RTT 150 - Respiratory Therapy Pharmacology

Institution:

Luzerne County Community College

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

This one-semester course deals with the properties and effects of drugs. This course is designed to provide basic knowledge of medication theory and application with an emphasis on drugs administered by the respiratory care practitioner via the aerosol route. The course consists solely of classroom (didactic) instruction. Both the philosophy of the program and the scope of content mandate an extensive independent study commitment which relies heavily on assigned text readings, self-instructional material, and audiovisual materials. As with all successive course in the Respiratory Therapy Program, emphasis will be placed upon utilizing classroom knowledge and skills to develop and expand clinical expertise. Prerequisites: RTT 105, RTT 111, BIO 136, EMS 207, ENG 101. Corequisites: RTT 112, BIO 251, PSY 103.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.luzerne.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 740-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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