RTH 211 - Modalities of Respiratory Therapy III

Institution:

Bunker Hill Community College

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Description:

This course introduces students to the hands-on maintenance of the natural and artificial airway. Content for the lab course includes the study and application of airway management techniques including the performance of emergency procedures such as endotracheal intubation, suctioning and cuff pressure measuring monitoring. Students will also study the equipment and techniques related to invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, as well as those devices used in the monitoring of these patients. Independent lab study is required. Course meets: 2 hours lecture; 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: Principles of Respiratory Therapy II (RTH102), Modalities of Respiratory Therapy II (RTH112), Clinical Practice of Respiratory II (RTH122). Corequisites: Modalities of Respiratory Therapy III (RTH201), Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy III (RTH202) and Cardiopulmonary Disease (RTH232).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bhcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 228-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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