RTH 120 - Introduction to Respiratory Care And Respiratory Physics

Institution:

Saint Louis Community College-Meramec

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Description:

This course is an introduction to the field of Respiratory Care. Instruction includes; the historical perspective of respiratory care professional organizations, and the principles of physics, as they apply to respiratory care. The theory and laboratory applications for; cylinders, regulators, flowmeters, analyzers, blenders, oxygen administration devices, aerosol and humidity therapy and nebulizers will be presented. A programmed presentation for medical terminology, mathematics, and computer applications are also presented. Prerequisites: BIO:207 and CHM:101 and MTH:124 or higher and Reading Proficiency.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlcc.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 984-7500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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