Foundations of Respiratory Care

Catalog description

This course reviews the clinical roles/responsibilities and career options within the fields of respiratory care. In addition, this course provides students with a solid foundation in professional attributes, cardiopulmonary science, chemical and physics relationships, and mathematical skills to promote success as they begin the clinical-based curriculum. Students explore respiratory care subspecialties and role differences in various clinical settings. Class includes laboratory sessions, discussion, simulation and role-playing.