RESP 1111 - Fundamentals/Respiratory Care

Institution:

Darton State College (Closed)

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

This course introduces the principles and practices of Non Critical Respiratory Care. The course will emphasize Therapist Driven Protocols and Clinical Practice Guidelines. Basic Respiratory Care skills in modalities such as oxygen, humidity, bland aerosol, medicated aerosols, passive hyperinflation, chest physiotherapy, postural drainage, airway clearance therapies, arterial blood gases and bedside pulmonary function studies will be developed. Emphasis will be placed on setting up, using and troubleshooting equipment, and on the physical and physiologic principles of gas exchange, ventilation, acid/base balance and gas laws. To progress to RESP 2201, each student will be required to successfully complete and pass a Lab competency exam. Basic math competency is required. Students may be required to demonstrate proficiency in basic math skills for progression in the program. A passing score of "C" or better is required for progression in the program. The American Heart Association Basic Life Support course will be included in this course. Corequisites: RESP 1131 Prerequisites: Admission into Respiratory Care Program Corequisite: RESP 1100 is required as a prerequisite or a corequisite. Offered: Fall.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.darton.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 317-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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