RESP 1010 - Introduction to Respiratory Therapy

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

Online only course. Introduces respiratory care profession, including professional organizations, credentialing, and licensing agencies. Also provides an overview of medical ethics, medicolegal issues of health care, regulations such as HIPPA, and selected OSHA standards, as well as an introduction to medical terminology and patient-care documentation. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recognize basic information regarding the hospital environment and respiratory care profession; 2. Identify and describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system; 3. Explain basic patient assessment techniques; 4. Summarize basic ethical and legal implications relating to respiratory care practices; 5. Define medical terminology relevant to the respiratory therapy career field. SP

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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