RSP 210 - Long-Term, Home and Rehabilitation Care

This course consists of an analysis of the goals and methods underlying the delivery of respiratory care in non- acute settings. It includes standards and regulations governing non-acute respiratory care, team planning, patient selection, documentation of various clinical services in the home and in long-term care and rehabilitation facilities. Also included in this course are factors in the costs and reimbursement of services and ethical issues arising in the non-acute setting. This course also discusses current issues and trends in respiratory care practice and out-patient education for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Prerequisites: RSP 112, RSP 111, BIO 106, ENG 102, RSP 110, RSP 102, RSP 101, ENG 101, PSY 101, BIO 105, MAT 113
Co-requisites: RSP 201, RSP 202
2 lecture hours per week
2 credit hours