Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2022-2023

CRES 240 Tests of Pulmonary Function and Arterial Gases

Study of the advanced aspects of respiratory care, specifically in the performance and interpretation of tests of pulmonary and arterial gases, the acid-basic balance, calibration techniques, maintenance and quality control of the pulmonary function. Indications, techniques and interpretation of spirometry, DLCO, dilution of helium, nitrogen washing, flow graphs, volume and other specific tests. Requires 45 hours of lab.

Credits

3

Notes

90 hours