RSP 201 - Cardiopulmonary Evaluation

This course covers invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and monitoring procedures used in Respiratory Care and Intensive Care Medicine. Additional course content includes indications, techniques, complications and result interpretation of the following diagnostic procedures: chest radiology, electrocardiography, pulmonary function testing, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, physical assessment, laboratory testing and mechanical ventilation.
Prerequisite(s): RSP 112, RSP 111, BIO 106, ENG 102, RSP 110, RSP 102, RSP 101, ENG 101, PSY 101, BIO 105, and MAT 113
Co-requisite(s): RSP 102 and RSP 210
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours