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May 09, 2024
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RESP 1113 - Pulmonary Disease 3 Credits
This course will introduce the student to the various respiratory disease processes and their clinical manifestations through review of patient data, clinical presentation, basic laboratory tests and respiratory testing data. Emphasis will be on the role of the respiratory therapist in the assessment, recognition, and treatment of common pulmonary diseases.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the NPC Respiratory Care Program, BIOL 2224 Anatomy And Physiology I* , BIOL 2234 Anatomy And Physiology II* , CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors I* , BIOL 2244 Microbiology* .
Corequisite: RESP 1103 - Foundations of Respiratory Care , RESP 1104 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology , and RESP 1114 - Cardiopulmonary Assessment & Diagnostics . Didactic only.
Typically Offered: Fall Semesters
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