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2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RC - 431 Clinical Practice III


An opportunity to acquire clinical experience is provided in perinatal and pediatric respiratory care in the areas of patient assessment and monitoring (invasive and non-invasive), basic care, mechanical ventilation ECMO, airway care, and labor and delivery assistance and transport. Also covered in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory are arterial and blood gas analysis, measurement of lung volumes and capacities, flow volume loops, diffusion testing and body plethysmography. Students will also have an opportunity for in-depth application and reinforcement of adult intensive care. Specialty rotations in polysomnography, cardiac cather lab, enditrachael integration, pulmonary rehabilitation, bronchoscopy, and exercisetesting will be included. In addition, students are provided with the opportunity for the development of an area of specialization. Prerequisites: RC-421. Prerequisite: RC 421 . Retake Counts for Credit: No. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: No. Credit(s): 12