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Fundamentals of Respiratory Care

Course Code:
RST-101
Course Description:

An introduction to the basic therapeutic modalities used in respiratory care, to include: medical gas delivery, humidity and aerosol therapy, respiratory pharmacology, bronchial hygiene therapy, lung expansion therapy and emergency life support. Lectures, lab demonstrations and experimentation are integrated with clinical practice.

Credit:
4
Instruction methods:
lab: 3 Hours, Lecture: 3 Hours
Prerequisites:

Acceptance into Respiratory Care Program

Corequisites:

RST-100, RST-102, RST-103 and RST-207

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