This course will include basic anatomy and physiology of the human body, as well as the necessary microbiology and biochemistry needed to gain a broad understanding of how the body functions. Special emphasis will be placed on disease states, abnormal body conditions, and the drugs that treat them. Course fee required.
Offered Fall for 3 Semester hours.
This course is a continuation of Applied Science for Healthcare Related Careers I. This course will include basic microbiology, physiology, and anatomy needed to gain a broad understanding of normal body functions. Special emphasis will be placed on disease states and abnormal body conditions to greater understand how drugs work to correct them Prerequisite: At least a āCā average in Applied Science for Health Care Related Careers I (PHT 12103). Course fee required.
Offered Spring for 3 Semester hours.
This two-credit hour course is a presentation of topics related to basic concepts in pharmacology, drug groups commonly used in respiratory therapy; their physiologic mechanisms; their dosages, available formulations, pharmacological mode of action; and related drug product review. Course fee required.
Offered Spring for 2 Semester hours.
This three-credit hour course is a presentation of topics related to basic concepts in pharmacology, drug groups commonly used in respiratory therapy; their physiologic mechanisms; their dosages, available formulations, pharmacological mode of action; and related drug product review, and other mathematical calculations required for Respiratory Therapy. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Respiratory Therapy Program.
Offered Fall for 3 Semester hours.