Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

This course covers pulmonary function testing, invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures, and techniques utilized to assess patients with pulmonary or cardiovascular diseases and sleep disorders. Topics include: therapeutic and diagnostic bronchoscopy procedures; spirometry; bronchoprovocation testing; diffusion studies; lung volumes, airway resistance, and gas distribution studies; ventilation and ventilatory control tests; blood gases and related tests; cardiopulmonary exercise testing including metabolic assessments; and sleep-disordered breathing. Quality control will also be discussed. The lab component provides the application of relevant theory and practice of client care skills in a clinical simulation environment.