RCA 254 - Pulmonary Function Testing

Institution:

Pueblo Community College

Subject:

Description:

1 CR. (1L) PRQ: Program admission, RCA 155, RCA 151, RCA 165, or consent of Department Chair. Explores the Indications for Pulmonary Function Testing as well as the testing procedures involved in pulmonary function testing. This will include Spirometry, Lung Volumes and Gas Distribution Tests. Reference values as well as conversion and correction factors will be introduced. This class will also explore how Pulmonary Function testing is used to diagnose disease and evaluate treatment.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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