RSCR 0284 - CLINIC PRACTICE IV

4 Credit Hours

In this therapeutic intervention course, the emphasis is advanced cardiopulmonary procedures in the critical care setting. Students learn management of life support systems, including mechanical ventilation, advanced cardiac life support, and difficult airway management. Students establish and develop their clinical competencies on rotations with physicians and therapists. Clinical areas included are surgery, post anesthesia care unit, intensive care, emergency room, and long-term ventilator weaning unit.

Pre-requisites: Respiratory Therapy program sequence.