RES 113 - Respiratory Therapy 1
Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: MAT 108 , CHM 109 or CHM 110 and CHM 111 , BIO 115
Co-requisites: RES 111 , PHY 123
Description
A course relating respiratory equipment to the pathological condition of patients. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- List the Indicators for Intubation.
- List the Hazards of Suctioning.
- Demonstrate Endotracheal Intubation.
- Demonstrate Endotracheal Extubation and Suctioning.
Listed Topics
- Module I - Introduction to Theory/Scope of Respiratory Care
- Module II - Functional Anatomy and Physiology/Introduction to Pulmonary Functions
- Module III - Emergency Life Support and Techniques of Airway Management
- Module IV - The Lung-Thorax Relationship
Reference Materials
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care
Mosby-Yearbook, Inc., Latest Edition
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 7/13/2006
Last Reviewed: 3/23/2023
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