RESP 1110 - Respiratory Care Equipment and Procedures I

5 Credit(s)
In this course students will learn techniques and procedures for providing basic respiratory care: assessment, communication, body mechanics, medical gas supply systems, oxygen therapy, special gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, oxygen analysis, pulse oximetry, blenders, lung expansion therapy, bronchopulmonary hygiene (including coughing techniques), sterilization/infection control procedures, manual resuscitators, use of chest tubes, and basic pulmonary function testing. Semesters available: Day - F UG

4 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RESP 1140 ,and RESP 1190
Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take BIOL 1730