RSP 230 - Respiratory Care in the Outpatient Setting

This course gives an overview of the respiratory therapist’s involvement in rehabilitation therapy, home care, cardiopulmonary testing diagnostics, and sleep laboratory patients. Critical thinking, formulating care plans, patient and caregiver education are emphasized. This course requires students to do clinical rotations in the different alternative care settings.
Prerequisite(s): RSP 140 and RSP 200
3 credits plus 2 contact hours = 1 lecture, 4 laboratory