RTH 3205 - RESPIRATORY DISEASE I

This course provides the respiratory therapy student with knowledge of pulmonary diseases necessary to implement therapist-driven protocols and provide appropriate care to patients. Topics include Respiratory Assessment and Failure, acute and chronic obstructive, acute and chronic infectious respiratory disease, neuromuscular disease, interstitial lung disease and sleep disordered breathing conditions.

Prerequisites & Notes: Prerequisites:RTH-3301 RTH-3303 RTH-3112 RTH-3121 RTH-3110 with a grade of at least a “C” in each.

Co-requisites: RTH-3204, RTH-3211, RTH-3222 & RTH-3210.

Credits: 3cr.