Introduction to Respiratory Care

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to the physical world to students in health majors and practices encountered within health care environments. Topics will include classroom theory and laboratory exploration of physical dynamics as they relate to health professions, with an emphasis in respiratory care, as well as advanced directives, patient bill of rights, bioterrorism preparedness and management. Procedures and practices related to common settings will be explored. A grade of C or higher is required to pass this course.