Respiratory Therapy Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology.

Catalog description

PR: Admission into the Professional Phase of the Respiratory Therapy Program. This course provides students a comprehensive overview of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system. Numerous topics will be explored including the respiratory system, ventilation dynamics, pulmonary function assessment/techniques, diffusion, gas laws, circulatory system, oxygen transport, acid base balance, ventilation perfusion relationships, and neurological control of ventilation. Respiratory therapy case study applications will be integrated into the course.