. This course includes the anatomy and physiology of the cardiopulmonary system incorporating ventilatory mechanics, gas transport, gas laws, acid base physiology, neural/chemical regulation of breathing, and ventilation perfusion relationships with regard to respiratory care. +#RE T1832, Respiratory Care Clinical I 64 hrs., 1 cr. . This clinical course requires the student to apply theory a nd procedural knowledge gained from RET1024 and RET1024L to the patient care setting. Emphasis will include patient assessment and vital signs, principles of infection prevention and control, bedside monitoring, lung expansion and airway clearance, and delivery of medical gas therapy. +#R