RCP - 575 Clinical Practice III

This course provides an opportunity to acquire clinical experience in the intensive care of neonatal and pediatric patients. Topics include the following: patient assessment, medical gas therapy, aerosol therapy, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, airway care, initiation of mechanical ventilation, patient stabilization and monitoring, evaluation of hemodynamic variables, bronchial hygiene, evaluation for weaning, endotracheal intubation, monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), labor and delivery assistance and transport. Students are also given the opportunity to further develop their adult critical care skills. Prerequisite: RCP 569. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 7