RTT 226 - Neonatal & Pediatric Respiratory Care

Institution:

Luzerne County Community College

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

This course is designed to assist the student in developing those skills necessary for the safe and effective practice of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Special emphasis will be given to the pathophysiological basis of cardiopulmonary dysfunction in newborns and children, and the development of comprehensive respiratory care plans consisting of evidence-based interventions, patient assessments, and therapeutic outcome adjustments. The course consists of classroom (didactic) instruction, with a clinical practicum rotation during Clinical Practicum II. As with all courses in the Respiratory Therapy Program, emphasis will be placed upon utilizing classroom knowledge and skills as the basis for developing clinical expertise.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 01/03/2013 

Institution Website:

www.luzerne.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 740-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.