Fall Semester 2021 Catalog

RESP 1120 INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATORY THERAPY

Credits

3

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.

Lecture Hours

30

Lab Hours

30

Prerequisite

Program Admission, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111.