RSC104 Introduction to Respiratory Disease

An introductory course in the pathology and treatment of those diseases and injuries that impair cardiorespiratory function. The role of the respiratory therapist in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of the patient, as well as the ability to work within the parameters of a Therapist Driven Protocol (TDP) and to develop a care plan is emphasized.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

RSC111 Respiratory Modalities I Minimum Grade of: C and RSC191 Respiratory Clinical I Minimum Grade of: C

Corequisite

BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and RSC102 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II Minimum Grade of: C and RSC103 Respiratory Pharmacology Minimum Grade of: C and RSC112 Respiratory Modalities II Minimum Grade of: C and RSC192 Respiratory Clinical II Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

• Free Elective

• Public Presentation Intensive

• Written Communication Intensive

Major Restrictions

Respiratory Care, Associate in Science