RC 101 - Respiratory Care Science I

4 Credits

The is the first in a series of four courses designed to introduce learners to the science of Respiratory Care. This course reviews gross anatomy, physiology, and function of the cardiopulmonary system with introductory topics in chemistry, fluid mechanics, and physics as they pertain to Respiratory Care.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program AAS to BAS - RC
Course Note For students accepted to the Respiratory Care program.
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day

Designed to Serve This course is designed for students enrolled in the RC program.
Active Date 20240401T16:16:12

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 24
Contact Hours: Lecture 44
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Gross anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system
Lung volumes and gradient gas movement
Introduction to ventilation
Gas laws and basic physics of gas and liquid movement
Introduction to circulation
Introduction of arterial blood gas analysis

Student Learning Outcomes
Accurately summarize the process of moving atmospheric gas into the lungs and bloodstream.

Accurately explain the structure and function of upper and lower airways.

Apply the gas laws in the context of Respiratory Care

Analyze arterial blood gases.

Discuss initial analysis of arterial blood gases.