Cardiopulmonary Disease

Course Code: RESP-211

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Credit Hours: 4.00

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This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge of the etiology, pathology, symptomology, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. This course will also cover therapist driven protocols and critical thinking skills where the student will use patient assessment skills and knowledge to gather appropriate clinical data, assess information and select appropriate treatment plans. Prerequisite: Completion of 1st, 2nd, and summer semester RESP courses