Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in concepts and procedures through written and laboratory evaluations. This course introduces the etiology, pathogenesis, and physiology of cardiopulmonary diseases and disorders. Emphasis is on clinical signs and symptoms along with diagnoses, complications, prognoses, and management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in these concepts through written evaluations. 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.