RESP 413 - Resp Assessmnt and Therapeutic

Institution:

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

The lungs and chest wall are studied to gain an understanding of breathing mechanics in health and disease. Therapeutic measures are considered as to their value in reducing the work of breathing imposed by disease. Each student learns to examine the pulmonary patient and to integrate and evaluate the findings. Bronchopulmonary hygiene, chest physical therapy techniques and an overview of pulmonary rehabilitation are introduced and discussed.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

RESP 411, RESP 412.

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.millersville.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 872-3024

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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