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May 17, 2024
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R C 422 - Practicum V: Critical Care Clinical I 5 Credits This course is the first in a two-part series that provides the respiratory care student with an introduction to the critical care setting. The student will begin to apply the procedures and equipment most often utilized in the intensive care area. Emphasis is placed on continuous mechanical ventilation, artificial airways and advanced assessment. The student will assume limited patient care responsibilities in the critical care area.
Pre-requisite(s) RC 412 with min. 2.5 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C FeesAH RC
Quarters Typically Offered Winter Day Designed to Serve Student in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20190610T09:32:25
Grading System Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lab 37 Clinical 128 Total Contact Hours 165 Invasive Procedure Used Yes
Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline
- General assessment using advanced monitoring of blood pressure, oxygenation and cardiac rhythm on mechanically ventilated patients.
- Advanced assessment using imaging interpretation, lab data and arterial blood gas results on mechanical ventilated patients.
- Advanced assessment using mechanical ventilator data including graphics.
- Fluid balance interpretation on mechanically ventilated patient.
- Mechanical ventilator data collection and interpretation.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate professionalism through successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practice
Analyze problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary
Demonstrate basic mechanical ventilation skill by changing settings, monitoring data and troubleshooting alarms
Perform assessment of patient using data from mechanical ventilator
Perform assessment of patient using data from imagining studies
Communicate effectively with individuals in a team environment.
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