RESP 120 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

This is a general introductory course in respiratory care including laboratory applications of aerosols, medical gases, ultrasonic nebulizers, IPPB devised, chest physiotherapy, resuscitation, and oxygen administration. Open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students.
Pre-requisite(s): BIOL 139 Anatomy and Physiology for Respiratory Care Students with a final grade of “C” or better or BIOL 271 Anatomy and Physiology II with a final grade of “C” or better; CHEM 100 General Chemistry/Health Sciences with a final grade of “C” or better; PHYS 110 Physics for The Health Sciences with a final grade of “C” or better.
Co-requisite(s): RESP 110 Human Anatomy and Physiology .
Pre- or co- requisite(s): RESP 115 Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology with a final grade of “C” or better.
Lab fee will be required
Terms Offered: Spring
Offered Distance Learning: No
Credits: 3
Contact Hours:
Lecture: 2
Lab: 3