RT130AL&L

An understanding of artificial airway design and function

An understanding of airway maintenance, suctioning technique, and related airway complications and solutions.

An understanding of arterial blood gas sampling technique, complications and analysis.

An understanding of respiratory therapy sterilization methods.

An understanding of various procedures, such as chest x-ray, bronchoscopy and thoracentesis.

A basic knowledge of intubation and extubation materials and technique.