RC403 — Advanced Adult Critical Care
RC 403 - Advanced Adult Critical Care RC 403 - Advanced Adult Critical Care 5 Credits This course will provide a study of advanced medical and respiratory care provided for critically ill patients. Emphasis is placed on cardiopulmonary assessment, noninvasive diagnostics, hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation waveform analysis and advanced cardiopulmonary pharmacology provided within the intensive care unit. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - RC Fees Quarters Typically Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students Active Date 20250520T14:16:24 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Respiratory assessment of cardiopulmonary disease patients Chest radiographic evidence as a diagnostic tool in the critical care unit The interpretation and diagnostic function of arterial blood gas results Mechanical ventilation waveform abnormalities and the critically ill patient Invasive and noninvasive hemodynamic and pulmonary monitoring Advanced cardiovascular life support Student Learning