RESP 163 - Cardiopulmonary Pathophysiology;4 credits

Institution:

Brookdale Community College

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Description:

This course provides the basis for therapeutic management by introducing the Respiratory Therapy student to the structural and functional abnormalities leading to dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Using the problem solving approach, the student will apply learned knowledge of cardiopulmonary disease and diagnostics to clinical case scenarios. In addition, extra-pulmonary conditions that can result in respiratory impairment will be discussed. (Prerequisites: RESP 161 and RESP 162; Corequisites: RESP 164, Communications course and BIOL 112)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brookdalecc.edu

Phone Number:

(732) 224-2345

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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