2015-2016 Catalog

RESP 1010 Introduction to Respiratory Care

3.5 - 3.0 - 4.5

Prerequisite

(1) RESP 1000 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course provides information about the manufacture, transport, and storage of medical gases. Oxygen therapy techniques are introduced. Students are instructed in the application of the following therapy modalities: aerosol and humidity therapy, incentive spirometry, resuscitation devices.