RESP 1100 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

Institution:

Dalton State College

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Description:

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Respiratory Program. 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, a discussion of the future of Respiratory Care, a description of the organization of a hospital Respiratory Care department, an overview of common modalities and specialized areas of Respiratory Care including an introduction 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. Specific terminology and abbreviations needed by the respiratory profession will be developed. Mastery of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation will be expected of the student during this course.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.daltonstate.edu/

Phone Number:

(706) 272-4436

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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