RTH 199 — RTH-199. Respiratory Therapeutics. 5 Credits
LECT 60 hrs LAB 45 hrs An introduction to respiratory care, including history of the profession, ethical and legal responsibilities of the respiratory therapist; medical terminology, basic respiratory care procedures including the physics, physiology and administration of medical gas therapy, basic patient communication and assessment skills. Basic respiratory care procedures, humidity and aerosol therapy, hyperinflation therapy, chest physiotherapy and bronchial hygiene; an overview of microbiology as applied to respiratory care; infection control; and equipment sterilization procedures. Course requires that students have completed the pre-professional phase of the Respiratory Therapy program and have permission of the program director to enroll. Prerequisites: Permission of Program Director Corequisites: RTH-202 , RTH-203 , RTH-210 Additional Fees: Course fee applies.