RC 310 - Clinical Rotation lll

5 Credits

This is course 3, of 8, for rotations at area clinical sites. The course is designed for learners to care for patients under the guidance of clinical instructors. Learners will build and reinforce skills learners demonstrated within the lab setting and previous clinical rotations, including but not limited to patient assessment across the age spectrum, interpreting patient data, and performing a variety respiratory care patient support and therapies.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - R C
FeesLiability Insurance Clinical Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day, Evening, Weekend
Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program
Active Date 20240401T16:17:21

Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 4
Contact Hours: Lab 110
Total Contact Hours 110
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Familiarity with hospital specific mechanical ventilator and other respiratory devices
Assessments of hemodynamic parameters during respiratory therapies and patient assessment
Artificial airway care, including suctioning, and medication delivery
Extubation of artificial airway and providing patient support
Assist with intubation

Student Learning Outcomes
Interpret patient data, including basic chest x-ray assessment and arterial blood gas values, to suggest patient care plans during health care team rounds.

Provide accurate medical delivery to patients with artificial airways.

Analyze patient conditions to assist RN in planning the schedule for the day.

Effectively operate mechanical ventilators and assess efficacy.

Perform respiratory therapies, including manual resuscitation, cough assist, and bronchial hygiene for patients using mechanical ventilation with artificial airways.

Practice time management skills.