2013-2014 Catalog

RESP 1010 Introduction to Respiratory Care

3.5 - 3.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(1) Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Technology program

Course Description

This course includes information about the manufacture, transport, and storage of medical gases. It introduces oxygen therapy techniques. Students learn the application of the following therapy modalities: aerosol and humidity therapy, incentive spirometry, resuscitation devices, and medical asepsis.