RC422 — Practicum V: Critical Care Clinical I
RC 422 - Practicum V: Critical Care Clinical I RC 422 - Practicum V: Critical Care Clinical I 5 Credits This course is the first in a two-part series that provides the respiratory care student with an introduction to the critical care setting. The student will begin to apply the procedures and equipment most often utilized in the intensive care area. Emphasis is placed on continuous mechanical ventilation, artificial airways and advanced assessment. The student will assume limited patient care responsibilities in the critical care area. Active Date 20250520T14:16:48 Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 24 Lab 36.96 Clinical 109.56 Total .52 Invasive Procedure Used Yes Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Course Outline General assessment using advanced monitoring of blood pressure, oxygenation and cardiac rhythm on mechanically ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using imaging interpretation, lab data and arterial blood gas results on mechanical ventilated patients. Advanced assessment using mechanical ventilator data including graphics. Fluid balance interpretation on mechanically ventilated patient. Mechanical ventilator data collection and interpretation. Student Learning
Prerequisites: RC412