RESP 3700 - Respiratory Care Pracaticum

Credits: 3

Description: Application of respiratory care clinical skills in a health care environment. Clinical performance of completed lab competencies including medical gas and aerosol medication therapies, bronchopulmonary hygiene, hyperinflation/positive pressure therapy, airway management, invasive and noninvasive monitoring, and pulmonary function testing. Advanced patient assessment and evaluation techniques with protocol application. 225 contact hours. Prerequisite: Program matriculation. Offered at Firelands only.

Prerequisite(s): Program matriculation.