RTS 120 - Clinical Practicum I

Institution:

Kennebec Valley Community College

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Description:

3 Credits During this first clinical practicum the respiratory therapy student will be introduced to health care delivery in the hospital environment. The student will be working with patient care procedures which were previously taught in the first and second semester didactic and lab courses. The clinical activities will be scheduled at various area hospitals. These activities will be performed under the direct supervision of KVCC faculty and clinical preceptors. The student will subsequently be required to successfully complete competency evaluations for specific procedures. The student will be allowed to perform these procedures under indirect supervision after this evaluation process has been completed. The student may also observe more advanced procedures as they become available. Pre/Co-requisites: RTS112, RTS114, RTS117, RTS121/ RTS127.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.kvcc.me.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 453-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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