RESC 3765 A02: Adv Resp Care Diagnostics

RESC 3765 - Advanced Respiratory Care Diagnostics

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A02, CRN 43266,

Credit hours: 3

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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 of Healthcare Administration- Walden University- 2022; Masters Healthcare Administration- Southern New Hampshire University- 2016; Bachelors of Science- Cardiopulmonary Sciences- University of Central Florida- 2008

Instructor Office Location: Cushwa Hall- 1110

Instructor Office Phone: TBD

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Course Description

3765. Advanced Respiratory Care Diagnostics. The study of the fundamentals of advanced respiratory care diagnostics. Three hour lecture. Prereq.: none. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required Egan's Fundamentals of Respiratory Care - With Code 12TH Robert M.
Required Comprehensive Respiratory Diseases, Lintz and Karpel

Content for this course also comes from a variety of resources included in the modules (power
point presentations, WebEx video conferencing, journal articles, web-based videos, and web-
based resources). I hope to provide you all with as much up to date information on the many
topics we will be covering in this course.

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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How to Succeed in This Course

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Reading(s) Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
10/19 Review Powerpoints and VIdeos.
Read required PDF's
Introduction to the course
Review of SYllabus
Review of Proctored Software
Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary SYndrome
Complete Quiz 2
10/26 Review PowerPoint and Videos Cardiovascular Diagnostics Part 1: 12 lead EKGs, Stress Testing, Muga Scan, Echocardiogram, TEE, Holter Monitoring
Cardiovascular Diagnostics Part Two: Intravascular Ultrasound, EP studies, PCI
Complete Quiz 3 and Quiz 4
11/2 Review PowerPoints and Video.
Read VAD Article
Cardiovascular Invasive Procedures Part One: Invasive Heart Surgery
Cardiovascular Invasive Procedures Part Two: Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Pacers and Implantable Defibrillators, Ventricular Assist Devices
Complete Quizzes 5 and 6
11/9 Review Powerpoints and Videos Cardiovascular Invasive Procedures Part three: PICC Lines, IVC Filter, ECMO, Complete Midterm Exam
11/16 Review PowerPoints, Videos, Supplemental Websites, and Respected pdf's Pulmonary Diagnostics Part One: Respiratory Inductive Plethsmography, Polysomnography.
Pulmonary Diagnostics Part Two: Indirect Calorimetry, FENO, Infant PFT's, Exercise laryngoscopy, FEES
Pulmonary Diagnostics Part Three: THoracic Imaging
Complete Quiz 8
11/23 Read Supplemental Articles
Read Chapter 22 and 27 in Egan
View VIdeos
Review Powerpoints
Pulmonary Invasive Procedures: Bronchial Thermoplasty, AIrway Stenting, Balloon Dilation, Bronchoscopic Ablation, Pleuroscopy, Thoracentesis and Pleurodesis, PleurX Pleural catheter, Lung Volume Reduction, Diaphragmatic Pacing Complete Discussion Post
11/30 Complete Final Exam Comprehensive Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

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. 

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