RTT 112 - Introduction to Respiratory Therapy

Institution:

Athens Technical College

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Description:

Banner Title: Intro to Respiratory Therapy This course provides students with the principles of chemistry and physics as they apply to respiratory therapy. Students examine specific modes of respiratory care to develop an understanding of the 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, expiratory resistance, postural drainage, percussion/vibration, universal precautions, and hospital safety. Corequisites: RTT 111, RTT 113 Offered Summer term

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.athenstech.edu/

Phone Number:

(706) 355-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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