RTT 112 - Introduction to Respiratory Therapy

Institution:

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (formerly Coosa Valley Technical College)

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Description:

Prerequisites: BIO 2113, BIO 2114, CHM 1111, MAT 1111, PHY 1110. Corequisites: RTT 113, RTT 193. Prerequisite/ Corequisite: BIO 2117. Provides students with the principles of chemistry and physics as they apply to respiratory therapy. Emphasizes specific modes of respiratory care in order to understand principles of application to patients, indications, hazards, contraindications, evaluation of therapy, and patient assessment. Topics include: respiratory therapy chemistry and physics principles, patient assessment, medical gases, humidity/aerosol therapy, positive pressure breathing, incentive spirometry, postural drainage, percussion/ vibration, universal precautions, and hospital safety.

Credits:

5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gntc.edu/student-services/index.php

Phone Number:

(706) 295-6963

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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