RET 1007 - Respiratory Care Pharmacology - AS

2 credits
Prerequisites: RET 1024 with a grade of “C” or higher
The knowledge and skills required for safe, effective administration of therapeutic drugs and indications and contraindications associated with drug therapy are an integral part of this course. This course introduces essential and advanced concepts of pharmacology as related to Respiratory Care. Anatomy and physiology of body systems as related to drug therapy, as well as drugs related to both maintenance and emergency care, will be emphasized.