This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. Topics include basic Cardiac Life Support, Universal Precautions, patient assessment techniques, oxygen, humidity, and aerosol delivery devices. This course provides entry-level clinical experience.
Emphasis is on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations. Medicated aerosol administration, pulmonary clearance mechanisms, and artificial airway maintenance are emphasized. This course provides entry-level clinical experience. Emphasis is on therapeutic and diagnostic patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate clinical competence in required performance evaluations.