RET 1483 - Clinical Assessment in Respiratory Care I FA

Institution:

Tallahassee State College

Subject:

Description:

The course will focus on basic assessment for the individual with cardiopulmonary disorders. This to include patient-clinician interaction, universal precautions, patient interview, health history, common symptoms of pulmonary disorders, obtaining vital signs and clinical impression, examination of head and neck, lung topography, examination of the thorax, examination of the precordium, examination of the extremities, and physical signs of respiratory disease. Case studies will be utilized to incorporate the critical thinking process. Contact: 3 hours per week.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.tsc.fl.edu/

Phone Number:

(850) 201-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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