Introduction to Respiratory Care (RST 1000)

Term: 2019 Fall Semester

Faculty

George Delisle DarnellShow MyInfo popup for George Delisle Darnell

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Description

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy Program.
Introduces the student to the history of the respiratory therapy profession, as well as, the modern set-up of today's healthcare institutions. Students will be introduced to the tripartite leadership of the RT profession and will learn what their role is in their professional organization. Students will discuss moral, ethical and legal aspects of the profession. Medical terminology and basic review of math skills required for a respiratory therapist will be reviewed.