Clinical Pract III

Catalog description

Advanced practice and development of efficient respiratory care protocols and techniques as well as observation and practice of Respiratory Care are covered. Students practice techniques necessary to carry out respiratory clinical care, floor care, and chronic care for adults, neonates, and pediatric patients. Rotation affords students an opportunity to plan, implement, electronically document, and evaluate respiratory care therapeutic modalities in adult patients on continuous mechanical ventilation. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, critical thinking skills including decision making, problem solving, and consulting techniques.