RC 142 - Clinical Application: Neonatal/ Pediatric and Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Techniques

Institution:

American River College

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Description:

Prerequisite: RC 130, 131, and 132 with grades of "C" or better.Corequisite: RC 140 and 141. Enrollment Limitation: Meet the health requirements of the Los Rios Community College District for Allied Health programs and certifi cation in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Hours: 324 hours LAB This course provides clinical practice in the application of medical gas, humidity/aerosol, hyperinfl ation and bronchial hygiene therapies, airway management and non-invasive and invasive mechanical ventilatory support as applied to neonatal and pediatric patients in specialized critical care units. It further provides practice in the application of pulmonary rehabilitation techniques, cardiopulmonary stress testing, sleep studies and respiratory care techniques in the home setting. Field trips are required.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.arc.losrios.edu/

Phone Number:

(916) 484-8011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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