RTH 212 - Modalities of Respiratory Therapy IV

Institution:

Bunker Hill Community College

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Description:

This course introduces students to the hands-on application of pulmonary function techniques. Additional diagnostics monitoring techniques including CT, MRI, PET, and V/Q scans will also be discussed. Students will be the opportunity to work with neonatal and pediatric mechanical ventilation and compare how that differs from conventional adult ventilation. A portion of this course will be dedicated to ACLS and PALS certification. Course meets: 1 hour lecture; 2 hours lab. Prerequisites: Principles of Respiratory Therapy 3 (RTH201), Modalities of Respiratory Therapy 3 (RTH211), Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy 3 (RTH221). Co-requisites: Principles of Respiratory Therapy 4 (RTH202), Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy 4 (RTH222).

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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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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