Clinical Experience III

Catalog description

In this course, classroom/laboratory instruction is combined with student practice of respiratory care skills while rotating through critical care units such as; adult, neonatal, pediatric, and surgical care units in the New York City region. Learning focuses on respiratory monitoring in the ICU, and critical care procedures such as chest tubes, thoracentesis and bronchoscopy. A special emphasis on hemodynamic assessment and the respiratory management of near drowning and obese patients is also provided. Students continue to apply and refine their knowledge of mechanical ventilation in clinical critical care settings. This course is open only to matriculated Respiratory Care students or those with permission of the Program Director. A letter grade of "C+" or better is required for graduation. The pre-requisites of RC 220, 226, 228 and 230 are required.