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Dec 21, 2024
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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
In this course, students explore the relationship between respiratory equipment and the pathological condition of patients. Students learn to identify the reasons for intubation and learn how to perform endotracheal intubation and extubation. Additionally, students learn techniques of airway management and how to properly assess 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:
- Describe the indicators for patient intubation.
- Explain the hazards of suctioning.
- Show proper technique for suctioning a patient.
- Demonstrate how to perform an endotracheal intubation.
- Demonstrate how to perform an endotracheal extubation.
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
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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