A course designed to acquaint the student with the therapeutic use of oxygen. In addition, the indications for the medical uses of carbon dioxide and helium are discussed. Also included are sections covering chest physiotherapy and basic aerosol therapy. An introduction to respiratory therapy equipment as well as a detailed lecture series on pulmonary medicine and the principles of airway management. A basic course of pharmacology with special emphasis on respiratory and cardiac drugs.
Students also study principles of infection control and medical microbiology.
Advanced course designed to instruct the student in the management of life support systems to include the description of various mechanical ventilators. Diagnostic procedures including pulmonary function testing, arterial blood gas analysis and cardio-vascular disease testing. A course designed to familiarize the student with the principles of pediatric and neonatal respiratory therapy. A course designed to acquaint the student with the principles of pulmonary rehabilitation. Other areas include medical ethics and management procedures.