RCA 133 - Respiratory/ Ems Modalities

Institution:

Pueblo Community College

Subject:

Description:

4 CR. (2L/3 LBV) PRQ: REA 090 or equivalent assessment test score, EMS 125, program admission or consent of Department Chair. Provides a study of the principles of operation and therapeutic application of basic respiratory and EMS equipment and techniques, including roles and responsibilities of EMT and Respiratory Care Practitioners. Patient Assessment skills, IV insertion, Respiratory Therapeutics, airway management and introduction to Mechanical ventilation will be studied. The students will be involved in didactic, laboratory and clinical sessions to give the student the opportunity to comprehend on a cognitive and tactile level.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.pueblocc.edu

Phone Number:

(719) 549-3200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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