RESP 229 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

2 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Respiratory Care program Comment: Letter grade only. RESP 229 may not be audited. RESP 229 may not be taken credit/no 0 credit. Fees are required for RESP 229 for ACLS certification and for the advanced ECG portion of the course. Fees are approximately $200 in addition to texts. RESP 229 is a course that certifies students in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) technique and theory utilizing the program developed by the American Heart Association. Students will also learn to perform and interpret 12-lead ECG's. Upon successful completion of RESP 229, the student should be able to: Describe drugs administered by the RCP in terms of indications, actions, routes, doses, delivery systems, and adverse reactions. Apply ACLS algorithms in the 10 required cases. Recommend changes in medication, dose, or delivery systems. Select appropriate medications and delivery systems based on pathophysiology and case interpretation. Recommend appropriate cardiac and emergency drugs. Calculate drug dosages. Complete the ACLS final exam with a passing score. Perform 12 lead ECG and interpret rhythms. Perform advanced airway management techniques. Utilize the AED/Defibrillator to deliver electric therapy to the heart. Successfully complete ACLS certification. Discuss ethical implications of advanced life support.

Credits:

2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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