Specialty rotations for EKG and hemodynamics are included. Clinical schedule may vary and specialty rotations require daytime hours. Students explore more advanced respiratory care procedures. Topics include infection control and sterilization procedures, bronchial hygiene, chest physical therapy and airway management. Lab sessions and practice at clinical sites continue to help students acquire necessary skills.
All clinical hours are agency based.
Clinical schedule may vary and some daytime hours are required for specialty rotations. Offered Fall only. RST 212, RST 213, RST 209, RST 203, RST 172. This final fundamentals course provides the advanced-level student with knowledge and skills required for critical care respiratory medicine. Topics include an intensive exploration of principles, techniques, and equipment used in mechanical ventilation.