2.00 Credits
Second semester course. Introduces respiratory care profession, including professional organizations, credentialing, and licensing agencies. Also provides an overview of medical ethics, medicolegal issues of health care, regulations such as HIPPA, and selected OSHA standards, as well as an introduction to medical terminology and patient-care documentation. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe professional conduct, communication, and attributes of respiratory care practitioners. 2. Outline the functions of the AARC, NBRC, CoARC, and DOPL, and the process to become a licensed respiratory care practitioner in Utah. 3. Identify and develop strategies for success in a respiratory care program. 4. Define the elements of a medical malpractice suit and describe strategies to avoid involvement in such actions or defense if named in such an action 5. Discuss medical ethics, including end-of-life and right-to-die issues. SP