Students then assess the severity of disease, develop care plans, make recommendations, and evaluate patient response to treatment. Clinically, students will participate in discussions and rounds with physicians. Metabolic measurements, exercise physiology, sleep disorders, and nutrition assessment are topically covered. This course undertakes a study of cardiopulmonary conditions unique to infants and children. Emphasis is on age specific assessments and therapeutic interventions.
Students learn neonatal resuscitation standards.
245 Students follow a case study model to develop a patient care case for presentation. Emphasis is on case design, information gathering, analysis of clinical data, evaluation of patient statistics, and interpretation of results. Student will focus on making clinical correlations and applications of their findings.