RESP 101 — Introduction to Respiratory Care/PT Assessment
This course is an introduction to respiratory care as a profession. Topics discussed include the history of respiratory care and professional organizations, the role of the respiratory therapist as a member of the healthcare team, medical ethics, taking and recording the patient’s vital signs, proper body mechanics, emphasis on cardiopulmonary assessment of the respiratory patient, infection control, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).