RESP 2473 — – Clinical Practicum IV
This course will concentrate on critical patients and patients being treated with mechanical ventilation. Students will also be exposed to alternate sites for patient care (physicians' office, home care, pulmonary function labs, etc.). Students will be evaluated on clinical efficiency, professional conduct, and dress as well as the ability to perform ventilator checks and provide appropriate respiratory care modalities to patients, as designated by physical assessment and diagnostic tests under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner (LRCP). Hours: 384 Practicum Hours Prerequisite(s): RESP 2242, RESP 2311, RESP 2312, RESP 2343, RESP 2364 and RESP 2462, all with a score of “C” or higher Corequisite(s): RESP 2353 and RESP 2502 Offered: Spring