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Respiratory Therapeutics 2

Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-515-172

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Course Description

10-515-172 RESPIRATORY THERAPEUTICS 2...introduces therapeutic procedures including arterial puncture, bronchial hygiene, lung expansion therapy, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. (Prerequisite: 10-515-171, Respiratory Therapeutics 1; 10-806-197, Microbiology)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

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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?

  1. Perform arterial puncture
  2. Perform bronchial hygiene therapies
  3. Perform volume expansion therapies (i.e. IPPB, IS, CPAP, PEP)
  4. Develop an educational plan for patient and family
  5. Develop a multidisciplinary pulmonary rehabilitation care plan
  6. Adapt therapeutic interventions for delivery in an alternate care setting
  7. Perform 12 lead ECG

Class Details

Class Number:
21072
Delivery:
Blended - Less than 50% Online
Term:
Spring 2025
Session:
8W2
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)
03/26/25 - 05/20/25 Anytime
Anytime
Online
04/01/25 - 05/20/25 Tu
9:00 AM - 2:20 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS320

* Cost displayed is based on in-state residency. Back to cost