RC 1001 - Introduction to Respiratory Care

Lec. 2; Cr. 2

A survey of basic principles and practices of respiratory care with observation in an area respiratory care department. A review of health care in the United States and an introduction to professional communication and ethics. Also included is the study of medical terminology as it relates to understanding cardiopulmonary diseases, their causes and effects.

Prerequisite(s): Eligibility to enroll in ENGL 1001 .