RTH 199 - Respiratory Therapeutics

Institution:

County College of Morris

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Description:

Prerequisite: Completion of pre-professional phase of Respiratory Therapy program and permission of Program Coordinator LEC 4 hrs., LAB 3 hrs., Course fee $65 An introduction to respiratory care, including history of the profession, ethical and legal responsibilities of the respiratory therapist; medical terminology, basic respiratory care procedures including the physics, physiology and administration of medical gas therapy, and basic patient communication and assessment skills. Basic respiratory care procedures, humidity and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, chest physiotherapy and bronchial hygiene; an overview of microbiology as applied to respiratory care; infection control; and equipment sterilization procedures.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

WWW.CCM.EDU

Phone Number:

(973) 328-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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