RESP 2201 - Respiratory Care Practicum I

Institution:

Darton State College (Closed)

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

An introduction to the respiratory care of the non-critically ill patient in the clinical environment. An emphasis will be placed on departmental protocols, practice guidlines, patient identification, and communication skills. The student will be required to master the following modalities: oxygen therapy, humidity therapy, bland continuous aerosol therapy, medicated nebulizer therapy, passive hyperinflation, chest physiotherapy and postural drainage, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, equipment cleaning and environmental therapy. Basic airway management and bedside pulmonary function testing will also be explored. Equipment theory and application will be reinforced. Corequisites: None. Prerequisites: RESP 1100, RESP 1111, RESP 1131, RESP 1132, RESP 1133, RESP 1134, RESP 1135, RESP 1136, RESP 1137, RESP 1138. Offered: Summer.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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