o ology 655-101
Introduction to Inhalation Therapy
1 Cr.
Designed to acquaint the students with inhalation therapy as an occupation. The scope of the inhalation therapy field as a wholethe duties, responsibilities and professional liabilities - are discussed. Hospitals are visited to observe inhalation therapy personnel at work. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisite: None.
655-111
Microbiology for Inhalation Therapy
2 Cr.
Morphology of bacteria related to inhalation therapy. Metabolism and growth of bacteria. Pathogenic agents such as viruses and bacteria in respiratory diseases. Action of physical and chemical agents on microbes. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 1 hour. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
655-117
Physics for Inhalation Therapy
3 Cr.
Basic physics and related mathematics as applied to inhalation therapy. Gas laws and gas analysis in inhalation therapy. Gas flow, temperature, particle size, sedimentation rate, specific gravity, density and viscosity. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: Admission to the program.
655-131
Pharmacology for Inhalation Therapy
3 Cr.
Discussion of pharmacologic principles and agents used in practice of inhalation therapy. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisites: 440-126 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Technologies or departmental approval and 655-'111 Microbiology for Inhalation Therapy and 655-117 Physics for Inhalation Therapy.
655-151
Pathology for Inhalation Therapy
3 Cr.
Types of inflammation. Pathology of respiration and cardiovascular system. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 0 hours. Prerequisites: 440-126 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Technologies or departmental approval and 655-111 Microbiology for Inhalation Therapy.
655-181
Nursing Arts for Inhalation Therapy
4 Cr.
Includes principles of nursing skills and procedures as applied to the care of patients receiving inhalation therapy in a hospital setting. Internship experience emphasizes the acquisition of such skills. Hospital internship 5 hours per week. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: 440-126 Anatomy and Physiology for Health Technologies or departmental approval and 655-117 Physics for Inhalation Therapy.
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