Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 Academic Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Academic Catalog

RESP-1118 Diagnostic & Therapeutic Techniques 5


This course introduces basic cardiopulmonary diagnostic testing, specifically arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis and pulmonary function testing (PFT). It also covers the various therapeutic modalities used in respiratory care for humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance.
Formerly RESP-118
Prerequisites: Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program.
Corequisites: RESP-1110 , RESP-1120 , RESP-1160 RESP-2236  
Offered: Fall
Faculty Permission Required
Fee - Course/Program (F) $100.00
Fee - Resource (A) $574.00