RESP 162 - Fundamental Skills in Respiratory Care;6 credits

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Brookdale Community College

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Description:

This course is designed for students who have gained admission into the Respiratory Therapy Program. It is the first course to include a college and clinical laboratory experience. It is designed to provide the student with the following competencies: critical thinking and problem-solving, communication, scientific perspective, and information and technology literacy through discussion and application of basic respiratory case modalities. Specifically, the student will master the theory and clinical application of patient assessment, humidity and aerosol therapy, pharmacology, oxygen therapy, intermittent positive pressure and techniques of bronchial clearance. The student will also comprehend the principles of infection control through cleaning, disinfection and sterilization procedures and demonstrate techniques of transmission prevention. College laboratory will provide training and practice of competency skills to be further mastered in the clinical laboratory. Students will practice in the clinical laboratory under supervision. Students should be aware that practice in the college and clinical laboratory may expose them to certain hazardous or infectious agents. A complete orientation including in-service with required manual will be provided to ensure student safety. (Prerequisite: Admission to the program; Corequisites: RESP 161, BIOL 111 and COMP 129)

Credits:

6.00

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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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