RTH 2205 - RESPIRATORY DISEASE

This course provides the respiratory therapy student with the pulmonary disease knowledge base necessary to implement therapist-driven protocols and provide appropriate care to patients. Topics include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, restrictive pulmonary disorders, infectious pulmonary disease, pulmonary vascular disease, and pulmonary pathology associated with trauma.

Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites: RTH 1101, RTH 1102 and RTH 1112 with a grade of at least “C” in each.

Co-requisites: RTH 1111 & RTH 2211

Credits: 3 cr.