RC 111 - Principles of Respiratory Care 1 C- 3 P- 3.5 Cr

Institution:

Mohawk Valley Community College

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Description:

This is the first course in the curriculumsequence to study thetheory and practice of respiratory care.Topics include cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology (including lung and cardiac function,mechanics of breathing,oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange,and control of ventilation),gas administration therapies,humidity and aerosol therapies and bronchial hygiene techniques. Prerequisites:An appropriateMathematics Placement test result,orMA045 BasicMath Skills,orMA050 IntroductoryMathematics..Aminimumgrade of C is required for aMathematics equivalent course. (Fall semester)

Credits:

4.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 792-5400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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