RCP 110 - Intro to Respiratory Care

Class Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinic/WkExp Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Local Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Respiratory Therapy program
Local Corequisite: None

Additional Fees: $11.25 Lab

This course introduces the role of the respiratory care practitioner within the interprofessional teams and interacting with diverse populations. Topics include medical gas administration, basic patient assessment, infection control, and medical terminology using proper written and oral communication methods to prepare students for clinical practice. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in respiratory therapy concepts and procedures through written and Laboratory evaluations.