RC 232 - Respiratory Care Special Procedures II

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

Utilizing lecture and laboratory format, this course will explore the more advanced procedures often performed by Respiratory Therapists. These include arterial punctures, analysis of arterial, venous, and capillary blood, hemodynamic monitoring, pulmonary function testing, electrocardiography, chest drainage systems and advanced assessment of oxygenation and ventilation in critical care. Prerequisites: Matriculation in the Respiratory Care program or permission of department. Successful completion of all first year Respiratory Care coursework. All Respiratory Care coursework must be taken in sequential order.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.ecc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 842-2770

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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