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                      | 2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived 
 
   |  RES 121 - Respiratory Skills I  Lecture Hours: 3  Lab Hours: 3    Clinical Hours: 0  Credits: 4
 
 Description: This course includes a study of basic respiratory therapy procedures and their administration.
 
 Course Topics:
 
 
	Principles of infection controlProcedures associated with the bedside assessment of the patientPatient safety, communication and record keepingStorage and delivery systems of medical gasesDelivery of medical gas therapyDelivery of humidity and bland aerosol therapyAdministration of medicated aerosol modalitiesEthical and legal implications of medical careFactors of communication related to cultural diversity in the health care setting Textbooks:
 Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
 Required Materials:
 
 Grading System:
 The standard mathematical procedure of rounding will be applied to arrive at a whole number percentage in the final grade calculation.
 An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability. A = 90 - 100B = 80 - 89
 C = 70 - 79
 D = 60 - 69
 F =   0 - 59
 Student Learning Outcomes:
 
 
	Explain the principles of infection control.Demonstrate the procedures associated with the bedside assessment of the patient.Simulate proper patient safety, communication and record keeping.Evaluate the storage and delivery systems of medical gases.Administer the delivery of medical gas therapy.Illustrate the delivery of humidity and bland aerosol therapy.Demonstrate the proper administration of medicated aerosol modalities.Analyze quality assurance and outcomes assessment in respiratory care. Practice evidenced based care. Evaluate statistics used in respiratory care research. For SCC Online Courses:
 If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:
 
	Identity VerificationRequired materials for all online coursesMandatory Attendance RequirementOrientation and SupportProctored Exams Standard SCC Course Policies:
 Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:
 
	Academic IntegrityAdd/Drop periodAttendanceClassroom ConductEqual AccessIT AccessOnline BehaviorOnline ConfidentialityServices For Students with DisabilitiesStudent ConcernsStudent Help ServicesWithdrawals 
 
  Official Course Syllabus
 2023-2024
 
 
 
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