RSC200 Diagnostics in Respiratory Medicine
This course focuses on the role of the respiratory therapist in the diagnostic laboratory. Principles and techniques of tests of cardiovascular and pulmonary function are presented, with an emphasis on the evaluation of the test results within the context of patient assessment and development of the care plan. The principles of sleep technology are introduced, including patient assessment and treatment of sleep disorders.
Prerequisite
RSC102 Fundamentals of Respiratory Care II Minimum Grade of: C and
RSC103 Respiratory Pharmacology Minimum Grade of: C and
RSC104 Introduction to Respiratory Disease Minimum Grade of: C and
RSC112 Respiratory Modalities II Minimum Grade of: C and
RSC192 Respiratory Clinical II Minimum Grade of: C
Corequisite
RSC290 Clinical Diagnostics Minimum Grade of: C
Major Restrictions
Respiratory Care, Associate in Science