SELECTED TOPICS
2026-2027 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

RESCA 1042 - SELECTED TOPICS


Minimum Credits: 4
Maximum Credits: 4
The purpose of this course is to provide a variety of respiratory care and related topics for the first-year student to better prepare them for their clinical exposure. Topics included, but not limited to the following: infection control, medical gases, oxygen therapy basics, the hospital culture, scope of practice, pulmonary rehabilitation, clinical tour, CPR, evidenced- based respiratory care, quality and patient safety, medical records, patient education, home care/skilled nursing facilities, hospice and organ donation.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: CHEM 0190, CHEM 0192 and HLTHCR 0021


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