PREREQUISITES: RESP 101 Assessment and Caring for a Respiratory Care Patient. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Presents respiratory pharmacology, applying concepts to the nervous system and its receptors. Students will be taught pulmonary function testing screening techniques, pulmonary mechanics, 12-Lead EKGs, advanced lung expansion techniques, and bronchial hygiene therapies. An introduction to non-invasive ventilation (NPPV), oxygenation (CPAP) and beside capnography will also be done. Students will perform tracheostomy care and arterial blood gas collection. Assembly and troubleshooting respiratory equipment will be required.
Recent sections
Fall 2026 · 3 sections
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Days & time
Location
Instructor
27573Class #27573
Days & timeTu · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMTu · 12:30 – 4:30 PM2026-10-27 - 2026-12-15
LocationIndianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Illinois Fall Creek Center / IFC 220Indianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Illinois Fall Creek Center / IFC 222
InstructorHolwager, Laralyn
27573 notes: Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
27594Class #27594
Days & timeTh · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PMTh · 12:30 – 4:30 PM2026-10-29 - 2026-12-17
LocationIndianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Illinois Fall Creek Center / IFC 220Indianapolis/Lawrence/Plainfield / Illinois Fall Creek Center / IFC 222
InstructorHolwager, Laralyn
27594 notes: Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional
27674Class #27674
Days & timeMo We · 9:00 – 10:50 AMTu Th · 9:00 – 10:50 AM2026-10-26 - 2026-12-162026-10-27 - 2026-12-17
LocationSellersburg / Pfau Hall / PFAU B108
InstructorCoddington, Crystal Michelle
27674 notes: Component: Lecture/Lab; Part of term: Fall 2026 - 2nd 8 Weeks; Instructional method: Traditional