RES 150 - Respiratory Care I

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

This course introduces a respiratory care student to the fundamental practice of respiratory care including an overview of pathophysiology related to the cardiopulmonary system. Emphasis is placed on client assessment, respiratory therapeutics, infection prevention, and incorporating evidence-based practice into plans of care. Students will be introduced to patient assessment including laboratory and radiology studies. Ethics, professionalism and interdisciplinary communication are also introduced. Students demonstrate assessment skills, fundamental therapeutic interventions and procedures in the laboratory and selected settings.

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

BIO 250

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

A Grade of C or Higher is Required for all Listed Prerequisite Courses.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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