I, Clinical I. Offered spring semester. Coverage of indications, contraindications, hazards, precautions, rationale and techniques of IPPB, and incentive spirometry. Introduction to continuous mechanical ventilation and basic monitoring of the patient on a ventilator. Certification in BLS-C, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is accomplished in this course as well. The last section of the course encompasses the utilization of all artificial airways including types, insertion, maintenance, complications, removal and after care.
Clinical education is provided by credentialed, college, clinical faculty.
Evaluations include the cognitive, psycho-motor, and affective domains. Offered summer session. I 1 credit Initial hospital introduction and application of material covered in Respiratory Care I. Clinical Education is provided by credentialed, college, clinical faculty. Evaluations include the cognitive, psycho-motor, and affective domains. Respiratory Care I. Offered fall semester.