RESP 1100Intro to Respiratory Care

Catalog

This course introduces students to the Respiratory Care profession and the skills needed to become a Respiratory Therapist. Topics will include medical terminology, the history of the Respiratory Care profession, and a discussion of the future of Respiratory Care, The functions of the NBRC, AARC, CoARC, and the Georgia Medical Board will be examined and the credentialing and licensing processes are outlined. The provision of quality and evidence-based respiratory care, patient safety, communication and record keeping, principles of infection control, and ethical and legal implications of practice are also reviewed. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Respiratory Program