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RCP-220 Respiratory Care I (3)

Provides the theory, equipment operation and application with laboratory exercises in oxygen and other gas therapy; and aerosol drug therapy, with an introduction to respiratory pharmacology and airway clearance modalities. Credits: 3, Hours: (2/2/0/0), Prereq: HSC-107, HSC-210, RCP-210; Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B

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