RC 120 - Principles of Respiratory Care II

Institution:

Erie Community College

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Description:

This course will introduce the concept of positive pressure ventilation. Topics include: acid-base balance and assessing the need for mechanical ventilation, basic understanding of mechanical ventilation, physiology of positive pressure ventilatory support, initiation and adjustment of mechanical ventilation and non-invasive positive pressure ventilation. Pre-requisites: Matriculation into the Respiratory Care program or permission of the department, RC 110, RC 111, RC 112, RC 114. All Respiratory Care coursework must be taken in sequential order.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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