- Respiratory Clinical 4 (3 Units)

Catalog description

Continued development of Respiratory Therapy clinical skills including respiratory therapeutics. Focuses on monitoring, analyzing and interpreting data to make appropriate modifications in patient care. Emphasis is placed on promotion of evidence-based practice using established clinical practice guidelines and published research for its relevance to patient care. This course includes the complete program competency list. At the completion of this clinical, students must demonstrate competence in a minimum of 26 (required and/or simulated) competencies (cumulative through all clinical courses). The instructor may identify specific competencies to be addressed during this clinical. Note: Competencies with an R are required, competencies with an S are required, but may be simulated, competencies with an O are optional. (Prerequisites: 515-113 Respiratory Life Support; 515-179 Respiratory Clinical 3. Corequisites: 515-180 Respiratory Neonatal and Pediatric Care; 515-181 Respiratory and Cardio Diagnostics; 515-183 Respiratory Clinical 5. Criminal Background Check and Health Requirement Verification required; current certification in CPR for the healthcare provider)