RSPT 1371 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

3 Hours (3-1-0)
This course is an introduction to the field of respiratory care. This course will outline the history of the respiratory care profession; the organization and function of hospital departments; describe issues in medical malpractice and ethics; identify the respiratory therapists’ role in performing basic vital signs, body mechanics, and cardiopulmonary assessment; and specific infection control techniques including health care facility protocols recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the program.

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