Theory and techniques of smoking education and cessation are presented. Attendance at seminars and community meetings required. Introductory clinical experience in a specialty area of respiratory care supervised by registered respiratory therapists in varied clinical settings. A study of the accurate application of pharmacologic principles and pharmacologic agents utilized in the effective and safe diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of cardiopulmonary disease. Practical experience conducted at a hospital affiliated with the Respiratory Therapy Program under the direct supervision of a registered respiratory therapist instructor for approximately 24 hours per week.
Emphasis is on material covered in the first and second summer sessions.
Practical experience conducted at a hospital affiliated with the Respiratory Therapy Program under the direct supervision of a registered respiratory therapist instructor for approximately 24 hours per week. Emphasis is on material covered in summer session I, summer session II, and the fall semester. Lecture and laboratory experiences providing knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective aerosol therapy, intermittent positive pressure breathing therapy, and chest physiotherapy. Application of respiratory care to the establishment of effective pulmonary rehabilitation and home care programs is addressed. This course is designed to allow students to gain experience in pulmonary function testing.