RES 150 - Respiratory Care I

5 Credit Hours

This course introduces a respiratory care student to the fundamental practice of respiratory care including an overview of pathophysiology related to the cardiopulmonary system. Emphasis is placed on client assessment, respiratory therapeutics, infection prevention, and incorporating evidence-based practice into plans of care. Students will be introduced to patient assessment including laboratory and radiology studies. Ethics, professionalism and interdisciplinary communication are also introduced. Students demonstrate assessment skills, fundamental therapeutic interventions and procedures in the laboratory and selected settings.

Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Respiratory Care Program, BIO 250 with a grade of “C” or better

Semesters Offered: Fall