RES 113 - Respiratory Therapy 1

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy Technology

Description:

In this course, students explore the relationship between respiratory equipment and the pathological condition of patients. Students learn to identify the reasons for intubation and learn how to perform endotracheal intubation and extubation. Additionally, students learn techniques of airway management and how to properly assess patients. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MAT 108, CHM 109 or CHM 110 and CHM 111, BIO 115 

Corequisites:

RES 111, PHY 123 

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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