RC 112 - Practicum II

2 Credits

This laboratory course is designed for the second quarter student which includes a continuation of concepts, principles and skills learned in prior lab courses. Topics covered include the proper set up and application of humidity and aerosols for the Respiratory Care patient. The course also provides a continuation of Pulmonary Function Testing covered in the previous quarter. Principles and application skills of Lung hyperinflation devices and Airway Clearing Devices are introduced along with the critical skills of Airway management and suctioning.

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

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the RC program
Active Date 20240401T16:17:45

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

Hyperinflation therapies
- intermittent positive pressure breathing
- incentive spirometry & SMI
Oxygen therapy
- high & low delivery devices
Airway Clearance therapy
Humidification & aerosol therapy
.Medication delivery devices
Hand-held resuscitation bag usage
Pulmonary Function testing
Airway Managment techniques

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the proper set up and application of large volume bland aerosols.

Demonstrate the proper set up and application of small volume and medication aerosols.

Demonstrate how to properly perform specific pulmonary function tests such as forced vital capacity, Fev1 and NIF including results interpretation and findings.

Demonstrate how to properly operate and perform lung hyperinflation therapy with various devices such as Incentive Spirometry and Cough Assist therapy.

Demonstrate how to properly operate and apply various airway clearance techniques such as chest percussion therapy, flutter valves, and the smart vest.

Demonstrate proper airway management skills including patient positioning, airway suction, and bagging techniques.