RESP 100 — Introduction to Respiratory Care
(formerly RC 100) Introduces respiratory care as a profession, including the healthcare environment and the respiratory care practitioner's role on the healthcare team. Specific topics include the holistic concept of patient care, psychosocial issues with particular attention to death and dying, medicolegal and ethical considerations of respiratory care, and professional interpersonal relationships. Topics also include medical terminology, infection control techniques, and physical assessment methods.