RESP 2214 - Equipment & Procedures

Description
This is a laboratory course that is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the function, maintenance, and use of respiratory therapy equipment. Emphasis will be placed on administration of therapeutic gases, humidity and aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, and bedside ventilatory assessment.

Pre-Requisite
Acceptance into the Respiratory Therapy program of study.

4 Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
64 lab hours

8 Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Spring

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes

Defend the performance of Respiratory Therapy procedures using correct rationales, indications and contraindications.
Reinforce each procedure in a way that patients can understand the procedure and its purpose.
Evaluate existing patient data or collect additional data for evaluation and make recommendations in therapies.
Choose the proper equipment, troubleshoot, perform quality control procedures and ensure proper infection control procedures.
Perform therapeutic procedures under correctly, including initiation and modification of procedures.

General Education Outcomes Supported

Students develop higher order thinking skills.
Students demonstrate information literacy.
Students develop effective oral communication skills