Protocol-Based Critical Care

Catalog description

The focus of this course is to examine evidence-based practice, clinical guidelines and care protocols. The emphasis will be on the following concepts: best practice, clinical efficacy, current research, autonomy, decision- making, cost effectiveness and quality assurance. The student will explore the process of developing, synthesizing evidence, implementation and evaluation of care protocol. A minimum grade of C is required to pass this course. This is an upper division online course.