CARDIOPULMONARY PATHOLOGY

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This course is a study of the cardiopulmonary pathophysiology. It includes etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostics, and treatment of various cardiopulmonary diseases incorporating clinical practice guidelines, and therapist driven protocols. Case studies and/or clinical simulations will be utilized to enforce learning and evaluate progress. Three hours lecture per week. Credit, three semester hours. (Prerequisite: RCT 1313 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology)