Learners develop an understanding of the function and patient application of respiratory therapy equipment. Topics include medical gases and their delivery systems, humidity and aerosol devices, artificial airways and airway management devices, resuscitators, patient monitoring devices, and suction. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, however, this course is aimed at students who are graduates of a minimum two-year health care diploma program. Respiratory therapy students entering on the Bachelor of Science fast track stream are required to take this course.
Learners develop an understanding of the function and patient application of respiratory therapy equipment. Topics include medical gases and their delivery systems, humidity and aerosol devices, artificial airways and airway management devices, resuscitators, patient monitoring devices, and suction. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, however, this course is aimed at students who are graduates of a minimum two-year health care diploma program. Respiratory therapy students entering on the Bachelor of Science fast track stream are required to take this course.
