RESP 120 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

Covers anatomy and physiology of the heart and lungs. This course discusses the factors influencing ventilation, ventilation and perfusion relationships, regulation of ventilation, and gas transport. Metabolic and respiratory acid-base balance, with stress on arterial blood gas interpretation, is also included. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. Non-majors need permission of the Program Director. Prerequisite: CHEM 100 with a grade of C or higher. RESP 100 must be successfully completed within 24 months of taking this class.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

RESP 100

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/15/2019 - 08/14/2023 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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