RSPT 1310 - Respiratory Care Procedures I

Institution:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Brownsville Campus

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

This course provides students with the essential knowledge of the equipment and techniques used in the treatment of pulmonary disease and their clinical application. The following areas are discussed in-depth: oxygen therapy, humidity, and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, chest physiotherapy, pulse oximetry, arterial puncture, and interpretation. Lec 2, Lab 4, Cr 3.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite: BIOL 2301, BIOL 2101, BIOL 2302, BIOL 2102, HPRS 1101, HPRS 1106, HPRS 1204, ENGL 1301, and (MATH 1314 or MATH 1312 or higher.) Corequisite: RSPT 2258.

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.UTB.EDU

Phone Number:

(956) 882-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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