Area
Respiratory Care
Course Number
RCP 135
Semester Offered
S
Credits
3

This course provides students with the etiology, manifestations, and treatment of respiratory failure including principles, techniques and equipment associated with advanced cardiopulmonary monitoring. The study includes, but is not limited to, ventilatory mechanics, gas transport, natural and chemical regulation of breathing, circulation, blood flow and pressure, cardiac output and the monitoring of each of these topics.

Prerequisites
BIO 112, RCP 125, RCP 126, RCP 127