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CPSC 3100 - Respiratory Care Fundamentals

1 Credit

Lecture & laboratory course designed to introduce students to various aspects of respiratory therapy. Course content includes a review of medical terminology along with discussions related to ethical and legal issues encountered in the allied health sciences, HIPAA training, body mechanics and positioning, assessing vital signs, orientation to the cardiopulmonary science curriculum, professional credentials, and professional expectations for the students.