RC430 — Practicum VI: Critical Care Clinical II
RC 430 - Practicum VI: Critical Care Clinical II RC 430 - Practicum VI: Critical Care Clinical II 5 Credits This course is the second in a two-part series that provides the respiratory care student with an introduction to the critical care setting. The student will continue to apply the procedures and equipment most utilized in the intensive care area. Emphasis is placed on determining need for mechanical ventilation, continuous mechanical ventilation, weaning, artificial airways, advanced assessment and bedside diagnosis. The student assumes progressively more patient care responsibilities in the critical care area under instructor or preceptor supervision. Active Date 20250520T14:16:53 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. Assessment for need for mechanical ventilation. Assessment for weaning and continued analaysis of weaning from mechanical ventialtor. Student Learning
Prerequisites: RC422