2021-2022 Catalog

RES-251 Respiratory Clinical Practice IV

This course provides students with a clinical experience conducted at a hospital affiliated with the respiratory therapy program under supervision of a respiratory therapist. This is the last clinical course in the Respiratory Therapy A.A.S. degree program and will prepare the student to enter the workforce. Emphasis is on increasing skill level, critical thinking skills and cognitive abilities consistent with entry level into the profession. Advanced ventilator management of the critically ill adult and neonatal patient will be emphasized. Emphasis is on increasing skill level, critical thinking skills and cognitive abilities in ventilator management for the critically ill patient developed in Respiratory Clinical Practice III (RES-250). Fee is required. (20 contact hours)

Credits

4

Prerequisite

RES-250

Corequisite

RES-202

Department

Health Sciences