RC 111 - Practicum I

2 Credits

The course is designed to introduce the first quarter student to concepts, principles, and skills in the Respiratory Care field. The course consists of teaching the new student how to perform basic patient assessment including an introduction to pulmonary function test studies. Additional topics include the importance of Infection Control practices and the application and use of personal protective devices. The operation and handling of pressurized gas systems is introduced including the application of supplementary oxygen to the patient.

Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program AAS to BAS - RC
FeesRespiratory Care Fee Allied Health Liability Insurance

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the RC program
Active Date 20240401T16:17:43

Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit
Class Limit 10
Contact Hours: Lab 44
Total Contact Hours 44
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline

Hospital Safety & Patient Comfort
- Fire and electrical safety
- Body Mechanics for lifting
Assessment - basics:
- Evaluating respiration (VT, f, VE, VC, peak flow)
- Blood pressure measurement
- Pulse assessment
- Auscultation of the chest
- Inspection
- Palpation
Pulmonary function Testing:
- Use of the spirometer
Oxygen cylinders & piping systems
- Cylinders usage & safely
- O2 delivery devices
- Oxygen system safety

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate how to properly perform basic patient assessment.

Recall and interpret the results from basic patient assessment.

Demonstrate properly donning and doffing of personal protective devices.

Demonstrate how to properly perform basic pulmonary function tests and interpret results.

Safely demonstrate psychomotor skills for Oxygen tank transport and operation of use.

Demonstrate and employ the proper clinical application of oxygen gas using regulators and flow meters in a laboratory setting.