RESC 3706 01: Respiratory Procedures 2

RESC 3706 - Respiratory Procedures 2

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40877,

Credit hours: 2

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Instructor

Heather O'Connell

Email: heoconnell01@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Dr. Heather O'Connell DHA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, CPFT
Instructor Professional Qualifications: Doctorate in Healthcare Administration- Walden University (2022); Master's in Healthcare Administration- Southern New Hampshire (2016); Bachelor's in Cardiopulmonary Sciences- University of Central Florida (2008); 

Instructor Office Location: Cushwa Hall 1110

Instructor Office Phone: TBD

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Course Description

3706. Respiratory Procedures 2. Airway management techniques and other critical care procedures. Two hours lecture. Prereq.: acceptance into the respiratory care program. Coreq.: RESC 3706L. 2 s.h.

This course is an introductory to advanced clinical practices. This will be introduced through formative assignments. 

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care, 12th edition. Kacmarek, R.M., Stoller, J.K., & Heuer, A.J.
Optional Mosby’s Respiratory Care Equipment 9th or 10th edition Cairo, J.M.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Mon 8/24 Powerpoints Introduction/ Overview of Course
Mon 8/31 Egan's Chapter 36 Artificial Airways: Introduction to Airway management.
Maintenance of artificial Airways
Mon 9/7 Egan's Chapter 36 continued Endotracheal/Nasotracheal suctioning.
Mon 9/14 Chapter 36, depending on edition of Egans Intubation/Extubation
Pharamacology- Review PPT
Drug Calculations Homework
Mon 9/21 Exam 1 Exam 1
Mon 9/28 Egan's Chapter 36 Tracheostomy and Percutaneous Tracheostomy Tubes
Tracheostomy Tubes
Speaking Valves
Cricothyrotomy
Medication homework assignment
Mon 10/5 Chapter 36 in Egans Review these topics below:Tracheostomy/Stoma Care
Tracheostomy Tubes
Speaking Valves
Suctioning
Mon 10/12 Chapter 19 Egan's ABG's Overdose case study
Mon 10/19 Chapter 20 Egans
Watch PFT videos prior to lecture.
Lab Practice: Tracheostomy/Stoma Care
Intubation.Extubation
Cuff Pressure
Suctioning
Mon 10/26 Exam 2 at YSU
Mon 11/2 Read Chapter 4 Egans Infection Control and isolation guidelines COPD Case Study
Mon 11/9 Read Chapter 4 egans Sterilization procedures
Mon 11/16 No readings this week Complete any required materials this week Post-extubation Case Study
Mon 11/23 No readings this week Review for Final exam Reminder no lab this week for the Holidays
Mon 11/30 Practice suctioning. Asthma Case Study
Mon 12/7 Final Exam

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.