RT 144 - Principles of Respiratory Care

Institution:

Lane Community College

Subject:

Description:

3 credits Prerequisite: Acceptance into Respiratory Care Program or consent of instructor. Patient assessment and therapeutic modalities encountered in the clinical setting is emphasized. Indications, contraindications, and hazards of gas therapy, humidity therapy, aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy and basic medications delivery are presented. Significance is given to positive pressure breathing and hyperinflation therapy. Presentations include physical principles related to the behavior of gases and various gas laws pertinent to respiratory care practice.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.Lanecc.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 463-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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