Respiratory Care Fundamentals I

Catalog description

Review of existing clinical data and recommendations. Data required to determine appropriateness of prescribed respiratory care plan. Administration of basic respiratory care therapeutics to include medical gas administration, oxygen therapy administration, and humidity/aerosol therapy administration. Use and maintenance of select respiratory equipment. Use of communication skills during interactions with members of the health care team and patients. Ethical, legal and professional work behaviors. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program.