Add to My SC4 Catalog A combined lecture-laboratory course providing the foundation for both clinical skills and basic patient assessment skills vital to the practice of respiratory therapy in a patient care setting. This course introduces the professional standards for medical asepsis, blood borne pathogens, patient positioning, basic pulmonary assessment, medical ethics and behavioral problems unique to patients with respiratory illnesses. Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Respiratory Therapy Program 2 credits plus 2 = 2 lecture, 2 laboratory