RET 1275C - Clinical Care Techniques - AS

4 credits
Prerequisites: RET 1024 with a grade of “C” or higher
This combined lecture-laboratory course provides the foundation for both clinical skills and basic patient assessment skills necessary to 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.