RESP 1130 Respiratory Therapy Lab I

Provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with basic respiratory therapy equipment and simulated practice of basic respiratory care modalities. Topics include: patient assessment, medical gas therapy, humidity and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, airway clearance techniques, infection control procedures, and medical ethics.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L and completion of either MATH 1101 or MATH 1111 with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite

RESP 1120 - Introduction to Respiratory Therapy

Lab Contact Hours

120

Lecture Contact Hours

0

Total Contact Hours

120