RC 105 — Patien t Assessment
This course provides the student with knowledge of how patient assessment procedures are performed. Information gathered from these assessments as well as from diagnostic tests, and laboratory assessment is related to the patient s health status and response to treatment. This course also includes obtaining, analyzing, and basic interpretation of blood gases as well as blood gas analyzer function and the quality assurance standards for blood gas analyzers. Note: This course requires one clinical shadow day. Date, time and location will be announced.
Prerequisites: HRO 100, BIOL 105, RC 104