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Respiratory/Cardiac Physiology

Class Number: RESPTHER 10515174-1 - Respiratory/Cardiac Physiology
Offering Status: Open
Academic Level: Post_Secondary
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Course Description

10-515-174 RESPIRATORY/CARDIAC PHYSIOLOGY...provides the student with an in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of the respiratory and circulatory systems necessary to function as a competent Respiratory Therapist. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. (Prerequisite: 10-806-177, General Anatomy & Physiology)

Course Typically Offered

  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Spring

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What will I learn?

  1. Analyze how components of the pulmonary system function in the body
  2. Analyze control of breathing
  3. Apply principles of gas transport
  4. Apply principles of ventilatory mechanics
  5. Analyze how components of the cardiovascular system function in the body
  6. Interpret blood gas data
  7. Identify normal hemodynamic values of the cardiopulmonary system
  8. Identify normal fluid and electrolyte balance values
  9. Recognize basic single lead rhythm strips

Class Details

Class Number:
RESPTHER 10515174-1 - Respiratory/Cardiac Physiology
Location:
1301
Date:
-
Delivery:
In-Person
Term:
2025 Fall Session 2

Meetings Times

Dates Day(s) / Time Location
10/27/2025 - 12/15/2025 Monday
9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Green Bay Campus Room HS320

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