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Introduction to Respiratory Therapy RESP 1120
Prerequisites: BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, MATH 1101, MATH 1111Corequisites: RESP 1130, RESP 1193
3 Credits
Provides students with an introduction and comprehensive survey of the respiratory care profession. Emphasizes the application of physics and chemistry as the foundation for specific modes of respiratory care principles employed in patient care, including indications, hazards, contraindications, evaluation of therapy, and patient assessment. Topics include: respiratory therapy chemistry and physics principles, patient assessment, medical gas therapy, , humidity and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene, infection control practices, and hospital safety.
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