RC 1124 - Respiratory Therapy Procedures II And Lab

Institution:

Oklahoma City Community College

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Description:

Prerequisite: RC 1041; RC 1114 4 CREDITS This is the second theory and application course of respiratory care equipment and procedures. It is designed to build upon the knowledge and skills acquired in Respiratory Therapy Procedures I. Students are introduced to additional intermediate and advanced respiratory care topics. Included in this course are laboratory demonstrations, student practice, peer evaluation and return student demonstration for evaluation. Students will demonstrate minimal proficiency in the laboratory setting on all required procedural skills. The following topics are covered: Intermittent positive pressure ventilation, bi-level positive pressure ventilation, artificial airways and airway management, bedside ventilatory assessment, suctioning, classification of ventilators, physiologic effects of ventilation and basic ventilator management. The course includes in-depth study of the currently used mechanical ventilators.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.occc.edu

Phone Number:

(405) 682-1611

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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