RPT 232 - Diagnostic Procedures for the RCP

2 Hours

Prerequisite: RPT 220, RPT 221, RPT 222, RPT 223 and RPT 234
Co-Requisite: RPT 230, RPT 233, RPT 242 and SPH 116
This course is designed to present the value of various procedures as aids to diagnosis in cardiopulmonary disease. Course emphasis is placed upon procedures such as complete pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, cardiac diagnostic procedures, and ventilation/perfusion studies. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the psychomotor and cognitive abilities necessary to perform routine diagnostic procedures. This is a CORE course.