RESP 131 - Fundamentals of Respiratory Care Skills I

    Recent Professors
    Thomas Serrano, Daniel R. Rojas, Geoffrey S. Booth, Valerie Sevilla, Michael T. Sheahan, Reynaldo V. Bell, Alejandra S. Ramirez, Derek B. Feenstra
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    45 students
    Credits
    8.5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: RESP 051
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Laboratory application of diagnostic techniques, equipment, medications, and procedures based on the national Clinical Practice Guidelines as well as local standards of practice. Provides an opportunity to learn and practice the required basic respiratory care clinical skills in a simulated, patient-care environment including: medical gas handling, analysis, and delivery; patient assessment techniques; aerosol and humidification application; hyperinflation application; airway management techniques; infection control; diagnostic tests interpretation; and therapeutic assessment.
    Usually Held
    Mon Fri 1:00pm–4:10pm, Mon Fri 8:00am–11:20am