RC 490 - Clinical Rotation Vlll

5 Credits

This is course 8, 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 - RC
FeesLiability Insurance Clinical Fee

Quarters Typically Offered
Winter Day, Evening, Weekend

Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program
Active Date 20240401T16:14:26

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

Time management
Coaching patients during Pulmonary Function testing
Recognizing patient deterioration and reacting within the hospital’s policy
Managing multiple patient work loads

Student Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate self-management skills throughout the shift including but not limited to respiratory therapies, patient assessment including incorporating patient data, airway management, mechanical ventilator management, and non-invasive support, medical team rounds, intubating assisting, and extubation.