RSPT 2147 - Specialties in Respiratory Care

Credits: 1
Emerging and specialty practices in respiratory care. Additionally, this is an introduction to areas of interest in which the Respiratory Therapist may find application and/or employment. The depth of instruction will provide the indications, expected outcomes, hazards and methods for hyperbaric oxygen (HBO), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), nitric oxide (NO), sleep studies, nutritional assessment, metabolic monitoring, exercise/stress testing, and electroencephalographs. Also includes home care/rehabilitation, and fluid and electrolyte balance.
Prerequisite RSPT 2255, RSPT 2353 and RSPT 2360; all with a grade of “C” or better.
Major Requirement: AAS - Respiratory Care.

Type of Course WECM