RC 232 - Respiratory Care Special Procedures II

Credit Hours: 3

Utilizing lecture and laboratory format, this course will explore the more advanced procedures often performed by respiratory therapists. These include the following: arterial punctures; analysis of arterial, venous, and capillary blood; hemodynamic monitoring; pulmonary function testing; electrocardiography; chest drainage systems; and advanced assessment of oxygenation and ventilation in critical care.
Prerequisites: Matriculation in the Respiratory Care Program or permission of department. Successful completion of all first year Respiratory Care coursework. All Respiratory Care coursework must be taken in sequential order.
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