RCP - 511 Introduction to Respiratory Care

In this course, students apply specific principles of chemistry and physics to respiratory care and are introduced to patient assessment, laboratory findings, radiography and pathophysiology related to common cardiopulmonary disorders. Specific modes of respiratory care are examined to understand principles of application to common cardiopulmonary disorders and related interventions indications, hazards, contraindications and evaluation. Offered: fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 3