RC101 — Respiratory Care Science I
RC 101 - Respiratory Care Science I RC 101 - Respiratory Care Science I 4 Credits The is the first in a series of four courses designed to introduce learners to the science of Respiratory Care. This course reviews gross anatomy, physiology, and function of the cardiopulmonary system with introductory topics in chemistry, fluid mechanics, and physics as they pertain to Respiratory Care. Instructor Permission Required Yes Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program AAS to BAS - RC Course Note For students accepted to the Respiratory Care program. Fees Quarters Typically all Day Designed to Serve This course is designed for students enrolled in the RC program. Active Date 20240401T16:16:12 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 44 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Gross anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system Lung volumes and gradient gas movement Introduction to ventilation Gas laws and basic physics of gas and liquid movement Introduction to circulation Introduction of arterial blood gas analysis Student Learning