RESP 2353 Cardiopulmonary Procedures

This course will provide the student with the information to interpret basic cardiac monitoring and drug interventions for treatment of arrhythmias. Current "Advanced Cardiac Life Support" (ACLS) guidelines will be introduced. This course will also introduce the respiratory therapy student to opportunities in areas other than the acute care setting. In will include home care, nutrition for the pulmonary patient, pulmonary rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary stress testing, and sleep and breathing disorders.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

RESP 2453 with grade C or better - Must be completed prior to taking this course.

Lecture Hours

3

Lab Hours

0

Fees

100