RSP-135 Cardiopulmonary Testing and Rehabilitation

Cardiopulmonary Testing and Rehabilitation provides the student with an in-depth study of pulmonary function testing in the lecture and laboratory setting including types of tests, test results analysis, diagnostic value of the analysis, pulmonary function testing equipment, and the standards for equipment and test performance. Additional areas of study include pulmonary and cardiac stress testing, pulmonary rehabilitation, performing an electrocardiogram, cardiac arrhythmia recognition, and polysomnography. (Offered Spring semester.)

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program.

IAI Code:

None

PCS Code:

1.2

Lecture:

2

Lab:

2