RESP 2100 - Clinical Practice I

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

Second semester course. Introduction to the hospital setting in order to practice clinical application of all skills mastered in RESP 2041 and RESP 2071 while developing interaction skills with patients and other members of the health care team. Proficiency must be demonstrated in providing therapies, monitoring and documenting care, and prioritizing to develop time management skills, while students participate in clinical care conferences and in evaluation of the appropriateness of care with respect to CPGs. 225 clinical hours. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $65 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment and the initiation, monitoring, and assessment of the effectiveness of therapies including oxygen delivery, humidification, aerosol, and medication delivery, airway clearance, and lung expansion. 2. Recommend modifications to patient care plans with consideration for goals, side-effects, and contraindications of therapies. 3. Demonstrate appropriate professional behavior and compliance with clinical site performance standards. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SP

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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