RC 110 - Principles of Respiratory Care I

Credit Hours: 3

This is an introduction course designed to build on the major concepts of practice for the respiratory therapist. Topics to be covered include the following: an introduction to health care and the profession: medical gas storage and delivery; humidity and aerosol therapy; lung expansion theory; basic patient assessment; and infection control procedures.
Prerequisites: Matriculation in the Respiratory Care Program or permission of the department. All Respiratory Care coursework must be taken in sequential order.
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