Students should plan to attend a major medical institution off campus for sixteen weeks in the fall. 363-3 Cardiopulmonary Evaluation and Monitoring. An intensive study of diagnostic testing and monitoring techniques used in the clinical evaluation of the cardiac and pulmonary systems. Cardiopulmonary assessment is presented using pulmonary function testing, electrocardiograph and non-invasive and invasive cardiodiagnostic tests. Through a systematic review of all diadactic material covered in prior respiratory therapy courses, and clinical internship experience with respiratory therapy therapeutic, diagnostic and monitoring procedures, students will demonstrate knowledge and proficiencies to be a practicing respiratory therapy graduate.
Project requires research instrument development and analysis.