This course presents the diagnostics and pathological changes associated with cardiorespiratory disease. This course reviews those aspects of respiratory microbiology pertinent to the transmission of infection. Topics include sterilization techniques, isolation procedures and quality assurance. This course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of the cardiopulmonary system and function.
Emphasis is placed upon normal physiology.
This course introduces the basic concepts of medical gas therapy and bronchial hygiene. Topics of study include chest physiotherapy, IPPB, and aerosol therapy. The student is assigned a clinical observation experience of routine and advanced respiratory care. Hospital orientation, safety, patient's rights and basic respiratory patient care are emphasized. This course offers a survey of pharmacology with the emphasis on drugs related to cardiopulmonary care.