Advanced Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics

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Students will review the rationale and methods used in cardiopulmonary diagnostics. This course along with its clinical counterpart will allow students to assume the role of the advanced pulmonary function technologist and complete the NBRC's CPFT specialty board exams. Procedures in which participants would become competent include inert gas and body plethysmographic measurement of lung capacity, diffusion studies, bronchial provocation, and heart & lung function during maximal exercise. Interpretation of results and quality control in the laboratory will be facilitated by case reviews and laboratory experiences. prereq: 3202