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RESP 220 Clinical Education I - Clinical Therapeutics for Respiratory Care

This course provides the practical learning experience in all phases of non-critical, acute respiratory care procedures. Students actively participate, under close supervision in such areas as chest x-ray interpretation, physical assessment, and therapeutic administration of medical gases, aerosolized medications, ultrasonic nebulization, chest physiotherapy, intermittent positive pressure breathing, and prophylactic deep breathing. A letter grade of “C” or better is required for graduation. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the department chairperson.
Pre-requisite(s): RESP 125 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II  and RESP 200 Advanced Respiratory Life Support .
Lab fee will be required
Offered: Fall
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lab: 8