RSC 113 - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

(3 credits)

45 lecture hours
Prerequisites: Admission to the Respiratory Care Program
Corequisites: RSC 111 , RSC 112 , RSC 115
RSC 113 studies the normal and abnormal pathophysiology of the cardiac, pulmonary, and renal systems. The mechanisms of homeostatic control for acid base balance, ventilation, gas transport, and circulation are stressed. The basic physiology of clinical cardiopulmonary monitoring is presented. Topics describing the lifelong changes in the physiology of the cardiopulmonary system introduce the biology of aging.