The student will be able to relate etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests, therapy, respiratory therapy involvement, and prognosis for various disorders of the pulmonary system, the cardiovascular and neuromuscular system, the central nervous system and the renal system. The student will be able to explain the effects of disorders of the cardiovascular, central nervous and neuromuscular, and renal systems on respiration and ventilation. A student who must miss an examination for any reason is responsible for notifying the instructor prior to the examination if possible and to make arrangements for making it up within five days from the date of the examination. Final examinations will be held as scheduled. Under unusual or extenuating circumstances, requests to take a final examination earlier are to be submitted to the Program Director in writing no later than one week prior to the list day of class for the quarter.
Attendance is recommended.
Students who do not have a documented disability but who encounter difficulty in their courses are encouraged to visit the Student Success Center. As a student, you are expected to attend class. If you are unable or choose not to attend class, you need to officially drop the class at the Student Records Office. If you choose to walk away from your class without officially withdrawing from it, the faculty member teaching the class must grade your classroom performance on the material available to him or her. If you are unable or choose not to complete this class, process an official withdrawal in the Student Records Office.