Introduction to Respiratory Equipment


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Introduction to Respiratory Equipment
RSC101

FALL 2002 Instructor:CChristopher Rowse - Office: L-30 D Lecture: Wed 9am - 9:50am / Lab: Fri 8am - 9:50am in room L 024 Medical Director: Dr. Daniel Coleman

REQUIRED TEXTS:

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care by Gary C. White 3rd edition, 1998; Delmar publishers

Respiratory Care: Principles & Practices by Hess, MacIntyre, Mishoe, Galvin, Adams, and Saposnick, 2002; WB Saunders Co.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

A 1-semester course; 2 credit hours. Major topics include medical gas and oxygen therapy; humidity and aerosol therapy; basic patient assessment; chest physiotherapy; and sterilzation and infection control. 1 class hour, 2 lab hours per week. Prerequisite: Respiratory program majors or permission of instructor.