RESP201 Cardiopulmonary Disease Processes

In this course, the respiratory care student will learn advanced concepts related to pathophysiology of major respiratory diseases and their current treatment modalities to include ventilation, perfusion, gaseous diffusion, and a review of acid base disorders. Students will learn how to conduct a cardiopulmonary assessment and use assessment data to formulate an individualized respiratory plan of care for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions. Restricted to Respiratory Care Students.

Credits

2 credits

Prerequisite

RESP103 with C or better

Corequisite

RESP202

Lecture/Lab Ratio

2:0:0