RC 110 - Introduction to Health Care for the Respiratory Care Practitioner

Institution:

American River College

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Description:

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program. Corequisite: RC 111 and 112. Hours: 36 hours LEC The course describes the organizational context of the U.S. health care system as it relates to the role and function of respiratory care practitioners. It focuses on the skills of communication and human interaction within the context of the modern health care delivery system. It also presents the ethical, legal, interprofessional and economics aspects of health care. It also identifi es health care related safety techniques including universal precautions and infection control. Critical thinking processes are presented as a basis for comprehension of course content.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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