RESP 101A - Respiratory Care 1

5 Credits

Provides theoretical knowledge and practical application of basic patient care, proper hospital decorum, organization and management of a respiratory care department, professional ethics and issues. Principles and procedures include medical gas delivery systems and related technology, aerosol therapy, medical records, oxygen analysis, chest physical therapy, and basic blood gas interpretation. Pathological conditions requiring the aforementioned therapeutic modalities also are addressed.

REQUIRES SELECTIVE ADMISSION INTO CURRICULUM

Prerequisites: Admission into the curriculum
Corequisite: RESP 141 Clinical Experience 1 and RESP 102 - Respiratory Care 1 Lab