RESC 3706 - Respiratory Procedures 2
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40877,
Credit hours: 2
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Heather O'Connell
Email: heoconnell01@ysu.edu
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.
Assignments/Assessments
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.