RPT 213 - Anatomy and Physiology for the RCP

3 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 214
This course provides detailed lecture and audio-visual presentations which concentrate on the cardiopulmonary and renal systems. Emphasis is placed on structure, function, and physiology of the cardiopulmonary and renal systems and the role each plays in the maintenance of homeostasis. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate adequate knowledge of the structure, function, and physiology of the cardiopulmonary and renal systems.