RC 480 - Clinical Rotation Vll

5 Credits

This is course 7, 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 they 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.

In addition, if available, learners will be assigned to in- depth specialty rotations. This may include Pulmonary Function Testing, Neonatal Intensive Care, or other types of intensive rotations.

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 20240401T16:14:23

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

Increase time management skills
Increase patient workload organization skills
Independence during routine patient care
Present thorough shift reports and ask relevant questions

Student Learning Outcomes
In addition to skills performed during previous rotations
Evaluate extubation readiness and advise medical team

Assist with bronchoscopy, if available

Explain the function and asses the working ability of chest tubes to the clinical instructor

Evaluate Pulmonary Function Tests and describe how they relate to patient care

Perform complete patient assessment, including hemodynamic monitoring, and interface with mechanical ventilator