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Sep 18, 2024
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RES 111 - Respiratory Care Equipment 1
Credits: 4
3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: CHM 109 or CHM 110 and CHM 111 , MAT 108 , BIO 115
Co-requisites: PHY 123 and RES 113
Description
In this course, students learn the relationship between the equipment used in respiratory therapy to the pathological condition of patients. Students explore the use of oxygen therapy and the potential hazards of compressed gases. In addition, students demonstrate the administration of oxygen and lung inflation devices. 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 indications of oxygen therapy.
- Describe the hazards of oxygen therapy.
- Implement the application of oxygen administration devices.
- Demonstrate the administration of lung inflation therapy devices.
Listed Topics
- Module I, primary systems: cylinders and piping systems
- Module II, gas regulations, administration and controlling devices
- Module III, humidifiers and nebulizers
- Module IV, bedside measuring and monitoring devices
- Module V, mechanical devices that aid lung inflation
Reference Materials
Mosby’s Respiratory Care Equipment Cairo
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Text
Egan’s Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Workbook
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 01/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 01/26/2024
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