Pulmonary Disease Management

Catalog description

A study of the respiratory therapist's role in pulmonary rehabilitation, home care, and patient education and motivation in preventative care. Reimbursement issues will be discussed. This course will also provide an overview of the growing need for quality palliative care. The scope of palliative care and current end-of-life issues will be introduced. Focus will be on the common pathology processes often seen in respiratory practice.