RESP2143 — Clinical Practicum I
3 Credits This course provides students the opportunity to apply previous learning, principles of physics, anatomy and physiology, acid-base knowledge in lab simulation and a clinical care setting. Principles of interdisciplinary team and patient written and oral communication will also be emphasized. Lab/Hospital. (PLO 1, 3) Explain the etiology, anatomy, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiopulmonary diseases (e.g. asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and co-morbidities. (PLO 3) Apply current knowledge of patient by obtaining past medical, surgical and family histories before delivering respiratory care to patients. (PLO 1, 3) Demonstrate competence in patient assessment-both subjective and objective data collection by performing physical assessment by inspection to evaluate patient’s breathing effort, vital signs, accessory muscle use and ventilatory pattern, chest and extremity deformities or anomalies. (PLO 1, 3, 5) Collect social, behavioral, and occupational history and other historical information incident to the purpose of the current complaint.(PLO 1, 4) Complete a patient assessment through physical examination, chart review and other means as appropriate and interact with healthcare team members about assessment results. (PLO 1, 3, 4) Engage patients through communication and education of their disease process. (PLO 1, 6) Competently administer, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory therapeutics; modifying therapies based on pati
Prerequisites: RESP1113, RESP1124, RESP2114, RESP2222