2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
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CRS 111 - Introductory Concepts of Cardiorespiratory Sciences


Credits: 3
Description
Presents an overview of health care delivery system and cardiorespiratory professional structures. Basic CRS care modalities are emphasized in context of clinical practice guidelines, therapist-driven protocols, and critical pathways.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Correctly administer/modify oxygen therapy using blood gases/pulse oximetry
  2. Identify situations in which bronchial hygiene techniques are indicated and apply them correctly
  3. Identify situations in which hyperexpansion techniques are indicated and apply them correctly
  4. Identify situations in which humidity or aerosol therapy is indicated and apply them correctly
  5. Identify side effect/complications of delivered therapy and correctly administer corrective actions
  6. Assess outcomes of delivered respiratory therapy introduced in the class and modify as needed

Prerequisite: Admission to Associate of Applied Science Cardiorespiratory Sciences degree program



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