RSTH 225:Clinical Applications and Procedure II

Credit Hours: 2; 168 hours of clinical instruction
Corequisite(s): RSTH 221, RSTH 235, RSTH 270, RSTH 275
Clinical instruction in an adult critical care area with emphasis on patient assessment, ICU monitoring, mechanical ventilators, ventilation techniques and advanced airway management. Occasionally, rotations also include pulmonary functions testing, long-term acute care (LTAC) and anesthesia/intubation emphasis.Hospital practicum. Enrollment in Respiratory Therapy courses is limited to students who have applied, been interviewed and been selected for the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Program. (Spring semester only)