RET 1024 - Introduction to Cardiopulmonary Technology - AS

3 credits
Prerequisites: Permission to enter into the Respiratory Care or Cardiovascular Programs
This course begins with an orientation to the Respiratory Care and Cardiovascular Technology Professions. The historical development of and current trends in cardiopulmonary technology are discussed. The basics of applied cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology as related to cardiopulmonary structure and function are introduced. There are weekly assignments for selected Medical Terminology and basic medical practice, related to asepsis.