RESP 100 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

Introduces respiratory care as an allied health specialty with emphasis on role delineation, scope of practice, history, and the organization of the profession. This course emphasizes basic science concepts including gas physics, cleaning and the sterilization of equipment, and computer technology. Student success topics are also covered. This is a web-enhanced class. Prerequisite: Eligibility for enrollment into MATH 055 (or MATH 051). This course must be completed within 24 months of starting the respiratory therapy clinical component.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

( MATH 033 and 044 ) or ( MATH 090, 091, 103, 104, 113, 114, 116, 119, or 121 )

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Multiple

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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