RCA 1010 - Pharmacology of Respiratory Therapy

Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hour(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): Department approval required
Formerly RCA 110 Introduces pharmacology associated with respiratory therapy, to include the study and application of prescribed medications for the indications, administration, adverse reactions and calculations; a study of specific topics include patient education of medication delivery devices, patient monitoring devices, utilization techniques, and the standards for therapeutic efficacy in relation to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and smoking cessation.