RPT 214 - Pharmacology for the RCP

2 Hrs.

Prerequisite: BIO 201, BIO 202, ENG 101, MTH 100, RPT 256 and acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy Program
Corequisite: RPT 210, RPT 211, RPT 212 and RPT 213
This course is a detailed study of drugs encountered in respiratory care practice and the function of the automatic nervous system. Areas of emphasis include: determination of drug dosage, applied mathematics, clinical pharmacology, indications, hazards, intended actions, and side-effects of agents used in respiratory care. Upon completion, the student should be able to complete a dosage calculation test with 90% proficiency and demonstrate an adequate understanding of the clinical pharmacology of respiratory care drugs, and the general principles of pharmacology.