RC 112 - Principles of Respiratory Care 2 C- 3 P- 3.5 Cr

Institution:

Mohawk Valley Community College

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Description:

This is the second course in the curriculum sequence to studythe theory and practice of respiratory care.Topics include lungexpansion therapies, airway management, acid-base balance, and the interpretation of arterial blood gas results.Detailed information required to initiate, maintain, monitor, and wean patients from mechanical ventilation is provided. Prerequisites:A full year of high school general chemistry with laboratory (with a minimum grade of 70) within ten years or equivalent course with a minimum grade of C, RC101 Basic Science for Respiratory Care, RC103 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology, and RC111 Principles ofRespiratory Care 1. Corequisites: BI106 Human Anatomy &Physiology 1, RC115 Cardiopulmonary

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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