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RC 240 - Clinical Rotation ll4 Credits This is course 2, of 8, for rotations at area clinical sites. The course is designed for learners to care for patients under the guidance of clinical instructors. Learners will build and reinforce skills learners demonstrated within the lab setting, including but not limited to patient assessment across the age spectrum, interpreting patient data, and performing a variety respiratory care patient support and therapies.
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program AAS to BAS - RC FeesLiability Insurance Clinical Fee
Quarters Typically Offered Summer Day, Evening, Weekend Designed to Serve Students enrolled in the Respiratory Care program Active Date 20240401T16:17:06
Grading Basis Credit/Non-Credit Class Limit 4 Contact Hours: Lab 88 Total Contact Hours 88 Degree Distributions: ProfTech Course Yes Restricted Elective Yes Course Outline
- Medication delivery to patients with artificial airways
- Hospital procedures and policies for participating in respiratory or cardiopulmonary emergencies
- Chest x- ray analysis and patient data for assessing appropriate respiratory therapies
- Suction artificial airways
- Hospital policy and procedure for tracheostomy care
- Hospital policy, procedure and use for non- invasive ventilation
- Time management and patient care organization
Student Learning Outcomes In addition to skills performed in the previous rotation
Perform complete tracheostomy care
Perform bronchial hygiene therapies for patients with artificial airways- tracheostomy tubes
Complete an arterial blood gas draw, if available
Assess/ perform non-invasive ventilation set- up and patient efficacy, if available
Receive and give shift reports and describe relevant patient information
Implement the daily plan for assigned patients with care team
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