Description
This course is an introduction to basic respiratory care equipment. Theories and procedures will be presented along
with a structured laboratory experience to prepare students for those skills required in proper delivery of various basic
respiratory therapy modalities, including aerosol/humidity therapy, oxygen therapy, medical gas therapy, bronchial
hygiene, lung expansion therapy and infection control. The student will learn how these modalities are used in the
treatment of various cardiopulmonary diseases.
Credits: 4.0
Prerequisites: All year one courses
Co-requisites: RCP 200, RCP 210