RESP 205 - Clinical Practice II

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Respiratory Care

Description:

Allows students to gain practical experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor for an average of sixteen hours per week. This course focuses on therapeutic modalities that include positive pressure adjuncts, therapeutic gases, bronchopulmonary drainage, manual resuscitation, and exercise therapy. Airway care is emphasized and indications, contraindications, and objectives for administration are stressed. Clinical experience includes observation, patient rounds, clinical simulation, and practical work situations. Case study presentations are assigned. A course fee is required. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Respiratory Therapist AS program. Prerequisite: RESP 175 with a grade of C or higher.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

RESP 140 & RESP 150 & RESP 175 & RESP 170

Corequisites:

RESP 170

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Clinic

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

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.