RESP 130 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care I

    Recent Professors
    Daniel R. Rojas, Reynaldo V. Bell
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    3.5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: RESP 051
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Theoretical application of diagnostic techniques, equipment, and procedures based on the national Clinical Practice Guidelines as well as local standards of practice. Provides basic preparation of the respiratory care student consisting of: An introduction to basic respiratory physiology, pharmacology, arterial blood gas interpretation, regulation of breathing, and basis for treatment modalities, including physical principles relating to medical gases and equipment and solutions for body electrolytes.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 8:00am–9:35am