RESP221 Clinical Practice II 2 Credits Continuation of RESP220. The student is expected to perform basic therapeutic modalities mastered in RESP220 under less supervision. Supervision and instruction in the application of advanced therapeutic modalities and diagnostic procedures performed in the management and treatment of adult and neonatal patients requiring specialized or intensive care are introduced. 210 clinical hours. Interdisciplinary group assignments with independent study focus on topics relating to health services and the students discipline.
Student activities culminate in an individual written project.
Credits Includes lectures, demonstration and laboratory exercises in the physiological principles and techniques of mechanical ventilation of the patient in respiratory failure. Integration of theoretical concepts and clinical application occurs in RESP220. 45 lecture hours. Laboratory demonstration and experimentation are offered. RESP225 Cardiopulmonary Diseases 2 Credits Designed to provide the student with basic knowledge in the etiology, diagnosis, path and treatment of acute and chronic pulmonary disorders in the hospital and in the home.