Description
This course will provide students with a foundation for respiratory care practice. Students will be introduced to the basic philosophies and therapeutic modalities of respiratory care. Included in this course are units that provide an overview of microbiology and self-paced medical terminology. Other topics include the medical record and documentation, therapeutic communication, cardiopulmonary assessment, disaster preparedness and response, applied respiratory physics, infection control, production and storage of medical gases, medical gas administration, humidity therapy and aerosol therapy including aerosolized medications. Laboratory exercises are designed to allow students to become familiar with representative equipment discussed in lecture. In addition students will become competent in the basic therapies and begin to apply entry level critical thinking skills. Simulations of clinical scenarios will be presented so the student may begin to apply knowledge and skills, and learn t