Respiratory Assessment with Breath Sounds (2hrs)

Credits: 2
Category: Respiratory Therapy

Learn how and why we breathe, review basic lung sounds, describe proper charting techniques.  Participants will also practice detailed case studies with patient history, lab results, chest x-ray and recorded breath sounds and diagnosis options.

·     Contact hours will be awarded to all participants

·     Special large group class arrangements on request

Objectives: Following the presentation, the participant will be able to;

1. Identify basic respiratory anatomy including upper airway, lower airway and muscles of respiration.

2. List the seven factors of respiratory assessment.

3. Explain the three basic types of breath sounds.

4. Demonstrate proper stethoscope placement for auscultation of breath sounds.

 

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Price:

Family: Free

Employee: Free

PHS Patient Professional: 40.00

Non-PHS patient professional: 100.00

Date(s):

May 18, 2012
9:00 am-11:00 am

May 21, 2012
9:00 am-11:00 am

June 1, 2012
1:00 pm-3:00 pm

June 6, 2012
1:00 pm-3:00 pm

June 15, 2012
9:00 am-11:00 am

June 18, 2012
9:00 am-11:00 am

June 29, 2012
9:00 am-11:00 am

July 2, 2012
9:00 am-11:00 am

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