RESP 09302Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

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This course provides respiratory therapy students with a focused study of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system as related to respiratory care. Topics of discussion will include a study of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiac and respiratory systems with an emphasis on the interrelationship between these two and other essential body systems. This course, along with other core courses will lay the foundation that is essential for subsequent courses in the respiratory therapy curriculum.