Respiratory Care Modalities I

This course introduces theoretical concepts and implementation, monitoring, and evaluation strategies for select therapeutic modalities employed in Respiratory Care. Topics include patient evaluation and assessment; professional communication; infection control; medical record evaluation and documentation; non-invasive monitoring; medical gas regulation, delivery, and therapeutics; gas therapy and analysis; humidity and aerosol therapy; aerosolized medication therapy, pulmonary mechanics; and an introduction to lung expansion therapies. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of skills, problem-solving and critical thinking. The lab component provides application of relevant theory, assembling, disassembling, and troubleshooting equipment, and practicing client care skills in a clinical simulation environment to prepare the student for clinical rotations in the Medical/Surgical, Respiratory, General Floor, and ER.