A laboratory fee is required. Experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor for sixteen hours per week for fifteen weeks. Critical care is emphasized. Clinical experience includes observation, patient rounds, clinical simulation, and practical work situations. Case studies are assigned.
Liability insurance is required.
Topics include cardiopulmonary lab, phlebotomy, pulmonary rehabilitation and home care, and management. Clinical experience includes observation, patient rounds, clinical simulation, and practical work situations. An educational in-service talk is developed and presented by the student to the clinical staff. Liability insurance is required. Emphasis is on design of a rehabilitation program, including patient education, exercise, activities of daily living, and nutrition.