CPSC 3285 - Respiratory Clinics I

[3 Credits]

This course is the first of four clinical courses during which students develop the clinical skills necessary to become a competent respiratory care professional. In this course, students will gain competence in the respiratory care of adult patients receiving non-intensive care. Emphasis is placed on routine patient care, including such modalities as oxygen therapy, use of aerosol humidity devices, aerosol delivery of medication, airway clearance techniques, and hyperinflation therapy.