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
A course relating the equipment used in respiratory therapy 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 indications of Oxygen Therapy.
List the hazards of Oxygen Therapy.
Demonstrate 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
Respiratory Therapy Equipment, C.V. Mosby Company, Latest Edition

Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 07/13/2006

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