Description
This course is designed to provide the student with a sound foundation in cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures. The topics to be covered will include: tests for oxygenation, ventilation, acid-base balance, pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary stress testing, imaging techniques, metabolic and nutritional assessment, electrocardiography, polysomnography, echocardiography, and additional invasive diagnostic procedures. Interpretation of test results and use of the information obtained to formulate patient care plans will be stressed. Prerequisites: CHE113, RTS111, RTS117; Co-requisite: RTS112.