RC405 — Advanced Neonatal-Pediatric Resp Care
RC 405 - Advanced Neonatal-Pediatric Resp Care RC 405 - Advanced Neonatal-Pediatric Resp Care 5 Credits This course will provide an advanced study of neonatal and pediatric respiratory care, to include a focus on fetal and newborn cardiopulmonary development, pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology and emergency care. Students will also analyze relevant case studies and scientific literature. Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program BAS - RC Fees Quarters Typically all Online Designed to Serve BAS - Respiratory Care students Active Date 20250520T14:16:27 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 24 Lecture 55 Total Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline Fetal cardiopulmonary development and postnatal changes Assessment of the high risk neonate, gestational age, and work of breathing Neonatal and pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation Arterial, venous and capillary blood gas analysis Ventilation and oxygenation delivery devices and treatment modalities Neonatal and pediatric pharmacology Diagnostic and therapeutic medical gases and special procedures Case studies and scientific literature critique Student Learning