RESP 3021 - Laboratory Practice/Neonatal Care

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

Fourth semester course. Laboratory practice of techniques associated with airway management, ventilatory support, and resuscitation of infants and children. Case-based learning emphasizes patient assessment and initiation of appropriate respiratory support for infants and children. 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 the ability to appropriately use oxygen delivery equipment and apply it safely (PLO1, PLO4); 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the NeoPuff and be able to use it to provide CPAP, or resuscitation on newborn infants (PLO1, PLO4); 3. Demonstrate the ability to set up and adjust CPAP and High Flow systems (PLO1, PLO4); 4. Describe the procedure for administering surfactant, and other respiratory medications to neonates, infants, and pediatric patients (PLO1, PLO4); 5. Demonstrate the techniques of intubation of the infant and pediatric patient (PLO1, PLO4); 6. Demonstrate ability to set up infant and pediatric ventilator circuits, and determine appropriate ventilator settings for delivery of ventilation (PLO1, PLO4); Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Respiratory Therapy program. FA

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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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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