RESP 1120 Intro to Respiratory Therapy
Provides students with an introduction and comprehensive survey of the respiratory care profession. Emphasizes the application of physics and chemistry as the foundation for specific modes of respiratory care principles employed in patient care, including indications, hazards, contraindications, evaluation of therapy, and patient assessment. Topics include: respiratory therapy chemistry and physics principles, patient assessment, medical gas therapy, , humidity and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene, infection control practices, and hospital safety.
Prerequisite
Program Admission, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L and completion of either MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite
RESP 1130 - Respiratory Therapy Lab I, RESP 1193 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology