RTT 245 - Respiratory Care Science V

Institution:

Roane State Community College

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Description:

Credits: 6 This course introduces students to special therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in respiratory care. Elements of home care to include: equipment, patient/environmental assessment, and state/federal regulations. Theory and introduction to special diagnostics such as bronchoscopy, stress testing, pulmonary rehabilitation, metabolic studies, and brachytherapy will also be included. Patient education methods will be introduced. Care of patients in the subacute care area will also be introduced. In the clinical setting students will continue work in the critical care areas and will work with and perform those modalities discussed in Respiratory Care Science IV. Students will also gain knowledge of and work in the pediatric and neonatal intensive care areas. Students must complete a final clinical summation evaluation during this course. (4 hours lecture, 24 hours clinic/week)

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.roanestate.edu

Phone Number:

(865) 354-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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