RTH 1102 - FUNDAMENTALS OF RESPIRATORY CARE II

Classroom instruction and laboratory practice of fundamental respiratory care assessment and therapeutic procedures. Assessment topics include: chest physical examination, chest x - rays, electrocardiograms, and bedside pulmonary function tests. Therapeutic topics include: oxygen and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapies, chest physical therapy, airway management, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: BSC 1121 Anatomy & Physiology I and MA 1128 College Algebra each with a grade of at least “C” and a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.3; Co-requisite: BSC 1122.

Credits: 4 cr.