RT 1060 - Respiratory Therapy I

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

Introduces respiratory therapy as a health sciences profession. Topics include cardiopulmonary assessment, medical gas administration, aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, microbiology, infection control, equipment maintenance, incentive breathing exercises, chest physiotherapy, and introduction to pulmonary function testing and acid/base balance.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

RT 1020 AND RT 1080

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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