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COURSE DESCRIPTION

RT 315 — PVDI Technical Skills Lab  (1 cr)

This course applies the indirect techniques used to measure lung volumes, diffusion and distribution of gases in the lungs. Techniques include nitrogen washout, helium dilution, body plethysmography, Fowler’s distribution test, and single breath diffusion. Prerequisite: Successful completion of previous term. (SCC)
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