RCA1005 — Introduction to Respiratory Care
Lecture Hour(s): 1 Formerly RCA 105 Introduces the principles and practices of Respiratory Therapy, to include the study of: the profession’s history, current and future roles of the respiratory therapist, working cohesively with other professional organizations, quality care and evidence-based practice, patient safety, effective communication with patients, patient health records, principles of infection control, and implications of legal and ethical practices.