Revised 08/2022

RTH 215 - Pulmonary Rehabilitation (1 CR.)

Course Description

Focuses on purpose and implementation of comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation program. Lecture 1 hour per week.

General Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to review the therapy and procedures performed in a Pulmonary Rehabilitation setting and the home setting of those patients including health promotion information.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Corequisite: RTH 253

Course Objectives

Upon completing the course, the student will be able to:

• Initiate and conduct pulmonary rehabilitation
• Implement and monitor graded exercise program
• Monitor and maintain home respiratory care equipment and apnea monitors
• Modify respiratory care procedures for use in the home
• Differentiate between safety and infection control practices in the home vs. hospital
• Explain planned therapy and goals to patient in understandable terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcome, counsel patient and family concerning smoking cessation and disease management
• Conduct patient education and disease management programs

Major Topics to Be Included

• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Home care procedures and equipment
• Infection control in the home and clinic setting
• Health education and wellness promotion