RESP 140 - Oxygen Administration

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

Covers basic respiratory care equipment and procedures with and introduction to medical gas therapy, humidification and nebulization devices, and oxygen analyzers. This course emphasizes humidity/aerosol therapy and oxygen delivery systems and includes discussion of the rationale for use, proper administration, and theory of operation and maintenance. Arterial blood gas sampling and Sustained Maximal Inspiration (SMI/ISB) are also covered. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: RESP 120, 130, 160, and 200 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

RESP 120 & RESP 130 & RESP 160 & RESP 200 & RESP 175

Corequisites:

RESP 175

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2016 - 08/14/2019 09/01/2006 - 08/14/2016 

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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