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Nov 25, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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RESP 42003 - Non-Critical Care
Credit Hours: 3
This lecture and laboratory course is a comprehensive study of topics and knowledge required for patient care at the sub-acute level through classroom instruction and laboratory experience. Units include general patient care, which introduces students to patient psychology, communication skills, patient assessment, CPR and essentials of respiratory therapy treatments, and respiratory pharmacology, which presents the process of medication administration by respiratory therapists. Topics include drugs commonly used in the treatment of cardiopulmonary illness, dosages, expected reactions, side effects and contraindications to drug therapy. A unit on medical ethics, which emphasizes the importance of legal and professional behavior in the relationships between therapists and doctors, nurses, allied health personnel and patients, is presented. Students are also instructed in the use of oxygen and air delivery devices, medical gas safety codes and regulations and hazards of use in the section on medical gas, aerosol and humidity therapy. Students learn the proper techniques for use of aerosol and humidity appliances. Students are also introduced to the basic principles of mechanical ventilation.
Associated Fees: Special Course Fee
Course Code History: RES 1203
Course Typically Offered:
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