RESPIRATORY PATHOLOGY   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Johnstown Campus Catalog
   

RESCA 1028 - RESPIRATORY PATHOLOGY


Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Examines the etiology and treatment of specific pulmonary diseases and other disease conditions which adversely affect the cardiopulmonary system. Topics include restrictive and obstructive pulmonary diseases, pulmonary infections, neoplasms, emboli, pediatric and neonatal pulmonary conditions, chest wall diseases and thoracic trauma, and ARDS. Also included are basic chest x-ray interpretation, radiation safety, and physical examination and assessment of the chest.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SU3 Elective Basis
Course Requirements: PREQ: BIOL 0950 and CHEM 0190 and RESCA 0020


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