RTT 112 - Introduction to Respiratory Therapy

Institution:

Gwinnett Technical College

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Description:

(Prerequisites: BIO 193; BIO 194; BIO 197; CHM 191; MAT 191 or MAT 190 or MAT 194 or MAT 196; PHY 190 or PHY 191; Pre/Corequisites: RTT 113, RTT 193; RTT 111 taken no longer than six months prior to enrollment in RTT 112) Provides students with the principles of chemistry and physics as they apply to respiratory therapy. Emphasizes specific modes of respiratory care in order to understand principles of application to patients, indications, hazards, contraindications, evaluation of therapy, and patient assessment. Topics include: respiratory therapy chemistry and physics principles, patient assessment, medical gases, humidity/aerosol therapy, pressure breathing, incentive spirometry, postural drainage, percussion/ vibration, universal precautions, and hospital safety. Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 0. Credit hours: 5. (Su)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.GwinnettTech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 962-7580

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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