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RC 1012 - Patient Assessment *

Hours: 2
A systematic approach to advanced cardiopulmonary patient assessment. Emphasis is on evaluation of the respiratory care plan based upon laboratory data, electrocardiogram interpretation, fluid and electrolyte balance, acid base balance and oxygen transport, pulmonary function testing, exercise testing, interpretation of chest radiographs, bronchoscopy, and hemodynamic monitoring.

Prerequisite: Admission to the respiratory care program, RC 1003 , RC 1011 , EN 1223 , MT 1083  or higher level math course, BI 1804 ; minimum grade C


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