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RSPT 1429 - Respiratory Care Fundamentals I


4 Credits (2 hrs. lec., 6 hrs. lab.) Introduction to respiratory care fundamentals. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing, Program Admission.   Corequisite: RSPT 1166 RSPT 1207 RSPT 1213   
Course Outcomes
1 - Utilize data related to patient assessment.
2 - Prepare equipment for function, operation, and cleanliness.
3 - Identify equipment malfunctions.
4 - Maintain patient records.
5 - Perform infection control, vital signs, physical assessment, medical gas therapy, and humidity/aerosol therapy.