Covers interviewing patients, assessing learning needs, review chest radiograph, cardiodysfunctions, assessing patients in the critical care setting, interpret data and develop care plans. This course provides lab practice applying assessment techniques, information gathering, decision making and developing care plans. Covers selecting, assembling and operating equipment used in hyperinflation therapy, monitoring patients in the critical care setting and ventilatory support. Course is designed to develop proficiency in applying therapeutic procedures involved in deep breathing and ventilatory support of the patient. Practical experience conducted at a hospital affiliated with the Respiratory Therapy Program under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist instructor for approximately 24 hours a week.
Emphasis is on material covered in the first fall semester.
Practical experience conducted at a hospital affiliated with the Respiratory Therapy Program under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist instructor for approximately 24 hours a week. This clinical practicum will introduce the student to treatment modalities and monitoring of mechanical ventilation patients. Oral competencies and a comprehensive exam covering first twelve months of program will be administered. An overview of pharmacological agents and their effect on the various body systems. Drug effects on the respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems are emphasized.