RST-1631 Clinical Practice in Respiratory Therapy I

Credits 2
First clinical practicum with emphasis on applying cardiopulmonary physiology and principles of diseases for the assessment, evaluation, and delivery of respiratory therapy procedures in general respiratory care.
Prerequisite(s): RST-1531 and RST-1570 with grade of C or higher
Corequisite(s): RST-1600, RST-1741
8 clinical hours.
Course Outcomes

Perform bedside respiratory assessment of the patient in the general care setting with assistance from the clinical instructor.
Analyze the laboratory data pertinent to the respiratory system.
Identify the elements of a treatment plan for respiratory care with assistance from the clinical instructor.
Perform respiratory therapy procedures utilized in the general care with assistance from the clinical instructor.
Set up respiratory therapy equipment utilized in the general care with assistance from the clinical instructor.
Demonstrate professional affective skills (organization, communication, time management, accurate documentation) in the general care clinical setting.