RC 1114 - Respiratory Therapy Procedures I And Lab

Institution:

Oklahoma City Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: (R) (W) (M) Corequisite: RC 1033; BIO 1314 or BIO 1224; MATH 1513 or MATH 1223 4 CREDITS This is the beginning theory and application course in the study of respiratory care. It is designed to cover the theory and application of basic to intermediate skills. Included in this course are laboratory demonstrations, student practice, peer evaluation and return student demonstration for evaluation. Students will demonstrate minimal proficiency in the laboratory setting on all required procedural skills. Topics include: safety, infection control, basic and advanced patient assessment, data management, communication skills regulators, flow meters, gas blenders, sustained maximal inspiration, breathing exercises, gas therapy administration, chest physical therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, oxygen analysis, pulse oximetry, blood sampling, blood gas analysis, equipment cleaning, manual resuscitators and electrocardiographs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.occc.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 682-1611

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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