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Sep 18, 2024
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R C 430 - Practicum VI: Critical Care Clinical II5 Credits This course is the second in a two-part series that provides the respiratory care student with an introduction to the critical care setting. The student will continue to apply the procedures and equipment most utilized in the intensive care area. Emphasis is placed on determining need for mechanical ventilation, continuous mechanical ventilation, weaning, artificial airways, advanced assessment and bedside diagnosis. The student assumes progressively more patient care responsibilities in the critical care area under instructor or preceptor supervision.
Pre-requisite(s) RC 422 Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C FeesHG AH RC PO
Quarters Typically Offered Spring Day
Designed to Serve Students in the Respiratory Care program. Active Date 20220405T16:41:25
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 24 Contact Hours: Lab 36.96 Clinical 109.56 Total Contact Hours 146.52 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.
- Assessment for need for mechanical ventilation.
- Assessment for weaning and continued analaysis of weaning from mechanical ventialtor.
Student Learning Outcomes Demonstrate professionalism through successful work habits and attitudes reflecting best practice
Analyze clinical problems and choose appropriate solutions, seeking clarification when necessary
Perform accurate assessment of mechanically ventilated patient using ventilator graphic data
List indications for use of advanced ventilator settings and modes
Perform assessment of mechanically ventilated patient incorporating ventilator data, imaging data, laboratory data and pulmonary function data
Perform basic bedside diagnosis (recommendation) using differential diagnosis skill to clinical/lab instructor
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