CPSC 3000 - Foundations of Cardiopulmonary Science
(4 credits)Prerequisites:ALHE 2010 and ALHE 2020; Acceptance into the Cardiopulmonary Science program. Corequistes:CPSC 3010 and CPSC 3040. Basic modes of cardiopulmonary care are examined to understand their principles of application to patients. A discussion will be provided on the indications, hazards, contraindications, and assessments of various patient care modalities. Modes of care include medical gas therapy, aerosol and humidity therapy, postural drainage and percussion, and lung hyperinflation.