RCA 105 Introduction to Respiratory Care

1 Credit hour      15 Contact hours

Introduces the profession of respiratory care including history of the profession ; current and future role of the respiratory care professional ; role, function, and interrelationships of several professional organizations ; introduces quality and evidence-base practice ; patient safety, communication and record keeping ; the principles of infection control ; and legal and ethical implications in the practice. This is a hybrid course.

Prerequisite

BIO 201 or permission of Program Director

Notes

This course is taught at Pickens Technical College. A student must be accepted in the Respiratory Therapy Degree program to take this class.