515-174 — Respiratory and Cardiac Physiology
Provides the student with an indepth knowledge of the structure and function of the respiratory and circulatory systems necessary to function as a competent Respiratory Therapist. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. (Prerequisites: 515-171 Respiratory Therapeutics 1; 806-177 General Anatomy and Physiology. Corequisites: 515-112 Respiratory Airway Management; 515-172 Respiratory Therapeutics 2; 515-173 Respiratory Pharmacology)