RPC 220* - Arterial Blood Gas Analysis & Physiology I

A study of the heart, lung and renal organ systems. To cover the respiratory system as it relates to ventilatory mechanics, gas transport and exchange, acid-base physiology, neurological and chemical control of respiration, fluid and electrolyte balance, ventilation and perfusion.

PREREQUISITES: Acceptance into the Respiratory Care Program.
COREQUISITES: RPC 201* and RPC 229*
Hours: Three lecture and two laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.

Credits: (4)

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