Pulmonary Diseases and Conditions

This course explores the etiology, clinical presentation, pathologic features, diagnostics, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the adult patient commonly encountered in Respiratory Care practice. The patient interview, physical examination, diagnostics and pathophysiologic basis for common clinical manifestations of respiratory-related diseases and conditions will be reviewed. A systematic approach to the evaluation and management of the diseases and conditions is presented in this course. Emphasis is placed on the development of evidence-based protocolized respiratory care and patient education.