RT220b - Newborn & Pediatric Respiratory Care

This course is a continuation of RT220a, in which the students will be assigned to a clinical site.  There, under preceptorship, the student will practice those procedures and modalities mastered in the laboratory setting.  Case studies and simulations of the patients receiving care will be presented for review and critique on a weekly basis.

Prerequisites: APH101, BIO101, BIO102, CHM102, MTH102, PHS101, ENG102, SPC102, SPC103, PSY102, RT205a through RT220a

RT225a – Alternative Sites and Preventive Care

The student will be introduced to the concepts of respiratory care and alternative sites including pulmonary rehabilitation, disease management and sleep laboratories.  The various philosophies of improving both pulmonary function and stamina in the activities of daily living for patients with pulmonary disease will be presented. 

Prerequisites: APH101, BIO101, BIO102, CHM102, MTH102, PHS101, ENG102, SPC102, SPC103, PSY102, RT205a through RT220b

RT225b - Alternative Sites and Preventive Care

This course is a continuation of RT220a, in which the student will be given a clinical assignment.  There, under preceptorship, the student will observe and practice those procedures and techniques discussed previously.  Case studies and simulations of the patients receiving care will be presented for review and critique on a weekly basis.

Prerequisites: APH101, BIO101, BIO102, CHM102, MTH102, PHS101, ENG102, SPC102, SPC103, PSY102, RT205a through RT225a