RC 130 — Patient Assessment
provides classroom instruction pertaining to the initial contact with and assessment of respiratory care patients. Topics to be covered include principles of infection control, obtaining a medical history, vital signs, pulse oximetry, advanced patient assessment techniques, and documentation. The course will conclude with information of some of the most common diagnostic tests used in respiratory care. (Credit is only allowed for either RC 130 or RTH 121.) Prerequisites: Program Admission, BIO 208 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency
Prerequisites: BIO 208