RET 1275C - Clinical Care Techniques-AS

1.5 class hours, and 3 laboratory hours 2 Credit(s)
Prerequisite(s): RET 1024
This combined lecture-laboratory course provides the foundation for both clinical skills and basic patient assessment skills necessary to basic Respiratory Care practice in a patient care setting. The course introduces the professional standards for medical asepsis, patient positioning, basic pulmonary assessment, medical ethics and behavioral problems unique to patients with Respiratory illnesses.