RESP 1131 - Patient Assessment & Protocols

Institution:

Darton State College (Closed)

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

This course introduces the concepts and techniques of patient assessment through inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation. The student will demonstrate proficiency in patient physical examination, and taking a complete patient medical history. Principles of barrier protection for blood and body fluid exposures, and isolation precautions will be emphasizd. Basic chest x-ray interpretation, basic ECG monitoring, basic laboratory values such as CBC, electrolytes, and basic microbiology are presented. Assessment of critically ill patients is introduced. Each student will be required to successfully complete a Lab competency examination in order to progress to RESP 1121. Corequisite: RESP 1111, RESP 1100, RESP 1132, RESP 1133. Prerequisites: Admission into the Respiratory Care program RESP 1100 is required as a prerequisite or a corequisite. Offered: Fall

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.darton.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 317-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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