RSPT 1101 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

1 semester hours
0 hours lecture, 3 hours lab

An introduction to the field of respiratory care. Topics include the history of respiratory care, hospital organization, medical malpractice, ethics, vital signs, body mechanics, basic cardiopulmonary assessment, infection control, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Prerequisite: Admission into the Respiratory Care program.