Respiratory Therapeutics 1
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-515-171
Course Description
10-515-171 RESPIRATORY THERAPEUTICS 1...introduces the topics of medical gas administration and humidity and aerosol therapy. The learner will apply physics, math and patient assessment concepts to oxygen, aerosol and humidity therapy. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. (Prerequisites: 10-515-111, Respiratory Therapy Survey; 10-806-177, General Anatomy & Physiology)
Course Typically Offered
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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Develop a care plan
- Perform procedures to assess oxygenation
- Evaluate oxygenation
- Perform calculations for oxygen therapy
- Demonstrate the use of medical gas equipment
- Assess the need for medical gas therapy
- Assess patient need for humidity and bland aerosol therapy
- Demonstrate the use of humidity and bland aerosol equipment
- Demonstrate medication delivery devices
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 21071
- Delivery:
- Blended - Less than 50% Online
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Session:
- 8W1
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$525.30
*
Class Notes
This class is taught through a combination of in-person and online instruction. Students will attend live portions of the class at the dates, times, and location specified. The remaining instruction will be accessed anywhere using internet. For more information regarding this delivery and how to access your class, see www.nwtc.edu/blendedfaq.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 01/21/25 - 03/17/25 |
Anytime
Anytime |
Online
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| 01/27/25 - 03/17/25 |
M
9:00 AM - 2:20 PM |
Green Bay Campus Room HS320
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