RC 112 - Respiratory Care Sciences

Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to present an overview of the science of breathing. Topics to be covered include the following: states of matter; basic cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology; mechanics of ventilation; gas exchange and transport; regulation of breathing along with basic solutions; and electrolyte chemistry related to cardiopulmonary care.
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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