Practicum in Cardiovascular Technology 2 6 QH
Provides cardiovascular technology (CVT) students with the clinical opportunity to develop procedural skills for assisting with cardiac catheterization and echocardiography. During the practicum, the student assumes greater CVT responsibility and develops the technical skills necessary to function independently. Emphasizes students' ability to assist the physician, evaluate the patient's clinical status and update the physician, and problem-solve to meet the needs of the patient. Prereq. CPS 1643 concurrently.CPS 1801 Directed Independent Study 1 2 QH
Offers directed study in a student's major wherein in-depth investigation of a special interest area is undertaken.CPS 1802 Directed Independent Study 2 2 QH
Offers directed study in a student's major wherein in-depth investigation of a special interest area is undertaken.
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