RST-1600 Principles of Ventilatory Diseases

3 Credits
Designed to present the theoretical principles associated with the pathophysiology of cardiopulmonary disease entities, this course will cover obstructive and restrictive lung diseases with emphasis on assessment, evaluation, treatment, and management protocols for the respiratory care practitioner.
Prerequisite(s): RST-1531 and RST-1570 with grades of C or higher; RST-1631 and RST-1741 concurrent.
Note: A grade of C or higher must be maintained in all prerequisites, program courses, and required science courses.
(Offered spring only.)