Clinical Pract III

Catalog description

This course will concentrate on neonatal/ pediatric patients and on the critically ill patient. Students will be evaluated on clinical efficiency, professional conduct, and dress as well as ability to perform ventilator checks, make appropriate ventilator changes, and provide appropriate respiratory care modalities to patients as designated by physical assessment and diagnostic tests under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (LRCP). A grade of "C" or better is required for passing. (Only offered in the fall).