2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RES 1103 - Respiratory Care Sciences


Credit Hours: 3

This lecture and laboratory course focuses on the scientific foundations of patient care in respiratory therapy. Units include math-a review of basic operations with an introduction to calculations used in respiratory care; chemistry-fundamental chemical principles and biochemistry applicable to patient care; physics-basic health science physics, including gas laws and flow/volume measurements applied to patient care and equipment operation; and microbiology and infection control-overview of disease-causing microorganisms with community and hospital-based precautions to prevent the spread of infection. (Su) special course fee