RESP 2301 - Laboratory/Adult Mechanical Ventilation

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

Lab portion of RESP 2300. Case-based practice in selecting appropriate mode of mechanical ventilation from a wide range of ventilation modes based on patient situations; then initiating, monitoring, assessing, and recommending changes to ventilatory support; and weaning from mechanical ventilation. A wide range of ventilation modes and applications are mastered through a case-based format. 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. Initiate continuous mechanical ventilation. 2. Manage a patient on a ventilator using current evidence based standards. 3. Monitor continuous mechanical ventilation to ensure patient safety 4.Wean a patient from a ventilator. 5. Choose appropriate ventilator modes. 6. Analyze wave forms. 7. Discuss current ventilator strategies. 8. Demonstrate ability to effectively and safely care for a patient on a ventilator. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. SU

Credits:

2.00

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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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