RC-251 |
Respiratory Clinical Practice II |
The student will be placed in selected clinical sites to observe , practice and become proficient in the performance of skills , procedures and / or modalities addressed in the RC 230 , RC 231 , RC 240 and RC 241 . The student will continue observation , practice and competency development of administration of medical gases , humidity and aerosol therapy , lung expansion therapy , chest physiotherapy and basic physical assessment . Additionally , the student will observe , practice and develop competency in the care and management of the patient ' s airway as well as the set- up , maintenance and adapting / modifying of the ventilator to specific patient conditions and circumstances . Clinical competency of all designated procedures , skills , modalities is a requirement for graduation from this portion of the program . |
RC-330 |
Advanced Respiratory Theory I |
This course will address advanced topics in physical assessment of the adult , child and newborn . It will provide more detailed coverage of the care and management of pediatric and neonatal patient . Additionally , it will address the issues of pulmonary rehabilitation , and the role of the respiratory therapist in alternative sites such as skilled nursing facilities and home care . |