RESP 3100 - Clinical Practice III

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Respiratory Therapy

Description:

Fourth semester course. Capstone clinical practice course includes experience in neonatal intensive care as well as demonstrating continuing competency in adult intensive care, emergency care, and general respiratory care. Clinical rotations include experience in the home care setting and sleep laboratory. 300 clinical hours. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $63 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate competence of appropriate assessment of newborn and pediatric patients. 2. Demonstrate competence in neonatal resuscitation and the specific role of the respiratory therapist in this process. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the indications, contraindications, and hazards of oxygen therapy, CPAP and High Flow for neonates. 4. Demonstrate competency of knowledge and procedure for administering surfactant, and other respiratory medications to infants and pediatric patients. 5. Demonstrate knowledge of the techniques of intubation of the infant and pediatric patient. 6. Demonstrate competence in the ability to set up infant and pediatric ventilator circuits, and the appropriate ventilator settings for delivery of ventilation. 7. Demonstrate knowledge of nitric oxide therapy and define acceptable doses within therapeutic ranges. 8. Demonstrate competence in the various forms of non-invasive monitoring of relevant respiratory parameters, and how to attach them and maintain accurate values. - Prerequisite:- Admission to the Dixie State University Respiratory Therapy program.- FA

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Clinic

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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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