RESP 1103 - Foundations of Respiratory Care

3 Credits

The course provides the student with the foundations of respiratory care. Course topics include the profession, roles and responsibilities of the respiratory therapist in today’s health care environment and scientific principles guiding the practice of respiratory care. Content includes infection control, pharmacology for respiratory care, pulmonary function testing and interpretation, physics for respiratory care, medical records, protocols and computer applications. Didactic/Lab.

Lab fee.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the NPC Respiratory Care Program, ENG 1113 English Composition I*, ENG 1123 English Composition II*, PSYC 1103 General Psychology* or SOC 1103 Introduction To Sociology*, BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I*, BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II*, MATH 1123 College Algebra*, and CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* or CHEM 1204 Chemistry I for Majors*

Pre or Corequisite: BIOL 2244 Microbiology*

Corequisite: RESP 1104 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology, RESP 1114 Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics

Didactic/ lab. Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Discuss the important historic events and other factor influencing the practice of respiratory care. (PLO 5)
Discuss and apply safe practices for the patient and care provider. (PLO 3)
Recommend methods of delivering medical gas therapy to patients within the hospital setting. (PLO 2, 6)
Assess and monitor gas exchange of patients requiring respiratory therapy. (PLO 1)
Recommend airway pharmacology related to the respiratory care profession. (PLO 4)
Discuss and apply the principles of aerosol and humidification therapy related to respiratory care. (PLO 1)
Discuss the major physical principles related to respiratory care. (PLO 2)