RESP 1100 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

Institution:

Darton State College (Closed)

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

This course introduces students to the Respiratory Care profession and the skills needed to become a Respiratory Therapist. Topics will include the history of the Respiratory Care profession, and a discussion of the future of Respiratory Care. A description of the organlization of a hospital Respiratory Care department and an overview of common modalities and specialized areas of Respiratory Care including an introduciton to Therapist driven protocols and clinical practice guidelines. A discussion of job opportunities and areas for advancement within the profession. An overview of legal and ethical issues impacting health Care, and particularly Respiratory Care, in today¿s Health Care environment. Universal precautions and OSHA blood and body fluids precautions will be presented. The functions of the NBRC, AARC, CoARC and the Georgia Medical Board will be examined and the credentialing and licensing processes outlined. Corequisite: None. Prerequisite: Completion of all Learning Support requirements. Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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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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