2024-2025 Academic Catalog
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RESP 11003 - Respiratory Care Sciences
Credit Hours: 3
This lecture and laboratory course focuses on the scientific foundations of patient care in respiratory therapy. Units include math-a review of basic operations with an introduction to calculations used in respiratory care; chemistry-fundamental chemical principles and biochemistry applicable to patient care; physics-basic health science physics, including gas laws and flow/volume measurements applied to patient care and equipment operation; and microbiology and infection control-overview of disease-causing microorganisms with community and hospital-based precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
Associated Fees: Special Course Fee
Course Code History: RES 1103
Course Typically Offered:
Su
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