RC 170 - Respiratory Therapy Equipment I

Institution:

Tacoma Community College

Subject:

Description:

Course will provide students with a historical background on discovery and development of basic RC principles and technologies. Included is hands-on usage of equipment: pressure gauges, flow meters, regulators, oxygen delivery devices, compressed gas and liquid oxygen systems, humidity and aerosol generators, and positive- and negative-pressure breathing devices. Knowledge of history as it relates to RC is essential to assimilating the numerous, technical facets of the field.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.tacomacc.edu

Phone Number:

(253) 566-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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